Spy Ministries

Revolution Camp

2006-07-09T10:03:00.000-07:00

As we sit in the hotel lobby waiting for the shuttle to pick us up, we ponder the week's adventures... We experienced what it was like to live in the same clothes for 2 days after the airline lost our luggage; We encountered many homeless people as we walked the streets of San Antonio; We heard stories of survival from all walks of life; We missed our family and friends back home, but at the same time met some amazing people; We ate traditional Texas meals and lots and lots of ice cream; And we were surrounded by entertainment just about everywhere we went... And in all of this, God was with us.

This morning's Church Service was quite an experience. Rev. Jay Gamelin was an amazing preacher and beautiful songs of praise rang throughout the dome. It was so awesome to be joined with thousands of others, from so many different places around the world, all there for the same purpose; to praise God. It was definitely an experience one could never forget.

The theme for this year "Cruzando: Journey with Jesus" taught us that no matter where you are in the world or what journey your life takes you on, Jesus is always with you. And as our week of Revolution Camp comes to and end, we will take all that we have learned with us and spread the word to others.... "Via con Dios: Go with God"!

In Christ,
Christy

pictures2

2006-07-08T21:05:00.000-07:00

Pictures

2006-07-08T21:01:00.000-07:00

Cailtin's Picture Picks

2006-07-08T20:58:00.000-07:00

Saturday

2006-07-08T20:07:00.000-07:00

This week has been so amazing. There are so many people, but today I met two people I knew from my high school orchestra. We've been to some enlightening sessions, but the one we went to this afternoon was my favorite. It was called 'Lord of the Screens' and it was about Christian allegories, theology and echos in film, with focus on the Matrix, Lord of the Rings, and Bruce Almighty. The man leading the conference was a college professor, and he really analyzed the films--not just the characters and situations (things that are easy to point out) but visual symbols, imagery, color and even 'strategically placed profanity' (from the Matrix, as in the character Trinity exclaiming 'Jesus, he's killing him' as Neo, the Christ figure, struggles against Smith, an agent of evil).

I enjoy San Antonio and spending time with the people in our youth group as much as the conferences. We made balsa wood planes and flew them off high stairs in the convention center. We played monkey in the middle in the pool with the beady bracelet I made in the interaction center. And we walked around the city together, looking at all of the new things.

I love you, Mom, Dad, Blackie and especially Tiger. We're doing wonderful here in Texas. See you soon.

Chris' Picture Picks

2006-07-07T20:14:00.000-07:00

Pirates and Jesus

2006-07-07T19:28:00.000-07:00

Today we started out with breakfast from a bakery in our hotel room and then since yesterday we bought tickets to see the new Pirates of the Carribean movie we ditched the morning session to chill out and then see our first BIG TEXAS movie. i really enjoyed all the special effects but the plot wasnt as impressive as we all had hoped. we enjoyed smoothies for lunch and then went to the convention center to experience more of the interaction center where me and Christi walked through the Children of war in Bosnia booth which really opened our eyes to how much we should appreciate and rejoice with our own freedom living in America. my favorite point of the day was when we heard from a man from Sudan who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Northern Sudan. he was held captive for 10 years and after 2 failed escapes he finally succeded in 1996. he moved to Egypt then to America where he was helped by the ELCA and now talks about his experiences and shows that slavery insnt something of the past but is still going on in many other countries today. overall it was a great day, but i cant wait to come home.
-Chris

Anthony's picture picks

2006-07-06T21:21:00.000-07:00

Anthony with "San Antonio" or St. Anthony.

A band changed the words of YMCA to ELCA, IT WAS GREAT!

Needs New Breakfast

2006-07-06T20:12:00.000-07:00

Last night was our second night in Texas. Chris wont share the bed, I wont share the sheets, Jeremy and Chris both snore like lumberjacks. Honestly, Jess I don't know how you sleep with him in the same room. Its are second time at Dennys this morning and its starting to not tast as great as before.
The highlight of my day was probly when we went to an activity where we learned about the war in Bosnia. At first their was this rapper dud who was a rappin and all of a suddon a whole bunch of counselor people came rushing in and told every one to be quite and put their heads down. They also gave us a little cenario where you had to pick out the muslums to be killed.
At the stadium we sang a couple of songs and then Donald Miller, a hillarios guy gave a speech using stories to show about God not giving you every thing. It was so funny!!!

-Anthony

JEREMY'S PICTURE PICKS

2006-07-05T20:56:00.000-07:00

2ND DAY PICS CHOSEN BY ADRIENNE

2006-07-05T20:51:00.000-07:00

SECOND DAY

2006-07-05T20:47:00.000-07:00

We woke up this morning in our haunting and frightening room that reminded us very clearly of the shining. Our bags were still in LA and we were beginning to consider buying some cheap clothes to get us through the week. Luckily, after we had checked in and ventured through the convention center, our bags arrived.
Anyways, Texas is really nice and remotely cool , people are so friendly here. The service in the Alamo Dome was great too. There was music, crowds, speakers, and funny video skits.
And now we’re eating candy and chocolate in our air conditioned room just relaxing. By the way it’s extremely sad that Germany lost, but very joyous that France won. Mom, tape Kyle XY!

-Adrienne

Crises Averted

2006-07-05T13:16:00.000-07:00

We just recieved our luggage, halleluja.

jeremy

LOST LUGGAGE AND THE ART KEEPING YOUR COOL

2006-07-04T19:45:00.000-07:00

WE HAVE ARRIVED IN SAN ANTONIO safe and sound with a few glitches.

We arrived to LAX about 3 hours early and began the wait. We kept the time by playing cards, reading, and joking about everything that could go wrong on this trip. The flight to Texas was filled with turbulence and much sleep--we did leave at 5:30am. When we went the baggage claim area, we arrived to the sound of our names being called over the intercom--this can't be good, I thought. It wasn't. The airline "didn't put our luggage on the plane" according to the woman who helped us. As of 9:50, we have not received our luggage but we hope to get it soon.

When we checked in to the hotel, we were given the wrong amount to pay so our check was off by a considerable amount of money.......In the end everything will be good. The youth have great spirits and patience, and we have had a great time walking around San Antonio. The riverwalk is awesome. We register tomorrow and get to see the play room, it should be great. I will post pictures tomorrow.

In Christ,

Jeremy

VACATION

2006-06-15T16:30:00.000-07:00

I will be on vacation from june 17 through 22. I will not be responding to e-mails or anything else....If you need something please feel free to call the Pastor.

Jeremy

Italian Dinner

2006-05-22T09:59:00.000-07:00

Italian Dinner
Sat. June, 10 @ 6:00pm

The Youth Group is hosting its annual Italian Dinner. Youth, please sign up for this event ASAP. Parents, we also need donations of Sauce, meatballs, bread and spaghetti. If you would like to volunteer or donate please contact Jeremy.

Please be at the church by 2pm the day of the event.

Carwash

2006-05-15T12:12:00.000-07:00

I was very happy to see the turn out we had at the carwash/bakesale. We raised about $850.00 and washed over 50 cars. The youth worked harder than ever. It was awesome to see them, in their weakness from the sun and the hard work, push on and wash more cars. Some down right impressed me, because they never complained and never gave up. Their perseverance is a quality that I pray they have in their daily lives and faith. We have officially met our goal of 4,800.00!

jeremy

CAR WASH FUNDRAISER

2006-05-10T09:10:00.000-07:00

This Saturday is our carwash fundraiser. Please be to the church at 9:00am so that we can get ready to wash cars at 9:30. We will end at 2:30. Make sure you bring clothes you can get wet in and a towel for your body. Questions give me a call 619-203-5211........jeremy

3 Things

2006-04-30T17:24:00.000-07:00

Cruzando

I would like to get together the youth that are going to cruzando. To do some pre-trip Bible Study, Planning, and Prayer. This will be our Highschool group meeting for the next two months. Let me know a good day of the week that we all can get together on......Leave it in the comment section of this blog posting.

Flamingos

I could really use some help delivering flamingos. Let me know a good day that You all can help me on.

Broomball

This friday is our broomball night, let me know if you want to go, send me an e-mail youthdirector@stpetersbythesea.org If you don't let me know, you won't be going.

Chili Cook-off

2006-04-23T22:42:00.001-07:00

Today we raised over $600 in the chili cook-off............we are so close to our $4,800 goal....... Our congregation rocks, they put out alot of money when we need it.

jeremy

Chili Cook-off

2006-04-23T22:42:00.000-07:00

Today we raised over $600 in the chili cook-off............we are so close to our $4,800 goal....... Our congregation rocks, they put out alot of money when we need it.

jeremy

Broom Ball

2006-04-20T12:11:00.000-07:00

After Spy on Friday May 5 there will be an opportunity for us to play some broomball with other Lutheran churches in San Diego. It will be from 11:00pm to 12:30am. If you would like to join the youth group for this event let me know.

jeremy

This Friday

2006-04-19T11:24:00.000-07:00

This Friday 4/21, we are having the St. Peter's Youth hidden talent night. It will be a night for you to show your hidden talent to the rest of the youth group.

First youth to read this and call me get's a prize.

jeremy

REMINDER

2006-04-10T13:03:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY

THERE IS NO SPY THIS FRIDAY, HOWEVER, THERE IS A GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE AT 7PM.

SATURDAY

BE TO THE CHURCH AT 10:00AM TO HELP HIDE EASTER EGGS AND HELP WITH EASTER ARTS AND CRAFTS.

LAST THING

I COULD REALLY USE SOME HELP FLAMINGOING, LET ME KNOW WHAT NIGHT YOU CAN HELP ON.

jeremy

UPCOMING EVENTS

2006-04-05T13:54:00.000-07:00

On Saturday April 15, the church will be having an Easter event from 10-12. Let me know if you can come and hide eggs and help out in any other fashion......

ALSO

I will need help from the the youth to set up tables and power strips for the Chili cook-off. It is happening on April 23 during the coffee hour. Basically I will need people to come the night before so that we can set up tables and other stuff. Let me know if you can help out with this fundriaser.

Jeremy Serrano
youthdirector@stpetersbythesea.org

Spy--March 31

2006-04-03T11:55:00.000-07:00

Tonight we watched a nooma video called Matthew. It deals with our response to death and how we comfort those who have just lost a loved one. It was a pretty intense experience. Most of us just sat in silence or cried and we ended with Prayer. God was really working on some issues in our lives that we have not dealt with. I pray that we continue to be moved by the spirit and that God continues to heal us from our brokenness.

Jeremy

Kid Kare Fundraiser

2006-03-27T11:30:00.000-08:00

We had a great time during the Kid Kare Fundraiser. The youth in the group did most of the dirty work; cleaning up after the children, making snacks and dinner, and amazing messy arts and crafts. Who would know that the youth would like the puppets more than the children. We raised about $300.00 for this event. I hope that we continue to have more fundraiser that goes this well. The youth of St. Peter's continue to amaze me with their servant hearts and great attitudes.

Jeremy

Purpose

2006-03-21T13:30:00.000-08:00

The purpose of this blog is so that, I can inform you all of upcoming events and other stuff.

jeremy