Hi gang,
Well we've finished Backyard Ballistics and started Small Engine Repair this week. For those who still need to finish off your test (memorizing the verse) you have until next week to demonstrate your mastery to Lt. Tallman. I think we'll start dismantling our engines next week and may get a little grimy so wear something appropriate.
Blessings,
Capt. Hayden
CSB Battalion 6468 at Chapelgate
Battalion Trips Planned for 2009-2010 (tentative)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Christian Missionary Technical Services (CMTS) Trip
Mark your calendars for Nov. 20-22 to attend our trip to CMTS for a work weekend at one our favorite ministries. Meet at Chapelgate at 5:00 pm on Friday the 20th and we'll leave asap. We'll be back by 5:00 on Sunday afternoon. Here's what to bring.
Sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries
Work clothes, gloves, boots or old shoes
Clean clothes for church Sunday, Bible
Money for dinner stop on Friday night and lunch on Sunday.
Cost of the trip is $25 which covers our other meals and lodging. Make checks payable to Chapelgate Presbyterian Church.
Sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries
Work clothes, gloves, boots or old shoes
Clean clothes for church Sunday, Bible
Money for dinner stop on Friday night and lunch on Sunday.
Cost of the trip is $25 which covers our other meals and lodging. Make checks payable to Chapelgate Presbyterian Church.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
From October 20th
Hi all,
How have you liked the Backyard Ballistics unit? I think Lt. Tallman and Lt. Clark have done a great job showing us a variety of interesting ways to launch potatoes and other assorted vegetables. Also, I need to give a big shout out to Carl and Anthony for a great presentation of their pneumatic potatoe chucker last week. They went all out and it showed. Great project! Remember, next week we will work on the marshmallow shooters and the next week will be our test so study your verse (Hebrews 4:14-15). Here are some links to websites Lt. Tallman talked about if you've got the urge for a neat home project. http://www.siege-engine.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jolYDinb_50# Last but not least, here is the link to Lt. Lutz's illustration from his very excellent CR. Let it remind you that it matters very much what we fix our eyes on. http://illusioncontest.neuralcorrelate.com/2009/the-break-of-the-curveball/
Canoe Trip Update: We got tested hard with the weather this past weekend so the canoe trip didn't get completed as we had hoped. But, the area is very beautiful and a great trip so we may plan to do it again in the spring. Stay tuned.
Blessings,
Captain Hayden
How have you liked the Backyard Ballistics unit? I think Lt. Tallman and Lt. Clark have done a great job showing us a variety of interesting ways to launch potatoes and other assorted vegetables. Also, I need to give a big shout out to Carl and Anthony for a great presentation of their pneumatic potatoe chucker last week. They went all out and it showed. Great project! Remember, next week we will work on the marshmallow shooters and the next week will be our test so study your verse (Hebrews 4:14-15). Here are some links to websites Lt. Tallman talked about if you've got the urge for a neat home project. http://www.siege-engine.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jolYDinb_50# Last but not least, here is the link to Lt. Lutz's illustration from his very excellent CR. Let it remind you that it matters very much what we fix our eyes on. http://illusioncontest.neuralcorrelate.com/2009/the-break-of-the-curveball/
Canoe Trip Update: We got tested hard with the weather this past weekend so the canoe trip didn't get completed as we had hoped. But, the area is very beautiful and a great trip so we may plan to do it again in the spring. Stay tuned.
Blessings,
Captain Hayden
Thursday, October 1, 2009
From September 29th
Hi all,
We've had two really good meetings the last couple weeks with Lt. Tallman showing us a simple to build but really fun water rocket and Lt. Clark's awesome Tecbuchet. That thing looks almost like an amusement park ride. I could see people being shuffled into the bucket to provide the weight and someone on the business end getting flung into a big net. Don't get any ideas about trying that at home though unless you have parental supervision of course. Anyway, Council Ring's been great too. Seeing Jesus face to face someday is something we sing and pray about but for many, it remains a very abstract thing which was illustrated quite well in the song Lt. Anderson shared with us. We do all want to go to heaven, just not right now. Interesting thought to wrap our heads around. In the mean time, Lt. Adams counciled us to flee from temptation like Sampson did not. Thanks to all who are putting in the time to make this a great year. Remember, next week is dedicated to presenting your progress in your work with your mentors. Lts. and Non-coms, there will be a planning meeting at 12:15 this Sunday. Looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Blessings,
Capt. Hayden
We've had two really good meetings the last couple weeks with Lt. Tallman showing us a simple to build but really fun water rocket and Lt. Clark's awesome Tecbuchet. That thing looks almost like an amusement park ride. I could see people being shuffled into the bucket to provide the weight and someone on the business end getting flung into a big net. Don't get any ideas about trying that at home though unless you have parental supervision of course. Anyway, Council Ring's been great too. Seeing Jesus face to face someday is something we sing and pray about but for many, it remains a very abstract thing which was illustrated quite well in the song Lt. Anderson shared with us. We do all want to go to heaven, just not right now. Interesting thought to wrap our heads around. In the mean time, Lt. Adams counciled us to flee from temptation like Sampson did not. Thanks to all who are putting in the time to make this a great year. Remember, next week is dedicated to presenting your progress in your work with your mentors. Lts. and Non-coms, there will be a planning meeting at 12:15 this Sunday. Looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Blessings,
Capt. Hayden
Monday, September 21, 2009
From September 15th
Hi all,
Hope you enjoyed our first "regular" meeting of the year with the first installment of "Backyard Ballistics". I say regular but it was anything but as I can't ever recall, after years of doing this, that we've ever had a massive Nerf gun battle like the other night. That was great and maybe we can do it again. I really like the verses Lts. Clark and Tallman have picked out for us for this course. Hebrews 4:14-15 expresses the truth that while Jesus represents or "advocates" for us perfectly before the Father, he also identifies with us perfectly as well. This is no "long distance" relationship with someone who doesn't know or understand our situation. He's "been there, done that" except without missing the mark like we do! That's good news. Hey Non-coms, get your registration in for the Leadership Advance in October. Everyone, keep your ears open for details about the upcoming canoe trip October 16-18. We need to know who's coming so we have enough canoes. Oh, and crack your book open and work the next step. I'll be glad to talk with you about it Tuesday.
Blessings,
Capt. Hayden
Hope you enjoyed our first "regular" meeting of the year with the first installment of "Backyard Ballistics". I say regular but it was anything but as I can't ever recall, after years of doing this, that we've ever had a massive Nerf gun battle like the other night. That was great and maybe we can do it again. I really like the verses Lts. Clark and Tallman have picked out for us for this course. Hebrews 4:14-15 expresses the truth that while Jesus represents or "advocates" for us perfectly before the Father, he also identifies with us perfectly as well. This is no "long distance" relationship with someone who doesn't know or understand our situation. He's "been there, done that" except without missing the mark like we do! That's good news. Hey Non-coms, get your registration in for the Leadership Advance in October. Everyone, keep your ears open for details about the upcoming canoe trip October 16-18. We need to know who's coming so we have enough canoes. Oh, and crack your book open and work the next step. I'll be glad to talk with you about it Tuesday.
Blessings,
Capt. Hayden
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Camp Hemlock Weekend, September 11-13
We had a great time working at Camp Hemlock this past weekend! We helped to clean up the pool area and make it ready for winter and stored all the archery equipment. Then we had guys replacing the roof on Shaw's Shanty and installing drywall in the Staff Cabin. On Sunday we spent some time at the Rock Garden for worship. We spent time in prayer and confession and talked about how we've been set free in Christ. If you've never pondered that great gift, I'd be glad to talk with you about it. Later, we climbed and explored. A great attitude was shown by all and Chief was very pleased with the progress. Thanks to all who participated!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Welcome to CSB Battalion 6468 , '09-'10
Hi all,
I hope you've had a great summer break. As you're preparing to start school again, I hope you're also thinking about participating in Battalion this year as well. My prayer for this year is that we see more clearly God's soverein hand in our lives and that our understanding of the Gospel and love for the Savior will grow. Our first meeting this year will be on September 8th starting at 7:00pm in the gym at Chapelgate Presbyterian Church. I think we have some exciting things planned for the year, some old favorites and some new, that you'll really enjoy. Starting off the year, we'll look at some fun activities from the book, Backyard Ballistics. Then we'll move into a unit on small engine repair (sorry, we're going to remove any excuse for you not to mow the lawn) and then on to SCUBA diving in the Spring. If our plans work out, you'll have the opportunity to experience actual SCUBA diving (with certified instructors in a controlled setting of course). Our weekend outings should be a lot of fun too with service opportunites, canoeing, and backpacking in our plans. In fact, we're going to hit the ground running with our first campout on Sept. 11th-13th. We'll meet at 5:30pm on Friday the 11th and travel to Camp Hemlock in Wardensville, WV to participate in some work projects at the camp. We'll save time for some fun stuff too then return home around 5:oopm Sunday afternoon. We'll provide transportation, two breakfast meals, and Saturday dinner. You bring your camping gear, Bible, pack a lunch for Saturday, and bring some money for a couple of fast-food stops. The cost will $7. If you need some gear, we can take care of that too. I hope you'll be able to join in this first service project. I'm really looking forward to this year and to seeing you all on the 8th.
Blessings,
Capt. Hayden
I hope you've had a great summer break. As you're preparing to start school again, I hope you're also thinking about participating in Battalion this year as well. My prayer for this year is that we see more clearly God's soverein hand in our lives and that our understanding of the Gospel and love for the Savior will grow. Our first meeting this year will be on September 8th starting at 7:00pm in the gym at Chapelgate Presbyterian Church. I think we have some exciting things planned for the year, some old favorites and some new, that you'll really enjoy. Starting off the year, we'll look at some fun activities from the book, Backyard Ballistics. Then we'll move into a unit on small engine repair (sorry, we're going to remove any excuse for you not to mow the lawn) and then on to SCUBA diving in the Spring. If our plans work out, you'll have the opportunity to experience actual SCUBA diving (with certified instructors in a controlled setting of course). Our weekend outings should be a lot of fun too with service opportunites, canoeing, and backpacking in our plans. In fact, we're going to hit the ground running with our first campout on Sept. 11th-13th. We'll meet at 5:30pm on Friday the 11th and travel to Camp Hemlock in Wardensville, WV to participate in some work projects at the camp. We'll save time for some fun stuff too then return home around 5:oopm Sunday afternoon. We'll provide transportation, two breakfast meals, and Saturday dinner. You bring your camping gear, Bible, pack a lunch for Saturday, and bring some money for a couple of fast-food stops. The cost will $7. If you need some gear, we can take care of that too. I hope you'll be able to join in this first service project. I'm really looking forward to this year and to seeing you all on the 8th.
Blessings,
Capt. Hayden
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