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John Lancaster — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:58:37 +0000

This week i am at the CIY move conference in Cleveland TN.
If you have never heard of CIY or are not sure what CIY or MOVE is about, you can check out their website www.ciy.com
CIY is an abbreviation for Christ in Youth, they are a christian organization that has been directing young people to Jesus Christ for years, and they do a good job of it. Typically a week long conference at CIY starts out good and ends great. I have been to CIY eighteen times in my life, and every year I leave saying I don’t know how they are going to improve on what I just witnessed, and experienced through the eyes of the teenagers that have been part of the conference. But every year they seem to take it up notch.
Not in performance and craziness and stuff, but in taking God and making Him real and challenging the youth of America to live like He is real. And the youth of America are responding in a big way.
I said all of that to say the following…

The focal point for the week is SOMETHING BIGGER. It is a challenge to realize that we are part of something bigger. Usually at a CIY conference, particularly MOVE there is a progression that happens each day and by day three or four, young people have been challenged and broken and are just putting themselves out there for God so to speak.
One of my teen age boys in the group I am with said last night… “usually the last few nights of CIY are intense, but they started out the week in a big way, I know God is here and He has a plan for me.”

And that’s what I want everyone who reads this blog to know, God has a plan for you and He wants to move in you in a big way.
Are you willing and ready to allow God to be a part of your life and move in your life in a big way no matter what?

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Things Not to do at Camp

John Lancaster — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:17:21 +0000

After much debate with myself I finally decided to start a series about camp and all the things you should never do at camp. In particular all the things I will most likely never do at camp{again or more than one more time}. I have had the privilege to dean camp at Alabama Christian Service Camp for the last two years. It’s amazing what you learn about what you shouldn’t do at camp. some of the future posts from this series will include video, some may include pictures, but all will include some kind of element where a good idea just turned out to be… well… just not that good of an idea.

Take this video for example if it hadn’t been for my good friend and co-dean Warnick,{who just happened to hanging out at the bottom of the pool} me and my army mallet could have both drowned, and if it hadn’t been for the quick acting life guards, my precious mallet could have ended up in that big tool shed in the sky.

Just remember, kids don’t try these things at home or camp, I am a trained professional, and I have already shown you that it’s just not a good idea.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-01

John Lancaster — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:35:00 +0000

In line for test track… Bring it! #
Dylans first time on test track. Awesome he said! No off to soarin! #
Ahhh the foods of epcot! A phat man's paradise! #
Ahhhh dinner at wilderness lodge buffet. Can u say MEAT? #
Good ribs! Good brisket! Good coffee!
Great evening! #
Going to see sherlock holmes. Hopin its good.. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-25

John Lancaster — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:35:00 +0000

I am about to begin my first round of frisbee golf! #
Simy having a wonderful christmas time! #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-11

John Lancaster — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:35:00 +0000

it snowed last night. yeah I'm freezing, yeah me & crazy had a snowball fight this morning. yes i saved the 1st snowball in the freezer! #

I Broke it.

John Lancaster — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:09:41 +0000

Well I have done what I thought was impossible. I have broken Mr. Tready, and I almost killed myself when it happened. Allow me to explain, I had started a new training program on my quest to the 10k. it consists of running for a set time then fast walking. If you really want the details the program is called Couch 2 5K in 9 weeks.
So there I was almost finished with day 2 of my new program. I am right in the middle of the run part, when all of sudden the treadmill starts sticking. the first time it happened I thought “pick up your feet dummy you’re getting lazy at the end of your workout” By the way I was running at 6.5 miles an hour even on a treadmill you have forward momentum going and I am weighing in at 287 right now, so you do the math. Weight times velocity times stationary object divided by gravity, to the third power you get the point. I actually wish I worked out on video because I am sure that my facial expression, and the way I grabbed the handles as I came to a screeching halt in the middle of a run… and then when the belt started moving again was at least a $10,000 AFV moment.
Now for the bad news. After reading the manual {yes I do read manuals when I have to.} and trying to readjust the belt tension myself I had to call the professionals. The good news is that they can fix it, the bad news is that it is going to cost me around $120.00 and the appointment times are a minimum 3 days out. The good news is that I guess I am not the only one who breaks their treadmill if they are that busy. The bad news is that it is like 28 degrees in the mornings around here so if you know me, you know I won’t be running outside.
I guess I need to figure something out or I won’t be ready for the 10k in May. Any ideas?

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-27

John Lancaster — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:35:00 +0000

I have become a student of perry noble
awesome sermon today #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-20

John Lancaster — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:35:00 +0000

I may have disovered a wing place that could rival Booth's Bowery. #
Definitely wing heaven! #
Day one youth specialtis. It is gonna be awesome! #
Youth specialties…awesome worship! Awesome workshops!
Most awesome GOD! #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-13

John Lancaster — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:35:00 +0000

Ran a mile this morning with Mr.Tready. 14min 38sec.
Goal is a 14 min mile. #
Me and Mr.Tready ran a 12:38 mile this morning! Feelin good! #