Desoto Hills Youth

WOTB Night 1

Marc — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:23:53 +0000

Well the first night of the new series went off without a hitch. Last night we studied the life and trials of Ruth, Ruth knowing how hard the move and new life would be obeyed God’s will for her life and charted a new, uncertain path. Here’s what happened in case you missed out. Countdown Sing, Sing, Sing Welcome/Needle Oven Mit Relay It Is Now Cannons Message Reign In Us

Poverty

Marc — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:44:51 +0000

Storytime With Bucy Final Night

Marc — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:03:32 +0000

Well I must say I have really enjoyed hearing these parables with the modern day video twists to help us see and understand the application to our current lives. Next week we’ll start the “Women of The Bible” series, be sure to check it out and invite a friend. Here’s what happened last night. Happy Day Welcome/Needle Glory To God Glory of It All Message Rescue Me

WOTB 2

Marc — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:40:59 +0000

Maze 2

Marc — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:39:17 +0000

Maze 1

Marc — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:38:39 +0000

Storytime With Bucy Night 7

Marc — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:42:32 +0000

We had another great night in the attic. There are lot’s of great opportunities coming up for you to plug into our ministries here at Desoto Hills, visit the Kiosk this coming Wednesday and ask how you can grow and become a part of furthing God’s kingdom! Here’s what happened last night! Countdown Undignified Welcome/Needle Open Up The Sky Awaken My Heart Message (Parable of The Prodigal Son) Luke 15:11-32 Fire Fall Down

Storytime With Bucy Night 6

Marc — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:38:27 +0000

Hmm TOUGH parable last night, for SURE. I’d have to say being able to forgive someone who’s wronged us in one way or another is a HARD thing to do sometimes, and God’s “story” last night is a constant reminder to love your neighbor through thick and thin. Show mercy and compassion, learn to love even when it’s hard. Casey was back on guitar tonight after a three week hiatus, we appreciate Caleb’s willingness to fill in, he’ll still be on stage rockin the acoustic! The stupid video lever (7100) newer more improved model, made it’s debut last night with some killer snow mishaps, look for more lever pulls in the near future. IF YOU MISSED LAST NIGHT WE HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Here’s what happened last night. Countdown Clap Your Hands Welcome/Needle You Will Reign Stupid Video Lever 7100 Reign In Us Message (Parable of The Unforgiving Debtor) Matthew 18:21-35 Lead Me To The Cross

Storytime With Bucy Night 5

Marc — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:35:37 +0000

GREAT crowd last night, it was so good to see all those faces praising and worshiping the one true God, I can’t wait for next week. Casey will be heading back into town after a long three week break, I’d like to thank Caleb Rushton for stepping up the plate and filling in on electric, he’ll be back on acoustic next week, rocking on the back riser, we appreciate him tons! We had another great parable study last night, I defiantly want to be the brother that steps up to the plate and does the right thing, even if it’s something I don’t particularly want to do. Remember, God calls us to a higher purpose, he has a grand plan in mind! Here’s what happened…

Salvation Is Here Welcome/Needle Raining Down Shine Message (Parable of the Two Sons) Matthew 21:28-32 Sovereign God

Goals

Michael — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:35:36 +0000

¹³Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, ¹⁴I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3: 13-14 The Winter Olympics begins this week. I recently came across a story about Olympic speed skater, Dan Jansen, that related to these verses out of Philippians: After falling twice in the 1988 Olympic speed-skating races, Dan Jansen sought out sports psychologist Dr. Jim Loehr, who helped him find a new balance between sport and the rest of his life, and who helped him pay more attention to the mental aspects of skating. Peter Mueller became his coach, putting him through workouts that he has since described as “the toughest I’ve ever known.” By the time the 1994 Olympics arrived, Jansen had more confidence than ever. He had set a 500-meter world record just two months previously. That race seemed to be all his! Then, Jansen fell during the 500-meter race. Dr. Loehr immediately advised, “Start preparing for the 1000. Put the 500 behind you immediately. Stop reliving it.” The 1000! For years he didn’t believe he could win that distance. He had always considered it his weaker event. Now it was his last chance for an Olympic medal. As the race began, Jansen said, “I just seemed to be sailing along,” and then he slipped and came within an inch of stepping on the lane marker. Still, he didn’t panic. He raced on and recorded a world-record time that won him the gold medal! ¹ Goals can be very intimidating, because it can sometimes feel like you might be setting yourself up for failure or disappointment. However, without goals you will never be pushed to achieve anything. Our relationship with God should really be no different. We need to push ourselves to be more and do more within the Kingdom of God. Just like with the athelthes at the Olympics, it is going to take some hard work and training on your part. You may even need to set some goals for yourself. One goal we have set as a church staff is to read through the Bible in a year. You could have this goal or countless others: “Memorize one Bible verse a week or month.” “Share the Gospel with at least one person this month.” “Spend 15 minutes alone with my Bible & God every day.” You get the idea! Even if you fail at some of these goals, your walk with Christ will be so much better than if you had never tried. “Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.” -Unknown- ¹ 1. “God’s Little Devotional for Graduates.” Honor Books, Inc., Tulsa, OK. 1995. Pgs 174-175.

Spring Break All Nighter

Marc — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:01:10 +0000

Find the Needle!

Tony — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:12:40 +0000

Meet the Band

Tony — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:13:58 +0000

Passion

Tony — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:42:35 +0000

Our youth ministry page has a new look and several new features. One of those new features is a weekly blog from me, Bucy. I’ve never really done the blog thing before, so I’m not sure what it may contain in the future. I guess it will be a random mix of many things. “So, because you are lukewarm – neither hot nor cold – I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” Revelation 3:16 Last night at H2O (youth worship service) I spoke on Jesus’ parable, “The Good Samaritan,” (Luke 10: 25-37). That parable has caused me to think a lot about passion. As people, we seem to be naturally passionate about the things we love. Our passion will often cause us to do some of the wildest and dumbest things we have ever done. Why is that? Because we don’t know any better… maybe, but I believe it’s just people wanting to show how much they care; even if they do end up using poor judgment. You can find passionate people for every sports team, political view, recreational activity, and world cause. However, a place that is becoming harder and harder to find passionate people, at least in America, is in the Church. As Christians we claim to be in a love relationship with Christ, so it should not be that difficult for us to be passionate about what we love, should it? Why is it that bad weather will cause people to miss church on a Sunday, but the same weather does not keep them from the Ole Miss football game? We’ve got to start changing this trend in America by living with passion for Christ here in Southaven and on your school campus. To become passionate about Christ you’ve got to spend time with Christ. As you begin to understand just how much Christ loves you and how He rescued you from your sin, you can’t help but become passionate about Him. This will also cause you to stop “hoping” your lost friends get saved, and have you start telling them about Jesus. Let’s stop being “lukewarm” Christians, and start burning with a passion for Him and spending time with Him in prayer and the Word. With Christ as our passion, we cannot go wrong! Bucy out!

New York Trip

Tony — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:35:13 +0000

Wednesday’s With Bucy

Tony — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:20:45 +0000

Story Time With Bucy Night 4

Marc — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:40:09 +0000

WOW! What a powerful picture of brotherly love, the video images are still lingering in my mind this morning as I sit here and write this blog. Last night’s parable is an incredible reminder of the suffering around us everyday, I will definatly be more agressive in my efforts to help those around me in their time of need from now on. I hope to see everyone next week MEALS START BACK, and we’ll be starting at 6:15 once again. Here’s what happened last night. Our Love Is Loud Welcome/Needle God Most High Reign In Us Message (The Good Samaritan) Luke 10:25-37 Rescue

Story Time With Bucy Night 3

Marc — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:42:52 +0000

Night 3, The Baron Fig Tree, pretty powerful video on this one, I like the spin on the story, it’s an incredible reminder of how we should have mercy and give people a second chance. We had some band changes tonight, Casey was out so our very own Caleb Rushton took the reigns of electric guitar tonight and will be doing so for the next two weeks. We also had Jesse Lugar on acoustic guitar, his last Wednesday night here in the states, he’ll be heading back to Peru this week and we’re all gonna miss him and wish him the best. Here’s what happened last night. Sing, Sing, Sing Welcome/Needle Tootsie Pop Challenge Salvation Is Here Glory To God Forever Video Michael Message (The Barren Fig Tree) Luke 13:6-9 It Is Now

Story Time With Bucy Night 2

Marc — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:39:58 +0000

Great second night of the latest series, Story Time With Bucy, I trust everyone who could’nt make it last night will try again next week, we missed you! Here’s what happened. Open My Eyes Welcome/Needle Name That Tune Blessed Be The Name God Most High Video (Car Lot) Michael’s Message (The Dishonest Steward) Luke 16:1-12 Sovereign God

Story Time With Bucy Night 1

Marc — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:33:20 +0000

Well the first night of the new series was incredible, this is a really cool study of the parables. Michael will be taking one parable each week and breaking it down, sort of re-telling it with a more modern spin, SUPER cool. We hope to see you over the course of the next six weeks or so as we take this journey together and see what God has in store for us individually and as a growing youth group. Here’s what happened last night! Forever Welcome/Needle Reflect Your Glory Lead Me To The Cross Michael Message (The Importunate Neighbor) Luke 11:5-8 Take You There