BLACKSTONE 2014 A WINNER ONCE AGAIN
On February 7-9, 2014, Blaze participated in the annual youth retreat. For some of our graduates this would be their 7th and last Blackstone (or Rockbridge) event.
Blaze Slide Show
Blaze: the Youth Ministry of Aldersgate UMC - Norfolk
If you're a middle or high school student and want to meet others your age, participate in some really rewarding activities, or learn about the greatest story ever told, then consider visiting us at one of our non-denominational Neighborhood Youth Gatherings after Church (Most Sundays - 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm). We will even feed you lunch. You can email me at guionw@cox.net if you have any questions. Guy Willis - God is Good, All the Time.
- Aldersgate UMC
- 5767 Sellger Drive
- Norfolk, VA 23502
- Located in the communities of River Forest Shores and Wayside Manor
- Sunday Schedule:
- 9:45 AM - Youth Discussion Group
- 11:00 AM - Worship Service
- 12:30 PM - Neighborhood Youth Gathering After Church
Blaze 2015 Planning Calendar of Possible Youth Events (Everything but Jesus is subject to change)
- Dec 31 - Jan 1 - New Year's Eve Lock-in
- Jan 7 - Cooke Elementary After School Prgm - Kids eat 5 PM
- Feb 4 - Cooke Elementary After School Prgrm - Kids eats 5 PM
- Feb 6-8 - Annual Blackstone Youth Retreat
- Feb 15 (Sunday) - Winter Jam - Skillet, Jeremy Camp, Francesca Battistelli, Bldg 429, For King and Country
- Mar 4 - Cooke Elementary After School Prgrm - Kids eat 5 PM
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- March-April TBD (Saturday) - Bunny Breakfast - 9 AM
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- April - May - BLAZE resumes Community Garden
- Apr 1 - Cooke Elementary After School Dinner - Kids eat at 5 PM
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- April 5 - Easter
- April-May - Tides Game
- May 6 - Cooke Elementary After School Program - Kids eat 5 PM (concludes 4th season)
- May (Sat) - Annual Lemons on the Lawn
- May 10 - Mother's Day
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- May (TBD) Lunch at the Oceanview Fishing Pier
- May 25 - Memorial Day
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- TBD (Friday) - Games and Eats # 1 - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- June 21 - Father's Day
- June TBD - (Saturday) 10th Annual Blaze Golf Tournament
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- July TBD - Youth Summer Olympics Begin
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- Sept 7 - Labor Day (Youth go back to School)
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- Oct 7 - Cooke Elementary After School Program resumes 7th year - Kids eat at 5 PM
- Oct 31 (Sunday) Trunk or Treat
- Nov 4 - Cooke Elementary After School Program - Kids eat at 5 PM
- November 26 - Thanksgiving 2013
- Dec 2 - Cooke Elementary After School Program - Kids eat at 5 PM
- Dec TBD - Blaze helps with Living Nativity - 5:30 PM to 8:15 PM
- Dec 31 (Tuesday 7:30 PM -Wednesday 7:30 AM) Annual New Year's Lock-in
- 2016
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Archive of Photos (Before Blaze was Blaze)
Breakfast Club's Reading Room
The Jesus Film Project
Tangle (formerly Godtube)
Tangle Music Videos and More
- We Believe - Newsboys
- Mighty to Save - Coffey Anderson
- Love Live- Chris Tomlin
- Does God Exist?
- Dad, I'm watching you
- Woman At the Well
- Does God Exist? Part One
- Does God Exist? Part Two
- A Football Game Gives Hope
- Fast Forward - History of the Church - from Willow Creek
- We Live - Superchick
- Dive - Steven Curtis Chapman
- There is No One Like You - David Crowder Band
- Here I Am To Worship - David Crowder Band
- Rebirthing - Skillet
- Everlasting God - Lincoln Brewster
- Oh Praise Him - David Crowder Band
- Awesome God - Coffey Anderson
- All Ye - Praise Song 2.0 - Coffey Anderson
- How You Live - Point of Grace
- Awesome God - Michael W. Smith
- Life is Good - Stellar Kart
- Frontline - Pillar
- Here is Our King - David Crowder Band
- Big House - Audio Adrenaline
- Jesus Freak - dc Talk
- So Long Self - Mercy Me
- I'm Not Cool - Scott Krippayne
- He Reigns - Newsboys
- Tonight - Jeremy Camp
- Everything
- A Mom's Overture
- Sean (Parable of the Barren Fig Tree)
- Little Girl and Psalm 23
Baptism and Confirmation - 12/23/07
An important day for 5 of our young people
Igniter Videos (Music)
Inspirational Shorts
- A Four Fold Blessing
- "Never Been Unloved"
- "The Gospel According to Blaine"
- "That's My King"
- "What Does God Look Like?"
- "Sundays Comin"
- "It's Not Over"
- "Are You Amazed"
- "Smart"
- "Proof"
- "99 balloons"
- "Teamwork"
- "Together Team Hoyt"
- "The Greatest Promise"
- "The March of the Unqualified"
- "Real Christians of Genius"
Cool Links
- Burnside Writers Collective
- Libertyfest 2010 Dec 30-Dec 31
- Christian Music Festivals 2010
- Premier Festivals 2010
- The Paradoxical Commandments
- Positive Hit Radio - The Current
- K-LOVE - Modern Christian Music Online
- Air1 - Modern Christian Music Alternative
- Join the Revolution - Jesus Freaks / Voice of the Martyrs
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
- 5767 Sellger Drive
- Norfolk, Virginia 23502
- Ph: 757-466-8999
- Pastor: Tony Forstall
- Youth Director: Guy Willis
Thanks from Blaze
The kids of Blaze thank everyone for their continued support of our youth group. We are truly blessed by all who financially support us, volunteer to provide our lunches on Sunday, drive us to special events, donate sports equipment, and who just make us feel welcome at Aldersgate.
Links to United Methodist Church Websites
- Aldersgate United Methodist Church (Tony Forstall)
- Norfolk District - United Methodist Church
- Norfolk District Youth Blog
- Va. United Methodist Assembly Center - Blackstone, Va.
- Virginia Conference - United Methodist Church
- Igniting Ministry
- UMCOR - United Methodist Committee on Relief
- United Methodist Church - National Website
- Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church
- Lake Junaluska, N.C.
- United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Adam Hamilton)
- Granger Community Church - UMC (Mark Beeson)
- ReCreation Experiences - Week of Works (Asheville, NC)
- UNITED METHODIST VOLUNTEERS IN MISSIONS
- Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church
- Global Expeditions
- Adventures in Missions
- Mission Finder
- The Church Guide's List to Local Help and Support Groups
- Serving in Missions
- USA Service - Renew America Together
- Group Work Camps
- Student Life Camps
- Volunteer Hampton Roads
- VolunteerMatch
Useful Links
- The Church Guide - Good List of Area Outreach Programs
- Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia (and Kids Cafe)
- So. Hampton Rds Habitat for Humanity - Building on Youth
- Open - Lifechurch.tv (Free Resources)
- Intentional Discipleship Network - Small Groups
- Dry Tears - building wells to provide water
- International Justice Mission - Justice for Victims of Slavery
- Citizen Corps (Meals on Wheels, CERT - Community Emergency Response Team)
- American Anti-Slavery Group - iAbolish
- Wired Churches - Resources for Leaders
- Cokesbury.com
- Awesome Church Websites
- Pre-made Website Templates
- Igniter Media Group - Christian Multi-Media Presentations
- Breakaway Magazine - Life. God. Truth. For Guys
- Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life
- The Christian Post
- Dealing Day-to-Day with Alzheimers
- Senior Services of SE Va. (Alzheimer's assistance)
Links to Church Development Websites
Helpful Websites for Youth Leaders
- UMC District Youth Events Link
- About.com: Christian Teens
- Egad! Ideas - Internet's Largest Collection of Youth Groups Games and More)
- Wing Clips (free downloadable videos)
- BlueFish TV - Teaching thru Video
- Life Youth Resources
- The Church Guide's List of Local Help and Support Groups
- Women of Faith
- Simply Youth Ministry (Doug Fields)
- Battlecry.com (Ron Luce)
- The Rebelution
- Youth Specialties
- Dare to be a Daniel (Billiy Graham Evangelical Association)
- Lake Junaluska, NC Retreat
Links to Nationally Known Churches and Ministries
- Church of the Resurrection - Kansas City, KS (Adam Hamilton)
- Granger Community Church (Mark Beeson)
- LifeChurch.tv (Craig Groeschel)
- Mars Hill Church (Rob Bell)
- Saddleback Church (Rick and Kay Warren)
- Gateway Church - Austin, TX (John Burke)
- The ROC (Richmond Outreach Center) Richmond, VA (Geronimo Aguilar)
- Willow Creek (Bill Hybels)
- Luis Palau Association (Luis Palau)
- Ginghamsburg Church (Mike Slaughter)
- North Point Community Church (Andy Stanley)
- Spring Branch Community Church (Michael Simone)
- Fellowship Church (Ed Young)
- Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
- Coral Ridge Ministries (Dr. James Kennedy 1930-2007)
- Crystal Cathedral (Dr. Robert Schuller)
Links to Groups Related to Defense of Religious Liberties and Our Christian Heritage
Bible and Research Websites
Local United Methodist Church Websites
- Aldersgate UMC - Norfolk
- Baylake UMC - Virginia Beach
- Colonial Avenue UMC - Norfolk
- Community UMC - Virginia Beach
- Courthouse UMC - Virginia Beach
- Epworth UMC - Norfolk
- Foundry UMC - Virginia Beach
- Ghent UMC - Norfolk
- Haygood UMC - Virginia Beach
- Hickory UMC - Chesapeake
- Larchmont UMC - Norfolk
- Lynnhaven UMC - Virginia Beach
- Memorial UMC - Virginia Beach
- Miles Memorial UMC - Norfolk
- Mount Pleasant UMC - Chesapeake
- Nimmo UMC - Virginia Beach
- Norfolk UMC - Norfolk
- Norview UMC - Norfolk
- Oak Grove UMC - Chesapeake
- Oaklette UMC - Chesapeake
- Princess Anne UMC - Virginia Beach
- Saint Andrew's UMC - Virginia Beach
- Saint Luke's UMC - Virginia Beach
- Saint Paul's UMC - Chesapeake
- Salem UMC - Virginia Beach
- Scott Memorial UMC - Virginia Beach
- Tabernacle UMC - Virginia Beach
- Thalia UMC - Virginia Beach
- The Gathering UMC - Virginia Beach
- Virginia Beach UMC - Virginia Beach
- Zion Grace UMC - Norfolk
A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy. While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal invader.
-- Samuel Adams
-- Samuel Adams
Fear God Not Man
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This blog is for the benefit and enjoyment of the members of our church, Blaze, our youth ministry, and any interested youth or parents. Any views, opinions, or representations expressed on this blog, including those found in the links provided for your convenience, are solely those of the authors and may not necessarily reflect those of my church or the United Methodist Church. By listing links on this blog we are not necessarily endorsing or recommending the opinions or views therein nor any products or services that may be sold on the site so linked.
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This blog is for the benefit and enjoyment of the members of our church, Blaze, our youth ministry, and any interested youth or parents. Any views, opinions, or representations expressed on this blog, including those found in the links provided for your convenience, are solely those of the authors and may not necessarily reflect those of my church or the United Methodist Church. By listing links on this blog we are not necessarily endorsing or recommending the opinions or views therein nor any products or services that may be sold on the site so linked.
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