1) signal to noise ratio

as much of a tool it is. it was becoming a spam proliferation device. i could have pruned my following list (i had an original rule of not following more than 100, but i broke that awhile ago). but even the really interesting people were becoming spammish.

2) 1 Corinthians 3:4-5

For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere human beings? What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe — as the Lord has assigned to each his task.

3) anti-Facebook advocate

i am a heavy anti-Facebook advocate. i couldn’t in good faith be a champion of the twitter cause, and a anti-facebook advocate. get off the internet, talk to people, and grow in christ!

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1) DBM
A) VBS
i) deleted last years info from spreadsheet
ii) updated to themed template
B) ShelbyLife
i) updated to WP2.8

2) CHM
A) printed guest cards

3) CRM
A) pew callers

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This Summer, I am striving to have a milkshake or frozen drink from every possible store that offers one in the Greater Dover Metropolitan area.

Here’s my list so far – My Daily Milkshake Google Doc

Suggestions and comments are encouraged.

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Calvary Assembly of God celebrates its 55th year this year. There have been many changes throughout the years. And I reflect on all the changes I have made in the database ministry in my short time here. I started thinking about more changes, I started thinking how Calvary will change, how the database will change.

And, so ‘I think it’s time we look into the future, the distant future, my friends… all the way to the year 3000!’

In the year 3000…in the year 3000…

in their latest effort to try to stay on the cutting edge of the social networking phenomena, Calvary creates an mIRC chat channel.

in the year 3000…

electronic chips will be embedded into people. As soon as they enter the sanctuary door, they will be marked as present and a tithe will be deducted from their checking accounts.

in the year 3000…

the Creative Arts Ministry will split-off and become a wholly-owned subsidiary. They will have mini-productions every Sunday before 830A & 11A services, funneling the newly ‘got saved’ directly into Calvary.

in the year 3000…

to avoid further confusion after several name changes, Christian Education classes will be permanently renamed . But will be referred to as ‘the classes formerly known as RACE.’

in the year 3000…

the CCC will not yet be certified to be occupied to full capacity.

in the year 3000…

the Trail Guide, Welcome Book, Phone Directory, Playbill, and CARE brochure  will be combined into one all-encompassing publication. It will be full-color and glossy. But to save paper, it will only be published quarterly.

in the year 3000…

Every ministry will be combined into one large ministry named UMBRELLA. Which stands for United, Ministering, Body, Relationships, Exalted, Loving, Leveraging, Accepting. Calvary’s new theme will be ‘Get Under the God Umbrella.’ And they will launch the website GetUnderTheGodUmbrella.com

in the year 3000…

Calvary will still use color-coded attendance folders for class attendance and offering. But they will be delivered and collected using robots.

in the year 3000…

the website will look like it has for 5 years. But it will have better banner ads.

in the year 3000…

the Attendance / Connection will include a 3 page questionnaire for guests including questions like:

List names and attendance statistics of previous churches attended.

What was your favorite part of the service? (check all that apply)

Worship
Singing
the Band
Song Selection
Praise Time
Other

How do you access the internet?

Dial-up
Verizocast
Satellite
Other

Sign me up for Calvary’s e-newsletter.

in the year 3000…

to be more cost conscience and to save paper, there will be a moratorium on printing emails.

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About – Nixon truly was insane. He goes upstairs and eats cottage cheese w/ ketchup during a State Dinner. He was great on foreign policy, or was it all Kissinger. Look up ‘Elvis’ in the index, and read about the one and only time Elvis visited the White House.
Notes – I’ve been ‘reading’ this book for more than 5 years. I’m picking it up at page 390 (of 610, so w/ 220 left that would still be a decent sized book) and plan to finish it this time….Kissinger was insane and paranoid too.

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1) CRM
A) Monthly Guest list
B) thoughts on redesigning and simplifying Attendance / Connection
i) combine prayer requests & praise reports
ii) add contact info for PRs
iii) create ‘CARE Corner’ on back
iv) add privacy Q to PRs

2) No CEM roster mailings or emailings
A) only 2 teachers returned rosters in the initial 6 week trial period

3) ShelbyLIfe
A) edited contact reporting form
i) created online google form
B) edited report request
C) simplified PhoneTree requests by addeding to report request
D) removed anchors to sections in documents page.
i) seems anchors didnt work anymore
ii) was confusing
E) alphabetized documents page

4) CAM
A) CAM09E
i) finally received Salvation Cards

5) FEW [VBS]
A) no FEW [VBS] invite mailing this year
B) edited online FEW [VBS] registration form

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• @divpix No, and I dont even pay for cable. I get plenty of OTA channels free. Why pay once? in reply to divpix #
• @Coke_Cities_Ire im following to try to win the iTouch. But wife would like a lifetime supply of Coke :) Hope i win. #
• @JohnCollins thanks for the include. But i dont drink coffee. cant even stand the smell. But i enjoy the starbucks scene in U’ve Got Mail. in reply to JohnCollins #
• @aplynch i could have told you that, and i dont even know what it is :) in reply to aplynch #
• RT @tsudo 10 Things Your IT Guy Wants You to Know http://bit.ly/wANc8 by @jlgaddis #citrt #
• New @ShelbyLife // In My Library http://tr.im/njNB #
• i think twitterfeed is having issues today. so here’s the latest from my blog, ShelbyLife // In My Library http://tr.im/njMd #
• @PizzaTugos deep fried pickles are decent. deep fried oreos, they are amazing! in reply to PizzaTugos #
• But my radio doesn’t have a dial http://tr.im/nhh2 #deltweet #Delaware #
• Nancy Ortberg is pushing the team & collaboration concepts at theshow.leadnet.org. Bringing it! #leadnet #
• @leadnet’s pre-show of The Show is playing HammerTime by MC Hammer. Classic! theshow.leadnet.org #leadnet #
• more churches should b like RockHarbor.org. If u want ppl (esp new ppl) 2 follow along, then handout Bibles & say page#, not bk, chp, verse. #
• Dear @vfwhq, church may b planning July4 Military Salute srvc. I was @ NASCAR race n saw ‘Support Our Troops’ bracelets. How can we get sum? #
• @dmeyer302 follow me, so i can send you a DM about the Flip Video. #
• @djberg i tried @hootsuite for a lil bit. not impressed w/ the functionality. and for sum reason no ow.ly links work for me. in reply to djberg #
• RT: @JohnCollins: ‘It’s Joe Biden. The next time I phone you, take the d*** call.’ ” http://bit.ly/5JzdM #
• Had my 30th bday yesterday. Will u help me in celebrating by considering donating atleast $5 to Gospel for Asia? http://tr.im/n5s0 Thank You #
• N Korea’s newest missile believed 2B capable of reaching AK – http://tinyurl.com/kre9lh …I hope Washington listens to u, @AKGovSarahPalin #
• @jasonconeill sounds interesting. whats the strategy so far? in reply to jasonconeill #
• beautiful weather = lunch in the courtyard and reading CauseWired by @tomwatson. #
• Dont have the @newsboys latest yet? Buy.com has In The Hands Of God for $.01 cheaper (incl shipping) than CBD http://tr.im/n2Bt #
• just registered for a free VirtualBox Live Webinar from JavOne on June 3, 11A. http://tr.im/n2to #
• DETROIT (AP) – A person familiar w GM says automaker will close 9 plants, including assembly plant outside of Wilmington #Delaware. #

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Inspired by @karlrove’s New York Post In My Library article and to add some more interactivity to my site, I am starting a ‘Currently Reading’ category.

I know, there are plenty of services and widgets that I could use for this. But doing it this way will make it more prominent, add subscription capabilities, allow me to update reading progress and notes, and give you the ability to comment. Here are the two books I’m currently reading…

Man of the House

About - Detailed look at local and national politics of the 1900’s from the perspective of Speaker Tip O’Neill.
Notes - Should be required reading for any aspiring politician. Almost finished.

CauseWired

About - Highlights the beginnings and progress of some of the best causes on the Internet.
Notes - Although blogging, etc had been around before, Tom Watson explains that Hurricane Katrina facilitated the mainstreaming of Web2.0 social networking.

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• @PizzaTugos its great to see you on twitter. will be visiting OC, and you, a lot this summer. nothing like pizza and a day on the beach. #
• @QuiznosToaster i just got an email coupon for a Toasty Torpedo. Is it 1/2 OFF, or Buy 1, Get 1 1/2 OFF? & when do u visit the MidAtlantic? #
• @raybaumann r u talking bout the ‘God Luvs U, Jesus died 4U, wonderful plan’ or the ‘ur a liar, thief, adulterer n u need 2 repent’ sharing? in reply to raybaumann #
• @dmeyer302 Flip for church project? I may have one to donate. DM for details. in reply to dmeyer302 #
• @raybaumann ’spread the gospel everyday. if necessary, use words’ is a popular saying. explain your position to the contrary, please. in reply to raybaumann #
• Thx @Johngreenage thats one coupon i’ll be using. I cant believe @paulbowman didnt know where BR was. & btw, its @baskinrobbins – w/ 2 B’s #
• I just had to RT this: @GodsMac Finished a hand-drawn digital portrait of our pastor, Mike Smith. Check it out at http://bit.ly/1aA9Lx #
• @paulbowman i was # 6. Church Unique looks like a great book. i’ll share if you dont get one :) Seems complimentary to CauseWired. #leadnet in reply to paulbowman #
• #leadnet i want the book #
• From the CBS Early Show this AM – ‘Saving Money & Marriages’ http://tr.im/mtaR …is the church talking about this too? I’m not hearing it! #
• New @ShelbyLife // Fireworks at Delmarva Shorebirds http://tr.im/mrAR #
• added pics frm Sat’s Delmarva Shorebirds game (fireworks too). & created a new #Dover #Delaware Flickr Group – http://tr.im/mrxi Join & Add! #
• Help provide food, income, n the Gospel to world’s poorest – http://www.gfa.org/ Plus Free book of amazing story behind GFA. #charitytuesday #
• At @aplynch’s fave intersection – 404 n 13. #
• They took down the fence around Old Base Housing (now renting to civilians)…On my to DoverDowns to work – parking RVs for nxt wks #NASCAR #
• Salute a Vet, Eat sum hotdogs, (and to quote Tom Hanks) & I’ll see you on the beach. Have a safe & enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend. Cya Tues. #
• All the good #Delaware tweople use #Delaware instead of Delaware. #
• @JoelTice was ur Bike Blessing last week? @CalvaryDover’s was scheduled for 05.17, but postponed to 05.24. maybe it wont rain again. in reply to JoelTice #
• @mikejarrell Dover Dog Grille #DoverBest in reply to mikejarrell #
• Latest News from @InsideRedbox – Strange things are afoot at the Circle-K. http://bit.ly/UErE4 …San Dimas High School football rules. #
• @aplynch u want some good #delaware tweople for #followfriday? check out – http://www.twibes.com/group/delaware #
• was caller # 2 each of the 3x i called @WDEL this AM, trying to win @philaphillies n BlueRocks tix. Didnt win, but thanks for the fun @WDEL! #
• New @ShelbyLife // NCF & ACP http://tr.im/m2Bw #

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Saturday Night’s Fireworks at the Delmarva Shorebirds.

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1) DBM
A) sunday tasks
B) short week this week, will b busy.

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• @MLB thanks for the info. is that a change from last year? in reply to MLB #
• @paulbowman spiritual maturity = not talking about American Idol all day long. in reply to paulbowman #
• @aplynch $$, definitely. show a 5-10 sec comm (like evry1 else) then the highlight. If it says ‘Video Highlights’ it shuld b vid highlights. in reply to aplynch #
• Dear @MLB, i go to Phillies.com 2C video highlights of last nights game, NOT 2C a commercial for MLB.tv Premium. Y did you change it?! #
• just added a self-made ‘Support GFA’ icon to sidebar. looks decent. wonderful org – visit n support em! & tell me what u think of icon. #
• @ottokin good excuse :) and tell him ‘thank you’ from me when he gets home. in reply to ottokin #
• @ottokin no, it did not :)…btw what motel do you manage?…and not to be critical, but your website is a lil lacking. in reply to ottokin #
• Here’s the article http://tr.im/lZly He mentions Fight Club, a 386 computer w/ a turbo button, & Y men need 2B men. Good stuff @codypope. #
• The CAPTCHA for an article i just commented on was ‘honda’ I typed in ‘toyota’ instead. #
• fighting the urge to break my ‘only follow 100 ppl’ rule. but finding a few good #Delaware ppl that i want to follow. #
• New @ShelbyLife // a new look at the newcomers invite & how many times ppl attend http://tr.im/lVOO #
• just found @servantkeeper. i like the concept, love the twitter background, n surprised HQ’d is Lock Haven, PA! Closest church software co? #
• This book is getting a lot of attention sitting on my desk. http://tr.im/lUEw #
• @paulbowman consider it pastor appreciation or sumthing. come visit me when you get a chance. in reply to paulbowman #
• @anthonycoppedge I would hope not. Use Google Alerts, Search.twitter.com, n a decent web guy. I’d do it as a vol; pymnt culd b daily donuts. in reply to anthonycoppedge #
• Ollies run during lunch. WOOHOO!! snacks &possible grad & bday gifts. they’ve good stuff 2day, well at least they did yesterday. Good Times. #
• @paulbowman thanks for the book returns. there was a placeholder at the beginning of chp4. i can loan it back if you werent done… in reply to paulbowman #
• Missed NCIS b/c of ‘Fireproof Your Marriage’ group. Yeah, it was worth it. I can watch online instead of VHS?! What’s the website number? #
• @paulbowman yes, that would have been creepy. in reply to paulbowman #
• @ottokin vry nice rocket pics. saw squiggly clouds like that just south of my house in magnolia just after 8P. possible they were the same? in reply to ottokin #
• Who knew @DanKimball was in the #Delaware area last week? & y didnt u tell me? He wrote a gr8 book – They Like Jesus but Not the Church #
• Click it or ticket checkpoint on s state st just south of PMS. #delaware #
• Click it or ticket checkpoint on s state st just south of PMS #
• New @ShelbyLife // Visit Date list revisions http://tr.im/lOBS #
• 2nite starts our ‘Fireproof Your Marriage’ marriage group. Its a 6 part study based on clips from @FireproofMovie, scripture, and real life. #
• Just added some pics to my Dover #Delaware Flickr set http://tr.im/lMZo I esp like the one of the Golden Fleece Tavern. #
• Just found http://www.cmswire.com/ Looks vry interesting. & has a gr8 post on the SXSW CMS Showdown http://tr.im/lLYA Also on Twitter @cmswire #
• yo, @joeybiden, you got your own Letterman Top 10 – http://bit.ly/H28uP #
• 1410wdov needs to move their thermometer. Theyre saying its 45 currently in dover. #
• New @ShelbyLife // The best thing about Mondays http://tr.im/lGRb #
• Extra bonus points if you remember this http://post.ly/aBa #
• @human3rror how can i find out more? in reply to human3rror #
• When was the last time u heard ‘Randall Terry’ sed on the radio? Mine = 20mins ago, FoxNews report on protesting O’s Norte Dame grad speech. #
• just moved 10 ppl to ‘attending another church’. i doubt theyre slipping out the ‘back door.’ i think theyre walking right out the front. #
• @EmoryHill HA! I scoff @ ur Route1 view of Kent :) Try Spences Bazaar, St Jones river, Fifer’s Peach Fest, Killens Pond, & the State Fair. in reply to EmoryHill #
• New @ShelbyLife // Fred Thompson was a better Actor than a Presidential candidate http://tr.im/lrvx #
• @EmoryHill ur 30 Gr8 Things about DE http://cli.gs/D5PDE3 contains 0 frm Kent. Theres plenty, incl @CalvaryDover, which r > than Winterthur. #
• @aplynch http://tinyurl.com/qa9z89 in reply to aplynch #
• Wow! @nytimes made a GMap of the 789 #Chrysler dealerships losing their affiliation http://bit.ly/Xn5lD What will it look like w/ GM too? #

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