BCSM Alumni

Spotlight on BCSM Alumni: Stephanie McCall

Each month we would like to feature a student that has been through Brevard Community Student Ministry. This is just a time for them to share where they are at now and to give all of you a little advice and encouragement. For the month of July I have asked Stephanie McCall to share about herself. Stephanie has a wonderful sense of humor and she is unbelievably intelligent. I have memories of Stephanie asking the most amazing questions when I taught. She made me want to know God and His word more. So, with all that said, here is our first Alumni Q and A:

Amanda:  When were you a student in BCSM?

Stephanie: I was a youth group member from 1998-2004.

Amanda: Can you catch us up with what you have been up to since graduating High School?

Stephanie: Since graduating from high school, I have received B.A.s in English and Religious Studies from Brevard College and am working on my M.A. in English. I have continued to write and have been published in one literary journal. When I have the time and opportunity, I do theater work or find a choir to join.

Amanda: What was your favorite memory/event as a student?

Stephanie: My favorite memory of the student ministry was Kit Garren's apologetics class.

Amanda: Can you tell us something that you learned about God during your time in the student ministry?

Stephanie: I remember learning how wonderful talking to God was, as opposed to just praying where and when you were told to. I also learned that legalism is not a good way to live.

Amanda: What is your relationship with God like today?

Stephanie: I can safely say my relationship with God is the most interesting and complex one I have. I do regular devotionals, but try not to be married to my "little Christian habit." Ironically, the best moments I have with God have nothing to do with routine.

Amanda: If you could impart some wisdom on our current BCSM students what would it be?

Stephanie: My advice would be that God doesn't want you to do stupid stuff (because sin is only fun at first), but He also doesn't want you to get rule-obsessed. He wants you to be yourself with Him, instead of being spiritually claustrophobic.

Distracted

Today I took my little girls outside to play in the yard. As I sat on a blanket with Farrah I allowed Marley to go play on a neighbor's swing set. While I was sitting on the blanket I heard birds chirping like crazy. I mean REALLY crazy. I look over and I see at least 25 birds flying around one small area. It was the strangest thing. When birds chirp it is beautiful, but they sounded frantic. All of a sudden, I saw Isabelle, the neighbor's cat walking slowly. In her mouth, a little bird flapping about. Isabelle had this walk of determination and conquering. I watched her carry the little bird into the woods while the other birds flew around her frantically trying to save their little one. My heart sank. I got up and yelled, "ISABELLE! ISABELLE!" She didn't return. The crazy thing is that I was so distracted by this event that I didn't realize Marley was on the neighbor's monkey bars that are too hard for her at the moment. When I was yelling for Isabelle I heard a scream. I turn around and run as fast as I can for my little one who had a mouth full of blood. She had fallen. I had been distracted. My little one needed me as the little bird needed help from it's family.

As the day went on I couldn't believe that I was distracted while my little girl was in danger. On the other hand I couldn't believe what I was seeing when Isabelle took off with the tiny bird. Have you ever been hurt? Not just hurt but hurt by some one who looked so innocent, or a situation that looked so innocent? There are times in my walk with Christ that I get distracted. I forget that there are people around me who need love and attention. Instead, I get consumed with life or things that take my focus off of Him. The evil one will do anything to take our eyes off of the One who truly loves us.

John 10:10-

A thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. But I came so that my sheep will have life and so that they will have everything they need.

It is that time again! You know what time it is. Time to ride in one of those huge passenger busses with your best friends. Time to pull up to a hotel packed to the brim with other teenagers. Time to put your toes in the sand and head for the beach. Time to worship our Savior in a room full of your peers raising their hands in surrender. Time to listen to God's word being spoked to you through some of the most Godly and amazing communicators around. TIME FOR BIG STUF! Big Stuf has a blog and I thought I would post it for you! It has videos with some of your favorite faces from Big Stuf!

BCSM Summer Room Design Contest!

We need your help! As you have noticed our student room is looking shabby these days! The student room needs to be a room for all of you to enjoy. So we thought that it would be fitting that you guys have a chance to design it yourselves! As a student ministry we will vote on the one we like the best, and the winner will take home Big Stuf Loot! The contest will be for High School and Middle School students. Let's see who can come up with the most fun and energetic design! See below for contest rules!

Here are the contest rules:

1. You can partner with one other person!

2. The design must include actual paint samples (Lowes, Kmart, Walmart provide them).

3. Your design can be presented in any form you choose such as; tri fold board, designed on the computer, or a simple drawing. Just remember the more creative the better. Presentation is everything!

4. There is no budget so you can be creative as you like, but remember that the kitchen and sound booth can't move places;). If your design is chosen it could be subject to change.

5. All drawing should be submitted by June 17th to the student room. Look for a sign saying BCSM Design Contest!

GET STARTED NOW! WE WOULD LOVE FOR EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CATHERINE SEXTON!!! 

AMP

AMP

Can't wait to see all of you at AMP tomorrow night! 6:30 in the student building. You never know what new and exciting things will be revealed through God's word! 

The Brevard Baseball team is in the second round of the play offs tonight! Come and cheer them on!