Monday, June 14, 2010

Final Review: Principal of the Path

On vacation I finally finished the Principle of the Path by Andy Stanley. The book offered many good insights and illustrations of how our attention determines our direction which determines our destination. Really it's a common sense lesson, but Andy Stanley does a fairly good job of keeping the stories funny and relevant. I think the essence of the book is to have the reader look on in their own lives and determine what path their on and where they would like to go. These two observations are the first and sometimes hardest steps when it comes to making a change. I had insights into every area of my life that in some way or another I needed to change my attention-direction-destination. I've come to think of Andy Stanley's messages at being directed a lot at leaders, but this book is applicable to anyone and is a great read for young people as well as they have yet to get on their paths and determine their destinations.

Summer Activities


Here is a run down of the summer activities that we have planned for Nexus; we may have some more informal events, but this is what is set so far. I would encourage all your students to invite their friends to any of these events as each one will serve as a great way to introduce new students to Nexus and Connection Church.

I've made a public google calendar that has all the dates and details on it you can see it at the really long link here: http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=t3c10j95ma426jb2opqcpqaoi0%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York

6/19-Gwinnett Braves (Bobble Head Night)
- The game starts at 7:05pm, but we'll meet at 6:30 at the Publix at the corner of Old Peachtree and 20. Same as last year.
- Cost is $5, so please have students bring that plus whatever spending money is necessary for food and drinks.
- RSVP by 6/13

7/16 Stone Mountain
- We'll meet at Baxley Point at 6pm to drive down to the park
- We'll hang out at Stone Mountain Park and watch the Laser show.
- Have students bring enough money for food & drinks. Entry fee is covered.
- RSVP by 7/11

7/24 Malibu Lock-in
- The time is tricky, it's from 1am to 6am. We'll meet at the Baxley Point Parking lot at 12:30am
- We're going with Lawrenceville First UMC.
- Cost is $25
- All Go Karts, Putt Putt Golf and Bumper Boats are free
- Non-Ticket Games are Free
- Unlimited Sodas and 2 Slices of Pizza
- RSVP by 7/11