THE TOP TEN THINGS I AM THINKING ON-OCTOBER 5, 2011

"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, THINK ON THESE THINGS." Phil. 4:8

1. I think my quote of the week is from Jim Valvano. He said, "Cancer can take away all my physical abilities. it cannot touch my mind, it cannot touch my heart and it cannot touch my soul. These three things are going to carry on forever." Please pray for those who are recovering or dealing with this horrible disease. Any time you get a chance put some pink on this awareness month. The Redskins wore pink and won on Sunday!

2. I think the cross country coach is in place and waiting for runners. Her name is Christine Akagi and she will be training our middle school boys/girls team. There is a sign-up on my office door if you would like to participate. We want to enter runners for the league meet October 28 at Burke Lake Park. There is no cost to join. Details on practice will be announced at a later time.

3. I think last year was the first year we did the "Dig for Nicaragua" event. To help put this on, various individuals donated items for our silent auction. If you have something to contribute or would like to be involved in making this happen again, please get in touch with me at tpangle@countychristianschool.org. This goes to support our middle school mission trip.

4. I think I still need a middle school girls basketball coach, a middle school boys' health teacher and an elementary cheer leading coach. Someone asked me if "I was worried about these positions?" I replied, "No, I am not. It is God's program. He knows already who is going to do these things." I trust Him on this and if he is speaking to you, step up.

5. I think Upward Basketball registration for grades 1st-6th starts Sunday. The cost is $85.00 per child. I am praying for 300 kids this year. Registration forms are located at the school office or you may register online at www.countychristianschool.org.

6. I think I am currently reading Alan Hirsch's book The Forgotten Ways. It is a call for a complete reorientation of the mission of the church. The information contained in the book will give you a good sense as to where the heart of Christian Fellowship Church is and where God is leading us as believing people.

7. I think the Character First emphasis this month is obedience. The working definition we will be using is that "obedience is quickly and cheerfully carrying out the direction of those who are responsible for me." Please look for ways to praise our students when you see this in their life at school or home.

8. I think I am excited to announce that along with CFC, our school will be partnering with Rolling Ridge Elementary School for their "backpack buddies" program. This is cool as it lets us minister school to school. A flier will be sent home with each student as to what items we need. This will serve as our fall offering from the school student body.

9. I think these are my "Touchdown Topics" for week four...
Game of the Week-Dallas Cowboys Versus the Detroit Lions
Team of the Week-Green Bay Packers
Player of the Week-Matt Forte
Coach of the Week-Gary Kubiak

10. I think can 100% guarantee the Washington Redskins will not lose this weekend and that on Monday their record will be 3-1. If I am wrong I will buy you Starbucks. Just a hint...they have a bye this weekend.