The 180 Blog

Contents
1. 180 News
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Birthdays
5. Video of The Week
6. Forgettable Fact
7. Cheesy Joke of The Week
8. Potent Quotables
9. Parting Shot

1. 180 NEWS

PHOTO IN NEED OF A CAPTION WINNER
Last week we asked you to submit a caption for this photo and that the winner would receive a big handful of candy. We received 19 entries, many of which were very good! Well we have a winner!



FIRST PLACE: How would YOU feel if your outfit matched Tom's?! - Stephanie Cook

HONORABLE MENTION #1: I thought I was the only one dressed like a penguin....boy was I wrong! - Natasha Alexander

HONORABLE MENTION #2: The producers of "Happy Feet" called, Tom got the part, sorry Stephanie. - Stephanie Cook

Enjoy your Candy Stephanie! Nice picture by the way! You're a good sport!



SCENE AROUND 180
Yesterday was our first High School Sunday Morning Coffee House. Looks like Carrie Ann and Haley were having a good time!

Got a picture you have taken recently at a 180 event? Send to newsletter@180students.com. Thanks for the pic Aaron!

WILD WEATHER
The snow has begun to fall! With winter weather comes dangerous driving. If there happens to be snow or ice in the forecast be sure to check our web site (www.180students.com) for cancellation notices. Notices will be posted within 2 hours of an event. Now just pray for school cancellations!

2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART

UNLIKELY HEROES

TOPIC: God uses the weak and lowly

MAIN SCRIPTURES: "In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction?" (James 2:25)

"The people I treasure most are the humble--they depend only on me and tremble when I speak." (Isaiah 66:2, CEV)

OTHER SCRIPTURES: Joshua 2; Joshua 6:17; Matthew 5:1-10; 1 Corinthians 1:27

WHAT JESUS MIGHT SAY TO YOU:
Today I want to talk about your feelings of inadequacy. It's a lie that you're not good enough to follow me or represent me to the world. I know the world prizes the strong and successful. My way is different. I look for those with humble hearts, aware of their weaknesses. Those who give me room to work in them and through them. These are the people I want to use. Have you read the story of my servant Rahab in Joshua 2? Go ahead. Read it.

I chose to use Rahab in a mighty way. Why? Was it because she was popular and well-respected? No, quite the opposite. In fact, Rahab was a prostitute. But I chose her. And not only did she change the world, but she also had a profound experience of my grace and mercy in the process.

Fast-forward a few years. Rahab had a son named Boaz. Boaz is considered one of the greatest examples of grace and mercy in history. (Check out the book of Ruth.) How did Boaz learn to be so godly and merciful? It was from his mother, the former prostitute.

Remember David--the humble shepherd boy who became a great king, a king after my own heart? He was also a descendant of Rahab and Boaz. Furthermore, guess who else descended from Rahab? I did.

I would rather change the world through a humble prostitute or shepherd boy than through a prideful, religious person who thinks he has it all together. I can't use those who think they have no need for me.

Are you imperfect? Messed up? Do you need me? If the answer is yes, you're in good shape. I can use you. I want to use you to change the world...and I will.

Going against the flow, Jesus

SUMMARY CHALLENGE: No matter who you are or where you've been, God wants to use you.

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Taken from "Conversations with Jesus", copyright 2006, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here.

3. SURF REPORT

~ Textaments
Scripture delivered to your cell phone

~ World AIDS Day
December 1--what will you do?

4. BIRTHDAYS

We've got two birthdays this week so strike up the band! "This is your birthday song...it isn't very long...HEY!" Happy birthday Andy Wiseman and Kaley Vincent! We wish you two the best!

5. VIDEO OF THE WEEK



6. FORGETTABLE FACT

It snowed in the Sahara desert on February 18, 1979.

7. CHEESY JOKE OF THE WEEK

Q) "If you have six apples in one hand and five apples in the other, what do you have?"

A) "Really big hands!"

Thank you Christine Laughlin!

Got a cheesy joke you would like to see in the newsletter? Sent it to newsletter@180students.com.

8. POTENT QUOTABLES

"Character is what you are in the dark."
- D.L. Moody

"He that lives in hope dances without music."
- George Herbert

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9. PARTING SHOT

I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not too sure.