Youth group name change... BIG NEWS!
Well my people, it has been a long time coming. I have finally gotten up enough courage to confront our sometimes hostile youth group of its name change. The name P.T.B.A. is so cheesy, and has been a part of my life for so long now, that I was actually starting to feel physically ill from all the years of mental anguish that I have experienced over this name. Clearly, something had to change. Either the name had to go, or you know who had to go. So here's the deal, for all of you "P.T.B.A." apologists, listen, the name is just too ridiculous to carry on. The Lord gave us imaginations and wisdom so we can avoid pitfalls in life, like the one that we see ourselves in now, loathing over how cheesy our name is. I have applied some of God's wisdom and creativity to help us get on with our lives. I hope you understand. I learned from an old sage long ago that ministry is not carried out by a democracy, but rather a benevolent dictatorship. As your loving dictator, I am forcing this on you to help you. Believe me.
Equip youth ministry. Now, how do you like the sound of that? Doesn't it just roll of the tongue so smoothly? The word comes from biblical times, meaning to "furnish or prepare with intellectual, emotional, or spiritual resources for use in life's undertaking". So we have the old world feel, but equip can also be written in today's tech age as "e-quip" (see title to this blog). How catchy is that? I know, brilliant! "P.T.B.A." just doesn't hold a light to "equip youth ministry". Now give it a few seconds, let it settle in. Everything is going to be okay. I can not believe how much some of you love the name "P.T.B.A.". Just consider this name change a blessing. I mean God takes us from faith to faith, from victory to victory in life. Why hold back the beautiful new thing that God would have for us?
I am anxious to hear your thoughts.
Be blessed. Check back soon for more E-quipping.
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13 comments:
Love the new name!
I am one of those hostile youth groupers what are you doing changing your name shame on you jeramy shame shame shame, we all love the name PTBA it rocks what are you thinking blogs cool but new name not so much im hostile towards you will feel the wrath of the youth group thursday night.
from jake the snake
Now Jake, everything is gonna be ok.
Jake, its time for a new name haha change is good
I WILL FOREVER BE A PTBA THERE WILL BE BLOOOOOODDDDDD!!!!!!!!! haha
hahah I will to..... But I am now moving on to "equip" lol
I am also a fan of ptba though I must submit to my hubby! change is hard but jake I think that we can protest it. Just kidding! HAHA!
Ill start a patition :D
Hey Jeremy, I like the new name! But if you think about it Calvary Chapel Norco is an old name so I can see Jake's side of it. Oh, well, I let you guys work it out. God bless!
wow the new name is so sensationally well thought out. good for you Jeremy. and i think if Jake can't adjust, than maybe the new song will make him realize his selfishness
amen chloe (sorry jake) lol but the new song is like amazing lol its just so funny lol
Oh yeah and jer I'm in love with the new name it just fits us perfictly and if I do say so my-self the name is just so mufch better than the P.T.B.A. lol (sorry again jake lol)
That was maddie by the way leaving the last 2 comments
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