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Sep 08, 2010 at 08:24 PM

Newsflash
We are heading up to YC (Youth Conference) 2009 in Edmonton on May 22-24 and have 10 pretty excited people.  Pray for the leaders and drivers that they will get some rest on this crazy, awesome, inspiring weekend.
Youth Group Kickoff - EATPAINT!
Written by Benjamin Heide   
Sep 07, 2010 at 09:07 PM

As you may have heard, we are kicking off the Youth Group year by going paint-balling in Okotoks, Alberta on Saturday, July 11.  We will be leaving the church at 9:30am and plan to be back in Vulcan at 3:00pm.  Full information on the venue can be found at EatPaint.com

Each student under the age of 18 (yeah, that’s everyone) must print off this waiver and have it signed by their parent or legal guardian.  There are NO EXCEPTIONS!   Also, as part of the Vulcan Youth Group Policy – we also need parents/guardians to sign our Youth Permission Slip as well.  Please rest assured that each student will be riding with a responsible adult driver and no student is allowed to drive their own car.

The cost per student is $20 – each + extra money if they want to buy snacks extra paintballs.  The Youth Group will cover the extra money as well as 200 paintballs as part of a package.  The Youth Group will also be providing lunch afterwards before we return home.

If you have any questions, please email –

See you on the battlefield!!!

Ben “The Major” Heide
Last Updated ( Sep 08, 2010 at 07:43 AM )
Tenth Avenue North Keeps it Real
Written by Benjamin Heide   
Jun 23, 2010 at 11:05 PM

I find that in my travels, many people - including myself at times - put on a mask that disguises what they are feeling. Often we act socially acceptable instead of how we feel like acting, and while this is a good thing if it prevents violence, it is still a mask. Honestly, I find that religious people are some of the worst - and that is why I believe that Christians should be different. Christianity is not merely a religion, but a relationship and sometimes relationships aren't easy and fun every day.

I had the opportunity to interview 10th Avenue North and I found them to be one of the most refreshing, honest bands that I've ever talked with. Jeff, Mike, Rueben, Brenden and Jason were kind enough to hang out with me even though they were exhausted as they were a last-minute fill in. Take a listen and find what our Christian duty is, and how life can get ahead of us. There is no defeat, only a chance for a better tomorrow. Listen to the interview here.
Last Updated ( Jun 23, 2010 at 11:06 PM )
YC 2010 - Featured Worship Bands
Written by Benjamin Heide   
Jun 23, 2010 at 10:35 PM

One of the highlights of YC Alberta 2010 was of couse the band lineup. This year, bands included Bluetree, Matt Maher, Leeland, Manafest, Jason

Upton, Thousand Foot Krutch, Disciple and Skillet. Bluetree hails from Belfast, Ireland and they led many of the worship sets and even mingled with the students and staff in attendance over the weekend. It was great to have a chance to talk to Aaron Boyd and even do a personal photo “quest” for him. For those unfamiliar with Bluetree, think of them as a cross between U2 and Hillsong United. They have a great sound, serve a Great God and have great things planned for the rest of 2010. They will be at Rock the River later this summer.

Another band that headlined this year was Leeland. They have a mellow sound and have hearts set of fire for God. Not only did I manage to enjoy their worship sets, I got a chance to sit down and talk to them about youth, vision, ministry and how they stay focused when so busy and doing the same songs over and over.  Catch the audio interview by clicking here.

Make sure you check out all of our YC Alberta 2010 pictures here.
Last Updated ( Jun 23, 2010 at 10:38 PM )
T.H.I.N.K
Written by Regina "Tigger" McDougall   
May 23, 2010 at 12:57 AM

James 3:3-6

3 We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. 4 And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. 5 In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches.

But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. 6 And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself. [b]

      In points of our life we've all had things said to us that were hurtful; as well we also had said things to one another that didn't make the other person happy too. I've been on both ends of the spectrum. Sometimes we do things intentionally to be mean and hurtful, and sometimes we may say something in a joking way that hurts a person’s feelings without even realizing it ourselves.

 Our hurtful words and or actions toward someone especially if you’re saying something constantly to hurt them can even push friends away leaving you with no friends. Just like a fire, fires burn up everything. In this example reminds me of a kid that I work with at my job. I work with kids with special needs and at my job you do things with them and have fun that will build them up and help with whatever they're lack of need is. This one kid that I work with isn’t the most encouraging kid that I know; almost everything he says is negative, whether or not he's joking or had a bad day. Once in awhile he'll say something nice but it’s very likely, and a friend that comes there he enjoys hanging out with doesn’t like being around him very much anymore because of his negative behavior, especially his comments. It’s unfortunate that we have to keep them separate for some of the day until he starts changing his behavior around.

 An interesting acronym that I read in a book Prayers for Daughters that was given to me  that may help us remember if what we're saying, will say or have said was good. 

T=Truthful? Is what we say true about that person?

H=Helpful? How does what u say help them?

I=Inspiring? Dose it encourage them?

N=Necessary? Is it important or appropriate to say that?

K=Kind? Was it nice what you said?
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