Bula!
October 30th, 2008
My good friend Sami
Posted by Adar Kielczewski
Hi all! I just got back from Fiji where I went for the Feast this year. It was awesome! The weather was perfect, the brethren were really family oriented, the fellowship was rousing, the food was delectable and the messages were inspiring. What impressed me most however was how happy people were.
While walking down the street, or in the grocery store or at a restaurant, the greeting was always the same—Bula! (hello in Fijian), and it was said with a smile. Whether or not you knew the person greeting you, the friendly look and the friendly glimmer in the eyes were always the same.
Armstrong Anecdote: Vanity
October 29th, 2008
By Adar Kielczewski
Did you know that at one point in his life, Mr. Herbert Armstrong was vain? He said he was “entirely too proud” when he was a young man. But God used his ambition and drive, although selfishly motivated at the time, and changed it into a positive force to lead a worldwide work. If Mr. Armstrong hadn’t been as driven, God wouldn’t have been able to use him.
I was thinking recently about my own deficiency in this area of drive and ambition, and how at times I give up or don’t give as much as I could. I was recently talking to a friend about why we thought it was better to err on the side of self-confidence rather than lack guts. Mr. Armstrong talked about that, too.
“Yeah, wudyawant?”
October 28th, 2008
By Shane Granger
You might be leaving a bad impression without even showing your face!
Do you care what people think of you? Does it matter to you if others consider you intelligent, thoughtful and mature? Do you want adults to see you as trustworthy and responsible?
What sort of impression do you leave with others? What if you are making a bad one, and don’t even realize it?
One of the ways people form an impression of you is by how you use the telephone. The way you handle everyday phone calls reveals a lot about your character. How so?
God’s Work Ethic
October 27th, 2008
By Gareth Fraser
Is God a hard worker? King David encouraged us to “Come, behold the works of the Lord” (Psalm 46:8). His son Solomon recommended that we “Consider the work of God” (Ecclesiastes 7:13). To achieve true success, it is right to first consider and examine God’s work ethic.
God is a Maker, a Creator and supreme Worker! “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness …” (Genesis 1:26). God created you in His own likeness. He wants you to be like Him—which means He wants you to work like Him also.
What’s That on Your Wall?
October 24th, 2008
Welcome Back!
October 23rd, 2008
Posted by Michael Dattolo
Hello everyone!
True Education is back! Most of our staff members are still out taking various post-Feast trips, so for the next few days, Adar and I will be posting some material from the archives. Later next week, we’ll start posting some fresh content again.
I’m still away myself, currently writing this post from Malta, a tiny island in the Mediterranean Sea. I’m spending about five days here after a fantastic Feast in Belgium. One interesting thing about the Feast here in Europe: People sing hymns in four different languages! The songleader has to announce each page in English, German, Dutch and French. So sometimes you would hear someone singing behind you in a completely different language.
Anything special or new to you at the Feast site you attended this year? Let me know in the comments below! Plus, don’t forget to send in pictures and information about the Feast site you visited to letters@trueeducation.org.
We’re Off!
October 10th, 2008
Posted by Michael Dattolo
This is it! Our last staff members are heading out to the Feast this weekend. TE will be taking a break from posting (since you won’t be visiting anyway!).
We’ll return on Thursday, October 23. Don’t forget to send in your pictures and experiences so we can post them here for everyone to share. We look forward to hearing what you’ve done! As for me, I’ll be off to Belgium on Sunday.
Have a great Feast!
Feast Memories
October 10th, 2008
Posted by Adar Kielczewski
Hey all! We’d really like to know how your Feast goes this year. Think about something you can write up to share with other teens while at the Feast. Take some pictures! Write about your fellowship after services, family day, entertainment night … whatever you want! Send it in to us, so we can post it and other teens can share in your Feast experience.
Put “Serve” Into Services!
October 8th, 2008
Posted by Ivory Vendig
As a teen, you are in a unique position to serve the brethren at the Feast. To help you actively seek these opportunities, here are a few suggestions:
1. Offer to babysit for a family (your own or someone else’s) so the parents can go out to a nice meal.
2. Invite an elderly person or a widow out to a meal with your family or some friends. They will love your company.
