Holiday Cheers!

Here's a little something to get you through the holidays.

Happy Holidays,
Gary, Ben, and Chuck

_textology defined_

We all know the reality of texting and how more and more people are doing it, even our parents. ha. For those who are still unsure what texting is, here's a definition: "The act of messaging someone via cellular device."
Here are some funny "texting terms" I learned recently. You avid texters will def. be able to relate.

textrovert:
a. One who feels an increased sense of bravery over texting, as opposed to in person.
b. One who will often only say what they really feel over text messages.

textpectation:
The anticipation one feels when waiting for a response to a text message.
i.e.: "I just texted her for a date – but now the textpectation is killing me."

textplanation:
a lame way to get out of actually calling a person.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

This isn't your usual formal Christmas Party, but rather an upbeat, lively, and fun party on the go. We meet in the parking lot at Capital Baptist Church, load up in our very own LimoBus and head off to our first house, where the appetizers will be served. Sixty minutes later we're off to the next house for drinks and main course, with a side dish good times. Lastly, the third house will offer desserts, an award to the craziest/ugliest Christmas sweater and the ever-popular white elephant gift exchange.
The cost? Nothing. You are only required to bring a $5 gift (wrapped preferably).

• to RSVP email cdubbe@capitalbaptist.org no later than 1 week before the dinner
• youth workers are invited
• How to create your own ugly sweater: http://thefuntimesguide.com/2007/12/mens_ugly_sweaters_for_guys.php

Top 10 Ways to Spice up Your Thanksgiving

10) Replace the cinnamon in the pumpkin pie with cayenne pepper.

9) If it is your turn to provide the turkey, bring a Tofurkey instead, and give your guests really something interesting to talk about.

8) Award the best cook with a fun and creative apron, much like this one >>

7) Since you’ve worked hard enough this year, it’s your turn to watch everyone clean up while you’re dozing on the couch.

6) As a precautionary measure, hand out first aid hats to all your guests. >>

5) Create a staging area outside the bathroom for long waits. Having a good selection of reading material to choose from is a plus.

4) In the spirit of Losing2Live, weigh everyone as they come in and leave, awarding the person who gained the most with a sack of leftovers.

3) Instead of candles and jazz, consider sporting a strobe light and some hardcore rap, to create a new ambiance.

2) Convince your nephew to plant a whoopee cushion under Aunt Ethel as she sits down to eat.

1) Demonstrate your love to grandpa by giving him an old-school wedgy in front of the fam.


Now, let’s create opportunities for other families just to have as much fun as you on Thanksgiving, by joining our Basket Drive this month. With your help, we want to donate 300 Thanksgiving baskets to less fortunate families in our community.

There are 3 ways you can get involved: (1) donate, (2) assemble, (3) distribute. And if you are in need of a basket this year, please let us know by emailing cdubbe@capitalbaptist.org. Please do not submit a request for another person.

Basket Drive 08

Every year Capital Baptist Church partners up with public Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools and non-profit organizations in our community in order to help less fortunate families over the holidays. We find out how many families in the local schools, or families even in our church, could really benefit from a Thanksgiving Basket, then deliver them the Monday before Thanksgiving.
For several years volunteers have donated, assembled, and delivered over 300 baskets every year to families in need. We enjoy sharing with others what God has blessed us with without expecting anything in return. This year is no different. We are "thanking" God and "giving" to others once more. We call it our BasketDrive.

• For more info or to sign up, contact Chuck Dubbe @ 703-560-3109 ext. 114
• Assembly and distribution will be held at the gym at Capital Baptist Church
• Make all donations out to Capital Baptist Church, Attn: Thanksgiving Baskets, 3504 Gallows Rd., Annandale, VA 22003
  

Religion contra Revelation

Take this nugget to your Zen place:

• Religion is a system of belief and morality that gives human beings a sense of meaning, but as a system, it is defined and developed by human beings.
• Religion defines for human beings how they may live at peace with their environment. Religion begins and ends with man.
• Religion is an attempt to explain what has happened, what is happening, and what may happen.
• Religion is manipulative. In their crises humans are very adept at looking for and finding salvation.
  
• Religion as a system or frame of reference helps humans to explain their world, define their place in this world, and operate with purpose.
• Religion may take many forms: animism, polytheism, monotheism, moralism, or even secularism. All these forms have one element in common: the rejection of the radical claims of revelation.

Jesus is opposed to all human forms of religions and human attempts to control the future. He alone sovereignly rules over all things in heaven and earth (Isaiah 41:4; 44:6), and he is free to reveal his will through any means.

(Source: Interpreting the Prophetic Word by Willem A. Vangemeren, pp. 20-25)

Kids These Days...

Kids these days, don't get scared like they used to. I had my little yellow friend hangin by the neck while trick-or-treaters came around. Despite me warning them this is what happened to the last kid, they laughed, begged for candy, and wanted to squeeze Mr. Chicken. Some even came back just to hear him squeal one more time. Good stuff!

I hope everyone had a safe Halloween. Btw, I only had one teenager come to the door asking for candy. I guess teens don't go trick-or-treating these days. I was tempted to at least knock on one door to give it a try. Not for the candy sake, but just to see a reaction. ha.

A church down the street offered an alternative to the traditional "trick-or-treating." They called it "trunk-or-treat," and hosted it on the church parking lot. There members from the church served candy from the trunks of their cars. Therefore, kids didn't have to accept candy from strangers. The ceremony was closed off with a nice assortment of fireworks. Geniuses!