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Independence Day

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As we all know, the 4th of July is a huge holiday celebrated across America. After all, it is our independence day! This year, the Smiths came over to our house. All 5 of them: Tim, Jenny, Blake, Maddy, and Holden. Blake’s greeting was not at all necessary. I was bending over the cooler innocently, searching for something to drink, and he pushed me and I hit my head on the table, moving the table and chairs and all. Thank you for the bruise, Blake. Every year we buy those small flags and stick ‘em all over the house. Sometimes my grandma even visits my uncle Tim’s grave; he died before I was born. His birthday was July fourth, 1967.

All the boys went and bought $46 worth of fireworks, and brought them back to play with them. We all sat around the cul-de-sac watching Holden and Gabe pretend they’re cool by lighting roman candles. Around dark, we all sat on the trampoline and watched the fireworks from far away. They were pretty nifty. When it started to get cold, Maddy and I ran back inside and watched “The Princess Bride.”

Our very own youth director MATT had quite a fun holiday as well. Lynne, Olivia and he went over to his parents’ house and barbequed steaks. But sadly, did not light any fireworks, whatsoever.

Destini Miller

A Normal Day @ Fuel Youth Group

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Many different things happen during one normal youth night. Usually, about 20-30 kids show up each night, and hopefully that number will grow this summer. While the worship team finishes up practicing, all the kids wander around, talk or play basketball. Then, everyone gathers round and Matt, the youth DIRECTOR, explains what game we will be playing. Whether its poop-ball, swissroll eating competitions (one filled with mustard), or ultimate frisbee, everyone has a blast.
The worship team arrives at 5-5:30 to practice early. Joey, Christina, Jesica and I sing, while Eddie plays drums. Popoff and Anthony take turns playing bass, and Popoff also plays guitar with Dave. We usually sing three songs, at least one active one.
After Joey leads in prayer, everyone takes a seat in the two front rows. Lately, since it is summer, we have been sitting outside to enjoy the sun! Lynne, Matt’s amazing wife, sometimes even brings popsicles! Then Matt gives us the message of the night, with everybody participating and listening. Sometimes…. we get him a little off track :-) .
After the message, everyone just hangs around until their parents come, and says their good-byes. Every night at FUEL is so fun, and I can’t wait ’til Creation Fest ’09!