Have you ever wondered?

So many weird thoughts come to my mind through out the day. The other day I got a shirt. The shirt said 100% cotton. Knowing that 100% cotton means that in water, especially warm water, cotton tends to shrinks it lead me to ask a question. If cotton shrinks in water, and cotton is really just sheeps wool, then why don't sheep shrink when it rains? Hmmmmm!

MercyMe

MercyMe is an Grammy Award-nominated and Dove Award winning American contemporary Christian band, originally formed in Greenville, Texas in 1994.

The result of a praise and worship band experience, MercyMe was formed in 1994 by Bart Millard, Jim Bryson, and Mike Scheuchzer. Millard and Bryson met while working on a missions project overseas. The two agreed to start a new band in Oklahoma City with Scheuchzer, whom Millard already knew. It didn't take long for the band to build a solid fan base and they soon found themselves opening up for bands such as Audio Adrenaline.

On November 20 of 2007, MercyMe is expected to release their newest studio project entitled All That Is Within Me[1]. In September of 2007, MercyMe will begin a tour that will feature Shane & Shane, Monk and Neagle, and Aaron Shust.

Have you ever wondered?

As I was sitting around pondering the worlds problem the other day I was wondering if you have ever wondered if one synchronized swimmer drowns, do the rest drown too?

What do you think will happen? Let me know, remember there could be candy involved for the best answers.

The David Crowder Band

The band began when David Crowder, from Waco, Texas, realized that almost half of the students at Baylor University were not attending church, which he found surprising since it is a Christian university. He and Chris Seay started University Baptist Church in 1995 while he was still a student. Crowder led worship there and continued to do so throughout the year. The church's congregation grew, as did the band's lineup.
Crowder began writing songs to incorporate into the worship times at the church and eventually the church released an independent CD, Pour Over Me, followed by All I Can Say in 1999. These CDs brought the band to a wider audience and invitations to festivals and events followed. The band was signed to sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records and has released six more albums to date (see discography). The band tours the United States continuously, but make it back to their home church in Waco, Texas, almost every Sunday. Kyle Lake, the former University Baptist Church pastor and longtime friend of the band, has had a strong influence on the band's music in terms of content and inspiration both during his life and after his tragic death.

Have you ever wondered?

I was always curious that if Olive Oil (you know the stuff your mom cooks with) is made from Olives than where is Baby Oil made from?

Music Video Update and one quick announcement

Guys I am sorry to inform you that my music video page is down right now which is why you cannot open the music video. This is also the reason there hasn't been a new one posted yet. I am trying to work on this so as soon as I can open it I will post a new music video. thank you for your patience.

See you at the Pole is tomorrow morning. I wanted to let you all know the times at your school when these start.

Algonac H.S. 7a.m.
Algonquin M.s. 8a.m.
Marine City H.S. 7a.m.
Marine City M.S. 8a.m.
St. Clair H.S. 7a.m.
St. Clair M.S. 8a.m.
Marysville H.S. 8a.m.
Marysville M.S. 8a.m.
Central M.S. 8:20
Chippewa M.S. 8:20
Fort Gratiot M.s. 8:20
Holland Woods M.S. 8:20
Port Huron H.S. 6:40
Port Huron NHS 6:40
Port Huron South 6:50
Jefferson A.L.C. 8:00
Landmark Academy 7:30
Yale H.S. 7a.m.
Yale M.S. 7a.m.
Capac H.S. 7:15
Capac M.S. 7:15

I hope you all enjoy your time of praying at your schools.

Have you ever wondered?

So I was thinking that it would be fun to throw out a thought to you guys and see what you think about stuff. So what I am going to try and do is on a weekly basis throw out a question and see if you guys have any good answeres for them. The deal is that I will try to each week pick the answer I like best and give a prize to that person. So lets give this a try and you post your answer in the comments area on this webpage.

Have you ever wondered why when you send a package by land it is called a shipment and when you send a package by sea it is called cargo? What do you think?

Hawk Nelson

Hawk Nelson is a pop punk band hailing from Peterborough, Ontario Canada . The band has become popular on the Christian music scene and was voted "Favorite New Artist" by CCM Magazine in their February 2006 Reader's Choice Awards.
The band played independently in New York for a few years before they signed with Tooth & Nail Records, largely on the recommendation of Trevor McNevan, the lead singer of fellow Tooth & Nail band Thousand Foot Krutch. McNevan, also from New York, is credited with discovering the band. In July of 2004, Hawk Nelson released their major label debut Letters to the President.
The band has achieved some success in the mainstream as well. They portrayed The Who on an episode of the NBC drama American Dreams, and they recorded a song named "Bring 'Em Out" for the 2005 motion picture Yours, Mine, and Ours. This song was also on a Sunday Night Football comercial. "Things We Go Through" from Letters to the President was also featured in Yours, Mine, and Ours.

Fall Kickoff 2007

Next week is the CW Annual Fall Kickoff!!
This year we are headed to the Blue Water Sports Dome for some food and fun. The best part about this whole event is that its free. Free rollerskating, Free Rock Climbing and Free pizza and pop. The only thing you would need money for is the video games. What do you have to do to be a part of this event? I'm glad you asked... All you need to do is show up with a permission slip at 6:30. We ask that everybody meets there at 6:30 and to be picked up at 8:30. The permission slip should have been brought home by you guys but just in case you didn't get one then we will be sending them to everybody in the mail by next week. If you are really worried about it go ahead and email me and I will make sure you have one (dan@colonialwoodsmc.com).

You don't want to miss this event so BE THERE!!!

Back to School

Well guys it's that time of year again. The air is getting a little colder and sun light is getting less and less everyday and your parents are making you get up early to go to school. The best part about it though is Youth Group is starting back up and we here at Colonial Woods are really excited for everybody to come back. We have an awesome fall planned for you guys with lots of fun. So pick up your heads and come to Vertical JH style and get ready for some awesome fun.

POOL PARTY!!!!

This wednesday night is the first pool party of the year for Colonial Woods Junior High and you don't want to miss it. We will be heading to Ryan and Tina Proctors house for an awesome time in an awesome pool. Don't forget in order to go you must have either already turned in your yellow permission slip or plan on turning it in before we leave. You will not be allowed to even get on the bus with out that permissioin slip so it is very important you remember that. Meet at the church at 6 p.m. and we will return to the church by 8 p.m. The pool pictured above is not the actual pool we are going to. The picture has been changed to protect the innocent.

Beach Night

Summer is here which means it is time to hit the beaches. This Wednesday Colonial Woods Youth Ministry is heading to lakeside beach for its activities. Please meet at the Beach at 6 pm and we will be done around 8. If for some reason the weather is rainy we will head back to the church. Oh yeah time for some fun in the sun.

The Summer of 2007

I wanted to make sure you knew what was going on this summer at Colonial Woods for the youth ministry. So here it is...

June 6th Beach Night 6-8 meet @ Lakeside Beach
June 13th Junior High Special Event dtails to follow 6-8
June 20th Cedar Point Trip
June 27th Beach Night 6-8 meet @ Lakeside Beach
July 4th No Services
July 11th Sawmill City
July 18th No Srvices-Parade Night
July 25 No services due to VBS
August No services until August 29th Back to School Bash

We want to make sure you are invited to all these events most of these are off campus events which means we will need a permission slip. Please make sure you fill out and turn in the all summer activities permission slip so can be at all these events.

Rush of Fools-Music Bio

Sometimes aspiring Christian artists spend years and years developing their music and building their ministry before God places them on a national platform. Then there are times when God hits the fast forward button and a new act seems to emerge almost overnight. Rush Of Fools is definitely on the divine fast track.
In an amazingly short period of time, the Birmingham-based band went from winning a national talent contest to landing a record deal with Midas Records, a management deal with industry veteran Andrew Patton’s Patton House Entertainment, and a booking agreement with the Greg Oliver Agency. This spring the band will embark on the World on Fire Tour with By the Tree and The Turning.
The first single, “Undo,” is a compelling ballad that paints a portrait of God’s mercy and grace. Willis possesses a warm, evocative voice that draws the listener into the songs, and many will find themselves in the poignant lyric. “We see what kids are wanting and we know what they yearn for, and it’s still the same thing we yearn for,” says Willis. “A lot of the inspiration for our songs comes from talking with people and feeling the same things.I think everyone can connect to our music in some way.”

You can learn more about Rush of Fools, who is currently at number 1 on all the Christian Charts at http://rushoffools.com/index.html

New Spiderman Movie

So what did you guys think of the new Spiderman movie?

In all honesty I can say that I was to impressed. And I think is being very nice. I mean 3 villians is way to much. And did anybody else feel that Peter Parker was the wimpiest and cheesiet man alive when he is dancing in the streets. I would have to say on a 5 star scale I would have to give this show 2 stars.

Music

Hey I wanted to let everybody know that I am always taking ideas for music to put up every week. I try and change the music video every Monday and put some good Christian music. If you have an idea of a band you like or a song you want to hear let me know and I will see if I can find the music video for it. So please let me know your thoughts, I put the music up for you so your ideas are better than mine. I hope everybody has a great and wonderful week.

March Maddness Winner

So the time we have all been waiting for is finally here. Who was the winner of the 2007 March Maddness Final Four....

And the winner is with a total of 142 Points is

Paige Precour

Paige will be taking 3 of her friend to a dinner that Pastor Dan is paying for. So congarts Paige I hope you enjoyed playing. The rest of the standings are as followed.

NCAA March Madness Tournament Results
Final Standings

Place - Points - Name
1 - 142 - Paige Precour
2 - 137 - Laura Simpson
3 - 135 - Pastor Dan
4 - 134 - Jordan Wurmlinger
5 - 132 - Haley Cox
6 - 129 - Josiah Weber
7 - 126 - Chris Sims
8 - 121 - Alexis Ross
T9 - 117 - Emily Simpson
T9 - 117 - Shyanne Curtis
11 - 111 - Emma Hill
12 - 109 - Nathan Manis
13 - 107 - Tyler Winningham
14 - 105 - Calvin Whetstone
15 - 101 - Michaela W.
T16- 95 - Jonah Bell
T16- 95 - Courtney Harris
T18- 91 - Travis Nevisen
T18- 91 - Barry Dupree
20 - 90 - Wendy Barker
21 - 87 - Macauley Hill
22 - 82 - George Main
23 - 81 - Brandon Robbins
24 - 80 - Jess Murray
25 - 79 - Kristina Morton
26 - 73 - Mathew K.
27 - 66 - Torrey Thames
28 - 60 - Josh
29 - 58 - Kathryn
30 - 31 - Becky.
31 - 17 - Shelsy D.


*T=You are tied with someone else

Announcements

Hey I hope everybody is have a great spring break. I wanted to make you aware of some of the things that are happening here around Colonial Woods.

#1 This Wednesday there will be no youth group.

#2 Check out the new video, music video and game on the right hand of the screen and let me know what you think.

#3 I am sorry to inform you that it is true the nail point payment concert, as featured below, has been cancelled. I am sorry for any inconvience that has brought upon you.

#4 The One Life Revolution event will be taking place this week on Wednesday and Thursday. If you need more details about that check out the senior high blog at www.verticalsh.blogspot.com. If you are planning on coming to this event it would be great if you could please give the church a call and let us know.

#5 Small Groups for both guys and girls will be happening this Sunday Night. Guys please don't forget to do your reading assignments.
Day 1 - 1 Samuel 11:1-12:25
Day 2 - 1 Samuel 13:1-14:23
Day 3 - 1 Samuel 14:24-15:35

#6 The winner for the march maddness basketball trounament will be announced the Wednesday Night after spring break.

Nail Point Payment

If you like good music then you need to check out the band Nail Point Payment. They are playing on April 20th at 7:00 pm at the Port Huron High School Cafeteria. The best part about this is that its free. So invite a friend and get ready to have a ton of fun. Um...did I mention that its totally Free!!!!!

PACMAN

So I thought it would be fun that anytime someone gets a really high score on Pacman that they post it on the comments page. Then we can see who really is the Pacman champion of the world. So far my high score is 22450 on Level 4.
Let me know what you get.

Tournament Update Rounds 3 & 4

Well 2 more rounds of the NCAA Road to the Final Four happened this past weekend and boy was it exciting. Hopefully you had a chance to watch some of the games and see who won, but if not you can check out the updated brackets at http://cbs.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/mayhem/brackets/viewable_men
As for the Colonial Woods Tournament for the prize of you and 3 of your friends being taken out to eat by Pastor Dan we had a lot of movement on the leader board. So without any further hesitation here are the scores...
NCAA March Madness Tournament Results
After Rounds 3 & 4

Place Points Name
1 100 Haley Cox
2 98 Paige Precour
T3 97 Josiah Weber
T3 97 Alexis Ross
T3 97 Nathan Manis
T6 93 Emily Simpson
T6 93 Shyanne Curtis
T6 93 Calvin Whetstone
T6 93 Laura Simpson
10 91 Pastor Dan
11 90 Jordan Wurmlinger
T12 89 Emma Hill
T12 89 Michaela W.
14 85 Tyler Winningham
T15 83 Courtney Harris
T15 83 Jonah Bell
17 82 Chris Sims
18 80 Jess Murray
T19 79 Travis Nevison
T19 79 Kristina Morton
21 78 Wendy Barker
22 75 Macauley Hill
23 70 George Main
T24 69 Barry Dupree
T24 69 Brandon Robbins
26 66 Torry Thames
27 60 Josh
28 51 Mathew K.
29 36 Kathryn
30 31 Becky.
31 17 Shelsy D.


*T=You are tied with someone else

Its Tournament Time

It is the time of year where the maddness begins. Thats right the Road to Final Four, March Maddness and The Big Dance are just a few names for the most ginourmous tournament in basketball history. Colonial Woods Junior High has decided to participate in this years tournament brackets. On March 14th junior highers all across Colonial Woods filled out there picks on who they thought would win the Big Dance. Pastor Dan will be taking out the winner along with 3 of their friends for dinner. If you are curious about the tournament and what teams are still left in it you can check it out at http://cbs.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/mayhem/brackets/viewable_men.
Below are results of the Colonial Woods Tournament after Rounds 1 & 2.

Place Points Name
1 55 Kristina Morton
2 54 Paige Precour
3 52 Haley Cox
T4 50 Jordan Wurmlinger
T4 50 Wendy Barker
T6 49 Laura Simpson
T6 49 Emma Hill
T6 49 Michaela W.
T6 49 Calvin Whetstone
T6 49 Tyler Winningham
T6 49 Josiah Weber
T6 49 Shyanne Curtis
T6 49 Alexis Ross
T14 48 Jess Murray
T14 48 Chris Sims
T16 47 Emily Simpson
T16 47 Courtney Harris
T16 47 Travis Nevison
19 45 Nathan Manis
20 43 Macauley Hill
21 40 Josh
T22 39 Pastor Dan
T22 39 Jonah Bell
24 38 Haylee Bolar
T25 37 Brandon Robbins
T25 37 Barry Dupree
T27 34 George Main
T27 34 Torroy Thames
T29 23 Becky
T29 23 Mathew K.
31 20 Kathryn
32 17 Shelsy D.


*T=You are tied with someone else

If you have any comments our thoughts let me know.

Opening Thoughts

What up people? The moment you didn't even know you were waiting for is finally here. Yes, that's it, Colonial Woods Junior High finially has its own blog space. I know, I know I can't believe it either. So what is this space for? Well I am glad you asked. This is a place where you can come and check out what is happening in Junior High, get inside the mind of Dan, see random pictures from Wednesday Night, hear about all the fun we had on our trips, see funny videos, get those goofey questions we ask on Wednesday Nights and a whole lot more. So sit back and relax and enjoy the first Colonial Woods Junior High Blogging session.