CPC Technology Dissappointment
One of the workshops I attended at CPC was about new 'stuff'. (Technology for use by Children's ministers.) I am very geeky myself but am always open to new ideas, so I went. I fully expected to hear about things I already knew. Needless to say I was very disappointed. The guy giving the talk came un-prepared, spent part of class setting up equipment and only proposed equipment and software that is well beyond what most Children's Ministries have budget for ($900 rack-mountable DVD player). Note for presenters: When you plan to rely on using a projector, don't rely on everyone having a smooth white wall to project onto. (The walls were tan and textured. He ended up projecting on a side wall that was tan, but smooth) Take a screen or ensure one will be available.
Instead of just throwing out negativism on the subject, I put together a
new blog for 'on the cheap' tech stuff for use in Children's Ministry. Want to se a topic, just let me know. Want to co-write this deal let me know. I will set us up.
6th Graders
These kids have too much energy for their own good. We hosted a lock-in Friday night (8p-8a). One of the first questions they had upon arrival was, "Do we have to go to sleep?" I thought I was up for it. While we did have a quite time starting at 2am, I agreed to stay up and keep movies going until morning. I think I was the only one up at the start of the second movie. I caught a quick nap and woke in time to change to the third movie. The concrete floor sleeping surface had something to do with it also.
I felt good that the few kids that stood in the corner determined to not have any fun or enjoy no part of the evening got over within the first hour. These kids know how to have fun together. Most of the kids brought an outside friend to the lock-in. I was surprized by the old school rap on one the kid's ipod. Some of the stuff I enjoyed in the early eighties. (My break dancing years... yes I know the worm very well).
I love teaching them on Wednesday nights.
Great Game
I'm not really a big UT fan. I'd love to be an OK State fan, but with things the way they are I am really more of an anybody but OU fan. Last nights game was awesome. Two top notch teams playing some heavy duty football. Way to go Texas!
