Hot off the internet press so to speak, fresh from the cutting room of my computer is the 2008 video presentation, after the jump…

Well, I have done some pretty significant (for what stuff I have) work on the slideshow already, and so I just wanted to remind those of you who will see this to bring your pictures on Wednesday if you remember as well as any music you would like to see in the presentation.  I already have about 4 minutes of music I want to use, so I can probably use 2 or 3 more songs…

Well, after returning earlier this morning, I spent some time to put together the panorama shots I took over the week so you can see them after the break…

If you are having difficulty seeing the pictures just click on them a few times until you get the full size image.

Well, as you all know from the meeting tonight, the plans have changed slightly, so some of the scheduling is a little different, but the important information is still applicable, so pay attention to that.

Here are the final plans for SSP (full itinerary after the break):

Be at Zao on Wednesday July 16 and bring your parents as we will be going over these plans and any other necessary information.

On Friday, July 18 we will be traveling by bus and train to Sacramento where we will stay in the same church we stayed last year.  On Sunday we will take rental cars to SSP where we will stay the week.

The following Saturday (July 26) we will be returning to Sacramento by rental car and then will take the train and bus home.

IMPORTANT:

1. You must bring photo ID in order to travel.  As suggested by the name it must have your name and picture on it.  Acceptable forms of ID include but are not limited to: driver’s license, state ID, school ID.
2. Pack compactly and in the fewest pieces of luggage possible.  You will have to transport all of your luggage and an additional piece of equipment (either a 5 gallon water conainer or large first aid kit) by yourself.
3. Bring enough money for Friday dinner, all day Saturday, and Sunday breakfast for the trip up.  You also need money for Saturday lunch and dinner.  Be aware that dinner on the train will likely be slightly more expensive.
4. Take good, exciting, and interesting pictures as I will be putting together another slide show this year and it turns out better and is easier with cool pictures.

Friday, July 18:  Traveling and lodging at Sacramento First UMC

Leave Fullerton  5:50 AM  By bus

Arrive Bakersifield  10:00 AM

Leave Bakersfield  10:15 AM By train

Arrive Stockton  2:29 PM

Leave Stockton  2:35 PM By bus

Arrive Sacramento  3:25 PM

Arrive at the Fullerton train station no later than 5:15 AM.  You must be prompt in order to check in and be ready on time.

Saturday, July 19:  Lodging at Sacramento First UMC

Touring Sacramento

Sunday, July 20:  Travel and lodging at SSP

Depart for SSP

Monday, July 21 – Friday July 25:  Lodging at SSP

SSP

Saturday, July 26:  Travel

Leave SSP  AM  By rental car

Arrive Sacramento  AM

Leave Sacramento  1:55 PM  By bus

Arrive Stockton  2:40 PM

Leave Stockton  2:53 PM  By train

Arrive Bakersfield  7:21 PM

Leave Bakersfield  7:30 PM  By bus

Arrive Los Angeles  9:50 PM

Leave Los Angleles  10:10 PM  By train

Arrive Fullerton  10:40 PM

1.  No Sunday School this Sunday as Amanda is out of town.

2.  No Zao on Wednesday as Amanda is out of town and there were no good substitutes available.

3.  We will be discussing week 2 of our Revelations study next Sunday (the first Sunday in July).  So be ready.

4.  We have an offer to go waterskiing in August.  If you are interested and committed, let us know so we can decide whether or not to go.

Well, apparently Karl “traded” his good leg to an injured man out of the kindness of his heart.  This coupled with the fact that only 4 people from CUMC’s youth group could play and the supposed fact that it was “too hot to play” and thus, we were unable to utterly destroy CUMC officially and had to settle for a forfeit.  There was brief talk of rescheduling, so keep your ears open.

SIDE NOTE:  We don’t have enough info to merit a seperate post, but CUMC (specifically Karl) has invited us to a beach party on the 11th or 12th of July.  Once again, more info to follow…

We have issued our challenge to Cornerstone to play Capture the Flag and we are playing on 2:00 pm Sunday, June 22. Unfortunately, they outnumber us about 3:1 so we have to recruit urgently! Also we have to make an awesome flag. I tried to call Chuck Norris to take on Karl, but I accidentally called Karl instead. Kinda fishy they have the same phone number, don’t you think?

Was anybody else planning on bringing a horse?

The following weeks in which we are beginning our Revelations will be a little bit hectic due to scheduling conflicts, so this is how it will go down:

We will begin our Revelations Study on Sunday, June 22. The following Saturday (June 28), we will be meeting at the Starbucks on Imperial and Kraemer between 7:00-8:00 pm to continue it. Be sure to bring money if you want to buy a drink. On Sunday, June 29 there will no study and on Wednesday, July 2 we will have a substitute as Amanda will be out of town.

For anyone who is interested, we will be meeting at the church at 9:00 am on Saturday, June 21 to help feed homeless people. This activity is planned by Danny Smith, so further questions should be directed at him.