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FRATERNITY • WtS • EVENTS • FoM TEAMSCoachZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00251191209320134804noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-5561453257140369842009-09-28T20:02:00.000-07:002009-09-28T20:04:31.574-07:00Men's BBQ Oct 3rd<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Face it men...we love to hang out and eat. Let's do that!<br /><br />First: the food. This isn't going to be the usual tri-tip, garlic bread, beans (although that is SO good!). One of the chefs in the fellowship (Ray W.) will be Q'ing up something RAD!<br /><br />Second: the fellowship. We'll be watching a REALLY cool film about God, the Bible, AND Astronomy. It's fascinating stuff, regarding the STAR the Magi followed, what was going on with the moon during Jesus crucification. Definitely good geek out time and then we'll worship the Lord who created the heavens!<br /><br />Last: more fellowship. If you are interested in more fellowship (through competition), join us at Meadow Park for some Marrieds vs. Singles sand volleyball @3pm.<br /><br />PLEASE <a href="https://ssl.monkdev.com/eventregistration.php?eventid=55253&i=&siteid=2174&cmstype=CMS&cmscode=EKK&server=&style=&from=popup&KeepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=500&width=400">REGISTER</a> FOR THE EVENT!! Those who pre-register and pay will eat first!!!! (meaning you don't run the risk of us running out of food)<br /><br />What's on the Menu?<br />-Marinated and seasoned grilled boneless chicken thighs<br />-Locally custom made to order sausage (prob chicken, may be pork or beef not sure yet)<br />-Marinated and seasoned grilled fresh veggies<br />-Cold Soda's for drinks<br /><br />-Home made (Julie W's special recipe) chocolate, chocolate chip, fudge cake!<br />-We'll brew some coffee for the occasion!</span></span>CoachZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00251191209320134804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-17545036989356619502009-06-13T16:44:00.000-07:002009-06-13T17:10:31.487-07:00Men's Bag Lunch Bunch<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.wlbc.org/clientimages/28098/lunchbiblestudy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 572px; height: 490px;" src="http://www.wlbc.org/clientimages/28098/lunchbiblestudy.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Some of us men at CalvarySLO will be starting a men's group this Wed June 17th at noon. We'll be studying </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">together</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> through the parables that Jesus told.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">This will be a little different as we will be requiring something from each of you that want to join us. Please read these guidelines carefully and make sure you agree before joining up with us. We look forward to meeting up with you.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Active Participant: We will not have "teachers" per se, Rob Fitler and I will be facilitating. We need each of you to commit to:<br />a. Reading the parable scheduled daily between each meeting.<br />b. Study up on the parable (listen to a sermon, read a commentary or study guide, etc)<br />-We are looking for God to speak into your life through each of these parables and to have you bring that to the group.<br /><br /></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Volunteer at CalvarySLO: We at KingdomBuilders are committed to not only </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">equipping</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">, but also </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">calling</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> you to advance God's Kingdom. So if you are already officially volunteering somewhere within CalvarySLO, come on out. If you are willing to find what opportunities are available and will commit to serving before the 10 week session is up, come on out.</span></li></ol><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Here are the particulars:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">When:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> Wednesdays at 12pm<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Where:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> </span><a track="on" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=cghfl7cab.0.0.cwqyv7bab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fmaps.google.com%2Fmaps%3Ff%3Dq%26source%3Ds_q%26hl%3Den%26q%3D4029%2BS%2BHiguera%2BSt%2C%2BSan%2BLuis%2BObispo%2C%2BSan%2BLuis%2BObispo%2C%2BCalifornia%2B93401%26sll%3D37.0625%2C-95.677068%26sspn%3D51.841773%2C101.074219%26ie%3DUTF8%26cd%3D1%26geocode%3DFanEGQIdDKLO-A%26split%3D0%26t%3Dh%26z%3D17%26iwloc%3DA&id=preview" linktype="link" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">CalvarySLO Building</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">What:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> The Parables Jesus Told<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Who to Contact:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> </span><a href="mailto:patrickzal@yahoo.com" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Patrick Zalamea</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> or </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><a href="mailto:robert.fitler@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Rob Fitler</span></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Hope to see you there! I have found there is nothing like hanging out with a group of men humbly coming before His written word and serving along side each other...</span></div></div>CoachZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00251191209320134804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-85157787301838644662009-02-10T12:58:00.000-08:002009-02-11T11:50:59.614-08:00PLAY BALL!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKQ1HKqD3PmRyziccKmtcTQtv8HYIpZfaj9Lu02K0agtf_kVhr3GtGho9KPUEI_fLP_2G6pGUMzC3UlONSYQP-Qpa7fhJ2SP_c2hrBPGcA9dg13EPqgVBNLtAFsd79z9dT-iDd/s1600-h/softball.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKQ1HKqD3PmRyziccKmtcTQtv8HYIpZfaj9Lu02K0agtf_kVhr3GtGho9KPUEI_fLP_2G6pGUMzC3UlONSYQP-Qpa7fhJ2SP_c2hrBPGcA9dg13EPqgVBNLtAFsd79z9dT-iDd/s320/softball.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301277244316620498" border="0" /></a><style></style><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;" >Gentlemen</span> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;" ></span> </div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;" >It is that time again, February is the month for us to register for softball if we all want to play again. A new year brings a "new" season which means the initial fee is a little steeper than later in the year when we will be a "returning" team. </span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;" ></span> </div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;" >Registration ends Friday Feb27th which means we need to work quickly if we are going to form a team. League Play begins March 16, below are the details we need to establish:</span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;" ></span> </div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;" >Monday Men's Lower is no longer available so we would have to decide between:</span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;" ></span> </div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;" >Monday - Men's Recreation (one step below Men's Lower, t-ball basically)</span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;" >Wednesday - Men's Lower</span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;" >Thursday - Men's Lower</span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;" ></span> </div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;" >Depending on how many guys we get to sign-up the fee for this first season will be:</span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;" >12 players: $48/person</span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;" >11 players: $52/person</span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;" >10 players: $58/person</span></div> <div><br /><br /></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;" >If you are interested email <a href="mailto:aaronmcfarland@hotmail.com">aaronmcfarland@hotmail.com</a> and I'll start collecting a head count. If you want to play but not every week consider splitting time and entry fee with another player. We will need the money by Feb 27th.</span></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810927554208999955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-4852505937940915972009-01-14T16:49:00.000-08:002009-01-14T16:55:16.891-08:00An Opportunity to help a Brother<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGnE3dpnmOQw7-h9dzTi3vDyHJBfM814ll4KApm9fsOG003PwPjp2glGeuEhYlgjarY_DXPe2YX57CP9ry8NznZksA0Jdm5_4TncSRApXe_3e2-7zZavrNHZaW9zlv8EBLNtD/s1600-h/FarmersMarket.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 165px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGnE3dpnmOQw7-h9dzTi3vDyHJBfM814ll4KApm9fsOG003PwPjp2glGeuEhYlgjarY_DXPe2YX57CP9ry8NznZksA0Jdm5_4TncSRApXe_3e2-7zZavrNHZaW9zlv8EBLNtD/s320/FarmersMarket.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291316655519141810" border="0" /></a><br />Hello men of CalvarySLO. We have an opportunity to help a local family that calls CalvarySLO home. Saturday January 31st this family will be moving from the Laguna Lake area to the area behind Vons off TankFarm and Broad. Without any family in town they are glad to call the people of CalvarySLO family and so they are looking for 8 or 10 guys (especially if you have a pick-up you would be willing to bring) to help them move that Saturday morning. Starting at 10 in the morning 8-10 guys can probably move a 3 bedroom/2 bath house in just a few short hours. A lunch of pizza will be provided when all is said and done. If you would be willing to come and help please comment to this post and I ... er this beautiful family ... would be extremely grateful.Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810927554208999955noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-15840476976405716562009-01-12T15:08:00.000-08:002009-01-12T15:10:34.006-08:00Building Help Update 1/12/09We need a few helpers tomorrow 1/13 for the 2nd coat of the Bonded Sand Concrete floor. If you have a few hours to spare PLEASE stop by!<br /><br />James, Nick, and the Concrete crew will be starting at 9am. Show up any time! It is not daunting or intimidating work...so come on out if you can...<br /><br />Thanks.<br />pzCoachZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00251191209320134804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-3656017355418453492009-01-05T19:41:00.000-08:002009-01-05T20:51:29.599-08:00Fishers of Men and MENtoring Year in ReviewTo begin, everyone pretend that this was posted last week. That way the Grand Master of Men's Ministry will go just a little easier on me.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEI_po5rhgNL5wd9sc7sb8fEZKEo8X9QpQKjV6Br8TpcpKrkTmvXNZ560b-VYK3RuM_YNMeovyblDRhjYrSBBi4zeQGWk3KuCDwWg-jOTrL6UUSabqrMWUR6ZVIq9qf7-1339Q/s1600-h/FOMCROSS.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEI_po5rhgNL5wd9sc7sb8fEZKEo8X9QpQKjV6Br8TpcpKrkTmvXNZ560b-VYK3RuM_YNMeovyblDRhjYrSBBi4zeQGWk3KuCDwWg-jOTrL6UUSabqrMWUR6ZVIq9qf7-1339Q/s320/FOMCROSS.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288030603931220882" border="0" /></a>Fisher of Men took a hearty blow with the exodus of Aaron Wise who's job transferred him South into the lonely desert. We're hoping one day he manages to find his way out. In his absence the Fishers of Men dominated the SLO City parks and recreation lower division Softball League on games played during the first week of October. Currently in the offseason we're hoping to make some blockbuster deals in free agency and bring in some heavy bats and fast wheels. The Season starts up again in March and sign-ups begin in February. If you want to play, it will be around $50 to sign-up to begin a new team at the beginning of the year.<br /><br />Fishers of Men also sponsored a few Marrieds v. Singles. There was the run/walk for FCNI in which ... oh I can't remember who won that one. There was also a Futbol game in which the marrieds dominated and it has hence taken us 4 full months to recover. Fishers of Men will be kciking off 2009 by sponsering a Marrieds v. Singles Flag Football game THIS SUNDAY at Meadow park across from Hawthorn on South Street after Church. Bring your food, your cleats, any flag football gear you have, your game face and your medical insurance card.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaWn5mQRDKvCzrnEV2SO_Ysje5YhS7TQrQGy3QYwIPTXs3-cS_m4HU83rsdXhwhQSluRekErV4THG8RiVG2IBvAtZiPl8QWlnTKoxbHK0f-AHtzRU6X8rU1GdC3k93d4AAnhUk/s1600-h/mentoring.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaWn5mQRDKvCzrnEV2SO_Ysje5YhS7TQrQGy3QYwIPTXs3-cS_m4HU83rsdXhwhQSluRekErV4THG8RiVG2IBvAtZiPl8QWlnTKoxbHK0f-AHtzRU6X8rU1GdC3k93d4AAnhUk/s320/mentoring.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288037675297648226" border="0" /></a>MENtoring kicked off late in the year. We've had plenty of interest but as is usually the case we've more people interested in being mentored than being a mentor. Needless to say we still have a few stragglers out there looking for men of God to take them under their wing and mentor them. Let this serve as one more reminder that if God is prompting your heart to be a mentor to a young man who wants to draw closer to the heart of God to take that step and contact Aaron McFarland or Patrick Zalamea.Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810927554208999955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-45116119888073716062009-01-01T20:09:00.000-08:002009-01-01T20:11:52.401-08:00Help Update 1/1/09Hey all,<div>If you have the day off on Friday, hope you'll consider coming over to the building. We will be applying the 2nd coat of the Bonded Sand as well as the Whitish Gray squares in the Theater.</div><div><br /></div><div>Don't be intimidated, most of the application thus far has been done by non-skilled labor!</div><div><br /></div><div>I believe we will need help on Saturday as well, I'll send an update as soon as I know...</div>CoachZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00251191209320134804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-55293766281825885042008-12-30T21:04:00.000-08:002008-12-30T21:07:35.055-08:00Need Help...If any of you are available tomorrow between 8am and 3pm or so please stop by the new Building. We'll literally be throwing stuff on the floor!<div><br /></div><div>In the 2nd - 3rd Grade room (Theater) we'll be throwing down paint chips that will stick in the Epoxy that is being laid on the floor in a checkered pattern.</div><div><br /></div><div>In the hallways we will be throwing down a custom color blend of sand that will stick to some epoxy as well.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you can make it...we can use as many hands as possible to spread the epoxy and throw down the medium that will stick to it.</div><div><br /></div><div>We may need help Friday and Saturday as well. I'll let you know here.</div>CoachZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00251191209320134804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-39305394569514162082008-12-29T15:16:00.000-08:002008-12-29T15:46:13.688-08:00Worship thru Service Year in ReviewWell men, its been an extremely exciting and busy year for the Worship through Service portion of Calvary <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SLO's</span> Men's Ministry. We started out the year with a huge sense of God's calling and high expectations of what he can do through us. Let me say God,. as always, did not disappoint!<br /><br />2008 started with a couple of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">WtS</span> breakfasts. In the morning we would meet, eat a hearty meal and listen to one of our elders give us an encouraging message from the Lord. Special thanks to James Rey, Sean Brennan, Marc <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ammese</span> and Joey Hill for speaking...you all were truly inspiring! Also to thank is Ken <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Krall</span>...he cooked and tutored the rest of us on how to prepare the perfect breakfast. After breakfast the men broke into groups and went out into the community worshiping God through Serving his people. We were able to build a metal shed, tear out a spa, landscape, pain, provide oil changes and car washes. It was so amazing to see each family so grateful for our church body helping them with the things they could not do on their own. All the glory goes to God!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz76wzABdu6o5T9-h5adIidPp9x6BmBrhEfSInEMV2GNA8WoJvCjnIPUAhjOlAqWIU-XVKW6reEA9fbPE8HjxkQVwtVXe65PTcoMWjgMc63R-Luy7gR4xRUAhH6VslhEf53EC3/s1600-h/IMG_4231.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz76wzABdu6o5T9-h5adIidPp9x6BmBrhEfSInEMV2GNA8WoJvCjnIPUAhjOlAqWIU-XVKW6reEA9fbPE8HjxkQVwtVXe65PTcoMWjgMc63R-Luy7gR4xRUAhH6VslhEf53EC3/s320/IMG_4231.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285361273813738882" border="0" /></a><br />Just as exciting, the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">WtS</span> ministry was also able to participate in the local Habitat for Humanity project in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Atascadero</span>. In case you were unaware, our church partnered with H4H to finance and construct 4 new homes off Traffic Way in north county. As anyone who came with us can tell you we were worked extremely hard. We went through over 8 palates of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">pavers</span> to finish construction of the driveway. The sweat and grit payed off immeasurably when we attended the home dedication in December. The 4 chosen families were prayed for, given bibles and finally cut the ribbon on their brand new homes! It was indescribable to see God work through a community to help out those who need our help the most.<br /><br />As we head into the new year we are looking for the Lord's leading as to where he would like to take this ministry. It is obvious that the Calvary <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">SLO</span> church body is passionate about <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">worshiping</span> our creator through the service of his people. We find our calling in I John 3:16-20:<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">"</span><span style="font-style: italic;" id="en-ESV-30579" class="sup"></span><span style="font-style: italic;">By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. </span><span style="font-style: italic;" id="en-ESV-30580" class="sup"></span><span style="font-style: italic;">But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him,</span><sup style="font-style: italic;"></sup> how does God’s love abide in him? <span style="font-style: italic;" id="en-ESV-30581" class="sup"></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and</span><sup style="font-style: italic;"></sup><span style="font-style: italic;"> in truth. </span><span style="font-style: italic;">By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; </span><span style="font-style: italic;" id="en-ESV-30583" class="sup"></span><span style="font-style: italic;">for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything.</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Please keep our ministry in mind when you or others you may know might need assistance. It is not only our calling but our passion to display Christ's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">sacrifice</span> by helping others.<br /><br />Happy New Year!</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span></span><br /></span></span>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08299472254070413671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-6050132192355808572008-11-23T11:09:00.000-08:002008-11-23T11:26:31.324-08:00Big Buddies ChristmasChristmas is around the corner and we thought one way we can celebrate and show the love of Jesus is to bless the families that participate in the Big Buddies program. The Big Buddies program matches people from our church with "at-risk children in single-parent homes who need a positive adult role-model in their life." We would like to provide needed services to these families (such as yard work or fix a household item that's broken) or bless them with a meaningful gift (such as a gift certificate to Boomer's so they can go have fun as a family). We are currently asking the families what needs they have, so more information is sure to follow. If you'd like to sign-up to help or have any questions, please email Christion at crichert02@gmail.com. Thanks!<br />
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PS: The idea for this was partially inspired by the <a href="http://www.adventconspiracy.org/">Advent Conspiracy</a>. Here's one of their promo videos:<br />
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<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eVqqj1v-ZBU&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eVqqj1v-ZBU&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-20722090588285018162008-11-03T21:43:00.001-08:002008-11-03T21:55:55.863-08:00A FoM Victory ... of sorts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy0f25kPhYWp3QsHoLyCXh527R_lxX3VIUkDoA1-wSs5WmzmgDGEBZiroZFUJr2CkcxtAgl_AEytb610W6ZD4snaPl-4qTP_1Jzoxb2KxW2-kT0CmGvCbA3mKhBGDCpNcNr5L6/s1600-h/softball.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy0f25kPhYWp3QsHoLyCXh527R_lxX3VIUkDoA1-wSs5WmzmgDGEBZiroZFUJr2CkcxtAgl_AEytb610W6ZD4snaPl-4qTP_1Jzoxb2KxW2-kT0CmGvCbA3mKhBGDCpNcNr5L6/s320/softball.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264674335281232978" border="0" /></a><br />You know when the Raiders or 49ers have a bye week it's celebrated as a huge victory, because, well, they can't lose. Cause they didn't play. Well tonight the FoM Softball team got themselves a Bay Area Victory!! Our game was rained out. The troops had rallied, we'd a team ready to take the field and 2 hours before the game was to start I got a call saying they were calling the game on account of rain.<br /><br />So to you FoM Softball players I say, good job and well done. There is hope of a make up game scheduled so stay tuned. The excitement is palpable.Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810927554208999955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-57068005148417425632008-10-28T16:43:00.000-07:002008-10-28T16:46:31.151-07:00FoM Softball Team Wins 29-6You heard it here first folks. The interesting thing is the team sent Coach AMac (Aaron McFarland) to the minors in Guatemala...and then they won! Addition from subtraction? j/k<div><br /></div><div>Great job men! Greg or David can you comment on who was playing last night so we can congratulate them? And also any anecdotes you'd like to share.</div>CoachZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00251191209320134804noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-29673083007675947502008-10-20T20:54:00.000-07:002008-10-20T22:12:19.034-07:00MENtoring Lunch @ Buona Tavola<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.btslo.com/images/gallery/YJ5Y8741.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.btslo.com/images/gallery/YJ5Y8741.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div>Earlier this year, we met at Buona Tavola for breakfast, then helped some people out in the community for Worship thru Service (WtS). The owner, Antonio, goes to CalvarySLO and hosted us to a beautiful breakfast that was second to none!</div><div><br /></div><div>He's blessing us again! Nov. 8th, at 12pm he will open his doors just for us men, for a MENtoring lunch. He sent me the menu and I'm so bummed, because I'm have motorcycle safety training, towards my motorcycle license, that day at 1pm in Santa Maria. Oh if only we could be in two places at the same time...because he just sent me the menu and it ROCKS!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Buffet</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Insalata Mista:</span> a mix of organic baby lettuce, tomato roma, red and yellow bell peppers in a balsalmic vinagrette topped with fresh goat cheese</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Penne al Pomodoro e Basilico:</span> a short tube pasta with tomato sauce and basil</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Scaloppe alla Milanese:</span> a center cut bonelss pork loin chop lightly breaded pan seared with organic sage</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Erbetta Parma:</span> a baked swiss chard with parmasan cheese and garlic</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Frutta di Stagione:</span> a basket of seasonal fruit</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Tiramisu:</span> (to me needs no definition) a classic northern Italian dessert with lady fingers dipped in espresso coffee, mascarone cream cheese, topped with shaved chocolate</div><div><br /></div><div>Water, ice tea, and sodas will also be served.</div><div><br /></div><div>I would give one of you my left kidney for a doggie bag!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">When:</span> Saturday Nov. 8th @ 12pm</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Where:</span> Buona Tavola</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">How Much:</span> $15 (With plenty of scholarships available, Aaron M. and Austin will be doing sign ups soon so let them know)</div><div><br /></div><div>We'll have an elder speaking and some worship, then finish up with some MENtor/MENtee fun and details. We'd love it if everyone that came was signed up for the MENtoring deal, but everyone is welcome to the Lunch part.</div><div><br /></div><div>BTW we could really use some MENtors...so sign up on Sunday or e-mail Aaron M. at <a href="mailto:aaronmcfarland@hotmail.com">aaronmcfarland@hotmail.com</a>.</div><div><br /></div>CoachZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00251191209320134804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-45841522733814879902008-10-12T19:11:00.000-07:002008-10-12T21:18:06.928-07:00Men's Advance 2008<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwOo6A1br99jIw67So0VVoyD6o0XpI5UL7qJ1N-uGxk5Z4nclWJFDHCDrSaRdxs_3ISot2JxlyIDg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><div>This is a little video of Sean firing a .22 Rifle at the range. Unfortunately I messed up the sound, by muting the microphone on my camera instead of the speaker...oh well. You can see the little plume of smoke after he fires the gun.</div><div><br /></div><div>This years Men's Advance was a real blessing. Overall, I think we've finally found a home since we left <a href="http://www.gotocamp.org/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Koinonia</span> camp</a> in Santa Cruz 3-4 years ago. Although the group was small, I believe God worked in a huge way! Praise be to the Lord.</div><div><br /></div><div>The attacks were very strong last week leading up to the Advance. Last Monday/Tuesday I was convinced we should just cancel/postpone the whole thing. I was fighting against amazingly strong discouragement, I'm so glad the Lord prevailed and we decided to push forward.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Friday Night</span><br />On the drive up, the Lord showed up. We were talking about homelessness and loving the less fortunate when Andrew, who was in the car, said that's weird I brought this song, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Break My Heart</span> by Ryan Delmore to listen too. Here is the first line of the lyrics "C</div><div>an I see my brother, with nothing to eat, and say God be with you, while I go to a feast?" </div><div><br /></div><div>Oh yeah, the Men's Advance was going to be good, if God was showing up in a conversation on the way there! It was such a gift, from God, after the battle the week before. Praise His Name!</div><div><br /></div><div>After the obligatory/traditional/absolutely necessary stop at In-N-Out we got to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Rancho</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Alegre</span> and got to work setting everything up. We would be starting our first session at 8pm. Our worship leaders for the weekend, Austin and Ryan, showed up about 7:59PM and got us going!</div><div><br /></div><div>The theme for the weekend was <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Giving up Childish Ways</span> from 1 Cor 13:11. So Bryan gave us a word from 1 Cor 13 and all the men were blessed. We shared communion and during the worship/response afterwords many of the men were broken with their need for God's healing and restoration of life. We prayed fervently for them and it was a sweet time.</div><div><br /></div><div>But the Administrative (sometimes evil) side of me was wondering, "What will we do</div><div> the rest of the weekend?" Generally speaking we have the kind of response we had on Friday, during the Saturday night session! The Lord must have been shaking his head at me, "Oh ye of little faith!"</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday Morning</span></div><div>I generally don't sleep at these things, and this weekend was no exception. I just don't do well with sleeping away from home and having <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">lot's</span> to think about. So I guess you could say I woke up at 6:40AM and took a shower and went to the Hall to see what the Lord had for us that morning.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well the first thing was some of the most amazing sausages I'd ever tasted. Along with some good french toast and the crispest grapes most of us had ever encountered, we had a hardy breakfast to start it all off.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our Saturday morning session started with Austin and Ryan leading us in a couple of songs and then Joey, one of our Elders, shared a word with us...from none other than 1 Cor 13! The highlight of the morning was when Joey told us about the time his wife Katie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">texted</span> him, "After we talked Judah [their son] pooped on the floor." Note to self, it's always a crowd <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">pleaser</span> at a Men's event when you incorporate the word poo.</div><div><br /></div><div>Joey ended his message with some great questions from 1 Cor 13 about whether or not we are</div><div> patient, kind, selfish, etc. Right before Austin and Ryan gave us a few more songs of worship we sat in silence, really thinking about those questions. It was a great start to the morning.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">The Competitions</span></div><div>Just to mix it up, the last few Men's Advances we've put the men in Platoons and then had some fun competition (usually on Saturday morning). This Advance was no exception. We cut the Platoons in half and sent half of them with Aaron to play <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Kajabi</span> Kan Kan and the other half came with me to shoot .22 rifles!</div><div><br /></div><div>If you don't know what <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Kajabi</span> Kan Kan is, it's a bunch of people in a circle all holding knotted ropes <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">trying</span> to get each other to touch an empty trash can stuck in the middle of the circle. You get eliminated by touching the trash can or letting go of the rope. It's almost as much a crowd <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">pleaser</span> as the word poo.</div><div><br /></div><div>In the first session, Chris and Jacob got first and second getting their Platoons 75 and 50 points respectively. In the second session, it was a show down between Sean and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">SupermAnselm</span> with Sean <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">prevailing</span>.</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHxvEEcmweNjfWs5CQEkSFZNvCNY8DB_bH5siwo1XoVXNWTjBwG9ssR4VEnC8Tfa3KYlVVK_zqxuU3QXagCnuLMOVDjNBddRjVJ7nQySELJ-1VrIgfg1w2v1qesOww8alru9w4/s320/PB070012.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256469525608409170" /></div><div>Over at the shooting range, Bullfrog pictured above, gave us a wonderful run down of shooting .22 rifles safely and accurately. Many of the men had never shot a .22 rifle before so this was a real treat. The first session shooters were kinda weak, including me. Many of us had scores in the high 30s to low 40s. The second session was much better, all except one dude scored more than 40 points, and even he scored a 39. It's no surprise that the high score 49 out of 50, nice Scott, came from that session.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">Lunch/Free Time</span><br /></div><div><div>During Lunch, ham and cheese sandwiches, Aaron and I tallied up the scores to see who won. It was a tight competition between Pastor James' Platoon and Deacon Jeff's, with Jeff's prevailing in the end. They actually scored a tie in the Shooting competition (344 total points).</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.sevnone.org/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">SevnOne</span></a> donated some hats to us and these were the spoils of the competition. Jeff's Platoon could be seen proudly wearing them throughout the rest of the weekend!</div><div><br /></div><div>After the prizes were handed out we had Morgan share with us his testimony and the vision God has given him to reach a group of Tibetan people in China. He told us how growing up he was a bit bored with just being told to be a good boy, when he was really looking for an adventure that God could calm him to for His glory. He went on to tell us that the Tibetan people group is one of the least reached people groups in the world, with 50 known believers! He let us know he was going to go as an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Agribusiness man</span>, since they are very wary of outsiders, with the hope of also planting a church.</div><div><br /></div><div>Afterwards, Morgan had led a discussion group during the free time to talk about how we all could reach people groups who have not been reached yet with the gospel, just by using the talents and gifts that God has given us. Many of us also signed up to get his newsletter. Morgan and his wife will be going overseas in Sept 2009 after he graduates from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">CalPoly</span>. Morgan's Platoon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">layed</span> hands on him and prayed for God to do amazing things in and through him and his family that are going. We can't wait to see what God does.</div><div><br /></div><div>Everyone kinda scatters during free time. Some go away to be alone with the Lord, others take naps, and some play sports or Nintendo <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Wii</span>. Me? A group of us went off to shoot some more! Bullfrog, who is retired, told me he was pretty much retired and bored and if we wanted to shoot some more he wouldn't mind. He had quite a bit of wisdom (shooting wise) to impart and we were blessed to take part! All in all, I think he stuck around for about 3 hours so 8-12 of us could shoot a bit more...it was so much fun!</div><div><br /></div><div>I shot for an hour or so and then headed to my bunk for a short nap, which ended up being a 1.5 hour one! So about 20 minutes until dinner I got to the Hall and found a bunch of dudes playing Risk and Tiger Woods Golf on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Wii</span>, and the aroma of sweet BEEF was coming from the kitchen. I just love Men's Advance!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday Night</span></div><div>Dinner consisted of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Tri</span>-tip, clam chowder, salad (yuck I ate some honey!), and for dessert...apple crisp with vanilla ice cream. Oh I forgot to tell you, about halfway through free time a huge tray of brownies came out of the kitchen! We were fed well. During dinner we discussed the most disgusting things we've ever eaten. I'm pretty sure I trumped even Antonio with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balut"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">balut</span></a>. Antonio and I both agreed that Beef Tongue is one of the best tasting foods that people don't know about.</div><div><br /></div><div>In the Dinner line, Steve and I were discussing what we would be teaching on (he was on that night and I the next morning). Guess what Steve was going to teach on that night? Yup, you guessed it 1 Cor 13. Now I've been helping or leading Men's Retreats/Advances for Calvary for a while now, and we never talk about what each of the speakers are going to share. And never have 3 speakers spoke on the same passage! God was really trying to get through to our thick skulls!</div><div><br /></div><div>The Saturday night session was amazing. Pastor James, accompanied by Greg, led us to the throne room right away. I just love the way James leads worship, God has truly gifted him and he has such a servant's heart in his leading. As I said before Steve spoke that night and gave us yet another angle on 1 Cor 13. He challenged us not to think of the heart of that chapter as a list of to-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">do's</span> as men easily do, but to truly ask the Lord to give us love for the people in our lives and the fruit would be patience, kindness, etc.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Holy Spirit came in a mighty way during the response time and we were all so very blessed. It is very evident that God wanted us all to know that Giving up Childish Ways meant to selflessly love. We cannot selflessly love without His power and many asked for that power that night. We closed with many men asking for prayer in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">realm</span> of loving God with all of their hearts and souls. It is somewhat easier for men to love God with their minds and strength, but more difficult emotionally. Praise the Lord! He moved so mightily that weekend.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday Morning</span></div><div>The food was very good at the camp and Sunday morning was indicative of that. We had scrambled eggs, nice thick cut bacon, tater logs (not tots), and some fruit. During the waning parts of breakfast I asked the men for some brutal and truthful feedback on the weekend. I specifically asked, "What was your favorite part of the weekend, and your least favorite?" This was a good session with mostly positive feedback and just some tweaks that we could do for the next one. I was so thankful for each of the men that stuck around till the very end.</div><div><br /></div><div>We easily transitioned into sharing what God was doing in their hearts that weekend; confessions, decisions, and prayer requests. And we had a great open session. With many decisions (to rely on God's power) to change made and many sharing that God was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">definitely</span> moving in their lives. We also prayed for those that needed physical and mental healing.</div><div><br /></div><div>We took a break and then we had the Sunday session. Austin and Ryan led us in worship and I taught through 1 Cor 13...no I taught through Ex 18 when Jethro brings Moses' family back and gives him some advice on governing the Israelites. We learned that Moses humbled himself to listen to his father-in-law and took action. We would all like to not just listen to what God was saying that weekend, but actually take action!</div><div><br /></div><div>To think, just a few days ago I was saying things like, "I'm gonna cancel/postpone this Advance." and "I'm done doing Men's Advances." I love to watch God work in the hearts of men...this was an amazing gift. Thank you Lord!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpflchviRjfCL7HKQ8PRlYNJf_NK_sBkl-CWvxb-vauF-9ky1nCBDHWsWwzz9MmYl8XCpiXjEcLT5M9YETM6Yoh2kNnZ7IaEKVflDrk1Vz7fNZldOJBHtA1nC0xeZzEx87Loeh/s1600-h/PB070009.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpflchviRjfCL7HKQ8PRlYNJf_NK_sBkl-CWvxb-vauF-9ky1nCBDHWsWwzz9MmYl8XCpiXjEcLT5M9YETM6Yoh2kNnZ7IaEKVflDrk1Vz7fNZldOJBHtA1nC0xeZzEx87Loeh/s320/PB070009.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256485501164880930" style="text-decoration: underline;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">A special thanks to Aaron (Nessie) and Austin (DreamBoat) for their help in putting this baby on...couldn't a done it withoutcha!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Thanks to Bryan, Joey, and Steve for speaking and Austin, Ryan, James, and Greg for leading the men in worship through singing.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Thank you Jesus for dying and then rising from the Dead! You continue to heal the brokenhearted and set the captives free!</span></div></div>CoachZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00251191209320134804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-49989726931753809842008-10-08T11:27:00.000-07:002008-10-09T11:52:05.177-07:00What to Bring!For those going to the Men's Advance here is a short list of things to bring. I'll keep adding to this list as I think of things.<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;"><a rel="nofollow" name="LETTER.BLOCK11"><table id="content_LETTER.BLOCK11" width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"><tbody><tr><td align="left" style="color: rgb(84, 35, 16); font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(84, 35, 16); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#542310;"><div align="left" style="color: rgb(179, 64, 30); font-family:Impact, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14pt;"><span style="color: rgb(179, 64, 30); font-family: Impact, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-family:Impact,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;color:#B3401E;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(174, 74, 35); font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:16px;">What to Bring?</span></span></div><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(174, 74, 35); font-weight: bold;">-Toilletries (sp?) including your own Towel</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(174, 74, 35); font-weight: bold;">-Sleeping stuff like you are camping; Pilow, Sleeping Bag, Air Mattress or Sleeping Pad (We have cabins, but the bunk beds look pretty uncomfortable) </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(174, 74, 35); font-weight: bold;">-Mosquito Repellant</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(174, 74, 35); font-weight: bold;">-Cool clothes (it's gonna be hot!)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(174, 74, 35); font-weight: bold;">-Free time stuff: Hiking boots (there is a 4 hour hike), fishing stuff if you wanna fish at Lake Cachuma, Basketball and net for hoop if possible (there is a portable hoop in the loading dock), the rifle range will also be available if we want during the free time (please bring $5 or so if you want to do this)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(174, 74, 35); font-weight: bold;">-Board Games or Wii/PS3/Xbox360? Something to do Friday and Saturday night?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(174, 74, 35); font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia;font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(174, 74, 35); font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:16px;">For those not going, please pray for each of us. Here's a list by name as up to date as possible. We'd love to see each man leave with more of Jesus, more life, ready to grow up and make a difference for the Kingdom!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(174, 74, 35); font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia;font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(174, 74, 35); font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:16px;"><br /></span></span></div></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(174, 74, 35); font-family:Arial;font-size:16px;"><strong><div><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1223490270_2" style="cursor: pointer; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: initial; border-bottom- background-position: initial initial; color:initial;">Platoon</span> 1 </div>Cabin:</strong> Anacapa<div>James Rey (C) </div><div>Austin Gardner</div><div>Chris Consolo</div><div>Eric Melgares</div><div>Michael Bertino</div><div>Peter Uzzi</div><div><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1223490270_3" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background- background-position: initial initial; color:transparent;">Ryan Wilson</span></div><div>Tim Romano</div><div> </div><div><strong>Platoon 2</strong></div><div><strong>Cabin:</strong> Anapamu</div><div>Jeff Little (C)</div><div>Antonio Varia</div><div>Christion Richert</div><div>Eric Soderin</div><div>Greg Squires</div><div>John <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1223490270_4" style="cursor: pointer; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: initial; border-bottom- background-position: initial initial; color:initial;">Brandenberg</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Jordan Vargas</span></div><div>Scott Zaballos</div><div>Sean Brennan</div><div> </div><div><strong>Platoon 3</strong></div><div><strong>Cabin:</strong> Sespe</div><div>Rob Fitler (C)</div><div>Bill Sverchek</div><div>Branden Holguin</div><div>Chris Stringham</div><div><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1223490270_5" style="cursor: pointer; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: initial; border-bottom- background-position: initial initial; color:initial;">John Williams</span></div><div>Jonathan Sorbello</div><div>Kyle Weedon</div><div>Manny Galvan</div><div> </div><div><strong>Platoon 4</strong></div><div><strong>Cabin:</strong> Sisquoc</div><div>Steve Anselm (C)</div><div><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1223490270_6" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background- background-position: initial initial; color:transparent;">David Lamb</span></div><div><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1223490270_7" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; ">Jacob Brown</span></div><div>Joey Hill</div><div>Micah Barstow</div><div>Morgan Jones</div><div>Nick Weber</div><div>Ryan Ouimette</div><div> </div><div>Floaters/Referees:</div><div>Aaron Nesper</div><div>Bryan Stupar</div><div>Patrick Zalamea</div></span><div style="text-align: -webkit-left;"><br /></div></a></span></div>CoachZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00251191209320134804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-53266246725744458602008-10-01T19:52:00.000-07:002008-10-01T19:59:13.199-07:00Did I mention the food?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1060/526410185_d80801cb61.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span><br /><img style="text-decoration: underline;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; " src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1060/526410185_d80801cb61.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I forgot to mention in my last post about visiting Rancho Alegre that they have a full commercial kitchen there! I asked about the menu and this is the info that I have:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>Both Breakfasts (Sat & Sun) should be grub pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, etc etc</li><li>Lunch (Sat) can be salad bar or sandwiches...I told her this was a MEN'S event and she said oh yeah we'll do some big sandwiches or something like that</li><li>Dinner (Sat) she said they were open. I said three words Bar B Q...she said oh yeah, we'll work on that</li></ul><div>I love this place!</div><div><br /></div><div>My guess is if the weather holds up we'll be having most of our sessions in the outdoor chapel and/or bonfire area.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm super excited...I hope you are too!</div></div><br /></div>CoachZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00251191209320134804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-71740630469838414072008-09-25T15:13:00.000-07:002008-09-25T15:20:49.396-07:00FoM Softball League Standing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJKGajH8skm2wauHrGyhtOYYoPJWauTQtr7RVyYgye8BCgY689HHc6w3A19-6IK2KyKaPHMUXLryx5dmDSdgx4gLXCfF9DMdYBSvJTPLqEObJNfQkR33u3OpV6zyYAWCLe3PY/s1600-h/FoM+Standing+Fall+08.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJKGajH8skm2wauHrGyhtOYYoPJWauTQtr7RVyYgye8BCgY689HHc6w3A19-6IK2KyKaPHMUXLryx5dmDSdgx4gLXCfF9DMdYBSvJTPLqEObJNfQkR33u3OpV6zyYAWCLe3PY/s320/FoM+Standing+Fall+08.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250086621182101122" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">By virtue of an improved offense providing more RBI's and some solid defense your FoM CalvarlySLO softball team is in 2nd </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:78%;">(to last)</span> place! Way to go gents. With hard work and a few more games under our belt I know a victory is right around the corner!</span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br /></span></span>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810927554208999955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-20050161391154892352008-09-23T21:57:00.000-07:002008-09-23T22:28:57.957-07:00MENtor Myth I<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHO8hyphenhyphenvcbXS2zh9Qg0zhmRAJShOOm67YPVbp40_dsCZ1meSC7gGZryn9jTwKHvQQeBFRe8-tFw62IHSHXej2PRXJeq-4bGBW8SIzndlZbopCaTc7Y-HnRoX2FPwy5fXrCvyhz3/s1600-h/14mentor3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHO8hyphenhyphenvcbXS2zh9Qg0zhmRAJShOOm67YPVbp40_dsCZ1meSC7gGZryn9jTwKHvQQeBFRe8-tFw62IHSHXej2PRXJeq-4bGBW8SIzndlZbopCaTc7Y-HnRoX2FPwy5fXrCvyhz3/s320/14mentor3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249455317626833458" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">I'm not qualified to be a MENtor</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">
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<br />I had the opportunity to be a Resident Assistant my senior year in college. Each new R.A. had an outgoing R.A. from the previous year as a Mentor. I’ll never forget the advice Mike gave me which I still practice to this day. “Aaron”, he said, “there will come a time when a guy on your floor is going to knock on your door at 2am and at that moment you need to say, ‘God, Help!’.”
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<br />Feeling inadequate in the capacity of leading and mentoring is a common ailment that afflicts many Christian men all the way back to the early days of man. Moses, standing before God at the burning bush, told God he was unqualified to lead others. Gideon asked God to perform not 1, not 2 but 3 miracles before he undertook the mantel of leading other men. The prophet Jeremiah attempted to claim youth as making him unqualified. Often we’ll think because we don’t have the right education (or any education), the experiences, enough Biblical knowledge, we haven’t been a Christian long enough, etc that we are unqualified to be a mentor.
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<br />Yet looking at these men who’ve gone before us, they were not the biggest, the best, the most educated or the most “qualified” in the eyes of men. They were men willing to share all aspects of their relationship with God, with the men around them. Being a mentor is not about knowing everything or even knowing more than most, it’s about being a friend.
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<br />Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810927554208999955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-91237992095800725602008-09-23T10:53:00.000-07:002008-09-23T12:03:21.229-07:00Fishers of Men Softball BoxScore III Sept 22, 2008<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwIjrSwu6abV-vjNKKhPC3hmHZ3VZOt7nvW4GKi2TAzoDUszfWtwuv7hrQnv0-aLfFcgSt_SLeCW-9BFDWDi82Bic97ni6fA0sjaafqUytmRq32XCmMXu4lyLc1B7VwKmaV0z/s1600-h/MANteen+Mit.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwIjrSwu6abV-vjNKKhPC3hmHZ3VZOt7nvW4GKi2TAzoDUszfWtwuv7hrQnv0-aLfFcgSt_SLeCW-9BFDWDi82Bic97ni6fA0sjaafqUytmRq32XCmMXu4lyLc1B7VwKmaV0z/s320/MANteen+Mit.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249277105065242930" border="0" /></a><br />Last night the FoM played an incredible game, one which, for most of the game they had the lead. Multiple goals were accomplished both in the field and at the plate during the 3rd game of the season.<br /><br />1. Pitcher Dan Hofstee recorded not 1 but 2 strike outs<br />2. The team batted around in not 1 but 2 innings<br />3. We scored first<br />4. We scored double digits<br /><br />About the only thing that didn't go the way for the FoM was leading at the end of the game. It was a tough fought battle and a hard 15-14 loss in the bottom of the final inning. But we have to be encouraged since we only fielded 9 players (out of a possible 10) and had the lead for most of the game. BIG kudos go out to Kurt Gloeckler (a reserve from last season) and John Kozina (a friend from Aaron's work) for getting us to the required 9 players to avoid a forefit.<br /><br />Aaron brought/used his MANteen (pictured above) which all men who attend the <a href="http://calvaryslokingdombuilders.blogspot.com/2008/09/mens-advance-location.html">CalvarySLO Men's Advance</a> will get. I don't want to say that the MANteen was directly responsible for the stellar performance of the FoM, but the way it performed in keeping the water cold for hours certainly provided inspiration.<br /><br />Game ball goes to James and Kate Johnson for homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies and JuiceBoxesAaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810927554208999955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-81538776372631493752008-09-22T21:50:00.000-07:002008-09-23T12:30:46.600-07:00Men's Advance Location<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHdwbKtTmU9dbfmdyCO7LdP_tuKAwRhmIcG0Po8os5ca4KokBfuEzE3JCu5zV2i8t2edi2jOusTG9XzXKVTC-Do8pVmIlM6dA9cInQ_D5vUN71uBi3LclpoxwQjYXAHNSBZlS/s1600-h/n648298020_942818_6929.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-decoration: underline; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHdwbKtTmU9dbfmdyCO7LdP_tuKAwRhmIcG0Po8os5ca4KokBfuEzE3JCu5zV2i8t2edi2jOusTG9XzXKVTC-Do8pVmIlM6dA9cInQ_D5vUN71uBi3LclpoxwQjYXAHNSBZlS/s400/n648298020_942818_6929.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249074896710018370" border="0" /></a><br /><div>On Sunday, a few of us went up to Rancho Alegre, Boy Scout Camp in the Los Padres forest near Santa Barbara to...well scout it out. I have been to the camp about half a dozen times, but never got an extensive tour due to other parties being at the camp when I visited. </div><div><br /></div><div>This time it was abandoned so we were able to walk through:</div><div><ul><li>all six (4 overflow if needed) dormatories (not great but clean, you'll w ant to bring an extra pad to sleep on or there should be extras to double up on, each man will probably get their own personal bunk bed)</li><li>the meeting/dining hall (pretty cool way better than Cambria, the PA works, but probably not for worship...we may do a lot outside)<br /></li><li>the pool we won't get to use (long story)</li><li>the pond that is dried up until it rains again</li><li>the campfire area (think of the typical Boy Scout Camp bonfire area...yup that's it)</li><li>the outdoor chapel (pictured above...it was at least 12 levels of aweso me)</li><li>the archery and shooting range (um 12 levels of awesome cubed!)</li><li>someone there told us about a 4 hour hike! (yeah 3 hours up 1 hour down...boooya)</li><li>oh yeah...the mosquitos scouted us...(note to self, bring mosquito repellant)</li><li>on the way I kept thinking how sweet it would be to ride my motorcycle there...</li></ul><div>We ended our scouting trip with a time of prayer. That the Lord would annoint this place for all of the men that he calls to go Oct 10-12. That our time there would be "a kick in the pants." Meaning both a great time and an opportunity for God our Father to give us a swift kick in the pants where necessary. The theme is "Giving up Childish Ways (1 Cor 13:11).</div><div><br /></div><div>I can't wait to see what the Lord does!<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiz1tWioVGeHhmZOHsXprhfYfXD9SvposZAe8g2FhWhCbIJINPEXzmxgvN0NqEYc_kkIfZbpqJDgzG0el0D7if8uaS7X62lp19wQzZcsFYlQgZUIFSKtufDVgsH86naN_oxYOD/s1600-h/DSC00005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiz1tWioVGeHhmZOHsXprhfYfXD9SvposZAe8g2FhWhCbIJINPEXzmxgvN0NqEYc_kkIfZbpqJDgzG0el0D7if8uaS7X62lp19wQzZcsFYlQgZUIFSKtufDVgsH86naN_oxYOD/s400/DSC00005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249301136616343394" border="0" /></a><br />This is the actual sign you should look for, right after Lake Cachuma entrance...it's on the right hand side when going towards Santa Barbara on the left hand side if coming from SB on HWY 154...<br /></div> </div></div>CoachZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00251191209320134804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-56020432812300138772008-09-15T21:23:00.001-07:002008-09-15T21:40:01.788-07:00Fishers of Men Softball BoxScore II Sept 15, 2008<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEeqH-_aHhi7MTQOqZlUbL4EsnHKhriyRofle4uzmGWIquoNK2xWZ5U88lQZhHr-ORjPMX0I5Q4IeHpZuX7fa8K1Foru-Mc5u26eVMliV7nSlJLIJJDePPSyr3UXdDkHtAewM/s1600-h/softball.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEeqH-_aHhi7MTQOqZlUbL4EsnHKhriyRofle4uzmGWIquoNK2xWZ5U88lQZhHr-ORjPMX0I5Q4IeHpZuX7fa8K1Foru-Mc5u26eVMliV7nSlJLIJJDePPSyr3UXdDkHtAewM/s320/softball.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246470695270484386" border="0" /></a><br />The CalvarySLO Fishers of Men Softball team went out and totally crushed their goal of scoring a run. CalvarySLO FoM crossed Home plate 4 times. While another close game eventually got away from the FoM, the improvement in play and performance was highly evident in the 4-16 loss.<br /><br />FoM recorded 2 double plays, 1 of the (by Sterling Higgins) was unassisted at 1st base. A special thanks to Kate and Maddie Johnson for coming out and watching us play ball. Game ball goes to Dave Norris and Dan Hofstee. Dave came off the bench and filled in for a traveling Greg Squires and Dan pitched a great game filling in for Greg who pitched last week for us.<br /><br />Kudos go to all the men who come out and play, have a good time and encourage one another.Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810927554208999955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-59938024786920027472008-09-14T16:07:00.000-07:002008-09-14T16:26:24.748-07:00Its all tied up: Married vs. Singles soccer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sportsmed.starwave.com/i/magazine/new/capri_sun.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://sportsmed.starwave.com/i/magazine/new/capri_sun.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> After a grueling 2 hours of soccer, the married's team win it 6 to 4. It was 7 on 7 soccer with a few subs throughout the game. We played 20-30 minute quarters. There were a couple patches of dirt on the field, but everyone had a good time. I think this the first Kingdom builders event were we had ZERO injuries...I think thats unheard of. Praise the Lord. We grilled up about 40 brats after the game and reminisced middle school soccer games with CapriSun's. It was a good time of fellowship, meeting other men, and using muscles that never get any exercise.<br /> In the overall Married vs. Singles soccer matchup, we are tied up 1 to 1. You know what this means. Keep your eyes open for the next MvS soccer match: The Championships.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-27549317050712859802008-09-08T21:13:00.000-07:002008-09-09T09:49:13.376-07:00Fishers of Men Softball BoxScore Sept 9, 2008<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbUbl-TsKrqH4R_hRmbKjhyphenhyphenarL3uzkXCGhRQ4CB5AfcyzmcCeUXnTutHz-WNCoa-ZImClXwWX7xSKU8xkcvvmZUK2kJXyd6KWrwyaqFxG1pP4lo18hER6Tl6LfSmV-qcgyUJS/s1600-h/softball.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbUbl-TsKrqH4R_hRmbKjhyphenhyphenarL3uzkXCGhRQ4CB5AfcyzmcCeUXnTutHz-WNCoa-ZImClXwWX7xSKU8xkcvvmZUK2kJXyd6KWrwyaqFxG1pP4lo18hER6Tl6LfSmV-qcgyUJS/s320/softball.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243874617294399042" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">CalvarySlo - Dominate<span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-size:78%;" >(d)</span></span><br /><br />The inaugural game of the fall season for Lower Division Single A City Parks and Recreation Softball League has officially begun. The Calvary Men played their hearts out in a very close game that was lost in the waning minutes of the final inning. CalvarySlo almost took it to extra innings in the 18-0 loss but tonight it was not to be.<br /><br />Though unmatched in heart, they were outmatched in runs though it is suspected that the opposing team was using performance enhancing softball skills as evidence by their ability to score more runs than us. While the win was illusive, the <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/jocular">"jock"ularity</a> had by the men and both fans who came out to watch us rivaled any mid-week afternoon <a href="http://www.bluesbaseball.com/index.php">SLO Blues</a> game.<br /><br />This season we had to say goodbye to a few of our players from last season:<br />1. Joey Hill was traded to his family for a season to be named later<br />2. Sean Brennan was placed on the 15 day DL until he realizes softball is part of his DNA<br />3. Ty McCarthy also on the 15 day DL until his hiatus is complete<br />3. Dave Norris, John Brandenburg and Jordan Vargas were sent down to the minors to further their education<br />4. Aaron Nesper was traded to Home Builders for a plate of brownies and a carafe of milk<br /><br />In the absence of these fine gentlemen we've added some fresh players to this season's roster. Please help me welcome:<br />1. Sterling Higgins - playing with his left foot stitched to 1st base<br />2. John Depry catching everything hit into Left Center and throwing them out at home<br />3. Derek Rosenstrauch covering Short Stop like <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=408314">Jeter and Rodriguez</a> put together<br />4. James Johnson dominating Right Field<br /><br />This season holds a ton of promise and expectations are high that FoM Softball will be able to repeat the 2 win season from last year. So please, if you aren't doing anything on Monday nights (let's face it, with <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mnf/">MNF </a>airing games including <a href="http://www.popwarner.com/football/pop.asp?lable=overview">Arizona, Oakland, SF, Cleveland and Houston</a> they aren't making much of a case to stay home and watch football) please come out and support your local Lower Division Single A City Parks and Recreation CalvarySlo Softball team.<br /><br />**Game ball goes to <a href="http://gregandcarrie.blogspot.com/">Carrie Squires</a> who fearlessly retrieved a foul ball from behind the backstop.Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810927554208999955noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-43606257525158097552008-09-02T19:35:00.000-07:002008-09-02T19:45:37.863-07:00FoM Softball Fall 2008 ScheduleOur CalvarySLO Men's Softball team will be in full effect (that's a term from the 80's I think) this Fall 2008. Below is the schedule.<br /><br />Please come and support our men. There are lot's of opportunities to witness to others in the stands as well as fellowshipping with the other CalvarySLO peeps. Sometimes they bring a cooler full of drinks and hang out after the game.<br /><br />They could seriously use a few more guys (even if you share your spot with someone). Contact AMac at <span style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="EC_810034520-22082008"><span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: rgb(220, 238, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1220408461_2">aaronmcfarland@hotmail.com</span></span></span><br /><br /><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; 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font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"></span><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">9-8</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style=""> </span><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">6:30 p.m.<span style=""> </span><b style="">El Chorro 2</b><span style=""> </span><span style=""></span><span style=""></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">9-15</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style=""> </span><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">7:10 p.m.<span style=""> </span><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Santa Rosa</b></st1:place></st1:city><span style=""></span><span style=""></span><span style=""></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">9-22</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style=""> </span><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">6:30 p.m.<span style=""> </span><b style="">El Chorro 2</b><span style=""></span><span style=""></span><span style=""></span></span><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">9-29</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style=""> </span><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">8:20 p.m.<span style=""> </span><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Santa Rosa</b></st1:place></st1:city><span style=""></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">10-6</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style=""> </span><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">6:30 p.m.<span style=""> </span><b style="">El Chorro 2</b><span style=""></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style=""> </span></span><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style=""></span><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">10-13</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style=""> </span><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">8:20 p.m.<span style=""> </span><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Santa Rosa</b></st1:place></st1:city><span style=""></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">10-20</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style=""> </span><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">7:40 p.m.<span style=""> </span><b style="">El Chorro 2</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">10-27</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style=""> </span><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">7:10 p.m.<span style=""> </span><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Santa Rosa</b></st1:place></st1:city></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style=""> </span><br /></span></p><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">11-3</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style=""> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style=""></span><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">8:50 p.m.<span style=""> </span><b style="">El Chorro 2</b><span style=""> </span></span><o:p></o:p></span> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">11-10</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style=""> </span><span style="background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">8:20 p.m.<span style=""> </span><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on"><b style="">Santa Rosa</b></st1:place></st1:city></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>CoachZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00251191209320134804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555885.post-36734581818957432812008-08-04T21:25:00.001-07:002008-08-04T21:35:09.160-07:00Fishers of Men BBQ<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='400' height='326' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzpcvAlUssGO8bkRP11208RHT5OmRI_GkhVySSZ7B0T2SxtYj7F9_AEzncdJswvfCUMaWiEC6FeVJk' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />So Josh and I crashed the Fishers of Men BBQ @ the Brennan's house. While the team was eating I was watching the kids play on the dirt slide. This is Josh showing his sweet secret agent ninja moves...<br /><br />We later played a sweet game of Wiffle Ball. I had to have a designated runner because I'm still very unsure of my back. A fun time was had by all!<br /><br />Our vision for FoM Sports teams is both outreach and fellowship. I think both were represented tonight...Amen.CoachZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00251191209320134804noreply@blogger.com0