Monday

Well, it's the first day back in the office, for those of us that were at the overnighter it sure feels like a Monday. What a great time it was, the band was great, great speaker, great pizza and just about all the Mt Dew you could stand.

A big thank you to those who worked so hard getting the event organized. Kory you are the man! Thank you also to all those that jumped in and helped pull off a great night. I was very excited to know that we were able to send over 2000 dollars to the mission field. I'm proud of you Indiana North! I know that Josh and Becca Bowlin are very appreciative of our support. If you and your youth group would like to help support missions and the Bowlins you can contact Josh @ bowlins@mac.com

I'm also very excited about the connections that were made. It was great getting to meet some of you also it was great reconnecting with some of you. We are going to get all our contact information updated and our hope is to get that information machine buzzing. If you haven't done it yet please join the Indiana north youth facebook page.

I have been asked about the web site, as you can see we have switched over to a blog site. Our hope is that this will be much more stable and will be available to you when you need it. We have lost some flexibility with what we do here but our goal is for information about our district youth to be at your finger tips when you need it. I understand your frustration and we hope that this is a step in the right direction.

Bless you and keep up the good fight! Brian Holland, Indy North DYP

DYP Blog Jan 4, 2010

First day back in the office...do you feel the same way about that as I do? Ready to be back, but really wanting to hang out at Love Mercy for a few more days. That can't happen so onward!

I ran across this blog and felt it would be a good post for this years first blog. Mark Wilson is a pastor up in Wisconsin. He really has good stuff, and this is a good reminder. Here is the link to Mark's Blog.

Seven Margin Maxims

Loved what Mark Batterson wrote recently about building margin into the schedule. If you don't master your calendar, it will master you!

Here are Mark's Seven Margin Maxims:
1) Put Your Family First
2) Guard Your Day Off
3) Don't Check Email During Peak Productivity Hours
4) Get Out of the Office Whenever Possible
5) Start Your Day With Devotions
6) Put Together a Stop Doing List
7) Use All Your Vacation Days

Good advice for pastors who tend to overdo it.

Have a great new year...remember to keep family first, take your day off....

I'm praying for you, Brian

PS I really hope to see you at the renewal weekend at the end of the month.