Rod’s Column: January 20th

Here is a story that appeared in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette on January 10, 2008.

Jane Hambleton, 48, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has found a buyer for her 19-year-old’s car after running an ad in The Des Moines Register that reads: “OLDS 1999 Intrigue. Totally uncool parents who obviously don’t love teenage son, selling his car. Only driven for three weeks before snoopy mom who needs to get a life found booze under front seat. $3,700/ offer. Call meanest mom on the planet.”

This story made it into the main stream media. Mrs. Hambleton was interviewed and explained she had hundreds of calls supporting her parenting method. Way to go Mrs. Hambleton!

If you’re a teen reading this and you can’t figure out why a parent would do such a intelligent thing, it’s time you sat down to talk with your parents. If you feel they’re too uncool for a chat with such a hip teen as yourself, I would be glad to explain their archaic point of view!

Rod’s Column: January 13th

Youth Outreach University is almost here! Our teens are showing a lot of interest this year. I want to remind the adults that they are welcome to come and attend the keynote speakers. Y.O.U. will include 32 teachers covering a wide range of topics.

Most of the topics teach teens how to help others learn about Christ. However, there are other classes to spark interest in God’s word such as the class on angels taught by Ed Myers. Ted Knight teaches a class on recognizing those who are in danger of suicide.

This year, just like last year, there are classes specifically designed for young ladies with teachers like Kim Wilson, Sherry Pollard, and Angela Almond. Carroll Sites, Ed Myers, Joe Jones, and Robert Swain are the only four teachers returning this year. Their classes are always packed. These classes cover salvation, angels, Revelation, and Romans and they are excellent.

Get your teen excited about this opportunity. You can still register, you might not get the shirt, but you’ll get an eternal education.

Rod’s Column: January 6th

Well, we will start gearing up for the America 2008 campaign. Here is what you can do to get started. First, pray that we will have the opportunity to share the gospel with as many friends, family, and coworker. Second, compile a list of those people in your circle which include friends, family, and coworkers who are not Christians.

 

Later this year most likely in late February and early March we will receive our books we ordered. Third, we will pass out these books to those on our list, or when the opportunity arises. Sometimes opportunities come as quite a surprise. Finally, those that are encouraged and respond to this book will be able to have a personal bible study with members of our church.

 

I can not say enough positive things about this effort. I will be happy to help you pass out your books your give you ideas on how to do this on your own. Please continue to pray for this effort!