THE TOP TEN THINGS I AM THINKING ON-JANUARY 18, 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 comes from Chris Evert. She said, "If you can react the same way to winning and losing, that's a big accomplishment. That quality is important because it stays with you the rest of your life, and there's going to be a life after tennis that's a lot longer than your tennis life."

2. I think I would have loved to have seen Jesus walk on the water--planting His footsteps on the sea with the wind in His hair and His garments flowing. I would be a better preacher had I seen Him dying in agony and blood, and to have experienced that Easter morning. Wouldn't it have been wonderful to see Him ascend into the glory! I didn't see Him any of those times, but I'm going to see Him. And you're going to see Him! There's a blessed hope awaiting us as God's children. When He returns, He's not coming as the carpenter, He's coming as the conqueror!
Thank God for this Good News right now and ask Him to bring you someone today with whom you can share this particularly Good News of Christ's return!

3. I think we are blessed to have a developing relationship with Rolling Ridge Elementary School in Sterling. Right now we are in the midst of a "book blizzard" for them. We are asking our families to donate a new or like-new book (reading level K-5th grade)that will be given to the Rolling Ridge students so they have some books to read at home. This is another tangible way for us to minister school to school. Please have the books in to our library by February 15th.

4. I think the athletic department is in need of cases of bottled water. This will be used for our athletes for home and away games. If you would like to help with this, please drop the water off by my office. One of the reasons I love our school is that when a need like this is presented, our parents make it happen and fill it. I remember a few years ago, when I needed a refrigerator and I made our parents aware. Within 2 days, one was sitting in the gym office being used. I appreciate your willingness to work with me!

5. I think I am looking to hire an experienced field linesman. Mr. Charles Tull has done this for me the past several years and with his recent move to WARM Florida, it has left a huge gap. I need this position filled soon as we have upcoming spring flag football and soccer. Please get in touch with me at tpangle@countychristianschool.org.

6. I think this past weekend I was watching Tim Tebow and his Broncos play. While I was sad the Mrs. Wurtzel's team got eliminated, I was glad when I saw the Focus on the Family commercial. What a great time to show the message of God's love. To see the John 3:16 advertisement, please go to www.thepangleangle.blogspot.com.

7. I think Catamount Comeback is February 17. Please mark your calendars. Here is the schedule for this fun-filled night. Please help spread the word.
2:15pm School-wide Pep Rally
4:00pm Middle School Girls Basketball Game Against Leesburg Christian School (HOME)
5:00pm Middle School Boys Basketball Game Against Leesburg Christian School (HOME)
6:30pm Women's Alumni and Faculty Game*
7:30pm-Men's Alumni and Faculty Game*
*Games are subject to the amount of players who show up. Even if you did not play on an official team in school, you can still compete in this.

8. I think this week is the student council elections. The positions that are up for voting are president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary, and chaplain. The students have made posters and are delivering speeches. This is a great way to have the students involved in our school and being a national election year, a way for our history department to instruct and inspire our students about the United States government. A special thank you to Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Taterway on organizing this. I look forward to working with the representatives.

9. I think these are my "Touchdown Topics" for post-season week 2....
Game of the Week-San Francisco 49'ers against the New Orleans Saints
Team of the Week-New York Giants
Player of the Week-Tom Brady
Coach of the Week-Tom Coughlin

10. I think I am missing watching the Redskins on Sundays. Hard to believe that the team we beat twice in our division is one game away from the Super Bowl. The talk around D.C. is all about the quarterback. A lot of headlines have been given to Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and even Peyton Manning. I am not sure who will take the snaps for us next year but one guy that I am extremely impressed by is Kirk Cousins out of Michigan State. We may be able to get him in the later rounds.