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Disclaimer: This is not legal in all areas (like San Diego), but is legal in Mission Viejo, CA. Do this at your own risk… or check with your local law enforcement first Ice blocking is done by: 1. Buying blocks of ice from the local grocery store 2. Placing a folded towel on the ice [...]

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I recently unpacked stuff I’ve had in storage for 2 years. Among the items was this awesome shake maker I got for about $20. The other night I had the small group and some other youth ministry guys over to put it to some good use. Such a low-prep, inexpensive and fun way to get [...]

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I just moved in with some guys who have decided to cancel their cable service. I’m always game for finding creative ways to save money without having to completely give up what I enjoy. This little video from Google about a new product they’re toying with shows promise. I hope it shows up on the [...]

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I originally posted this in February of 2009. If you’re new to VolunteerYouthMinistry.com, you may have missed it. There’s some good stuff here. Check it out… Herding cats Our Junior High team answers the question, “What does the youth staff do all day?” This is a classic Jake (a member of Saddleback Church’s youth staff) [...]

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I’m lucky my small group meets in the same house as Bill’s small group. Once or twice a year, Bill makes his famous Coney Dogs. The students bring everything else (chips, drinks, desserts…). It’s a tasty memory maker and community builder. Everybody shows up a 1/2 early so we can spend more time together before [...]

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