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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.1 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:13:51 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Pastor Jon's Blog</title><subtitle>Pastor Jon's Blog</subtitle><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/atom.xml"/><updated>2010-01-26T18:02:16Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.9.1 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Richard Dawkins, Maria von Trapp has 7 words for you.</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2010/1/26/richard-dawkins-maria-von-trapp-has-7-words-for-you.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2010/1/26/richard-dawkins-maria-von-trapp-has-7-words-for-you.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2010-01-26T17:54:53Z</published><updated>2010-01-26T17:54:53Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Good times, good times..</p>
<p>.<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EP2jFUoF4n0&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EP2jFUoF4n0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>How's Your Bible Reading?</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2010/1/14/hows-your-bible-reading.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2010/1/14/hows-your-bible-reading.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2010-01-14T16:14:16Z</published><updated>2010-01-14T16:14:16Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/storage/Acts%20Word%20Cloud_1.pdf"><img src="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/storage/Acts%20Word%20Cloud_small.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1263486155863" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>
<p>Hope you're keeping up with your Bible Reading in the NewThru30 Plan.</p>
<p>I made a little something for you, just for fun.&nbsp;It contains all the words in the book of Acts (which we're presently reading through), minus the most common words. Hope you enjoy it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/storage/Acts%20Word%20Cloud_1.pdf">Download the "Acts Word Cloud" here:</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Winter Retreat Preaching</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2010/1/12/winter-retreat-preaching.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2010/1/12/winter-retreat-preaching.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2010-01-12T20:38:52Z</published><updated>2010-01-12T20:38:52Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Pastor Mike Ragan (middle)&nbsp;brought 3 great messages to us at the Winter Retreat. Here he is with Pastor Jon Marshall&nbsp;(left)&nbsp;and Bro. Jeff Rains (right). You can <a href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/audio/winter-retreat-2010/">download the messages here</a>:</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/storage/102_8209.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1263328868315" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Winter Retreat Collage</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2010/1/11/winter-retreat-collage.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2010/1/11/winter-retreat-collage.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2010-01-12T03:36:00Z</published><updated>2010-01-12T03:36:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Get your free collage of the 2010 Winter Retreat by clicking <a href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/storage/Singles Winter Retreat 2010.jpg">here</a>:</p>
<p>Check out all the Winter Retreat pictures <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/focustoledo/SinglesWinterRetreat2010#">here</a>:&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>NewThru30 Bible Reading Challenge</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2010/1/5/newthru30-bible-reading-challenge.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2010/1/5/newthru30-bible-reading-challenge.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2010-01-05T21:03:46Z</published><updated>2010-01-05T21:03:46Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img style="width: 300px;" src="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/storage/graphic-design/NotesCardFront.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1262726909186" alt="" /></span></p>
<p>Join us <strong>this coming Monday</strong>, January 11, as&nbsp;we read through our New Testament in 30 days!</p>
<p>Many members of the church will be going through the 1 year plan, but this is a special challenge for singles only.&nbsp;If you have never read through a large portion of Scripture in a short time, this is the easiest plan you could ever start with. There are <strong>10 grace days</strong> to catch up with!</p>
<p>Download the schedule <a href="http://www.newthru30.com/content/ReadingPlan.pdf">here</a>:</p>
<p><strong style="font-size: 140%;">Add a comment with your name if you plan to join us.</strong></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Winter Retreat Is Coming!</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2010/1/5/winter-retreat-is-coming.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2010/1/5/winter-retreat-is-coming.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2010-01-05T14:45:54Z</published><updated>2010-01-05T14:45:54Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-inline ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.campmichindoh.org/winter.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1262702873402" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Winter Retreat is coming this Thursday-Saturday. Jump on the sleigh with us and come. We'll be leaving at 2:00 on Thursday.</p>
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<ul>
<li>It's gonna be <a href="http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/49242?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared">cold and snowy</a>, so bring your snow gear.</li>
<li>Pastor Mike Ragan and his wife Grace will be speaking for us this year.</li>
<li>Contact Pastor Jon at the church to get on board: 419-867-9996.</li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Making Mud Pies</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2010/1/4/making-mud-pies.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2010/1/4/making-mud-pies.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2010-01-04T19:45:33Z</published><updated>2010-01-04T19:45:33Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><em>We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea.</span> We are far too easily pleased.</em></p>
<p><em>~ C</em>.S. Lewis</p>
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<p>What mud pies are you making today, ignoring your divine purpose on this earth?</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Top 5 Reasons to Come on the Winter Retreat</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2009/12/22/top-5-reasons-to-come-on-the-winter-retreat.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2009/12/22/top-5-reasons-to-come-on-the-winter-retreat.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2009-12-22T16:46:22Z</published><updated>2009-12-22T16:46:22Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<ol>
<li><strong>Preaching</strong> &ndash; Bro. Mike Ragan is preaching. &lsquo;Nuff said. He will bless your heart and challenge your spirit.</li>
<li><strong>Fellowship</strong> &ndash; laughter with friends will be available by the bucketful.</li>
<li><strong>Shadrach Challenge</strong> &ndash; a 2-hour, intense experience with just you and God</li>
<li><strong>Food</strong> &ndash; it&rsquo;s an awesome buffet-style set-up. You will not be disappointed.</li>
<li><strong>Games</strong> &ndash; volleyball, tic-tac challenge (Bro. Jeff returns!), basketball, snow tubing.</li>
</ol>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Leaving: <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Thursday, January 7, 2:00 PM <strong>from the church</strong></p>
<p>Back:&nbsp;<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Saturday, January 9, 2:00 PM, <strong>back at the church</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Cost:&nbsp;<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>$100</span></strong></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Top 3 All-Time Christmas Gifts?</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2009/12/17/top-3-all-time-christmas-gifts.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2009/12/17/top-3-all-time-christmas-gifts.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2009-12-17T15:13:00Z</published><updated>2009-12-17T15:13:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[What are your all-time top 3 Christmas gifts?

Mine?

1. A red remote-control sports car from my Dad. I was too young at the time to even know what I was doing with it. I don't think I ever really used it correctly. I can still see it, though. Sweet...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Bible Reading Lies, Part 1</title><id>http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2009/12/16/bible-reading-lies-part-1.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.hopebaptistsingles.com/pastor-jons-blog/2009/12/16/bible-reading-lies-part-1.html"/><author><name>Pastor Jon</name></author><published>2009-12-16T14:06:48Z</published><updated>2009-12-16T14:06:48Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Did you ever consider the fact that while you're reading your Bible, the Bible is reading you? The Word of God is quick (alive) and powerful. Maybe God shuts down your understanding when you come to Him and tell Him what He is going to tell you.]]></summary></entry></feed>