Fantasy Idol Standings, Week 2

Even though this is the first round we’re playing, I’m calling it week 2 because it’s the 2nd week of Idol.  Alaina Whitaker (Kathy) and Alexandrea Lushington (Tracy) were voted off for the girls.  Jason Yeager and Robbie Carrico for the guys.  The standings are as follows:

Jason (6)Sue (6)Jaime (6)Karen (6)MomH (6)Annie (6)Alicia (6)
Kathy (5)Tracy [...]

Fantasy Idol: The Contestants

As of 6 p.m. closing time, the picks are as follows: (Eliminated, Idol Week #)
Jason

David Archuleta
Michael Johns (Week
Danny Noriega (Week 3)
Syesha Mercado (Week 13)
Asia’h Epperson (Week 3)
Amanda Overmyer (Week 5)

Sue

David Hernandez (Week 4)
Chikezie (Week 6)
David Archuleta
Carly Smithson (Week 10)
Kady Malloy (Week 3)

Syesha Mercado (Week 13)

Jaime

David Archuleta
David Cook
Michael Johns (Week
Carly Smithson [...]

Idol Wrap-up

I’m still catching up from being away for the weekend to Cincinnati, so I was only half-watching the show this evening as I was doing homework for my Preaching class.  No one really blew me away this evening, but I liked Brooke White the best.  I thought it was a good vocal, but a great [...]

NYMC: Day 3 (Abridged)

It’s 1:21 2:12 a.m. We’re just wrapping up the debrief (and party :)). We’re all a little tired and ready for bed, but energized at the same time. I’ll post more thoughts when I get home, but for now, enjoy the following tidbits:

Kutless rocked out.
Venti Jesus is coming to town.
Our church is [...]

NYMC: Day 2

The Overview:

Opened with Rick Lawrence and the 9th grade praise band from Saddleback
Started Deeper Learning Tracks (see below)
Lunch at the over-crowded food court (Heide enjoyed the Subway)
More Deeper Learning Tracks
Dinner at Wah Mee Chinese Restaurant
Closing Program with Doug Fields, the Skit Guys (live this time!), Music by Scott Riddle
Night-time Activities. Phil to the Middle [...]

NYMC: Day 1

Basic overview so far:

Doug Fields welcomed us to the conference. He’s a funny guy.
We got to play with interactive live voting devices. Cool stuff for the tech-dork in me.
Tony Dungy, the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, spoke with us.
Sara Groves shared some music with us.
We participated in late-night activities. Phil and [...]

AI: The Girls

Quick post with my thoughts from the girls last night:

Asia’h was much better than expected. She’s always sounded a bit horse or breathy, but last night it was really good.
Simon was right about Carly Smithson. She was trying to be something she isn’t last night.
Alexandrea was a much better performer than expected. Not my style, [...]

Faces of Workcamp

I had a great meeting with some of the adult leadership team for the Workcamp last night. We’re looking for ways to help the congregation connect with our workcampers. One thing we’re going to try is a series of videos, some seen in church, some available online here or at FirstTrinity.com. We’ll [...]

Fantasy Idol

I raced home from my meeting this evening so I could see the last hour and a half of American Idol. I ended up seeing both of the guys that I really like. David Archuleta and Michael Johns are my favorites from the guys. Michael just looks like a star and David [...]

Developing Leaders

One of the blessings here at First Trinity is the abundance of people willing to participate in leadership.  Another blessing is that we get to take them to conferences and workshops as a team from time to time.  Some of the Cornerstone small group leaders (Heide, Paul and Phil) are heading to the National Youth [...]