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I stand corrected. This is much better than the Garmin 305

I said this week that the Garmin 305 was the best birthday present but that was before I was surprised by this picture last night. I truly am a blessed man. God has given me more than I ever imagined.

Victoria, Samuel, Christopher, Kyle, Ethan, Alex and Seth

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Samuel 1st Birthday Picture

 

 

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FUMC Downtown Opening Soon

Things are happening Downtown. Drop by and see the progress.

Ronnie

 

 

 

August 29, 2008 Posted by | Out Of The Box, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Christians come in various Cultures

Christians come in many and varied cultural likes and dislikes. One group of people that I feel we have neglected personally is those in our community who like to skate. We have not done anything to intentionally reach out to this group. They are not a bad group, they are people just like the football players and the cheerleaders. It is just what they like and just like the football and cheerleaders have a form of dress that tends to follow their culture, skaters tend to have a style of dress that follows theirs. This can sometimes cause people to judge others. We have to learn that just because we don’t have a personal taste for someone Else’s style, that doesn’t make it wrong. I wish that everyone would think and act like me but not really.

Anyway, lets find a way to reach out. Who wants to help? What are your ideas? I would like to get something on the calandar for the Fall of this year, 2008.

Ronnie

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Myspace vs. Facebook

One of the Youth had a shirt on Sunday Night that caught my attention. It said “Jesus died for myspace in Heaven”.

I like that, it is just a catchy way to be a witness for Jesus in a world that seems to communicate more on the web than any other possible way.

It was a long time after these two networking sites became popular that I finally got on board. It wasn’t until one of the youth challenged me to start a myspace account that I finally gave in and I love it. I have connected with old friends, family members and people that I went to school with more than 20 years ago.

Now, which one do I like best? I would probably say that I like Facebook the most. It seems to be more user friendly. However my new intern has been helping to show me how to better use the myspace site this week and I am liking that tool better. Myspace seems to be geared more to the youth generation and Facebook seems more geared to the college and adult populations.

They both have their pluses and minuses but overall they are both pluses. If you are still waiting, bite that bullet and I think you will be glad that you did. It is a great networking tool and it can also be a lot of fun getting to know your friends better.

Ronnie

Here are the links to my myspace and facebook accounts. Check them out and add me to stay in touch.

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1294661168

myspace http://www.myspace.com/ronniegcollins

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Christian Guitar Hero

This is awesome news. Several people had said that we should have Guitar Hero at the Downtown Center and now maybe we can have a great version of it.

Christian Guitar Hero to Hit Shelves in the US

 

The devil, it is often said, has all the best tunes – now it turns out he owns the best interactive video games too. Next month, a Christian take on the Guitar Hero game, called Guitar Praise, is set to hit shelves in the US.
 
For those who enjoy bashing their plastic guitar controller to the unsavoury sounds of the Slayer, Alice Cooper and,  Tenacious D – you might want to think before purchasing. After all, Guitar Praise features an entirely Christian-rock song list, making it more appropriate for those who want to brush up on their Jennifer Knapp power chords.
 
Despite the game coming with a plastic wireless guitar, it is not affiliated with the original Guitar Hero, which has made over $1bn since launching in November 2005. The Digital Praise website claims, “Guitar Praise can be an exciting group event. Having the lyrics onscreen reinforces the positive messages present in Guitar Praise’s roster of songs, and allows everyone to take part in the game.” It goes on to add: “You’ll soon be rockin’ with the best while praising the Lord!”
 
Sadly, the game is only being introduced for Mac OS X, and Windows Vista and XP at the moment. For those wanting to pray while they play, a full list of songs can be found at digitalpraise.com.
 http://www.digitalpraise.com/

Guitar Praise - Solid Rock - Available in mid-September 2008

 

You can place your PRE-ORDER NOW – You will be one of the first to get Guitar Praise direct from Digital Praise when it becomes available in September.  (Note your credit card will be charged when you place your order.)

  

 

Guitar Praise songlist includes:

 

Artist Song Name
12 Stones Broken
Bride Same Ol’ Sinner
Caedmons Call There You Go
Casting Crowns Lifesong
Chris Tomlin Made to Worship
Darrell Evans So Good To Me
David Crowder Band Foreverandever Etc.
Day Of Fire Reap and Sow
dc Talk Jesus Freak
Family Force 5 Love Addict
Flyleaf Perfect 
Hawk Nelson The Show
Hawk Nelson Friend Like That
Inhabited Rescue Me
Israel & New Breed All Around
James Clay Franklin Park
Jared Anderson Blind Man
Jennifer Knapp Undo Me
Jeremy Camp Tonight
Jessie Daniels What I Hear
Jonah33  Father’s Song
Josh Bates Perfect Day
Kutless Beyond the Surface
Kutless Hearts of the Innocent
Lincoln Brewster Spin
Nate Sallie All About You
Nevertheless The Real 
Newsboys Something Beautiful 
Paul Baloche Rock of Ages
Paul Baloche All The Earth Will Sing Your Praises
Petra Backsliding Blues
Pillar When Tommorrow Comes 
Red Breathe Into Me
Relient K I Need You
Seventh Day Slumber Awake
Skillet The Older I Get
Skillet Rebirthing
Skillet Savior
Spoken Wind In My Sails
Spoken Falling Further
Spur 58 Sleepwalkers
Stellar Kart Procrastinating
Superchick We Live 
The Crucified The Pit
This Beautiful Republic Going Under
Thousand Foot Krutch The Flame in All of Us
Thousand Foot Krutch The Art of Breaking
tobyMac I’m For You
Todd Agnew   This Fragile Breath
Warren Barfield My Heart Goes Out
Whitecross Who Will You Follow
Whitecross When The Walls Tumble Down

Grab the guitar and play along with top Christian bands! Shred those riffs or blast the bass…you add a unique sound to the solid Christian rock. But watch out: if you can’t keep up, the artists will take a break and stop the music. Crank it up and try again - you’ll soon be rockin’ with the best while praising the Lord!

 

Key Features:

  • Features hit songs from popular Christian rock bands – (see list below)
  • Includes wireless USB guitar controller. 
  • Two guitars can be connected at the same time, so two guitarists can play together – either on the same track or one on lead, the other on bass.
  • Players press the fret buttons and strum on the strum bar in time to the color-coded notes as they scroll onscreen.
  • Offers over 50 songs with 4 levels of play per song – from easy to expert.  Beginners start slowly, but soon their fingers will be flying; – just like a real guitarist.
  • Onscreen lyrics reflect Christian values.  Vocalists can sing their hearts out as their friends play the guitar.
  • Record keeping lets players store high scores per song and unlock new songs in sets of six as they progress through the game and post their scores online.
  • Players can also earn new guitars with richer sounds and different effects.
  • Works on Windows and Mac computers.

INCLUDES: CD-ROM game, wireless guitar controller, USB wireless adapter, detachable neck strap.  Requires 4 AA batteries (not included).

  

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

1 Ghz Windows PC with XP or Vista, 650MB available hard disc space, a 32MB 3D Video Card and one available USB port.

           

1 Ghz Mac with OS X 10.3 or later, 650MB available hard disc space and one available USB port.

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Salem Lake 30K and 10K September 20th 2008

Several of us will be running the Salem Lake Run. We would love for you to join us!

Ronnie

Twin City Track Club

Twin City Track Club

Upcoming Schedule of Events

 

 

 

 

SATURDAY, September 20th, 2008

Beefy-T

LOCATION

Beginning and ending at Salem Lake, off Reynolds Park Road in Winston-Salem, NC.

START TIME

30K – 8:00 am, 10K – 8:30 am, Rain or shine. 30K finish closes at 12:00 pm, 10K finish closes at 10:00 am.

FEES

30K or 10K – $20 until September 1st, $25 after, $30 race day. A portion of the proceeds will go to support the trails and facilities at Salem Lake. Registration limited to 1000 entrants, so race day may be restricted or not available.

Make checks payable to Twin City Track Club. Mail to: Twin City Track Club, P.O. Box 692, Winston-Salem, NC 27102. Mail in entries must be received by the Wednesday before the race. No refunds.printable application is available, or you can [Active.Com]. Online registration closes the Thursday afternoon before the race. Please be sure to specify 10K or 30K on your application. A list of processed 10K and 30K applications is available. A

Races are limited to 1000 combined registrants for 10K and 30K. We will close registration when that limit is reached, so race day registration may not be available.

T-SHIRTS

30K and 10K runners, guaranteed to first 1000. This shirt is made from the great Hanes Beefy-T fabric. It’s a great looking style. This is a unisex shirt so it will fit on the “large” size. Specific sizes guaranteed only to pre-registered runners.

REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP

Friday, September 19th at 4 Runners Only, 111H Reynolda Village from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Race day from 6:45 to 7:45 am. at the Salem Lake shelter. If you change events, you must notify the race staff or you will not be scored on race day.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The 30K course is a flat and scenic course beginning and ending at Salem Lake, 5 plus miles on asphalt Greenway, 13.5 miles on hard packed dirt around Salem Lake. There are four water stops that you pass twice roughly every 1.75-2 miles.

The 10K course is point to point on a hard packed dirt trail around Salem Lake. Nearly all 6.21 miles are on hard packed trails. There are two water stops.

AWARDS CEREMONY

10K awards will be announced at 10:15 a.m. 30K awards will be announced at 12:15 p.m. No awards will be given out before final finishers complete the event. Awards will not be mailed, but can be picked up at 4 Runners Only starting the Monday after the race. Awards and results posted race day and on-line.

POTTERY AWARDS

Awards ceremonies will be held following each race. No duplicate awards. Specially designed awards will be given to the top three Male and Female overall finishers overall, the first Male and Female masters finishers, and top three in the following age categories: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 & over.

HOW TO REACH SALEM LAKE

From Business I-40 at Winston-Salem., exit onto Highway 52 south. Take the first exit (Stadium Drive), turn left (uphill) to traffic light at Martin Luther King Blvd. Turn right onto Martin Luther King Blvd., then left onto Reynolda Park Road. Salem Lake Road is approximately 1 1/2 miles on left. Business I-40 splits off I-40 just west of Winston-Salem at the west and just west of the Piedmont Triad Airport to the east.

PARKING

Parking is available at the race start and in a church parking lot off Salem Lake Road, roughly a half mile away. Help us be a good neighbor and do not park on Salem Lake Rd outside of the gate. We have a parking staff, please follow their instructions on race day. Car pooling is encouraged.

HOW TO REACH 4 RUNNERS ONLY

From The Hawthorne Inn at 420 High Street, Go east on High Street, Turn left on Cherry Street, Turn left on Coliseum Drive, Turn right on Reynolda Road, Next light turn right into Reynolda Village.

From Business 40 (east or west), Take the Silas Creek Parkway exit heading north to Wake Forest University, Follow Silas Creek Parkway to the entrance of WFU at Reynolda Road, Turn right on Reynolda Road, next stoplight turn left into Reynolda Village. Next stoplight turn left into Reynolda Village.

TWIN CITY TRACK CLUB, INC.

Race is directed by the Twin City Track Club, Inc. TCTC’s more than 600 members range from casual joggers and fitness and race walkers to competitive racers.

FOR SAFETY REASONS

No wheelchairs, headphones, baby joggers or strollers, roller blades/skates, or dogs are allowed in either event.

INFORMATION

Call Steve Bennett – (336) 722-2489. You can also print a race applicationonline. Race applications are also available at 4 Runners Only and Omega Sports stores, or you can use the generic race application in Running Journal. Please be sure to specify 10K or 30K.

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Training Training Training

It has been a few months ago that I started talking about getting back into shape and it is happening. I am logging between 20 and 35 miles running each week and I will bike a few with Kyle. Misty and I have taken the 100 Push up Challenge and that is going well. When I started this thing, this time I was back up to 220lbs and this morning I weighed in at 199. I thought I was never going to lose it. When I was running my best clock times I was 173 to 178lbs and I have a goal to go back to that ideal weight.

I know that people say I look sick at 173lbs but I have read in Runner’s World that when a person is most healthy they will look very thin and very little body fat.

I ran this morning with my new Birthday gift, Garmin 305 and I logged 10 miles in the rain. I love running in the rain and it is an added blessing when it has been so dry.

Ronnie

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