One of my favorite nights this fall/year was the night of baptisms, check out this video!
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Friday, December 9, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
A NEW SCHOOL YEAR
Hey Vibers!
It has been a while since we've updated y'all on what's happening at Vibe! We've been having a lot of fun as we have welcomed the new 6th graders! Check out this video of one of the ways we welcomed them. (we have the practice takes in the beginning of the video, go to the 3:09 mark to see the real deal live)
Yes, we had an awesome time that night!
The very next week, we had our HUGE back to school event! We had lots of fun there too! Check out this recap video of the fun night!
AND this past week, we finished our first series called Vibe 101. We took these last three weeks to discuss the basics behind Vibe, why we do what we do at Vibe. How we want to welcome students as they are, we want to see change happen in their lives, and we want to see students making a difference!
Next week, we will be starting a new series called FLUSH. Where we will talk about what things we need to flush out of our lives in order to grow closer to God. We're looking forward to the start of the series and will keep you updated as we go!
It has been a while since we've updated y'all on what's happening at Vibe! We've been having a lot of fun as we have welcomed the new 6th graders! Check out this video of one of the ways we welcomed them. (we have the practice takes in the beginning of the video, go to the 3:09 mark to see the real deal live)
Yes, we had an awesome time that night!
The very next week, we had our HUGE back to school event! We had lots of fun there too! Check out this recap video of the fun night!
AND this past week, we finished our first series called Vibe 101. We took these last three weeks to discuss the basics behind Vibe, why we do what we do at Vibe. How we want to welcome students as they are, we want to see change happen in their lives, and we want to see students making a difference!
Next week, we will be starting a new series called FLUSH. Where we will talk about what things we need to flush out of our lives in order to grow closer to God. We're looking forward to the start of the series and will keep you updated as we go!
Monday, August 1, 2011
Trials and Tribulation
Hey Guys! This is Ashley! Last week, I was able to share with the students and leaders at Vibe about my story and experience as we started the new series, where we will be reading through the book of James!
This is an awesome book! And there is a lot of stuff in it. I really want to encourage y’all to be reading this book in your own time. It has lots of practical goodness, and I have really enjoyed going through it myself.
We spent most of the night talking about what James writes in James 1:2-4, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
So James writes “if you face…”, NO! he actually says “when you face…”. There's a huge difference! James knows that we all will, if we haven't already, go through trials. There's no if's. And James goes on to say "trials of many kinds". Trials can be any kind of struggle you may be going through. Some of y'all might not be looking forward to school because there are some bullies there, maybe you're in a relationship that is hurtful and even abusive. There are many kinds of trials, but I want to share with y'all a trial of mine.
Take some time to watch this video, it's a story similar to the story I am sharing with y'all. This man has a great perspective on how to consider his trial as pure joy.
In this video, John talks about how given the choice to have his hearing loss taken away, he’s not sure that he would take it. It’s sounds like crazy talk even to me as I say it, but I’m not sure that I would either.
The dictionary defines Perseverance as a steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.James later writes “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial…”
This is an awesome book! And there is a lot of stuff in it. I really want to encourage y’all to be reading this book in your own time. It has lots of practical goodness, and I have really enjoyed going through it myself.
We spent most of the night talking about what James writes in James 1:2-4, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
So James writes “if you face…”, NO! he actually says “when you face…”. There's a huge difference! James knows that we all will, if we haven't already, go through trials. There's no if's. And James goes on to say "trials of many kinds". Trials can be any kind of struggle you may be going through. Some of y'all might not be looking forward to school because there are some bullies there, maybe you're in a relationship that is hurtful and even abusive. There are many kinds of trials, but I want to share with y'all a trial of mine. One of my trials was a trial I was born with. I was just about to turn four when my family found out that I couldn't hear (here I am in the pic as a four-year old with my teachers). The reason I could not talk at the time was due to the point that I could not hear for the first four years of my life. For the next couple of years, I would have to work harder to catch up to everyone else in my class. When the class would have recess or play time, I would go to work on my speech with my own teacher. It was clear to me that I was different than everyone else. I was getting some extra attention that I didn’t want. I would get so frustrated because I couldn’t say a word right or when someone spoke for me because someone couldn’t understand me. Even today, there’s a clear difference, day and night, in the way I am when I have my hearing aids on and when I don’t. I go from confident to self-conscious. I immediately feel the anxiety because I lose control.
And if I'm reading this right, James is telling me to consider it pure joy! Take joy in feeling frustrated because I am in a situation I can't control. There are many kinds of trial, but there is a common theme to the trials, it’s the lack of control. As much as we try to control the situation, we feel helpless.Take some time to watch this video, it's a story similar to the story I am sharing with y'all. This man has a great perspective on how to consider his trial as pure joy.
In this video, John talks about how given the choice to have his hearing loss taken away, he’s not sure that he would take it. It’s sounds like crazy talk even to me as I say it, but I’m not sure that I would either.
The dictionary defines Perseverance as a steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
Though it is hard to be hearing impaired, I consider my hearing loss is a blessing. How? Through my trials, I’ve had to depend on God in a way that I might not have ever did without those trials.
Your circumstances, your situation may not be normal, and it may be hard. You might be suffering. But God is not just an observer in your life. He’s not punishing you. He loves you. He is real. And He is going to carry us through our trials.
It's not going to be easy sometimes, but as Christ-followers, we have a promise we can hold onto. We persevere through the trial and tribulation because we are on a course with a purpose!
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” (James 1:12)
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Mission Trip 2011
Hey Vibers!
It has been a while since we've last updated you on here. Two weeks ago, we went back to Joseph City, Arizona with a group of 20 for a week full of service and love. It was an awesome week as we got the privilege of working on several projects, running a VBS during the week, getting to know one another, and loving the Naomi's kids. Enjoy this video that shows you only a glimpse of what we did during the week.
It has been a while since we've last updated you on here. Two weeks ago, we went back to Joseph City, Arizona with a group of 20 for a week full of service and love. It was an awesome week as we got the privilege of working on several projects, running a VBS during the week, getting to know one another, and loving the Naomi's kids. Enjoy this video that shows you only a glimpse of what we did during the week.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Fun Night at the Summer Bash
Hey Tribe of Vibe! Not too long ago, we had a fun night at Vibe where we celebrate the beginning of the summer. I wanted to share with y'all a video that recapped that night! Enjoy!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Just Forgive
This past week, we ended the series called the King's Speech. These past weeks, we've been going through different topics that Jesus addresses in the famous Sermon on the Mount. This past week, I talked about revenge and forgiveness!
Jesus addresses these topics in Matthew 5:38-45 when he says, "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." (bolding added)
Many times, we have seen Jesus in this sermon say "you have heard..." and "but this is what I say...". So as we talk about revenge, I want to share with y'all some modern quotes of revenge that we have heard a lot.
"There's nothing I do better than revenge." (a title of Taylor Swift's song)
"Don't get mad, get even."
"Get the last laugh."
"Revenge is sweet."
"Nothing's better than revenge."
"I was just doing to him what he did to me." (one I've been guilty of using that myself)
These might sound familiar to you, but for you to want to seek revenge, someone has to first hurt you. Some hurts are smaller; you forget about them easily, but some hurts last a long time. They are like stains. No matter how many times you wash them; they're still there. We don't just wear these pains out in the public. These are the pains that are hard to forgive. Check out this video and see if there are some pains that you can relate to.
That quote in the end is a quote that was found in the journal entry of Mary Karen Read, a victim from the VA Tech shootings, before she died. Her dad shared these words at her memorial as a reminder of what needed to be done.
Let's look at the "this is what I say..." part now. Jesus says don't just forgive, go further, love those that are hard to love.
So what is forgiveness? Let's start with what it is NOT. Forgiveness is not forgetting. It is not avoiding the problem or ignoring it. And forgiveness is not saying the words, "I forgive you." Forgiveness is a process! Sometimes it takes a long time to forgive someone. It can be a daily struggle, but it is a freeing act! Instead of bitterness and grudges, you have a relationship that sincerely looks like nothing even happened because you aren't holding something against that person. It is a pardon, a free pass.
Let's look at why we forgive! Perhaps the most important thing to understand in the process of forgiving. We're going to look at a verse, Luke 23:34b. The setting is one you might be familiar with (the reason why we celebrate Easter). Jesus is on the cross. He has been mocked, spit on, insulted, beaten and now he is dying on the cross. Let's look at what He has to say even in the act of dying a death He does NOT deserve. "Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.'"
Why do we forgive? Because He has forgiven us!!! He forgave you! even when YOU have hurt Him, YOU have ignored Him, YOU have betrayed Him, and when YOU have abused His love. and guess what? He forgave YOU.
What a cool feeling! To know I have been forgiven. Now, it's our turn to follow Christ's example and to forgive others! At least start the process!
Jesus addresses these topics in Matthew 5:38-45 when he says, "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." (bolding added)
Many times, we have seen Jesus in this sermon say "you have heard..." and "but this is what I say...". So as we talk about revenge, I want to share with y'all some modern quotes of revenge that we have heard a lot.
"There's nothing I do better than revenge." (a title of Taylor Swift's song)
"Don't get mad, get even."
"Get the last laugh."
"Revenge is sweet."
"Nothing's better than revenge."
"I was just doing to him what he did to me." (one I've been guilty of using that myself)
These might sound familiar to you, but for you to want to seek revenge, someone has to first hurt you. Some hurts are smaller; you forget about them easily, but some hurts last a long time. They are like stains. No matter how many times you wash them; they're still there. We don't just wear these pains out in the public. These are the pains that are hard to forgive. Check out this video and see if there are some pains that you can relate to.
That quote in the end is a quote that was found in the journal entry of Mary Karen Read, a victim from the VA Tech shootings, before she died. Her dad shared these words at her memorial as a reminder of what needed to be done.
Let's look at the "this is what I say..." part now. Jesus says don't just forgive, go further, love those that are hard to love.
So what is forgiveness? Let's start with what it is NOT. Forgiveness is not forgetting. It is not avoiding the problem or ignoring it. And forgiveness is not saying the words, "I forgive you." Forgiveness is a process! Sometimes it takes a long time to forgive someone. It can be a daily struggle, but it is a freeing act! Instead of bitterness and grudges, you have a relationship that sincerely looks like nothing even happened because you aren't holding something against that person. It is a pardon, a free pass.
Let's look at why we forgive! Perhaps the most important thing to understand in the process of forgiving. We're going to look at a verse, Luke 23:34b. The setting is one you might be familiar with (the reason why we celebrate Easter). Jesus is on the cross. He has been mocked, spit on, insulted, beaten and now he is dying on the cross. Let's look at what He has to say even in the act of dying a death He does NOT deserve. "Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.'"
Why do we forgive? Because He has forgiven us!!! He forgave you! even when YOU have hurt Him, YOU have ignored Him, YOU have betrayed Him, and when YOU have abused His love. and guess what? He forgave YOU.
What a cool feeling! To know I have been forgiven. Now, it's our turn to follow Christ's example and to forgive others! At least start the process!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Ipod Idol Series
Recently, we played a series of a game called Ipod Idol. To show how it's done, we introduced the game with the videos of myself, Kyle, and Chris playing it ourselves. Check the videos out if you're looking for a laugh!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Service Day! Spring '11
Two weekends ago, we had the privilege to serve the community of Plano as we did a clean up in the area around Andrews Elementary School. It was a privilege to not only serve but to serve alongside with Vibe students! They have such great serving hearts, and we loved serving with them! Enjoy this slideshow with pics from the day, and the pictures are also on our facebook page!
Monday, February 21, 2011
All You Need is Love
We're back!!! We are finally back in action after two weeks off due to the snowy/icy weather! Love was definitely was in the air, especially since it was the first Vibe after Valentine's Day! So in honor of this day of LOVE, we wanted to talk about what love and God have to do with each other!
First, check out this video we made on the topic of love!
If you randomly asked people, you are probably going to get a lot of different answers! God is the universe! God is you, He's in all of us! These are answers you won't find in the Bible, but even Christians have a hard time figuring out who God is! One answer you might hear a lot is God is Love!
We see that this is true in 1 John 4:7-8, "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."
So He really is love! But how do we know what love is when we hear people use love in so many different ways! I love this video game! I love this car! I love Justin Bieber! (something Chris confessed to us!) Love is a word that we hear all the time! The word is one of the most abused word in our language. And sometimes, we can abuse others in the way we love.
Too often, we stop loving things or people when they stop benefiting us! We practice a selfish love. We no longer love our phone because it is not as nice as the phone someone else has. We no longer want to be friends with someone because there isn't much in common. The world says that things will make you happy. If you have that new phone, you will be happy. Somehow, we are never happy enough though. So the choice is yours, what do you believe, the world or Scripture?
What does Scripture say? We read in 1 John 4:7-8, Love doesn't come from things! Love comes from God. If we look further down in chapter 4, we see one of the best examples of God's love. In verse 10, "This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." Even after sin separated us from God, God loved us! So much that He sent His Son as a sacrifice, a way to be with us again! That is how great His love is!
Let that sink in with you, God loves you. truly loves you.
First, check out this video we made on the topic of love!
If you randomly asked people, you are probably going to get a lot of different answers! God is the universe! God is you, He's in all of us! These are answers you won't find in the Bible, but even Christians have a hard time figuring out who God is! One answer you might hear a lot is God is Love!
We see that this is true in 1 John 4:7-8, "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."
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| Chris has Bieber fever! |
Too often, we stop loving things or people when they stop benefiting us! We practice a selfish love. We no longer love our phone because it is not as nice as the phone someone else has. We no longer want to be friends with someone because there isn't much in common. The world says that things will make you happy. If you have that new phone, you will be happy. Somehow, we are never happy enough though. So the choice is yours, what do you believe, the world or Scripture?
What does Scripture say? We read in 1 John 4:7-8, Love doesn't come from things! Love comes from God. If we look further down in chapter 4, we see one of the best examples of God's love. In verse 10, "This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." Even after sin separated us from God, God loved us! So much that He sent His Son as a sacrifice, a way to be with us again! That is how great His love is!
Let that sink in with you, God loves you. truly loves you.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Nezif Jar/Haircut
These past months, we have had a money jar sitting out during Vibe so that we could support Nezif, our Compassion kid, with our change and bills. As if that was not enough reasons to give, we said if you could fill it up, we'll cut Ashley's hair off. Well, the jar got pretty heavy. So we called in a professional bottle smasher to help us out, check out the video we played at Vibe last week!
If you want to see the actual haircutting, we have a video posted on the Vibe facebook page, check it out! Enjoy!
P.S. We did donate the hair (about 12 inches) to Locks of Love!
If you want to see the actual haircutting, we have a video posted on the Vibe facebook page, check it out! Enjoy!
P.S. We did donate the hair (about 12 inches) to Locks of Love!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Service Day/Baptisms Video 2010
We made a video recapping things that have been happening at Vibe recently, including Baptisms and Service Day. Check it out! Thanks Kyle for making it.
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