Beauty Contests on Instagram

I just read an article called "Beauty Is Only SkinDeep, But Instagram Is To the Bone" by Hollee Actman Becker on www.huffingtonpost.com. It is the story of a mother helping to guide her daughter through this technology age. Here are a couple quotes that stood out to me:

"Did you know that there are beauty pageants on Instagram? 

"See, right now, as I sit here typing this, there is a tween girl with an iPhone somewhere making a grid out of four pictures of her besties using Instacollage or Mixel or whatever cool new app is making the rounds this week... 

"When she's finished, she will post that grid on Instagram, and then write something along the lines of: BEAUTY CONTEST! VOTE SOMEONE OUT! 

"But wait. That's not even the worst part. Because what happens next is this: People will actually vote for who they think is the least attractive in the comments, and whichever girl's name is written the most will be awarded a big fat X drawn across her face. 

"But don't hate the players. They're just kids. 

"And don't hate the game. Instagram was designed to be an online photo-sharing app that let users pimp-out their pics with cool filters and then share them."

Take some time to read to the end of the article, her response to all this on her daughter's Instagram is really amazing. Sorry she writes like Rob Bell in short sentences, not sure why that writing style has appeal. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hollee-becker/beauty-is-only-skin-deep-instagram-is-to-the-bone_b_2994360.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false

I would also like to remind you about a previous post from last year about talking to your teen about using the internet: http://lighthouseloop.blogspot.com/2012/05/have-you-talked-to-your-teen-about-net.html

Like to discuss? Email me.

Paul / paul@hopecenter.cc

Raising Money for Summer Events!

Yesterday we had a Pancake Fundraiser Meeting. We gave out information about the fundraiser on Saturday April 27th and gave tickets to students to start selling. Tickets are $5, and all money sold by individual students will go towards paying for Hume Wildwood Summer Camp and Mission 2 Mexico. 

Next Pancake Fundraiser meeting will be during 2nd service on April 21st for students to get their responsibilities for the fundraiser and to discuss how to make this a great breakfast for our guests!

Below is the info sheet that we handed out, please contact me if your student would like to participate and you need tickets!

PANCAKE FUNDRAISER!

WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH 8:00AM-10:30

WHERE: HOPE CENTER COVENANT CHURCH

1.       DON’T LOSE YOUR ENVELOPE OR TICKETS! Your tickets and envelope are the means by which we are staying organized, so please do not misplace them.

Ticket sales: Presale cost is $5 per person and the money will go directly into your account. Cost at the door is $8 and will be divided between the students. “Tip” jars will be at each table during the breakfast.

As you sell tickets, please write the person’s name on the envelope and indicate whether the person is less than 12 years old.

Each Sunday, please bring money to turn into Julie McHuron. The church will keep record of your sales.

2.       Your tickets and money are due no later than Thursday April 25^th. Please give your envelope with names to Paul or Julie.

3.       Responsibilities:

• Each student is responsible to sell their own tickets, our goal for each student is to sell 20 tickets which would fundraise $100 each! More tickets are available to students who sell more.
• This fundraiser will be advertised throughout the church so please bring your tickets on Sunday and make yourself available in the lobby to sell tickets. We will also make pins so that you will stand out.
• Each student must sign up for set-up crew (starts at 7:00am) or clean-up crew (leaves at 11:45am) and will be present during fundraiser to wait on tables and clean as the breakfast goes on.
• Please wear a youth ministry t-shirt on the day of the Breakfast (if you need one please talk to Paul to buy one at a discounted rate).
• Sign up to bring something for the toppings bar. Items needed: Whip Cream, Raspberries, Blueberries, Specialty syrup, etc.

Questions? Please contact:         Paul Scholz, High School Director
e-mail paul@hopecenter.cc
phone (925) 685-4673 ext 13

Pancake Fundraiser Meeting

Please join us on Sunday April 7th at 10:30am in the Generations Room for an information meeting about the upcoming Pancake Fundraiser and to receive tickets.

Proceeds will go towards students going to Hume Wildwood Summer Camp and Mission 2 Mexico.

Sign up for Summer Camp!

This year I am proud to announce that we are going to Hume Wildwood for Summer Camp Sunday June 16 - Saturday June 22. I have had the opportunity to go to Hume many times both in summer and winter and they are nothing short of the best. Wildwood Camp is their discipleship camp with lots of outdoor fun! After last year's amazing experience at Hume, we are excited to see how God moves through the lives of students at this camp.

Please click here to see our brochure with more information http://www.hopecenter.cc/files/2013_hume_lake_brochure.pdf. To reserve your student's spot please give us $75 and make sure that we have a 12-13 Year Long Permission Slip on file.

Please let me know if you have any questions,
Paul / paul@hopecenter.cc

Pancake Fundraiser Help

Hello, we are preparing for the Pancake Fundraiser next month on April 27th to help raise funds for students going to Hume Wildwood Summer Camp and Mission 2 Mexico. We need your help to get donations and "on site" duties to make the fundraiser successful!

For donations, we have letters that we need volunteers to take to local store managers, ask for donations, and give a great BIG smile and a "thank you". Stores include Safeway, Wal Mart, Original Pancake House, Sam's Club, Costco, CVS, Peet's, etc. asking for items like pancake batter, syrup, butter, paper plates and silverware, sausage, fruit, juice, and everything else we need. Are you available to help? We have the letters on Hope Center letterhead ready to go!

On the day of the fundraiser we need help as well from 7:30-10:30am (or any part of that). Here is a list of some responsibilities that we need help with:

• Pancake cooks
• Syrup bar organizing
• Leading and guiding students in serving, cleaning, etc.
• Welcome table to take tickets, money, and give a happy "Good Morning!"

Your efforts will help to not only get your student to these great summer events, but also to help others in the group. 

Please contact me to help, we are getting letters out this week,
Paul / paul@hopecenter.cc

Passion and Fundraiser

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Passion of the Christ viewing - The Community Worship group is partnering for a viewing of the Passion of the Christ at Hope Center Covenant Church on Good Friday March 29th at 7:00pm. All ages from all communities are welcome. Please note that the movie is rated R for graphic violence.
**Community Worship is a partnership between local youth groups to come together and worship God together.


Pancake Summer Camp Fundraiser on Saturday April 27th - we will be having a Pancake Fundraiser to help students raise funds for summer trips Hume Lake Wildwood and Mission 2 Mexico. There will be a meeting at 10:30am on Sunday April 7th for information and to start selling tickets!

God Bless,
Paul / paul@hopecenter.cc

Rock & Worship

This Friday I am going to the Rock and Worship Roadshow at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, I need to know BEFORE Thursday if your student is planning on coming so that I can confirm rides and create a schedule.

Please contact me ASAP to make sure that your student is signed up. Here are the details again: Cost is $10 and your student needs money for dinner. The concert starts at 7, there are many bands and a speaker, so I don't think we will be home until midnight or so. Visit http://therockandworshiproadshow.com/ for more details.

Paul / paul@hopecenter.cc