the stakes are high.

hey, friends. welcome to the weekend! just thought i should drop you a little note to tell you that the chicken noodle soup competition has been extended a week. so, the last day that you can bring in soup is december 9th.

right now, we have 129 cans, but i think with a group our size we can get at least 500 cans! just think, edge could be part of bringing some relief to hungry families at christmas time! what's better than that?

also, for every person that brings in more than 20 cans, i will have a small prize to give them.

if you brought in soup last week and want to bring in more, i'll just add that to your total. remember, the winner gets a $50 gift card to either starbucks or best buy.

okay, i've given you lots of incentive, but here's a verse to remind you what the real motivation should be!

"Is this not the kind of fasting [the Lord] has chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke?...Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter?...Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I." Isaiah 58:6-7,9

SOW!

Hey Everybody, it's time to meet this week's Student of the Week!
and the SOW is....

Hayley

7^th grade

Hudson Middle School




What’s your favorite restaurant? Why? What do you order there?
Panera because they have soup in bread bowl, my favorite soup is the baked potato soup.

What is your favorite subject in school? Why?
Language Arts and World History. I love ancient history and I love to read and write.

What is your favorite sports team? Why? What about your favorite sport to play?
I don’t have one. Volleyball and softball

What is your favorite TV show? Why?
Discovery Channel things about animals.

What is your favorite movie ever? Why?
VanHelsing because I like it.

What band or CD do you listen to the most? Why?
Hawk Nelson because I love Christian pop/rock. Mark Schultz because all his songs tell a story.

What website do you visit the most? Why?
Webkinz.com

What is your favorite part of Edge? Why?
Worship because it’s my favorite way to praise God.

If you weren’t at Edge, you would be . . .
Webkinz or Reading

Do you have any other hobbies and interests?
Reading, pet sitting, teaching my dog, babysitting, volleyball, softball and singing.

There she is, your Student of the Week! as always be sure to say HI to Haley when you see her around!

Describe God...

Remember that there is NO EDGE this Friday! I will truly miss all of you. Don't worry, next week will be great with our Christmas Edge including our best dressed elf costume and many more Christmas things. It will be a good time.

We have started a new series in Edge on Sunday mornings called Describe God. Many of us would have a hard time describing God if someone asked so we are taking time to really find out some of God's attributes. Last Sunday, we talked about God's perfection, and this week, we will talk about how God is like the picture you see above and how that changes the way we live. Knowing God makes a huge difference in my life and I am hoping this series will do the same for you.

See you Sunday!

AGOW!

Another Tuesday, another Addicting Game of the Week:

this week, spin your fish into their home, and try not to lose any!

Enjoy Whirlpool!

COW

Comment of the week this week goes to Bethany Herchick. She shared this story with me at the last edge. Bethany had her KEY CARDS with her at school one day and one of her friends asked her about them and she was able to share Christ with this girl who accepted Christ that day. Bethany, that is what it is all about! I am so proud of her for being so bold and sharing her faith with this girl. Because of that, she gets comment of the week! Please congratulate Bethany and encourage her because this is a great thing! Here is her story...

bethany said...
im so sorry.................
i forgot to say "HAPPY THANXGIVING" to everybody!!!
see ya at edge tomorrow.....

i cant wait to tell you about what happened at school two weeks ago........
it was lunch time, and my newest friend claire was sitting next to me and she was an atheist, and she pointed to my edge key point cards, and said "Whatre those?" so i told her about edge, and she looked pretty interested, so i told her about jesus christ-we jews call him jehova-and she accepted him into her heart like that!
how awesome is that?
after school that day, i ran outside of the school, screeaming: "Go, god, youre awesome!"

Sat Nov 24, 07:11:00 PM

Chicken Noodle Soup

Hi, you guys! Don't forget to that Sunday begins the Chicken Noodle Soup donation contest! Bring in cans of chicken noodle soup for families in Akron who don't have enough to eat this Christmas...the person who brings in the most cans of soup will get to choose between a $50 gift card from either Best Buy or Starbucks. Pretty good, huh?

This is a great chance to do something for someone else during a time when we receive so much, so join in!

Bring the soup to my office around the corner from the Edge room this morning from 9:30-10 am and from 11-11:30 am. See you then!

Long time, no post

Sorry it has been a while without any blog posts, but we are back in action. The last couple days, I have been away visiting Jillian's family for Thanksgiving! I basically just ate a lot the last couple of days. Ate and slept. It was relaxing. However I like that God has created our lives to have purpose because I don't think I could just sit around, eat, sleep, and watch football every day (maybe some of you could). It would get old. How was everyone's thanksgiving? Let's hear about them. For those of you who are in town, we will see you tomorrow morning at Edge!

AGOW!

The addicting game of the week this week is tested a approved as very addicting. It's all about popping the popcorn. Pop enough corn in time and move on to the next level. Go get 'em!

HotCorn

COW

The comment of the week this week goes to a first time commenter and someone who was at Edge for the first time on Friday. Please welcome and congratulate Brandon Vogel for his comment and for being at Edge on Friday! Brandon, thanks for commenting and remember that you will recieve a prize at the next Edge for your comment so don't miss it! Here it is...

Brandon Vogel said...
This was my first week at EDGE and I am coming back with my elf costume. See you there!

Sat Nov 17, 08:38:00 AM

Looking forward to seeing you in your Elf costume! Remember, everyone else, that the best elf costume wins the grand prize on Dec. 7th!

winter splinter

I need you to cheer me up. Why so glum, you say? Because it's winter. And I despise winter.

I know it's a bit dramatic to say I despise winter, but it's the cold, hard truth. I don't like bundling up in coats and mittens or stuffing my feet into heavy boots. I don't like feeling cold deep into my bones. And I miss the sun and long hours of daylight. Oh, how I miss the sun.

There are actually way more reasons than that for my icy loathing, but I don't want to bring you down with me.

So, tell me, why should I be happy about winter? Give me one good reason! No, give me as many as you can. Just think...your reasons could snowball and turn my frigid heart warm.

Edge Afterthoughts?

I would love to hear your thoughts on Edge last night. Remember, that God looks at the heart, the center, the core of who you are, and He wants to see Himself there, so what do you see? What did you see when you got up this morning? I hope and pray that you guys will take this stuff to heart. Have a great weekend!

SOW!

Hey everyone...it's time to find out who has been named as this week's STUDENT OF THE WEEK!!!

and the winner is:
Aaron Corpora

7^th grade

VCA

What’s your favorite restaurant? Why? What do you order there?

Steak ‘n Shake because it’s good. I get a steak burger, fries and chocolate shake.

What is your favorite subject in school? Why?

History because I like my teacher.

What is your favorite sports team? Why? What about your favorite sport to play?

Browns because I like to go to the games. Baseball is my favorite sport to play.

What is your favorite TV show? Why?

Sportscenter because I like to know what’s going on with sports.

What is your favorite movie ever? Why?

Forest Gump because it’s so funny.

What band or CD do you listen to the most? Why?

The Beatles because they’re part of the foundation of Rock and Roll

What website do you visit the most? Why?

Espn.com because I like sports.

What is your favorite part of Edge? Why?

Edge games because they’re awesome.

If you weren’t at Edge, you would be . . .

Hang out with friends or playing sports

Do you have any other hobbies and interests?

Madden ’08 on Game Cube.

And there he is...your SOW....as always be sure to say hey to Aaron when you see him around!

Edge This Friday!

Don't forget about Edge this Friday night from 7-9 PM! This will be the last night of our series called "Mirror Mirror" which is all about our image and identity which is found in Christ. This final week, we will be taking about some practical ways you can live out an image that is found in Christ. Everyone will be getting a free giveaway this week so don't miss it! Also, don't miss the prizes, games, worship, and of course, save room for the pizza! See you Friday. By the way, you should all get on the addicting game of the week this week because it is very addicting. I was on it last night for quite a while. It will kill some time if you have some spare time. Don't play too long though and miss Edge! See you Friday!

AGOW!

Hey Hey Hey everybody! It's time for the ADDICTING GAME OF THE WEEK!!

This weeks game is a maze with twist.

Lead the red ball to the big dot while avoiding all the obstacles!

Enjoy: Click Maze 2

COW

It's Monday again and time for the coveted Comment of the Week award. I would first like to say that we are getting more and more comments on the blog which is great...keep it up! This week's winner is KIM EATON because she had a good response to my pancake post, and Kim, thanks for your feedback. Yes, you can really make talking about pancakes an important conversation if you want. Here it is...

kim eaton said...
wow. i never thought that talking about pancakes could end up being an actual important conversation

u said that in a good way todd.thanx

Wed Nov 07, 01:52:00 PM

Prayer takes Action

I hope you remember what we talked about this morning at Edge. Remember that prayer takes action from each of us. We have to look for opportunities to put into action what we prayed for. God does just make things happen all the time, but instead he gives us opportunities to make things happen. Let's look for those this week! By the, it was a rough weekend in sports for Ohio. The Buckeyes and Browns both went down. Oh well...life does go on.

Don't forget about Edge this coming Friday night from 7-9 PM! BE THERE!

SOW!

Hey Everybody,

Say Hello to this week's SOW!

SOW

Stephanie Althausen

8^th grade

Hudson Middle School

What’s your favorite restaurant? Why? What do you order there?

Cheesecake Factory, it has really good food. I always get Spicy Cashew Chicken.

What is your favorite subject in school? Why?

Science because I like doing the labs

What is your favorite sports team? Why? What about your favorite sport to play?

University of North Carolina—the Tar heals, because they’re sweet. Volleyball.

What is your favorite TV show? Why?

Dancing with the Stars because it’s sweet.

What is your favorite movie ever? Why?

The Great Race it’s a family favorite and it’s so funny.

What band or CD do you listen to the most? Why?

Toby Mac because I like his music and he’s pretty hot.

What website do you visit the most? Why?

Youtube.com because the videos.

What is your favorite part of Edge? Why?

Games and singing. The edge games because they’re fun and it’s competition, I’m an Althausen I’m competitive.

If you weren’t at Edge, you would be . . .

Eating and playing volleyball.

Do you have any other hobbies and interests?

Volleyball, eating, sleeping and hanging out with my friends.

Well, there she is, your Student of the Week! as always be sure to say, "Hey" to Stephanie when you see her around!

Pancake Days...

Don't forget about this Sunday morning at Edge! We will be having our annual pancake breakfast. We will be stuffing our faces with pancakes, sausage, hash browns, and more so make sure you don't eat breakfast that morning to save space for food. It will be a great time! Speaking of Pancakes, I was thinking about pancakes and how I really don't like them by themselves (if you do, you're strange). I have to have some butter and syrup on my pancakes in order to really enjoy them, and I am one of those guys who soaks the pancakes with syrup. I don't want any part of the pancake exposed. I was thinking about how that is kind of like my life. When I wake up in the morning and spend some good time with God in His Word and in prayer, my day is always better. It's like covering yourself with Christ before the day starts. It makes the day so much more fulfilling. You see God more clearly, you treat others more like Christ, you have more peace, more comfort, and more love. So my challenge is to see your day like a pancake, and don't start your day without covering yourself in the syrup of Jesus Christ. Open the Word of God, take it in, go to the Lord in prayer with your concerns and questions, and start your day that way. I bet your day will be so much more fulfilling. Try it and in the mean time, get yourself ready for Pancakes on Sunday.

Addicting Game of the Week

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

Here's your addicting game of the week:
Try to even everything out with MASS ATTACK!

COW

It's time for the COMMENT OF THE WEEK! This week, the COW goes to a new commenter whose name is Katie Peters! Congrats Katie, and thanks for commenting! Katie gave some great feedback from Edge on Friday and from Pastor Joe's message, and here it is...

katie peters said...
I thought that it showed you to look at people differently and not just the way they dress and look. I got the message that Paster Joe gave, it was really good. Also the music was good and the game Sherif says. I thought that Edge was really fun.

Sun Nov 04, 06:17:00 PM

Katie, be sure to be at Edge on November 16th to claim your COW prize!

Edge Feedback

Hey everyone! I hope all is well with you today. I wanted to get some feedback about this weekend. If you were there at Edge on Friday, what did you think of Pastor Joe's message? Did you learn anything? I want to compile some comments about what you guys thought and give it to Pastor Joe to thank him for taking the time to come and speak at Edge. Did you know that Pastor Joe speaks every weekend here at our church and each weekend, he speaks the same message 4 times in a row? Did you know that he also leads this church? He has a big job and he still decided to come speak at Edge. Isn't that awesome? I also would like to know if you come to the main service here at HCC and if you don't, why not? So everyone that reads this, please post some feedback! Thanks!

hooray for Jesus!

I know that last week I wrote about being thankful, but if you'll indulge me, I'm going to write about something else that has me gushing with gratitude.

You may or may not be aware of this yet, but life is intense. We humans have a lot to go through. This has been on my mind for a long time now - years - and recently I haven't been able to get away from the intensity. People in my life are dying, dead, having babies, pregnant, being ripped from their families, getting married, getting divorced, going to jail, and coming home from jail. I'm serious. This is life and I see beauty and sadness all around me all the time. And it's intense.

But what do you do with all of this, especially when it seems too much to bear? You turn to Jesus. If that sounds too cliche, you'd better get over it, because it's the only answer. The truth is that on your own, you are not strong enough to face all that life will throw at you. But Jesus is strong enough and He promises to fill you with all you need while you're here on earth. He can give you joy! And that is why I want to know Him so badly.

I also rest in the truth that God has a plan to bring justice to the earth one day. For the people who have trusted in Him, He has a perfect eternity waiting. It's one of the biggest things in my spiritual life...this waiting for the day that we will live in complete peace with Jesus. And I'm really thankful for that!

Tonight!

Once again, don't forget about edge tonight! It's gonna be a great time of hanging out with each other and hopefully getting to know our Creator a little better (or a lot for that matter). Word has it that Edge is bringing back something from last year tonight, but I can't tell you what it is (this picture will give you a slight hint). It will be a great time and YOU (yes, you) need to be there. Call someone up last minute and bring them along or invite someone at school today (if you read this before school is over). You never know how God might impact you and a friend tonight! Lastly, if you get a chance, pray for a great night!

SOW!

Hey There Everybody!

It's Thursday, and that means it's time for the Student of the Week!

And this week's SOW is....

Jacob Butcher

6^th grade

Lakeview

What’s your favorite restaurant? Why? What do you order there?

Ponderosa because it’s good. Chicken

What is your favorite subject in school? Why?

Lunch because there is no learning involved.

What is your favorite sports team? Why? What about your favorite sport to play?

Florida Gators Football because they beat Ohio State Football.

What is your favorite TV show? Why?

Favorite show?? CSI Miami because its cool!

What is your favorite movie ever? Why?

Winnie the Pooh—Tigger’s Big Movie, it’s so funny.

What band or CD do you listen to the most? Why?

Linkin Park because they smash guitars

What website do you visit the most? Why?

Youtube.com because of all the funny videos.

What is your favorite part of Edge? Why?

My brother because he’s in the band!

If you weren’t at Edge, you would be . . .

I’d be a couch potato

Do you have any other hobbies and interests?

Skate boarding and air soft guns

And there he is! Be sure to say, "Hey" to Jacob when you see him around!