Vol III, Iss I
9/4-9/10
The Fall Preview Issue
Here's a rundown of whas-appaning from now until December, and a preview of 2002! Got your calendars? Here we go!
*Thursday, Sept 6th...TNBS at Common Ground
Regular Thursday night bible study is moving to Common Ground! We start at 7pm, and we'll have coffee and loads of caffeine... plus a little from the Word.
*Friday-Saturday, Sept 7th & 8th... CampOut at Oak Mountain
Taking a night in the great wide open! The cost is only $10, plus a measly parking fee, there are still spots available. Meet at Common Ground at 4:30, but they aren't leaving until around 5:30, so you have time to get there! Bring sleeping bags, tents and a can of mixed vegetables! For more info contact Sybil@datacrest.com
*Sunday, Sept 9th... Drama Time at Common Ground
Do you have a hankerin' for the dramatic ministry? We are putting together Common Ground's first drama team, and the interest meeting/audition is Sunday at 6:30 at Common Ground. Bring something to read aloud (poem, monologue, story) and be ready to do a little improv! Auditions held by members of Impact, Valleydale's adult drama team. (Yeah, like, five people showed up. I was one of them)
Gooneis DVD Screening
That's right... If you think the "Goonies R Good Enough", come by The Deuce at 7pm for a special screening of the classic... with everyone from Data, Mouth, Stef, Mikey and of course, Chunk and Sloth. And... the outtakes are here, with THE OCTOPUS SCENE THAT WAS DELETED!!!! So, please, be our guest at The Deuce for this monumental event. (the infamous octopus scene turned out to be a colossal waste, by the way)
*Saturday, Sept 22nd... Coffeehouse with Al Denson
Common Ground holds its third annual fall Coffeehouse, and again Al Denson is returning to our little stage! Derrick Harris (and a mean redition of Smooth Criminal on guitar) is opening up, and we'll have an obligitory open mic time, with snacks, coffee and the works! Make sure you tell people about it, bring your friends, bring people who are looking for somewhere to go! It starts at 7, it ends just whenever!
*Sunday, Sept 23rd... Luncheon with Al
You dont have to get up for 9:40 Life Connection! Worship together at 11 at Valleydale, then head over to "The Jungle" (the first modular behind the church, with the awning) immediately after service for lunch and a mini-concert by Al himself! (I actually got to tell Al Denson that I celebrated his entire collection... then he gave me and Mikey free cds)
*Tuesday, Sept 25th... Caedmon's Call and Steven Curtis Chapman's new albums
"In the Company of Angels", the new cd from CC is released today, as well as "Declaration" by SCC.
*Tuesday, Sept 25th... Campbell's Birthday
Our beloved Steph Campbell turns 25 this day in history, so make sure you give her a greeting. You can reach her at her new job at SLCampbe@southernco.com (whats funny is that she turns 30 in a few weeks..)
*Saturday, Sept 29th... Concerts abound
Caedmon's Call will be at the Oak Mountain Amp, tickets are around 17.00 advanced, its general admission. Point of Grace and FFH will be at the Boutwell Auditorium the same night, tickets are from 15-25, seats reserved. Both concert tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com. Also, dcTalk is appearing at the Boutwell on Friday, October 5th, with Tait (one of the solo acts from dcTalk). Tickets are available through TicketMaster for this one too.
*Sunday, Sept 30... Grabbajava
What does it mean? Well, we don't really know... but its a more coffeehouse'esque version of the old Tuesday Perk. Meet at 7pm at Common Ground, and we'll have some music, some caffeine, some fellowship and some drama (maybe :)... (call me a non-conformist, but I NEVER liked advertising anything called Grabbajava)
*Sometime in October... The Phantom Menace
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is coming to DVD, and we are doing a special screening of it at The Deuce, with Dolby Digital Surround Sound. Date TBA.
*Saturday, October 6th... Breakfast Downtown
Our First Saturday Breakfast takes a trip downtown to a little diner called.... Bogues? Is that right, Earl and Tad? Anyway, keep listening for more details, I heard that the food there is awesome! (I don't think we made it...)
*Sunday, October 7th... The NFL with Wookiee
Wookiee is looking into a Chicago Bears-Atlanta Falcons game on this afternoon, tickets TBA. Its the Bears and Falcons, it can't be that much. Anyway, contact CoachFuly@cs.com for more details.
*Thursday, October 11th... Survivor III
The new tradition returns... TNBS at 7pm, Survivor (but I dont even know her) at The Deuce afterwards!
*Friday, October 12th-14th... Fall Retreat/Conference
This fall's retreat we are heading to Dalton, Georgia (where the heck?) for a conference starring Mercy Me and speaker Voddie Boachum. If you've never heard Voddie, he's a great speaker... for those of you who went to Passion One Day, he's the big black guy who warned against false worship. The cost is $45, which includes room, conference fee, transportation and some meals. Keep watch for more details! (I remember the concert, back before "I Can Only Imagine", but I vaguely remember where we stayed... wait, now I remember Drew had his mack on, pizzas were really expensive to order, and the rooms were connected by a "wall" door)
*Friday, October 19th... Passion Conference
If you aren't familiar with the Passion Conferences, now is good time to start! I believe this one will be in Atlanta, so more info is to come!
*Saturday, October 20th.... DeuceNight, the SemiFormal
Here's the lowdown... the tentative plan is to dress up (suits, nice formal wear), take a great dinner somewhere not-to-expensive-yet-nice, and then take an hour or two of instructions in dance--waltzing, swinging, jitterbugging, fox trotting, whatever, and it should be a great night of Christian fellowship and fun. I am trying to keep the cost down to about $20 per couple or $12-15 per person. Anyway, the details will be coming soon!
*Sunday, October 28th... Its Masquerade Time at CG
Our annual Hallow... wait, October 31st celebration (we're Baptist, we can't say Hallow... uh, yeah). Either we have a little costume gathering such as last year, or we are trying to get a Murder Mystery Hallo... End of October Holiday Party together. Details to come.
*Saturday, November 10th... The Wookout Cookout in Millbrook
Auburn vs. Georgia is that day, and we plan to travel down to Millbrook to visit our hairy friend at his house, to grill out burgers and steaks and watch the game on his big 19" television!
*Saturday, November 17th... Iron Bowl Sybil
Its Auburn/Alabama time, and join The Deuce and Common Ground at Sybil Johnson's house for the game, with food, fellowship, food, football and food!
*December... Graduation time
Jill Berthon gets her diploma from Auburn, Jason Quinn gets his from Alabama... make sure you congratulate them!
*Thursday, December 6th... Final Feast at Sybil's
The first of December every year, Sybil has everyone over for one big phat meal for Christmas, just before everyone goes home for the holidays!
*Thursday, December 20th... Sybil's Christmas Time
For those who can't make the final feast, join us here at Sybil's for another, smaller Christmas Party
*Saturday, December 22nd... Its a Wonderful Deuce Christmas
This year at The Deuce, we'll take a more intimate turn for Christmas... rather than the big band party blowout, we'll have a more toned down approach. There'll be some music, Stephanie Knipp may do a little Christmas stuff, and the Famous Deuce Cafe will be open with all new drinks! (I think this event gave us the infamous Steph Nipp "Santa Baby", where every guy but her brother was practically drooling)
*Saturday, December 29th... Steph turns Twen-Tee-One
No plans yet, but Steph Knipp finally hits the 2-1 age. For those of you wanting to get in touch with her, her address is CNC Box 70218, Jefferson City, TN, 37760. I didn't like the idea of broadcasting her phone number for the world, so if you want it, email her at Snipp2@aol.com
*Monday, December 31st... Sybil's New Years Rockin' Eve
Big New Years Eve Blowout at Sybils. More details to come.
In 2002:
*February 9th... Deuce Date Party 2
*May... Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the Clones
*May... DeuceFestTre
*June 22nd... Matt and Ginger's Wedding
*June 29th... WalkAbout Dinner Theater
The DRL (deuce request live) Top Five of Everything
5... College Football. It returned. Aarr aarr arrgh!!! (I felt the same way this past weekend)
4... South Africans. A Saturday with one will enlighten you, I promise (Chantal Els and I hung out all day, including a late night trip to Montgomery to buy Pooh slippers from the Disney Store, before it closed down)
3... Jennifer Capriati. I loved her since we were both 13, so I thought it time to honor her.
2... Tad. He rules. Sarah, do you know him? (the joke: for whatever reason, Tad Roose, new to the group, and Sarah had been introduced like, four times)
1... Daniel Powell. 8-0 in the DFC this week. It won't last, but still, its worthy of mentioning.
Just missed the cut: UCLA, Jennifer Hudson, Popeye's Chicken, Rush Hour 2 and Susan Cooper
The Spotlight Haiku
Its that time of the show when we highlight someone special from the Deuce! Coming this fall, we've got haiku for Melissa H, Mike W, Pritchett, Ken Nipp and many more! But now, after all this time, we shine the spotlight on the Deuce's own silly angel, Sarah Hasha
Silly girl Sarah
Cute, funny, giggly she is
I KNOW!! She's awesome!
This Week's Top Ten List
In honor of Sean Hall's birthday, I give you...
Top Ten Things Older than Sean Hall
10... The wheel
9... Fire
8... Meatloaf, from the motion picture Black Dog, or from most school lunchrooms
8... Dirt
7... Jupiter
6... Moses
5... Bob Hope
4... Most of my jokes
3... The Red Sox last World Series trophy
2... The ages of Earl plus Jimmy plus Wookiee plus Sybil
1... The moon landing... no wait, he was born before that. Wow... thats old.
Happy Birthday, Sean!
Hip Click of the Week
Okay, so in my Goonies search, I found a picture of the Goonies all growed up! Chunk lost a lot of weight, and can I just go on record and say that Andi (Kerri Green) is a hottie? Anyway, here's the shot: www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=9676
New Contest! Name Dave!
In a week, I'll be working with Rob and Shannon on the new morning show on WODL 106.9. I'll be the guy that Casio Kid and Don Juan is to Rick and Bubba... the background guy with comments and such. Anyway, the contest is now to come up with a radio nickname for Dave. Big Brown Booty Daddy and Brown Sexy have already been suggested, and as much as I like being called Booty Daddy, that might not be the moniker I'm need for my radio career. So send your suggestions in to me here at david.dollar@cox.com or tanguy2001@aol.com (it ended up being "superdave", but the big story was that, one day into the internship, 9/11 happened)
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Monday, August 28, 2006
The Deuce Weekly, 8/21 - 8/26/01
Vol II, Iss XIV
8/21-8/26
Coming in two weeks...
The Deuce Weekly Fall Preview Issue, released Tuesday, September 4th, featuring in depth articles on everything happening in the next few months and beyond! Don't miss it! (which you'll see next week)
*Thursday, August 23rd... Common Ground Volunteers Needed!!! Please Read This!!!
This Thursday is Samford "move-in" day, and Sybil has requested four or five of the Common Ground'ers to please go participate as our representatives. If you are working all day, its understandable, but if you are doing nothing, please call Ashley TODAY for info. This is a great way to pull in new people and to meet new faces, and a great op to share with them Common Ground, and possibly the love of Christ!
*Saturday, August 25th... Nightlife 2001 at Valleydale
An annual youth event where tons of kids are led to Christ! This yer, the concert/rally will be held at Valleydale. Sybil says we never have enough counselors for the youth that want to talk about Christ! To volunteer to help, email Sybil@datacrest.com.
*Sunday, August 26th... Grease at The Alabama Theater
We orginally were going to go Friday, but have moved it to Sunday now. You know the songs, you know the characters, so get ready to hand jive. We'll leave the Nipps at 1:08 on Sunday, or meet us there at the Alabama Theater at 1:43 for the 2pm showtime. I've got some free passes, and already going for free is myself, Campbell, Shawn, Jason Q, Sarah, Meredith, Wookiee and the Nipps. I've got about 5 or 6 more to whomever calls them!
*Saturday, September 1st... IHOP Saturday
Our monthly tradition returns to a regular schedule! Meet this time at the IHOP on 280 at 10 am, for a breakfast all together... and after breakfast, come back to The Deuce where we'll have four televisions proudly displaying the 2001 College Football Season!!!!!!
*Saturday, September 1st... The Deuce Football Championships.
The DFC sign up is now closed. Nineteen guys and the one chick set their sights on the football season, starting September 1st. Its a game of skill, chance, luck and good guesses, all winding down to the playoffs in December. Twenty players, four divisions, two conferences, one championship plate to be held high above the winner's head. The DW editors will keep you posted on how the players are doing so you can root for your favorites! (So... now its season 7. how weird is that)
*Friday, Sept 7th-Saturday, Sept 8th... CG Campout at Oak Mountain
We are going to take a little nature night at Oak Mountian state park. The only cost to you is $10 and your parking fee. Only 30 spots available, and as of yesterday, 22 spots were still open. Sybil says you aren't reserved until you've paid! Contact Sybil@datacrest.com for more details, or call Ashley at the church office, 991-5282. (the Ashley referred to is Ashley Dekker, back when she used to be the student ministry receptionist, before she and Kris W. Dekker left and then came back. And she's going to have another baby, I hear)
*Saturday, Sept 22nd-Sunday, Sept 23th... Welcome Back Weekend at CG
Its our annual big fall coffeehouse, this year with Al Denson in concert, plus a possible return by Derrick Harris. Thats on Saturday night, and on Sunday, a special luncheon for all the college/career ministry, with a mini concert by Al.
*Sunday, October 7th... Atlanta Bears vs. Chicago Bears at the Georgia Dome
Wookiee has asked me to find the interest from everyone to attend this game in Atlanta against these two hard hitting, legendary (bad) teams! Ticket prices TBA. Contact CoachFuly@cs.com for more details.
Coming Soon:
*August 21st... FFH's new album is released (if I'm not mistaken, this is "Found a Place", which went on to change my Christian walk. They've never been this good again)
*September... Caedmon's Call's new album, "In the Company of Angels" is released (was, however, not impressed with this one)
*Sept 29th... Point of Grace/FFH at the Boutwell Auditorium
*Sept 29th... Caedmon's Call at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater.
*October... The Phantom Menace DVD Screening at the Deuce THX Auditorium
*October 5th... Tait and dcTalk in concert, Boutwell. Tix onsale now
*October 11th... Survivor III
*October 12-14th... CG Fall Retreat to Dalton, Georgia
*October 13th... Auburn vs. Florida
*October 20th... DeuceNight, the Semi-Formal
*October 28th... CG Murder Mystery Halloween
*November... Weekend Furlough at Campbell's New Pad
*November 10th... The Wookout Cookout in Millbrook for Auburn vs. Georgia
*November 17th... Iron Bowl Party at Sybil's
*December... Jill and Jason graduate from UA & AU
*December 20th... Common Ground Christmas Time with Sybil
*December 22nd... Its a Wonderful Deuce Christmas
*December 31st... Sybil Johnson's New Years Rockin' Eve
*February 9th, 2002... Deuce Date Party 2
*May 2002... Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the Clones
*May 2002... DeuceFestTre
*June 22nd, 2002... Matt and Ginger's wedding
*June 29th, 2002... WalkAbout dinner theater
The DRL (deuce request live) Top Five of Everything
5... College football. Its almost here.
4... Pro football. Its a week later.
3... Emily Eldridge. Thanks for the stay!
2... Birthdays. I enjoyed mine. :)
1... Birthday presents. Enjoyed those too.
Just missed the cut: Tanya Smith, Jason Quinn, Get Shorty, ceiling fans and Jill Berthon.
If I Can Be Serious For A Moment...
By now, most of the Seattle mission team is back in town... Michael, Merdi, Tommy and others. By Thursday, Eric, Nathan, Sybil and the rest will have returned. Say a prayer for them some time this week, just to help them readjust to everything and help them remember what God showed them this past week. Thanks.
The Spotlight Haiku
Now comes the part of the show where we highlight one of our own who helped to make the Deuce what it is! Though she has been around in a long, long while, we have to salute one of the original Deuce Divas, Leslie Cordell:
She with the curly
hair, our Les we love so much
We miss you, Cordell!
This Week's Top Ten List
Top Ten Rejected Top Ten Topics Featuring People I've Hardly Mentioned in a Long, Long Time
10... Top ten signs Scott Latta needs to trim his ear hair.
9... Top ten signs Darryl and SuLyn won't consider naming their kid Pepe Gaylord.
8... Top ten things overheard at J.T.'s first day as the Cool Wrap artist at Chik-Fila
7... Top ten things Melissa just might knock your head off their, buddy, for. (inside joke)
6... Top ten songs that Randy Travis sings in the hit motion picture Black Dog you'd never hear Brad Latta sing.
5... Top ten ways to mispronounce Meredith Brazzell
4... Top ten ways to misspell Stefanie Jovan... Jovina... Hovana... you know, that blond chick that hangs out with James a lot.
3... Top ten Amys go to Southwestern Seminary, even though we only know of Amy Dennis and Amy Wible.
2... Top ten things overheard at Amanda Abbott's barmitzvah and pancake supper.
1... Top ten threats by Suzanne Free concerning top ten lists that should have been rejected.
Top Ten Christian Albums of All Time
Well, over the last 12 weeks, we have featured the top ten as voted on by you, the DW reader. So here they are, with number one as well.
10. Craig's Brother, "Homecoming"
9. Third Day, "Third Day"
8. Nichole Nordeman, "Wide Eyed"
7. Caedmon's Call, "Caedmon's Call"
6. Nichole Nordeman, "This Mystery"
5. dcTalk, "Jesus Freak"
4. OC Supertones, "The Supertones Strike Back"
3. Jars of Clay, "Jars of Clay"
2. dcTalk, "Free at Last"
Number One...
"Kansas" by Jennifer Knapp.
She was only a Christian three years and had been playing guitar about that long when she released "Kansas", her first album. Jennifer Knapp then drove deep in the hearts and spirits of so many people, young and old, girl and guy, with her folksy sound, her rock riffs and her spiritual and meaningful-to-everyday-sinner-you-and-I lyrics.
"Wanting, needing, guilty and bleeding... unrighteous, unholy, undo me, undo me..." sink deep in your mind as a prayer of sorts. "His grace is sufficient for me" is a line from the song of the same name that conjures up the thought that He truly is all we need!
"Hold Me Now" shares the story of the defense of the prostitute by Jesus, and it is really a song we can all relate too in saying "oh foot of Christ, you wait until her harlotries known" (will you still love me when you know what a crappy person I am?) and Jesus says simply "You say my bride isn't worth half the blood that I've spilled" (dont say you are worthless, because I wouldn't have died if you were).
Perhaps my favorite, yet most convicting line off the whole album, is that from "Martyrs and Thieves", a line that states "There are ghosts from my past who own more of my soul than I thought I had given away... they linger in closets and under my bed and in pictures less proudly displayed." I am actually listening that song now. When that line sings, I just cringe, yet am so proud I am set free from those things.
In writing practically all of her songs, she rises above the shallow "Jesus loves me" lyrics of similar artists, boy bands and girl groups. This is a fine pick for number one....
-ed
Hip Click of the Week
Ever wonder about those hidden tracks on cds or those special features on DVDs? They are called Easter Eggs, and for a huge directory go to www.eegg.com
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8/21-8/26
Coming in two weeks...
The Deuce Weekly Fall Preview Issue, released Tuesday, September 4th, featuring in depth articles on everything happening in the next few months and beyond! Don't miss it! (which you'll see next week)
*Thursday, August 23rd... Common Ground Volunteers Needed!!! Please Read This!!!
This Thursday is Samford "move-in" day, and Sybil has requested four or five of the Common Ground'ers to please go participate as our representatives. If you are working all day, its understandable, but if you are doing nothing, please call Ashley TODAY for info. This is a great way to pull in new people and to meet new faces, and a great op to share with them Common Ground, and possibly the love of Christ!
*Saturday, August 25th... Nightlife 2001 at Valleydale
An annual youth event where tons of kids are led to Christ! This yer, the concert/rally will be held at Valleydale. Sybil says we never have enough counselors for the youth that want to talk about Christ! To volunteer to help, email Sybil@datacrest.com.
*Sunday, August 26th... Grease at The Alabama Theater
We orginally were going to go Friday, but have moved it to Sunday now. You know the songs, you know the characters, so get ready to hand jive. We'll leave the Nipps at 1:08 on Sunday, or meet us there at the Alabama Theater at 1:43 for the 2pm showtime. I've got some free passes, and already going for free is myself, Campbell, Shawn, Jason Q, Sarah, Meredith, Wookiee and the Nipps. I've got about 5 or 6 more to whomever calls them!
*Saturday, September 1st... IHOP Saturday
Our monthly tradition returns to a regular schedule! Meet this time at the IHOP on 280 at 10 am, for a breakfast all together... and after breakfast, come back to The Deuce where we'll have four televisions proudly displaying the 2001 College Football Season!!!!!!
*Saturday, September 1st... The Deuce Football Championships.
The DFC sign up is now closed. Nineteen guys and the one chick set their sights on the football season, starting September 1st. Its a game of skill, chance, luck and good guesses, all winding down to the playoffs in December. Twenty players, four divisions, two conferences, one championship plate to be held high above the winner's head. The DW editors will keep you posted on how the players are doing so you can root for your favorites! (So... now its season 7. how weird is that)
*Friday, Sept 7th-Saturday, Sept 8th... CG Campout at Oak Mountain
We are going to take a little nature night at Oak Mountian state park. The only cost to you is $10 and your parking fee. Only 30 spots available, and as of yesterday, 22 spots were still open. Sybil says you aren't reserved until you've paid! Contact Sybil@datacrest.com for more details, or call Ashley at the church office, 991-5282. (the Ashley referred to is Ashley Dekker, back when she used to be the student ministry receptionist, before she and Kris W. Dekker left and then came back. And she's going to have another baby, I hear)
*Saturday, Sept 22nd-Sunday, Sept 23th... Welcome Back Weekend at CG
Its our annual big fall coffeehouse, this year with Al Denson in concert, plus a possible return by Derrick Harris. Thats on Saturday night, and on Sunday, a special luncheon for all the college/career ministry, with a mini concert by Al.
*Sunday, October 7th... Atlanta Bears vs. Chicago Bears at the Georgia Dome
Wookiee has asked me to find the interest from everyone to attend this game in Atlanta against these two hard hitting, legendary (bad) teams! Ticket prices TBA. Contact CoachFuly@cs.com for more details.
Coming Soon:
*August 21st... FFH's new album is released (if I'm not mistaken, this is "Found a Place", which went on to change my Christian walk. They've never been this good again)
*September... Caedmon's Call's new album, "In the Company of Angels" is released (was, however, not impressed with this one)
*Sept 29th... Point of Grace/FFH at the Boutwell Auditorium
*Sept 29th... Caedmon's Call at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater.
*October... The Phantom Menace DVD Screening at the Deuce THX Auditorium
*October 5th... Tait and dcTalk in concert, Boutwell. Tix onsale now
*October 11th... Survivor III
*October 12-14th... CG Fall Retreat to Dalton, Georgia
*October 13th... Auburn vs. Florida
*October 20th... DeuceNight, the Semi-Formal
*October 28th... CG Murder Mystery Halloween
*November... Weekend Furlough at Campbell's New Pad
*November 10th... The Wookout Cookout in Millbrook for Auburn vs. Georgia
*November 17th... Iron Bowl Party at Sybil's
*December... Jill and Jason graduate from UA & AU
*December 20th... Common Ground Christmas Time with Sybil
*December 22nd... Its a Wonderful Deuce Christmas
*December 31st... Sybil Johnson's New Years Rockin' Eve
*February 9th, 2002... Deuce Date Party 2
*May 2002... Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the Clones
*May 2002... DeuceFestTre
*June 22nd, 2002... Matt and Ginger's wedding
*June 29th, 2002... WalkAbout dinner theater
The DRL (deuce request live) Top Five of Everything
5... College football. Its almost here.
4... Pro football. Its a week later.
3... Emily Eldridge. Thanks for the stay!
2... Birthdays. I enjoyed mine. :)
1... Birthday presents. Enjoyed those too.
Just missed the cut: Tanya Smith, Jason Quinn, Get Shorty, ceiling fans and Jill Berthon.
If I Can Be Serious For A Moment...
By now, most of the Seattle mission team is back in town... Michael, Merdi, Tommy and others. By Thursday, Eric, Nathan, Sybil and the rest will have returned. Say a prayer for them some time this week, just to help them readjust to everything and help them remember what God showed them this past week. Thanks.
The Spotlight Haiku
Now comes the part of the show where we highlight one of our own who helped to make the Deuce what it is! Though she has been around in a long, long while, we have to salute one of the original Deuce Divas, Leslie Cordell:
She with the curly
hair, our Les we love so much
We miss you, Cordell!
This Week's Top Ten List
Top Ten Rejected Top Ten Topics Featuring People I've Hardly Mentioned in a Long, Long Time
10... Top ten signs Scott Latta needs to trim his ear hair.
9... Top ten signs Darryl and SuLyn won't consider naming their kid Pepe Gaylord.
8... Top ten things overheard at J.T.'s first day as the Cool Wrap artist at Chik-Fila
7... Top ten things Melissa just might knock your head off their, buddy, for. (inside joke)
6... Top ten songs that Randy Travis sings in the hit motion picture Black Dog you'd never hear Brad Latta sing.
5... Top ten ways to mispronounce Meredith Brazzell
4... Top ten ways to misspell Stefanie Jovan... Jovina... Hovana... you know, that blond chick that hangs out with James a lot.
3... Top ten Amys go to Southwestern Seminary, even though we only know of Amy Dennis and Amy Wible.
2... Top ten things overheard at Amanda Abbott's barmitzvah and pancake supper.
1... Top ten threats by Suzanne Free concerning top ten lists that should have been rejected.
Top Ten Christian Albums of All Time
Well, over the last 12 weeks, we have featured the top ten as voted on by you, the DW reader. So here they are, with number one as well.
10. Craig's Brother, "Homecoming"
9. Third Day, "Third Day"
8. Nichole Nordeman, "Wide Eyed"
7. Caedmon's Call, "Caedmon's Call"
6. Nichole Nordeman, "This Mystery"
5. dcTalk, "Jesus Freak"
4. OC Supertones, "The Supertones Strike Back"
3. Jars of Clay, "Jars of Clay"
2. dcTalk, "Free at Last"
Number One...
"Kansas" by Jennifer Knapp.
She was only a Christian three years and had been playing guitar about that long when she released "Kansas", her first album. Jennifer Knapp then drove deep in the hearts and spirits of so many people, young and old, girl and guy, with her folksy sound, her rock riffs and her spiritual and meaningful-to-everyday-sinner-you-and-I lyrics.
"Wanting, needing, guilty and bleeding... unrighteous, unholy, undo me, undo me..." sink deep in your mind as a prayer of sorts. "His grace is sufficient for me" is a line from the song of the same name that conjures up the thought that He truly is all we need!
"Hold Me Now" shares the story of the defense of the prostitute by Jesus, and it is really a song we can all relate too in saying "oh foot of Christ, you wait until her harlotries known" (will you still love me when you know what a crappy person I am?) and Jesus says simply "You say my bride isn't worth half the blood that I've spilled" (dont say you are worthless, because I wouldn't have died if you were).
Perhaps my favorite, yet most convicting line off the whole album, is that from "Martyrs and Thieves", a line that states "There are ghosts from my past who own more of my soul than I thought I had given away... they linger in closets and under my bed and in pictures less proudly displayed." I am actually listening that song now. When that line sings, I just cringe, yet am so proud I am set free from those things.
In writing practically all of her songs, she rises above the shallow "Jesus loves me" lyrics of similar artists, boy bands and girl groups. This is a fine pick for number one....
-ed
Hip Click of the Week
Ever wonder about those hidden tracks on cds or those special features on DVDs? They are called Easter Eggs, and for a huge directory go to www.eegg.com
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Monday, August 14, 2006
The Deuce Weekly, 8/14 - 8/20/01
Vol II, Iss XIII
8/14-8/20
The "Either Everyone is Gone or In Transition" Shortened DW Edition
There are several of our group in Seattle at the Sequamish Indian Reservation, doing all sorts of mission-type things, so please keep them in your prayers. Anyway, they are gone, plus this is the week many go back to school, including JT, Latta, Ginger, Melissa and more, so I decided to do a short edition of the DW this week, with only upcoming events on it.
Next week, the Deuce Diva Spotlight Haiku continues, along with the Top Ten, the DRL, the Hip Clicks and the number one Christian Album of all Time will be revealed. And, in two weeks, The Deuce Weekly Fall Edition comes to your computer monitor, with details about all the big fall activities coming up. Stay tuned and have a good week!
*Saturday, August 25th... Nightlife 2001 at Valleydale
An annual youth event where tons of kids are led to Christ! This yer, the concert/rally will be held at Valleydale. Sybil says we never have enough counselors for the youth that want to talk about Christ! To volunteer to help, email Sybil@datacrest.com.
*Friday, August 24th... Grease at The Alabama Theater
You know the songs, you know the characters, so get ready to hand jive. Showtimes at 7pm, tickets are $6. See it like you've never seen it before, on the big screen.
*Saturday, September 1st... The Deuce Football Championships.
The DFC is only three weeks away. Beginning September 1st, the predictions of college and pro games will come and the standings will go up... can Shawn Sharp duplicate his wire-to-wire number one like last year's dream season? Or will Wookiee finally realize his dream and hold the Brook DeRamus Championship Plate high? Or will it be another up and comer, like Michael Nipp who fell short of the finals, or Osborne, who fell just short of the playoffs, or Drew Morris, Scott Latta or Ken Nipp? August 24th is the deadline to sign up... contact Tanguy2001@aol.com for more details.
*Friday, Sept 7th-Saturday, Sept 8th... CG Campout at Oak Mountain
We are going to take a little nature night at Oak Mountian state park. The only cost to you is $10 and your parking fee. Only 30 spots available, Sybil says you aren't reserved until you've paid! Contact Sybil@datacrest.com for more details, or call Ashley at the church office, 991-5282.
*Saturday, Sept 22nd-Sunday, Sept 23th... Welcome Back Weekend at CG
Its our annual big fall coffeehouse, this year with Al Denson in concert, plus a possible return by Derrick Harris. Thats on Saturday night, and on Sunday, a special luncheon for all the college/career ministry, with a mini concert by Al.
Coming Soon:
*Sept 29th... Point of Grace/FFH at the Boutwell Auditorium
*Sept 29th... Caedmon's Call at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater. Tickets at Ticketmaster.com.
*October... The Phantom Menace DVD Screening at the Deuce THX Auditorium
*October 7th... The NFL with Wookiee... Chicago vs. Atlanta planned Road Trip. Info to come.
*October 11th... Survivor III
*October 12-14th... CG Fall Retreat to Dalton, Georgia
*October 13th... Auburn vs. Florida
*October 20th... DeuceNight, the Semi-Formal
*October 28th... CG Murder Mystery Halloween
*November 10th... The Wookout Cookout in Millbrook for Auburn vs. Georgia
*November 17th... Iron Bowl Party at Sybil's
*December... Jill and Jason graduate from UA & AU
*December 20th... Common Ground Christmas Time with Sybil
*December 22nd... Its a Wonderful Deuce Christmas
*December 31st... Sybil Johnson's New Years Rockin' Eve
*February 9th, 2002... Deuce Date Party 2
*May 2002... Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the Clones
*May 2002... DeuceFestTre
*June 22nd, 2002... Matt and Ginger's wedding
*June 29th, 2002... WalkAbout dinner theater
Just so you wont expect it...
No Weekend Update this Thursday... Because there really isn't anything going on!
Enjoy your week of nothingness... because its kicking in high gear in about two weeks.
8/14-8/20
The "Either Everyone is Gone or In Transition" Shortened DW Edition
There are several of our group in Seattle at the Sequamish Indian Reservation, doing all sorts of mission-type things, so please keep them in your prayers. Anyway, they are gone, plus this is the week many go back to school, including JT, Latta, Ginger, Melissa and more, so I decided to do a short edition of the DW this week, with only upcoming events on it.
Next week, the Deuce Diva Spotlight Haiku continues, along with the Top Ten, the DRL, the Hip Clicks and the number one Christian Album of all Time will be revealed. And, in two weeks, The Deuce Weekly Fall Edition comes to your computer monitor, with details about all the big fall activities coming up. Stay tuned and have a good week!
*Saturday, August 25th... Nightlife 2001 at Valleydale
An annual youth event where tons of kids are led to Christ! This yer, the concert/rally will be held at Valleydale. Sybil says we never have enough counselors for the youth that want to talk about Christ! To volunteer to help, email Sybil@datacrest.com.
*Friday, August 24th... Grease at The Alabama Theater
You know the songs, you know the characters, so get ready to hand jive. Showtimes at 7pm, tickets are $6. See it like you've never seen it before, on the big screen.
*Saturday, September 1st... The Deuce Football Championships.
The DFC is only three weeks away. Beginning September 1st, the predictions of college and pro games will come and the standings will go up... can Shawn Sharp duplicate his wire-to-wire number one like last year's dream season? Or will Wookiee finally realize his dream and hold the Brook DeRamus Championship Plate high? Or will it be another up and comer, like Michael Nipp who fell short of the finals, or Osborne, who fell just short of the playoffs, or Drew Morris, Scott Latta or Ken Nipp? August 24th is the deadline to sign up... contact Tanguy2001@aol.com for more details.
*Friday, Sept 7th-Saturday, Sept 8th... CG Campout at Oak Mountain
We are going to take a little nature night at Oak Mountian state park. The only cost to you is $10 and your parking fee. Only 30 spots available, Sybil says you aren't reserved until you've paid! Contact Sybil@datacrest.com for more details, or call Ashley at the church office, 991-5282.
*Saturday, Sept 22nd-Sunday, Sept 23th... Welcome Back Weekend at CG
Its our annual big fall coffeehouse, this year with Al Denson in concert, plus a possible return by Derrick Harris. Thats on Saturday night, and on Sunday, a special luncheon for all the college/career ministry, with a mini concert by Al.
Coming Soon:
*Sept 29th... Point of Grace/FFH at the Boutwell Auditorium
*Sept 29th... Caedmon's Call at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater. Tickets at Ticketmaster.com.
*October... The Phantom Menace DVD Screening at the Deuce THX Auditorium
*October 7th... The NFL with Wookiee... Chicago vs. Atlanta planned Road Trip. Info to come.
*October 11th... Survivor III
*October 12-14th... CG Fall Retreat to Dalton, Georgia
*October 13th... Auburn vs. Florida
*October 20th... DeuceNight, the Semi-Formal
*October 28th... CG Murder Mystery Halloween
*November 10th... The Wookout Cookout in Millbrook for Auburn vs. Georgia
*November 17th... Iron Bowl Party at Sybil's
*December... Jill and Jason graduate from UA & AU
*December 20th... Common Ground Christmas Time with Sybil
*December 22nd... Its a Wonderful Deuce Christmas
*December 31st... Sybil Johnson's New Years Rockin' Eve
*February 9th, 2002... Deuce Date Party 2
*May 2002... Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the Clones
*May 2002... DeuceFestTre
*June 22nd, 2002... Matt and Ginger's wedding
*June 29th, 2002... WalkAbout dinner theater
Just so you wont expect it...
No Weekend Update this Thursday... Because there really isn't anything going on!
Enjoy your week of nothingness... because its kicking in high gear in about two weeks.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
The Deuce Weekly, 8/7 - 8/13/01
Vol II, Iss XII
8/7-8/13
With a Special Tribute to The Deuce First Lady, Stephanie Nipp
8/7-8/13
With a Special Tribute to The Deuce First Lady, Stephanie Nipp
(this was right after StephStock, I believe, and Snipper was due to leave for college shortly)
Coming Up:
*Tuesday, August 7th... Game Night at Common Ground
Tuesday Perk takes a game show host atmosphere with a rousing game of CG Feud (winning team gets a big dinner!) and Who Wants to be a Millionaire (you wont win a million, but darn close). Festivities start at 7pm, Sean Hall is your mediator!
*Thursday, August 9th... The Princess Diaries
In leiu of TNBS, we are meeting at Common Ground at 6:15 to go see the new movie The Princess Diaries... its rated G, so all high school workers can come too! :) If you want to come but want to see something else, there is plenty more! (the high school workers comment was a play on Scott Burk's infamous rule that they signed an agreement that they wouldn't see any rated R movies)
*Friday, August 10th... Dave's Birthday Weekend
There is a group headed to Atlanta on Friday afternoon, around 6ish... we'll be coming back early Sunday morning for church. This is the last big hurrah of the summer for The Deuce! We'll be staying
*Saturday, August 25th... Nightlife 2001 at Valleydale
An annual youth event where tons of kids are led to Christ! This year, the concert/rally will be held at Valleydale. Sybil says we never have enough counselors for the youth that want to talk about Christ! To volunteer to help, email Sybil@data.com.
*Monday, August 27th... Grease at The Alabama Theater
You know the music. You know the movie. Get ready to sing along... showtimes at 7pm, tickets are $6. See it like you've never seen it before, hear it like you never thought you would. Grease... on the Big Screen.
*Saturday, September 1st... The Deuce Football Championships.
The DFC is coming soon... and we are all pumped about it. We pick the winners of college and pro games each week of the season, keeping the standings, all wanting to win the coveted Brook DeRamus Championship Plate. No money involved... just lots and lots of trash talk. Put your pride on the shelf, folks. August 31st is the deadline to sign up. Contact Tanguy2012@aol.com for more details.
*Friday, Sept 7th-Saturday, Sept 8th... CG Campout at Oak Mountain
We are going to take a nice little nature night at Oak Mountain state park. The only cost to you is $10 to Sybil and your parking fee (like, $2?). Only 30 spots available, you aren't reserved until you've paid! Contact Sybil@data.com for more details, or call the church office, 991-5282.
Coming Soon:
*Sept 22nd... Common Ground Coffeehouse/Welcome Back Weekend
*Sept 23rd... Life Connection Luncheon with Al Denson
*Sept 29th... Point of Grace/FFH at the Boutwell Auditorium
*Sept 29th... Caedmon's Call at the Oak Mtn Amphitheater
*October... The Phantom Menace DVD Screening at the Deuce THX Auditorium
*October 11th... Survivor III
*October 12th-14th... CG Fall Retreat to Dalton, Georgia
*October 13th... Auburn vs. Florida
*October 20th... DeuceNight, the Semi-Formal
*October 28th... CG Murder Mystery Halloween
*November 10th... The Wook Cookout in Millbrook for Auburn vs. Georgia
*November 17th... Iron Bowl Party at Sybil's
*December... Jill and Jason graduate from UA & AU
*December 20th... Common Ground Christmas Time with Sybil
*December 22nd... Its a Wonderful Deuce Christmas
*December 31st... Sybil Johnson's New Year's Rockin' Eve
*February 9th, 2002... Deuce Date Party 2
*May 2002... Star Wars, Episode II
*May 2002... DeuceFestTre
*June 22, 2002... Matt and Ginger's Wedding
*June 29th, 2002... WalkAbout Dinner Theater 3
The DRL (deuce request live) Top Five of Everything
5... Meredith Q. Thanks for your home.
4... DJ Phrenzy. Thanks for setting up all your junk.
3... Matt Latta. Its probably good you refrained. (I have no ide what this means)
2... Chess Cake. Steph Campbell strikes again.
1... Stephanie Nipp. Who else would be number one?
Just missed the cut: Lynn Nipp, Amy Vos, Sarah Hasha, sugar cookies and Ghostbusters.
If I Can Be Serious For A Moment...
A couple of things... one... one of my former FH brothers is named Bart Boothe... his fiance and his mom have both contracted serious illnesses. I am sure many of you were touched by the testimony of the effectiveness of prayer the other night at Bible Study, and so on that same token, if you could just mention up "Bart's mom and fiance, and their sickness" sometime in your prayers in the next week... God knows what you are talking about!
Two... tomorrow at 6am, Sybil Johnson and her motley crew of godly people head in a van to Seattle, WA, to be followed Saturday by a whole team. They are going to be spending a week at an Indian Reservation in Seattle, and from what I understand, a very lost people. Please pray this week for their safety up and back, and that God will envelop them on their journey while they are there. Thanks!
Three... Thanks Stephanie Nipp. You've been a wonderful Deuce First Lady, and we appreciate you more than you know. And don't worry, we won't give your title away.
The Spotlight Haiku
This is our weekly shine to someone The Deuce loves... this week is the beginning of a four week series for our Deuce Divas... special girls who've done awesome things for The Deuce. And the grandest Diva of them all is our own Deuce First Lady, finally in her own Spotlight Haiku... Stephanie Nipp
The Deuce First Lady
We love Steph! She's warm and friendly
Mike's sis, the hot blond.
This Week's Top Ten List
Top Ten Signs Steph's New College Roommate is Psycho
10... She thought she was enrolling in Carson Daly College
9... She thought she was enrolling in Seinfeld's Newman College
8... She thinks Black Dog is a cinematic masterpiece of writing.
7... She keeps reminiscing about the semester she was married to Larry King.
6... Whenever Steph puts a CN pennant up, the roomie takes it down and eats it.
5... Her personal website is www.MakeMyRoommatesLifeATorturedOneLikeMine.com
4... She keeps cutting the eyes out of Steph's N'Sync poster... no wait, that was McLeod
3... She claims to be majoring in something called Psychotic Behavioral Economics
2... She's wanted for writing offensive top ten lists in seven states and 13 college ministries.
1... She had her SAT scores tattooed on her forehead
Top Ten Christian Albums of All Time,
as voted on by you, the DW readers...
Number 10 - Craig's Brother, "Homecoming"
Number 9 - Third Day, "Third Day"
Number 8 - Nichole Nordeman, "Wide Eyed"
Number 7 - Caedmon's Call, "Caedmon's Call"
Number 6 - Nichole Nordeman, "This Mystery
Number 5 - dcTalk, "Jesus Freak"
Number 4 - OC Supertones, "The Supertones Strike Back"
Number 3 - Jars of Clay, "Jars of Clay"
Number Two... dcTalk's "Free at Last" (personally, I think that Jesus Freak has held up better over time...)
Reviewed by Drew Morris--In 1992, an already established rap trio by the name of DC Talk brought into the world a hip-hop album of, in the world of Christian music, more than epic proportions. Infectious grooves in songs like "Luv is a Verb" and the title track, "Free at Last" were coupled with tongue-twisting, mind-stimulating raps (packed, as always, with some hardcore lyrics by Toby) on almost every track, the most memorable (and impressive) in "That Kinda Girl," and the remake of the Doobie Brother's hit "Jesus is Just Alright" (which, for dc Talk's purposes, became "Jesus is Still Alright"). Aside from the Doobie Brother's cover (which, I mean...how cool is that!?!), DC Talk also included on this album their very own version of the classic, "Lean on Me."
It is apparent to even the least enlightened Christian music fan that this album has nothing short of EVERYTHING. My Personal testimony: Most of my friends and I learned pretty much every word on this album back in '92, and we still recite it and listen to it and enjoy it to this day. Why this album isn't #1 on this list, I'll never know--but I'll certainly tune in next week to see what is! Take it easy, guys, and be excellent to each other!
Hip Click of the Week... For Princess Bride Fans.
This is a hilarious take on the Princess Bride... it does take a little while to download, but the time spent is definately worth it. Ever wonder what The Princess Bride would be like with a shark in it? Find out at http://www.spiritonin.com/animation/film/rubbersharktrailor1.mov
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Tuesday, August 08, 2006
The Deuce Weekly, 7/31 - 8/6/01
Still catching up...
Vol II, Iss XI
7/31-8/6
*Tuesday, July 31st... Irish Leadership Dinner
Time to honor our leadership! This is a shout to the Paschels, the Smiths, the other Smiths, the Tutors, the Frees, the Nipps, the Halls and the Wines... we salute you for helping us at Common Ground and everywhere. If you'd like to help in this dinner, please contact Sybil@data.com or The Crosby Show at Josh.Crosby@wnt.com. You can only come if you plan to help out!
*Friday, August 3rd... Chick Night at S'Nipps
Its a ol' Fashioned Slumber Party at the home of Steph Nipp. If you possess the ability to apply makeup doing 70 on 280 or cry at sad commercials, and you are a chick, this night is for you! This is a great way to get closer to some of the girls in the group! Contact Steph at Snip12@aol.com or Merdi at mquintana@lnk.net for more details and directions.
*Friday, August 3rd... Guys Night at The Deuce
The same night the chicks are painting their toenails and talking about boys, the guys are invited to The Deuce for a real life guys event. Bring a couple of bucks for pizza, and we'll celebrate our Guydom. On tap... games of Risk, Tetris and The Negotiator in surround sound Dolby/Nipp stereo.
*Saturday, August 4th... StephStock
Our salute and goodbye to the Deuce First Lady, Stephanie Knipp. She's heading to Carson Newman in about three weeks, and we want to show our love and appreciation for her. We are partying at Meredith Quintana's home in Chelsea. I'll give you some directions on the Weekend Update. Factor 7 is coming in to play a little on our makeshift stage, and there will be snacks and drinks and such. Time to start is around 6pm, don't forget to RSVP and let me know you'll be there!
*Tuesday, August 7th... Who Wants to Be A CG Smart Guy?
Tuesday Perk at Common Ground includes a special Sean Hall induced game of Who Wants to be a Millionaire, with questions, power point and everything...
*Thursday, August 9th... The Princess Diaries
Instead of TNBS at Sybil's, we will meet at Common Ground at 6:15 and head to the Summit for the 7pm showing of "The Princess Diaries". Its rated G, Ty, so you can watch it. Anyway, it looks really cute... so come join us!
*Friday, August 10th... Dave's Birthday Weekend
There is a group headed to Atlanta on Friday, August 10th (I wonder who's birthday that is?), and coming back early Sunday morning for church. This is the last big bash of the summer for The Deuce! We'll be staying at the new home of Emily, so bring money for food and such. For more info, contact me at tanguy201@aol.com or eldridge@yahoo.com
*Saturday, August 25th... Nightlife 2001 at Valleydale
An annual youth event where tons of kids are led to Christ! This year, the concert/rally will be held at Valleydale, and we never have enough counselors for the youth! To volunteer to help, email Sybil@data.com.
*Monday, August 27th... Grease at The Alabama Theater
Its the word. Its got groove, its got meaning. Its the time, the place, the emotion, its the way we are feeling. :) More info to come.
*Saturday, September 1st... The Deuce Football Championships
Thats right... its back! What is the DFC? Well, its our little college and pro football prognostication game. Each week, we pick the winners of 4 college and 4 pro games, and we keep a tally of the standings over 13 weeks. The top players go into the playoffs, and one person is awarded the Brook DeRamus Championship Plate, signifying them as the best there is, was and will be. Shawn Sharp won it all last year, and he's bragging pretty heavy so far. We dont play for money... the trash talk is payment enough, believe me. Sign up anytime between now and the end of August. It costs no money to play, but put your pride on the shelf!
Coming Soon:
*August 3rd... Tickets go on sale for Point of Grace and FFH
*Sept 7th-8th... CG Campout at Oak Mtn. Reserved your spot now for $10!
*Sept 22nd... Common Ground Coffeehouse
*Sept 23rd... Life Connection Luncheon with Al Denson
*Sept 29th... Point of Grace and FFH at the Boutwell Auditorium
*October... Caedmon's Call in concert. Details TBA
*October 11th... Survivor III
*October 12th-14th... Common Ground Fall Retreat to Dalton, Georgia
*October 13th... Auburn vs. Florida
*October 20th... DeuceNight, the Semi-Formal
*October 28th... Common Ground Murdery Mystery Halloween
*November 10th... Auburn vs. Georgia
*November 17th... Iron Bowl Party at Sybil's
*December... Jill and Jason graduate from UA & AU
*December 20th... Common Ground Christmas Time with Sybil
*December 22nd... It's a Wonderful Deuce Christmas
*December 23rd... Sybil Johnson's New Year's Rockin Eve
*February 9th, 2002... Deuce Date Party 2
*May 2002... Star Wars Episode II
*June 22, 2002... Matt and Ginger's wedding
*June 29th, 2002... DeuceFestTre
The DRL (deuce request live) Top Five of Everything...
5... Valdmanis... nice place you got there.
4... Dude, Where's My Car... (Where's your car, dude?)
3... Justin Glenn
2... The Alabama Theater... awesome place for a movie
1... Raiders of the Lost Ark... on the big screen at the Alabama Theater
Just missed the cut: Key Lime Pie, Double Jeopardy, WalkAbout, Ashley O'Neal and free tickets to the Alabama Theater.
The Spotlight Haiku
Our weekly shine to someone who we love and cherish! This week, our Haiku of spotlightedness and fame shines on Jimmy.
Jimmy, play that loud
guitar! Look out, chesters! How
old is he, anyway?
This Week's Top Ten List
Top Ten Cereals You'll Never See at The Deuce
10... Cap'n Crack
9... Drew Berry Crunch
8... Black Doggios
7... Wookiee Bunches of Oats
6... Fruit n'Fiber n'Fire Ants
5... Equal Opportunity to Special K
4... Corn Flakes That Sat in a Warehouse for Three Years
3... Ricky Martin's Fruity Loops
2... Sybil Smacks
1... Frosted Jovanovich Wheats
Top Ten Christian CDs of All Time
as voted on by you, the DW readers
Here are some of Campbell's faves: "Maze of Grace" and "In a Different Light" by Avalon, "Lead Me On" by Amy Grant, "i2(Eye)" by Michael W. Smith, "Pure and Simple" by Geoff Moore and the Distance and "Greatest" by Steve Camp.
Number 10 - Craig's Brother, "Homecoming"
Number 9 - Third Day, "Third Day"
Number 8 - Nichole Nordeman, "Wide Eyed"
Number 7 - Caedmon's Call, "Caedmon's Call"
Number 6 - Nichole Nordeman, "This Mystery"
Number 5 - dcTalk, "Jesus Freak"
Number 4 - OC Supertones, "The Supertones Strike Back"
Number Three... Jars of Clay's "Jars of Clay"
In 1995, four guys released their self titled debut album called "Jars of Clay", taken from the 1 Corinthians passage. In the next year, they would see their album go double platinum, see one of their songs play on rock stations and MTV and tour with the likes of dcTalk. Jars of Clay's cd is one of the milestones of the CCM explosion of the 1990s, with fresh lyrics and inventive styles. Released from then-small independant label Essential, it opens with the catchy chants of "Liquid" and takes you through a worship experience. You get to worship with "Love Song for a Savior", pop with "Boy on a String" and move that head with "Flood", perhaps their most known song outside of the CCM culture.
Says Steve Mason, "We didn't know where God would take us, but we knew when it hit the charts on Billboard, that He had something big in store for our ministry." Never one to be shy about opinions, Mason answered the big 'selling' out question by saying, "People take shots at us because we would rather play in bars than churches, but you know, any time the Word and the world meet, there will be sparks... We just want to do as Jesus would do, and go out into the world spreading His message."
Any definitive collection of Christian music would have this album as a part of it.
Hip Click of the Week
Ever wonder who is singing on your favorite commercials? You can probably find out here! http://www.geocities.com/chenrich/Commercials/Commercials1.html
Pud of the Week:
Your way of knowing there is always someone more goofy than you
So, the Jacksons are reuniting this fall... but it won't be five, it will be four. No, Michael isn't holding out--he'll be there. But who's not coming? Jermaine. Jermaine is apparently upset at the up-to-$2500 ticket prices being charged for this one time only concert. And of course, ticket sales will go down considerably because Jermaine Jackson isn't coming, right? But I'm sure they'll pick up again when LaToya signs on to appear.
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Saturday, August 05, 2006
The Deuce Weekly, 7/24 - 7/30
Because of my recent New York City trip (July 2006), I have fallen behind on Deuce Weekly's... I'll post three this week in order to be completely caught up for next Monday's posting (8/14)
The Deuce Weekly
Vol II, Iss X
7/24-7/30
Coming Up:
*Tuesday, July 24th... Tuesday Perk
Tuesday Perk will be as normal--a fun time to hang out, play cards, watch a movie and chill, but if you've ever wondered what your spiritual gifts are, you'll have a great chance to find out. Sean "When He Trips He's Halfway Down the" Hall will be giving a spiritual gifts test and some other fun and wacky stuff he plans at Common Ground. Come find where you belong! 7pm.
*Wednesday, July 25th... Hangin' With Miss Cooper
Women's Bible Study at Common Ground. Susan Cooper will be leading, and I've seen some of the stuff she has planned... if you are a chick, I really encourage you to check it out. I think you'll really get alot out of it! Starts at 6:30, finishes whenever. (Btw, I saw Jason Quinn the other day at The Bucks... I didn't ask him about Susan. I was too busy)
*Saturday, July 28th... Cracker Barrel Saturday
Saturday morning, at 10am, meet at the CB on 119 for a fellowship filled breakfast together! We used to do this once per month, and had to pause for June and July, but now we bring it back! FYI, its buy your own... we are all pretty broke!
*Saturday Night, July 28th... Dinner with Amy V
Amy V has invited everyone to her home for a night of fun and food and fellowship! She has asked that everyone bring a dish, and she has games and a pool and all kind of nutty, zany things planned, because you know, that Valdmanis is one wacky girl. For directions and more info, email her at beccamos@yahoo.com. RSVP, times given on the Weekend Update this week.
*Sunday, July 29th... Raiders of the Lost Ark.
One of the great films in history, its playing on the big screen at The Alabama Theater. We'll be there! Tickets are $6, and drinks and candy are 50 cents! Lunch at the Nipps, and we'll go to the 2pm show. (Coinkydinkaly, its playing this weekend at the Alabama Theater)
*Tuesday, July 31st... Irish Leadership Dinner
Okay, so our leadership isn't Irish, but our dinner is! Make sure you contact Josh and find out what you can do to help, because we need more people! We salute the completely non-Irishian leadership we have at Common Ground, and Joshua is heading up the kitchen. Email Josh.Crosby@wgint.com or Sybil@datacrest.com for more details... you can only come if you plan to help!
*Friday, August 3rd... Chick Night at S'Nipps
Its a Chick Night all night at the home of Steph Nipp. If you possess the ability to cry at Hope Floats, whether its just that sad or the movie just stinks, this night is for you! Steph Nipp is hosting a good ol' fashioned slumber party. This is a great way to get closer to some of the females in the group! Contact snipp2@aol.com or mcquintana@earthlink.net for more details and directions.
*Friday, August 3rd... Men's Night at The Deuce
The same night the chicks are talking about boys and painting their toenails, the guys are invited to The Deuce for a real life guys event. Bring a couple of bucks for pizza, and we'll celebrate our wonderful, slobby habits in playing Risk, Tetris and watching lots of things blow up and lots of people get shot on tv. Man, it feels good to be a gangsta.
*Saturday, August 4th... StephStock
Our salute and goodbye to the Deuce First Lady, Stephanie Knipp. She's headed for the unknown world, aka, Carson-Newman, and we want to give her our love and appreciation. We are partying at Meredith Quintana's (like Banana!) home in Chelsea. Factor 7 is scheduled to do a mini-concert, and there will be snacks, drinks and such. Times TBA! Don't forget to RSVP and let me know if you are coming!
*Friday, August 10th... Dave's Birthday Weekend
Hey! I'm getting old! There is a group heading to Atlanta on Friday and Saturday, where we plan on having cheap fun just hanging out away from B'ham. I consider this the last big bash of the summer! We'll be staying at the new House of Emmy, bring money for food. For more info, contact me at tanguy2001@aol.com, or emeldridge@yahoo.com.
Coming Soon:
*August 7th... Tuesday Perk at Common Ground
*August 25th... Nightlife2001 with Al Denson... We need counseling volunteers!
*August 27th... Grease at the Alabama Theater.
*Sept 2001... Survivor III kicks off.
*Sept 1st... The Deuce Football Championship II begins... sign up starts soon.
*Sept 7th-8th... Common Ground Campout at Oak Mountain.
*October 12th-14th... Common Ground Fall Retreat to Dalton, Georgia
*October 13th... Auburn vs. Florida
*October 20th... DeuceNight, the Semi-Formal.
*October 28th... Common Ground Murder Mystery Halloween.
*November 10th... Auburn vs. Georgia
*November 17th... Iron Bowl Party at Sybil's
*December... Jill and Jason graduate from AU & UA
*December 20th... Common Ground Christmas Time with Sybil
*December 22nd... It's a Wonderful Deuce Christmas
*December 23rd... Sybil Johnson's New Year's Rockin' Eve.
*February 9th, 2002... Deuce Date Party 2
*May 2002... Star Wars Episode II
*June 22, 2002... Matt and Ginger's wedding
*June 29th, 2002... DeuceFestTre.
The DRL (deuce request live) Top Five of Everything...
...the Cool as the Other Side of the Pillow edition.
5... Sean Hall. Because he's as cool as the other side of the pillow.
4... James Halford. He too is cool as the other side of the pillow.
3... Jennifer Adams. Her hospitality is cool as the other side of the pillow.
2... Stephanie Campbell. The other side of the pillow? Her chicken salad is that cool.
1... Susan Cooper. The whole Bible study idea... Very cool... like the coolness on the pillow when you flip it to the other side.
Just Missed the Cut: Mint Chocolate Chip, America's Sweethearts, Vic Paschal, The Original Side of the Pillow and "Whatcha Doin' Wookiee?" (I think the "whatcha doin' wookiee?" has a very funny story behind it... I just can't remember what it is...)
The Spotlight Haiku
Our weekly shine to someone who we love and cherish! This week, our Haiku of spotlight and fame goes to Dr. Earl Salser!
Doctor Earl is our
group's own medicine man and
pretty witty, too.
If I Could Be Serious for a Minute...
A couple of things... this is the editorial part of the DW. Thanks to everyone for the support and love shown to be me last week in all my goof ups and flack. 'Nuff said about that.
The middle school is on a week long mission project in Chattanooga, and for some of them, this is their first mission trip of their lives. Keep them in your prayers that God may show them things they won't forget, and that the reality they see won't scare them, but will make them realize there is a whole unsaved world out there.
Also, keep the high school in your prayers as they get set to move to the new tent area... they have been coating it in prayer that it may continue to meet the needs of the high schoolers... so our prayers won't hurt the cause. Thanks.
This Week's Top Ten List
Top Ten Signs You've Written a Bad Top Ten (as said last week, its slightly edited to remove names--even years later, after countless helpings of humble pie, but I thought it was funny still)
10... Instead of quoting scripture in the hit motion picture Black Dog, MeatLoad stops, breaks the fourth wall and says, "Dude, man... that was a bad top ten."
9... You get smacked by wives at church for including their husbands in your bad top ten.
8... Meredith gives you a stern look.
7... As a "good idea/bad idea" demonstration, someone reads James 3:5-12, and then reads your bad top ten list. (look it up... it'll make more sense)
6... God audibly says to you, "If you'd pay more attention to My top ten list, you wouldn't have this problem."
5... The teacher wraps a rock in your bad top ten list and stones you.
4... Come to Bible Study, get food. Write a bad top ten list, get rebuked.
3... Vic sits on you, muttering, "Dumb top ten list".
2... The planned Men's Fellowship includes a lesson on faith, patience and not writing a bad top ten list.
1... Sybil pays you off to never write a top ten list again.
Top Ten Christian CDs of All Time,
as voted on by you, the DW readers
We are slowly moving up the charts on our countdown, I hope you've enjoyed finding out what the classics are, in everyone's opinion. Here are the favorites from Nathan Tutor:
Caedmon's Call's self-titled cd; Chris Rice, "Deep Enough to Dream"; Third Day, "Offerings";
"The City on a Hill" project; Phil Keaggy, "Beyond Nature"; Jars of Clay's self titled debut.
Number 10 - Craig's Brother, "Homecoming"
Number 9 - Third Day, "Third Day"
Number 8 - Nichole Nordeman, "Wide Eyed"
Number 7 - Caedmon's Call, "Caedmon's Call"
Number 6 - Nichole Nordeman, "This Mystery"
Number 5 - dcTalk, "Jesus Freak"
Number Four... The OC Supertones, "The Supertones Strike Back"
David Mark Osborne writes:
"Supertones Strike Back" is the the Supertones signature accomplishment. Punk rock guitar riffs mixed with rap-inspired vocals and an infectious brass-driven melodies creates a hard hitting sound that uniquely characterizes the southern California vibe. Matt Morginsky delivers his message of hope and love with true passion and raw energy. "Supertones Strike Back" is a must-have for any true ska fan.
Hip Click of the Week:
Here is a site I found this morning that I thought was cool... it's www.TheGoonies.com, and it gives a little update on the upcoming DVD (with the octopus scene added!) and the upcoming sequel... yes, a sequel, with all the original cast members.
Goob of the Week:
Your way of knowing there is always someone more goofy than you.
Forgetful thief leaves big clue
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (somehow you knew it would be)—A suspect in a string of Mississippi bank heists left investigators a pretty big clue — his wallet, with his driver's license inside. The man had taken out his wallet and keys while in the process of obtaining a money order when he suddenly pulled a gun and threatened tellers, authorities said. In a hasty departure, he left his car keys and handgun as well as his wallet.
Group Classifieds
--Meredith Quintana has asked that anyone who has a night to spare to help paint the children's area at Valleydale. Contact mcquintana@earthlink.net for details.
--Anyone want to go to Chattanooga for a few days to get away, some time in August? Jill is trying to organize a group. Contact jfberthon@hotmail.com.
...if you have something non-Deuce or non-CG oriented you'd like announced, email me here at david.dollar@cox.com. Up to three printed per week at DW's discretion.
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The Deuce Weekly
Vol II, Iss X
7/24-7/30
Coming Up:
*Tuesday, July 24th... Tuesday Perk
Tuesday Perk will be as normal--a fun time to hang out, play cards, watch a movie and chill, but if you've ever wondered what your spiritual gifts are, you'll have a great chance to find out. Sean "When He Trips He's Halfway Down the" Hall will be giving a spiritual gifts test and some other fun and wacky stuff he plans at Common Ground. Come find where you belong! 7pm.
*Wednesday, July 25th... Hangin' With Miss Cooper
Women's Bible Study at Common Ground. Susan Cooper will be leading, and I've seen some of the stuff she has planned... if you are a chick, I really encourage you to check it out. I think you'll really get alot out of it! Starts at 6:30, finishes whenever. (Btw, I saw Jason Quinn the other day at The Bucks... I didn't ask him about Susan. I was too busy)
*Saturday, July 28th... Cracker Barrel Saturday
Saturday morning, at 10am, meet at the CB on 119 for a fellowship filled breakfast together! We used to do this once per month, and had to pause for June and July, but now we bring it back! FYI, its buy your own... we are all pretty broke!
*Saturday Night, July 28th... Dinner with Amy V
Amy V has invited everyone to her home for a night of fun and food and fellowship! She has asked that everyone bring a dish, and she has games and a pool and all kind of nutty, zany things planned, because you know, that Valdmanis is one wacky girl. For directions and more info, email her at beccamos@yahoo.com. RSVP, times given on the Weekend Update this week.
*Sunday, July 29th... Raiders of the Lost Ark.
One of the great films in history, its playing on the big screen at The Alabama Theater. We'll be there! Tickets are $6, and drinks and candy are 50 cents! Lunch at the Nipps, and we'll go to the 2pm show. (Coinkydinkaly, its playing this weekend at the Alabama Theater)
*Tuesday, July 31st... Irish Leadership Dinner
Okay, so our leadership isn't Irish, but our dinner is! Make sure you contact Josh and find out what you can do to help, because we need more people! We salute the completely non-Irishian leadership we have at Common Ground, and Joshua is heading up the kitchen. Email Josh.Crosby@wgint.com or Sybil@datacrest.com for more details... you can only come if you plan to help!
*Friday, August 3rd... Chick Night at S'Nipps
Its a Chick Night all night at the home of Steph Nipp. If you possess the ability to cry at Hope Floats, whether its just that sad or the movie just stinks, this night is for you! Steph Nipp is hosting a good ol' fashioned slumber party. This is a great way to get closer to some of the females in the group! Contact snipp2@aol.com or mcquintana@earthlink.net for more details and directions.
*Friday, August 3rd... Men's Night at The Deuce
The same night the chicks are talking about boys and painting their toenails, the guys are invited to The Deuce for a real life guys event. Bring a couple of bucks for pizza, and we'll celebrate our wonderful, slobby habits in playing Risk, Tetris and watching lots of things blow up and lots of people get shot on tv. Man, it feels good to be a gangsta.
*Saturday, August 4th... StephStock
Our salute and goodbye to the Deuce First Lady, Stephanie Knipp. She's headed for the unknown world, aka, Carson-Newman, and we want to give her our love and appreciation. We are partying at Meredith Quintana's (like Banana!) home in Chelsea. Factor 7 is scheduled to do a mini-concert, and there will be snacks, drinks and such. Times TBA! Don't forget to RSVP and let me know if you are coming!
*Friday, August 10th... Dave's Birthday Weekend
Hey! I'm getting old! There is a group heading to Atlanta on Friday and Saturday, where we plan on having cheap fun just hanging out away from B'ham. I consider this the last big bash of the summer! We'll be staying at the new House of Emmy, bring money for food. For more info, contact me at tanguy2001@aol.com, or emeldridge@yahoo.com.
Coming Soon:
*August 7th... Tuesday Perk at Common Ground
*August 25th... Nightlife2001 with Al Denson... We need counseling volunteers!
*August 27th... Grease at the Alabama Theater.
*Sept 2001... Survivor III kicks off.
*Sept 1st... The Deuce Football Championship II begins... sign up starts soon.
*Sept 7th-8th... Common Ground Campout at Oak Mountain.
*October 12th-14th... Common Ground Fall Retreat to Dalton, Georgia
*October 13th... Auburn vs. Florida
*October 20th... DeuceNight, the Semi-Formal.
*October 28th... Common Ground Murder Mystery Halloween.
*November 10th... Auburn vs. Georgia
*November 17th... Iron Bowl Party at Sybil's
*December... Jill and Jason graduate from AU & UA
*December 20th... Common Ground Christmas Time with Sybil
*December 22nd... It's a Wonderful Deuce Christmas
*December 23rd... Sybil Johnson's New Year's Rockin' Eve.
*February 9th, 2002... Deuce Date Party 2
*May 2002... Star Wars Episode II
*June 22, 2002... Matt and Ginger's wedding
*June 29th, 2002... DeuceFestTre.
The DRL (deuce request live) Top Five of Everything...
...the Cool as the Other Side of the Pillow edition.
5... Sean Hall. Because he's as cool as the other side of the pillow.
4... James Halford. He too is cool as the other side of the pillow.
3... Jennifer Adams. Her hospitality is cool as the other side of the pillow.
2... Stephanie Campbell. The other side of the pillow? Her chicken salad is that cool.
1... Susan Cooper. The whole Bible study idea... Very cool... like the coolness on the pillow when you flip it to the other side.
Just Missed the Cut: Mint Chocolate Chip, America's Sweethearts, Vic Paschal, The Original Side of the Pillow and "Whatcha Doin' Wookiee?" (I think the "whatcha doin' wookiee?" has a very funny story behind it... I just can't remember what it is...)
The Spotlight Haiku
Our weekly shine to someone who we love and cherish! This week, our Haiku of spotlight and fame goes to Dr. Earl Salser!
Doctor Earl is our
group's own medicine man and
pretty witty, too.
If I Could Be Serious for a Minute...
A couple of things... this is the editorial part of the DW. Thanks to everyone for the support and love shown to be me last week in all my goof ups and flack. 'Nuff said about that.
The middle school is on a week long mission project in Chattanooga, and for some of them, this is their first mission trip of their lives. Keep them in your prayers that God may show them things they won't forget, and that the reality they see won't scare them, but will make them realize there is a whole unsaved world out there.
Also, keep the high school in your prayers as they get set to move to the new tent area... they have been coating it in prayer that it may continue to meet the needs of the high schoolers... so our prayers won't hurt the cause. Thanks.
This Week's Top Ten List
Top Ten Signs You've Written a Bad Top Ten (as said last week, its slightly edited to remove names--even years later, after countless helpings of humble pie, but I thought it was funny still)
10... Instead of quoting scripture in the hit motion picture Black Dog, MeatLoad stops, breaks the fourth wall and says, "Dude, man... that was a bad top ten."
9... You get smacked by wives at church for including their husbands in your bad top ten.
8... Meredith gives you a stern look.
7... As a "good idea/bad idea" demonstration, someone reads James 3:5-12, and then reads your bad top ten list. (look it up... it'll make more sense)
6... God audibly says to you, "If you'd pay more attention to My top ten list, you wouldn't have this problem."
5... The teacher wraps a rock in your bad top ten list and stones you.
4... Come to Bible Study, get food. Write a bad top ten list, get rebuked.
3... Vic sits on you, muttering, "Dumb top ten list".
2... The planned Men's Fellowship includes a lesson on faith, patience and not writing a bad top ten list.
1... Sybil pays you off to never write a top ten list again.
Top Ten Christian CDs of All Time,
as voted on by you, the DW readers
We are slowly moving up the charts on our countdown, I hope you've enjoyed finding out what the classics are, in everyone's opinion. Here are the favorites from Nathan Tutor:
Caedmon's Call's self-titled cd; Chris Rice, "Deep Enough to Dream"; Third Day, "Offerings";
"The City on a Hill" project; Phil Keaggy, "Beyond Nature"; Jars of Clay's self titled debut.
Number 10 - Craig's Brother, "Homecoming"
Number 9 - Third Day, "Third Day"
Number 8 - Nichole Nordeman, "Wide Eyed"
Number 7 - Caedmon's Call, "Caedmon's Call"
Number 6 - Nichole Nordeman, "This Mystery"
Number 5 - dcTalk, "Jesus Freak"
Number Four... The OC Supertones, "The Supertones Strike Back"
David Mark Osborne writes:
"Supertones Strike Back" is the the Supertones signature accomplishment. Punk rock guitar riffs mixed with rap-inspired vocals and an infectious brass-driven melodies creates a hard hitting sound that uniquely characterizes the southern California vibe. Matt Morginsky delivers his message of hope and love with true passion and raw energy. "Supertones Strike Back" is a must-have for any true ska fan.
Hip Click of the Week:
Here is a site I found this morning that I thought was cool... it's www.TheGoonies.com, and it gives a little update on the upcoming DVD (with the octopus scene added!) and the upcoming sequel... yes, a sequel, with all the original cast members.
Goob of the Week:
Your way of knowing there is always someone more goofy than you.
Forgetful thief leaves big clue
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (somehow you knew it would be)—A suspect in a string of Mississippi bank heists left investigators a pretty big clue — his wallet, with his driver's license inside. The man had taken out his wallet and keys while in the process of obtaining a money order when he suddenly pulled a gun and threatened tellers, authorities said. In a hasty departure, he left his car keys and handgun as well as his wallet.
Group Classifieds
--Meredith Quintana has asked that anyone who has a night to spare to help paint the children's area at Valleydale. Contact mcquintana@earthlink.net for details.
--Anyone want to go to Chattanooga for a few days to get away, some time in August? Jill is trying to organize a group. Contact jfberthon@hotmail.com.
...if you have something non-Deuce or non-CG oriented you'd like announced, email me here at david.dollar@cox.com. Up to three printed per week at DW's discretion.
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Monday, July 17, 2006
The Deuce Weekly, 7/17 - 7/23/01
Vol II, Iss IX
7/17-7/23
(Also known as "The Deuce Weekly With the Bad Top Ten")
Coming Up:
*Wednesday, July 18th... Women's Bible Study
For all the ladies in the place with style and grace... (Biggie Smalls reference) Susan Cooper has put together a woman's bible study and fellowship at Common Ground. Meet there at 7pm for womanly things, including, and I think I'm right when I say this, a study of the book of Ruth. For more info, email her at shoppgirl129@notaworkingemail.com
*Thursday, July 19th... TNBS at Sybil's
The usual news, dinner at 6:15 this time, worship at 7pm. This week is Praise and Worship night at Bible Study... that means no lesson, just music and prayer. It will be quite awesome.
*Sunday, July 22nd... James' Baptism
At the 11 service, our friend James will be immersed as a display of his faith! Make sure you congratulate him, say a prayer and give Steph Jovi a hug.
*Sunday, July 22nd... Lunch at Jennifer Adams' House
After Church on Sunday, come join us at the home of Jennifer Adams for grilling out hot dogs, hamburgers and such. She asked that you only bring your own drink and she would take care of the rest. I'll email directions out on the Weekend Update. For more info, email her at littleadams@notaworkingemail.com
*Sunday, July 22nd... Song of Solomon Parts 4-6
Replays of the SoS series that has been shown at Life Connection for the last little while. Starts at 8, with discussions to follow. For directions or info, email sybil@notaworkingemail.com.
*Tuesday, July 24th... Spiritual Gifts
Ever wonder what your spiritual gifts are? I think mine are Newsletter Emails and Charm, but I'm not sure. Anyway, Sean "Too Tall" Hall will be giving a spiritual gifts test at Common Ground this night... so
come find where you belong!
*Saturday, July 28th... Cracker Barrel Saturday
Saturday morning at 10am, meet at the CB on 119 for a fellowship filled breakfast together, as we bring back this popular monthly event! FYI, its buy your own... we aren't loaded.
*Saturday, July 28th... Amy Valdmanis Dinner Party
Amy V has invited everyone to her home for a night of fun and food! She has asked that everyone bring a dish, and she has games and a pool and all kinds of wacky fun things for us to be a part of. Now that I've said this, she has to come up with wacky fun things. :)
For directions and more info, email her at beccamos@notaworkingemail.com. RSVP.
*Sunday, July 29th... Raiders of the Lost Ark
One of the great films in history, it's playing on the big screen at The Alabama Theater. We'll be there! Tickets are $7, and we'll be going to the 2pm show after lunch at the Nipps house. More details coming soon!
*Tuesday, July 31st... Irish Dinner for the Leadership
Okay, so we are doing a dinner for the Common Ground leadership, and it has an Irish theme. Josh is doing the cooking. More info, contact Sybil@notaworkingemail.com.
*Friday, August 3rd... The Estrogen Event of the Summer.
Its a Chick Night all night at the home of Steph Nipp. If you possess the ability to cry at Beaches, like painting your nails and think Hope Floats is a great movie (that last one will rule out any guys if the first two don't), then come to Snipps for a girls-only good ol' fashioned slumber party. RSVP, I'm guessing. Contact mcquintana@earthlink.net or snipp2@notaworkingemail.com for more info.
*Friday, August 3rd... The Men Strike Back.
The same night the chicks are gossiping about boys and eating brownies that they will regret the next morning, the guys are coming to The Deuce for a Guys Night. Bring a couple of bucks, we'll order some pizza, play some Risk, some Tetris, and sit and wallow in our own slobby habits all night long. Rock. Feels good to be a guy. : )
*Saturday, August 4th... StephStock
Our salute and goodbye to the Deuce First Lady, Stephanie Knipp. She's headed for the world of Carson-Newman College in Tennessee, and we want to give her our love and appreciation for her! We are having a bash in the middle of cotton-pickin' nowhere Chelsea, Alabama, at Merdi Q's house.
*Friday, August 10th... Dave's Birthday Celebration
It's my birthday! There is a group of us heading to Atlanta for Friday and Saturday, where we plan on having cheap fun just hanging out away from Birmingham. I consider this the last big bash of the summer! We're staying with the wonderful Miss Emmaline in the new House of Emmy. For more info, contact me at tanguy2001@aol.com or emeldridge@yahoo.com.
Coming Soon:
*August 3rd-4th... Furnace Fest, a hardcore Christian Music Festival at Sloss Furnace.
*August 7th... N'Sync in concert.
*August 25th... Nightlife2001 with Al Denson
*August 27th... Grease at the Alabama Theater
Coming This Fall & Beyond:
*Sept 2001... Survivor III kicks off.
*Sept 1st... The Deuce Football Championships II begins.
*Sept 7th-8th... Common Ground Campout at Oak Mountain.
*October 12th-14th... Common Ground Fall Retreat to Dalton, Georgia.
*October 13th... Auburn vs. Florida.
*October 20th... DeuceNight, the Semi-Formal
*October 28th... Common Ground Murder Mystery Halloween.
*November 10th... Auburn vs. Georgia
*November 17th... Iron Bowl Party at Sybil's
*December... Jill and Jason graduate from AU & UA
*December 20th... Common Ground Christmas Time with Sybil
*December 22nd... It's a Wonderful Deuce Christmas
*December 23rd... Sybil Johnson's New Year's Rockin' Eve
*February 9th, 2002... Deuce Date Party 2
*May 2002... Star Wars Episode II
*June 22, 2002... Matt and Ginger. Yes, that day.
*June 29th, 2002... DeuceFestTre.
The DRL (deuce request live) Top Five of Everything
5... John Autry. Accomplishing what I can only dream of. Sigh. (I think this was a reference to the fact he made out with a hot chick that will go unmentioned)
4... Derrick Harris. Smooth Criminal & Ice Ice Baby on Guitar. How cool.
3... Sonic. Their cheese tots are simply de'lish. Just de'lish.
2... Jason Quinn. You ever realize what a cool guy he is? (Yes. Like the way he stole Susan Cooper from us)
1... Lynn Nipp and Leisha Hall... why Le Perk at CG looked like it did. Thank you.
Just missed the cut: Steph Nipp, Hefty Keith, Ice Daddy Coffee, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Sean Hall.
The Spotlight Haiku
Our weekly shine to someone who we love and cherish! On tap for Haiku is Earl, Jimmy, Sarah, S'Crook and more... but this week, we give the shine to Jennifer Adams: (this was when Jason Quinn and Jenn Adams were together--Quinnifer)
Jennifer with a
big smile, curly hair... so,
don't screw up, Jason
This Week's Top Ten List
Top Ten Ways to Improve Attendance at Sunday School
(thaaat's right... its the infamous "bad top ten" that I wrote that caused much fervor at church, and suddenly put the DW on the watchful eye of the church Powers that Be. I thought of deleting this all together, but that would be changing history, now wouldn't it? So, I removed the names, removed a few key phrases and titles, and here you go)
10... Study scripture quoted by Meatloaf in the hit motion picture Black Dog.
9... At 10:20 every Sunday morning, we lead the Sunday School Conga Line
8... To attract the urban crowd, we start calling God "Abba G. Diddy"
7... As a "Good Idea/Bad Idea" demonstration, Song of Solomon followed immediately by episodes of Sex in the City.
6... Add a commandment--"Thou shalt no go a day without an Al Denson cd."
5... Teacher stones the least popular student as an object lesson. (come on... this is funny. it just is)
4... Come to Bible study, get food. Teach Bible study, get a date with a hot blond. (and this was a John Autry/Steph Nipp reference... again, I cracked up)
3... Announce the upcoming Rub A Tummy for Free Cheese Day.
2... Leader's planned Men's Fellowship at Hooters.
1... Pay em off.
Top Ten Christian CDs of All Time...
as voted on by you, the DW audience
We enter the second half of our countdown now... here is what Justin Glenn voted as his top five: 5-Caedmon's Call, "Caedmon's Call"... 4-dcTalk, "Free at Last"... 3-Third Day, "Third Day"... 2-Jennifer Knapp, "Kansas"... and 1-Caedmon's Call, "40 Acres".
Our Countdown-
Number 10 - Craig's Brother, "Homecoming"
Number 9 - Third Day, "Third Day"
Number 8 - Nichole Nordeman, "Wide Eyed"
Number 7 - Caedmon's Call, "Caedmon's Call"
Number 6 - Nichole Nordeman, "This Mystery"
Number Five... dcTalk, "Jesus Freak"
With the release of "Free at Last", dcTalk has broken from the then-normal Christian music style that had come with the likes of their "Nu Thang", early Newsboys, and early Audio Adrenaline. They were growing as a band, and their growth had come full circle with the 1995 release of the now triple platinum "Jesus Freak".
Jesus Freak seems to be the album they had always wanted to release, and it was different than any other album they, or most, had done. Right away it grabs you and sucks you in with its infusion of rock-n-roll and takes you for a Christian Joyride over racism (Colored People), forgiveness (Between You and Me), our depravity (What If I Stumble) and of course, standing up for Him in the legendary title track, Jesus Freak.
Perhaps the greatest achievement on the cd, sometimes overlooked by radio stations and compilation discs that want to play the best music out there is the track "In the Light." One of my personal favorites of any genre of music, "In the Light" is the prayer and cry of every single one of us, from the Billy Graham to the David Dollar, that we want to be in the Light of God, away from the "disease of self, run[ning] through my blood, a cancer fatal to my soul."
dcTalk's "Jesus Freak" is an album that they will never match, not because the music may not get better, but because they will never have a breakthrough like the one in 1995.
Hip Click of the Week:
Looking for where you could live? Here is a website that gives you a quiz, to find out the perfect city for you: http://www.bestplaces.net/html/find_your_best.html (not sure this link even works...)
Schlameel of the Week...
Your way of knowing that there is always someone more goofy than you.
Police fire on each other; nobody hurt
SEATTLE — Police officers in two cars fired more than 20 rounds at each other after mistaking each other's vehicles for a stolen patrol car. Nobody was hurt. A bicycle patrol officer in downtown Seattle reported seeing a stolen patrol vehicle. A police car pursued it, but lost sight of the stolen vehicle. The other police car pulled up and, mistaking it for the stolen police car, rammed it. The officers inside thought they were being attacked and started firing. Two officers in one car and one in the other fired more than 20 rounds before they discovered the error.
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7/17-7/23
(Also known as "The Deuce Weekly With the Bad Top Ten")
Coming Up:
*Wednesday, July 18th... Women's Bible Study
For all the ladies in the place with style and grace... (Biggie Smalls reference) Susan Cooper has put together a woman's bible study and fellowship at Common Ground. Meet there at 7pm for womanly things, including, and I think I'm right when I say this, a study of the book of Ruth. For more info, email her at shoppgirl129@notaworkingemail.com
*Thursday, July 19th... TNBS at Sybil's
The usual news, dinner at 6:15 this time, worship at 7pm. This week is Praise and Worship night at Bible Study... that means no lesson, just music and prayer. It will be quite awesome.
*Sunday, July 22nd... James' Baptism
At the 11 service, our friend James will be immersed as a display of his faith! Make sure you congratulate him, say a prayer and give Steph Jovi a hug.
*Sunday, July 22nd... Lunch at Jennifer Adams' House
After Church on Sunday, come join us at the home of Jennifer Adams for grilling out hot dogs, hamburgers and such. She asked that you only bring your own drink and she would take care of the rest. I'll email directions out on the Weekend Update. For more info, email her at littleadams@notaworkingemail.com
*Sunday, July 22nd... Song of Solomon Parts 4-6
Replays of the SoS series that has been shown at Life Connection for the last little while. Starts at 8, with discussions to follow. For directions or info, email sybil@notaworkingemail.com.
*Tuesday, July 24th... Spiritual Gifts
Ever wonder what your spiritual gifts are? I think mine are Newsletter Emails and Charm, but I'm not sure. Anyway, Sean "Too Tall" Hall will be giving a spiritual gifts test at Common Ground this night... so
come find where you belong!
*Saturday, July 28th... Cracker Barrel Saturday
Saturday morning at 10am, meet at the CB on 119 for a fellowship filled breakfast together, as we bring back this popular monthly event! FYI, its buy your own... we aren't loaded.
*Saturday, July 28th... Amy Valdmanis Dinner Party
Amy V has invited everyone to her home for a night of fun and food! She has asked that everyone bring a dish, and she has games and a pool and all kinds of wacky fun things for us to be a part of. Now that I've said this, she has to come up with wacky fun things. :)
For directions and more info, email her at beccamos@notaworkingemail.com. RSVP.
*Sunday, July 29th... Raiders of the Lost Ark
One of the great films in history, it's playing on the big screen at The Alabama Theater. We'll be there! Tickets are $7, and we'll be going to the 2pm show after lunch at the Nipps house. More details coming soon!
*Tuesday, July 31st... Irish Dinner for the Leadership
Okay, so we are doing a dinner for the Common Ground leadership, and it has an Irish theme. Josh is doing the cooking. More info, contact Sybil@notaworkingemail.com.
*Friday, August 3rd... The Estrogen Event of the Summer.
Its a Chick Night all night at the home of Steph Nipp. If you possess the ability to cry at Beaches, like painting your nails and think Hope Floats is a great movie (that last one will rule out any guys if the first two don't), then come to Snipps for a girls-only good ol' fashioned slumber party. RSVP, I'm guessing. Contact mcquintana@earthlink.net or snipp2@notaworkingemail.com for more info.
*Friday, August 3rd... The Men Strike Back.
The same night the chicks are gossiping about boys and eating brownies that they will regret the next morning, the guys are coming to The Deuce for a Guys Night. Bring a couple of bucks, we'll order some pizza, play some Risk, some Tetris, and sit and wallow in our own slobby habits all night long. Rock. Feels good to be a guy. : )
*Saturday, August 4th... StephStock
Our salute and goodbye to the Deuce First Lady, Stephanie Knipp. She's headed for the world of Carson-Newman College in Tennessee, and we want to give her our love and appreciation for her! We are having a bash in the middle of cotton-pickin' nowhere Chelsea, Alabama, at Merdi Q's house.
*Friday, August 10th... Dave's Birthday Celebration
It's my birthday! There is a group of us heading to Atlanta for Friday and Saturday, where we plan on having cheap fun just hanging out away from Birmingham. I consider this the last big bash of the summer! We're staying with the wonderful Miss Emmaline in the new House of Emmy. For more info, contact me at tanguy2001@aol.com or emeldridge@yahoo.com.
Coming Soon:
*August 3rd-4th... Furnace Fest, a hardcore Christian Music Festival at Sloss Furnace.
*August 7th... N'Sync in concert.
*August 25th... Nightlife2001 with Al Denson
*August 27th... Grease at the Alabama Theater
Coming This Fall & Beyond:
*Sept 2001... Survivor III kicks off.
*Sept 1st... The Deuce Football Championships II begins.
*Sept 7th-8th... Common Ground Campout at Oak Mountain.
*October 12th-14th... Common Ground Fall Retreat to Dalton, Georgia.
*October 13th... Auburn vs. Florida.
*October 20th... DeuceNight, the Semi-Formal
*October 28th... Common Ground Murder Mystery Halloween.
*November 10th... Auburn vs. Georgia
*November 17th... Iron Bowl Party at Sybil's
*December... Jill and Jason graduate from AU & UA
*December 20th... Common Ground Christmas Time with Sybil
*December 22nd... It's a Wonderful Deuce Christmas
*December 23rd... Sybil Johnson's New Year's Rockin' Eve
*February 9th, 2002... Deuce Date Party 2
*May 2002... Star Wars Episode II
*June 22, 2002... Matt and Ginger. Yes, that day.
*June 29th, 2002... DeuceFestTre.
The DRL (deuce request live) Top Five of Everything
5... John Autry. Accomplishing what I can only dream of. Sigh. (I think this was a reference to the fact he made out with a hot chick that will go unmentioned)
4... Derrick Harris. Smooth Criminal & Ice Ice Baby on Guitar. How cool.
3... Sonic. Their cheese tots are simply de'lish. Just de'lish.
2... Jason Quinn. You ever realize what a cool guy he is? (Yes. Like the way he stole Susan Cooper from us)
1... Lynn Nipp and Leisha Hall... why Le Perk at CG looked like it did. Thank you.
Just missed the cut: Steph Nipp, Hefty Keith, Ice Daddy Coffee, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Sean Hall.
The Spotlight Haiku
Our weekly shine to someone who we love and cherish! On tap for Haiku is Earl, Jimmy, Sarah, S'Crook and more... but this week, we give the shine to Jennifer Adams: (this was when Jason Quinn and Jenn Adams were together--Quinnifer)
Jennifer with a
big smile, curly hair... so,
don't screw up, Jason
This Week's Top Ten List
Top Ten Ways to Improve Attendance at Sunday School
(thaaat's right... its the infamous "bad top ten" that I wrote that caused much fervor at church, and suddenly put the DW on the watchful eye of the church Powers that Be. I thought of deleting this all together, but that would be changing history, now wouldn't it? So, I removed the names, removed a few key phrases and titles, and here you go)
10... Study scripture quoted by Meatloaf in the hit motion picture Black Dog.
9... At 10:20 every Sunday morning, we lead the Sunday School Conga Line
8... To attract the urban crowd, we start calling God "Abba G. Diddy"
7... As a "Good Idea/Bad Idea" demonstration, Song of Solomon followed immediately by episodes of Sex in the City.
6... Add a commandment--"Thou shalt no go a day without an Al Denson cd."
5... Teacher stones the least popular student as an object lesson. (come on... this is funny. it just is)
4... Come to Bible study, get food. Teach Bible study, get a date with a hot blond. (and this was a John Autry/Steph Nipp reference... again, I cracked up)
3... Announce the upcoming Rub A Tummy for Free Cheese Day.
2... Leader's planned Men's Fellowship at Hooters.
1... Pay em off.
Top Ten Christian CDs of All Time...
as voted on by you, the DW audience
We enter the second half of our countdown now... here is what Justin Glenn voted as his top five: 5-Caedmon's Call, "Caedmon's Call"... 4-dcTalk, "Free at Last"... 3-Third Day, "Third Day"... 2-Jennifer Knapp, "Kansas"... and 1-Caedmon's Call, "40 Acres".
Our Countdown-
Number 10 - Craig's Brother, "Homecoming"
Number 9 - Third Day, "Third Day"
Number 8 - Nichole Nordeman, "Wide Eyed"
Number 7 - Caedmon's Call, "Caedmon's Call"
Number 6 - Nichole Nordeman, "This Mystery"
Number Five... dcTalk, "Jesus Freak"
With the release of "Free at Last", dcTalk has broken from the then-normal Christian music style that had come with the likes of their "Nu Thang", early Newsboys, and early Audio Adrenaline. They were growing as a band, and their growth had come full circle with the 1995 release of the now triple platinum "Jesus Freak".
Jesus Freak seems to be the album they had always wanted to release, and it was different than any other album they, or most, had done. Right away it grabs you and sucks you in with its infusion of rock-n-roll and takes you for a Christian Joyride over racism (Colored People), forgiveness (Between You and Me), our depravity (What If I Stumble) and of course, standing up for Him in the legendary title track, Jesus Freak.
Perhaps the greatest achievement on the cd, sometimes overlooked by radio stations and compilation discs that want to play the best music out there is the track "In the Light." One of my personal favorites of any genre of music, "In the Light" is the prayer and cry of every single one of us, from the Billy Graham to the David Dollar, that we want to be in the Light of God, away from the "disease of self, run[ning] through my blood, a cancer fatal to my soul."
dcTalk's "Jesus Freak" is an album that they will never match, not because the music may not get better, but because they will never have a breakthrough like the one in 1995.
Hip Click of the Week:
Looking for where you could live? Here is a website that gives you a quiz, to find out the perfect city for you: http://www.bestplaces.net/html/find_your_best.html (not sure this link even works...)
Schlameel of the Week...
Your way of knowing that there is always someone more goofy than you.
Police fire on each other; nobody hurt
SEATTLE — Police officers in two cars fired more than 20 rounds at each other after mistaking each other's vehicles for a stolen patrol car. Nobody was hurt. A bicycle patrol officer in downtown Seattle reported seeing a stolen patrol vehicle. A police car pursued it, but lost sight of the stolen vehicle. The other police car pulled up and, mistaking it for the stolen police car, rammed it. The officers inside thought they were being attacked and started firing. Two officers in one car and one in the other fired more than 20 rounds before they discovered the error.
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Monday, July 10, 2006
The Deuce Weekly, 7/10 - 7/16/01
Vol II, Iss VIII
7/10-7/16
Just a note...
Thanks to those who helped make DeuceFestDeuce a great success, including Ken Nipp, Vic Paschel, DJ Phrenzy, Digital Lester, Drew Morris, Justin Glenn, Steph Knipp and all of our faithful friends and family. If you didnt make it, it was a great show and I would dare say you missed out on a great experience! June 2002... DeuceFestTre. (I would daresay DFD was our best DF, because DFTre was lacking, partly because of the changed location)
Coming Up:
*Tuesday, July 10th... Softball and Swim
Heardmont Park, be there by 6:30, and we'll play a few innings of ball, and then head over to Sybil's for a little cool down time in the pool. We'll probably be at Sybil's by 8:30 or so, if you want to skip softball and just meet us there for the pool party!
*Wednesday, July 11th... Song of Solomon: The Honeymoon.
Meet at Common Ground at 6:30 for the PG-13 session of our Song of Solomon series. The guys and gals are splitting up for this one, cause it may be a bit risque! But its scripture, so are we to argue? Bring $2.00 for pizza.
*Saturday, July 14th... le Perc at Common Ground.
A grand ol' coffeehouse at CG, with music, fellowship, Merdi Q's new poem, some open mic time, and more! Scheduled to appear are Derrick Harris, Mark Clement and more! $3.00 at the door for all you can drink and a free dessert. Festivities kick off around 7, and we go until at least 11. Contact Sybil@datacrest.com for more details.
*Saturday Morning, July 28th... Return of the Cracker Barrel Saturday
A Deuce Tradition returns... meet at the Cracker Barrel on 119 at 10am for the fun and fellowship and a darn good breakfast!
*Saturday, July 28th... Amy Valdmanis' Dinner Party
Details still in the works, but Amy V has invited everyone to her home for a night of fun and food! Everyone bring a dish, as she has games, a pool and lots of stuff planned. For more info, please contact Amy at beccamos@yahoo.com. RSVP.
*Sunday, July 29th... Raiders of the Lost Ark
One of the great films in history, its playing on the big screen at the Alabama Theater. We'll be there! Tickets are about $7.00, and we'll probably go to the afternoon show at 2pm. More details coming soon.
*Saturday, August 4th... StephStock
Our salute and goodbye to the Deuce First Lady, Stephanie Knipp. She's headed for the unknown world of Carson-Newman College in Tennessee, and we want to send her off right with a bash in a field in the middle of Chelsea, Alabama. Mark this on your calendar, and we'll give you the skinny next week.
Coming Soon:
*July 20th-21st... Youth Evangelism Conference with Salvador, LaRue and Rebecca St. James in concert.
*August 3rd-4th... Furnace Fest, a hardcore Christian Music Festival at Sloss Furnace.
*August 7th... N'Sync in Concert
*August 10th... Shameless self promotion... My Birthday! (Was I ever really 26?)
*August 25th... NightLife 2001 with Al Denson
*August 27th... Grease at the Alabama Theater
Coming This Fall & Beyond:
*Sept 2001... Survivor III kicks off.
*Sept 1st... The Deuce Football Championships II begins.
*Sept 7th-8th... Common Ground Campout at Oak Mountain
*October 12th-14th... Common Ground Fall Retreat to Dalton, Georgia.
*October 13th... Auburn vs. Florida
*October 20th... DeuceNight, the semi-formal
*October 20th... Tennessee vs. Alabama
*October 28th... Common Ground Halloween Bash thinly disguised as merely a masquerade party.
*November 10th... Auburn vs. Georgia
*November 17th... Iron Bowl Party at Sybil's House
*December... Jill and Jason graduate from AU and UA
*December 20th... Common Ground Christmas Time Special
*December 22nd... Its a Wonderful Deuce Christmas
*December 31st... Sybil Johnson's New Year's Rocking Eve.
*February 9th, 2002... Deuce Date Party 2
*May 2002... Star Wars Episode II
*June 22, 2002... Matt and Ginger... The Day They Get Married
*June 29th, DeuceFestTre... you thought this year's was big.
The DRL (deuce request live) Top Five of Everything
5... Digital Lester, Justin and Steph... thanks for the music.
4... Ric Paschel, for schooling everyone 5-10 years his elder in Smash Brothers. Key moment: Tell Osborne, "Play me when you are better." (this still is a definitive comedic moment in Deuce History)
3... Sarah Hasha... our bathrooms now sparkle. We didnt even ask for it. (Did she really do this? You rule)
2... DJ Phrenzy... aka, Shawn, who kept the music spinning and brought the karaoke. You rule.
1... Ken Nipp and Wookiee... doing it My Way. (see the comment on #4)
Just missed the cut: Jodi Nelson, Ken and Vic, Anne of Avonlea, Daniel Powell (for lunch!), Kent and Suzanne Free (thanks for coming!)
The Spotlight Haiku
This was supposed to be our final Deuce Haiku, written by Vic Paschel. Unfortunately, I lost it... so we will begin our Haiku again spotlighting the people that really matter-- You guys! So, this week's Haiku goes to our friend Sean Hall...
Sean, the disciple
guy. Have you prayed today? No?
Don't tell Sean! He'll flip!
This Week's Top Ten List
Top Ten Movies About a Guy Named Earl
10... Black Dog Earl
9... Earl Force One
8... Dr. Earl, Medicine Woman (I know, its a tv show... but c'mon, its funny) (this entire list cracks me up)
7... IndEarlpendence Day
6... Earl of Green Gables
5... Earl Bud: Golden Retriever
4... Dr. Salser's Opus
3... My Best Friend Earl's Wedding
2... Earl's Dirty Dancing
1... Earl Harbor
Top Ten Christian Albums of All Time,
as voted by you, the DW audience.
We've counted the bottom five of our top ten list... the top five are coming... to review, here's what we've gotten so far:
Number Ten - Craig's Brother, "Homecoming"
Number Nine - Third Day, "Third Day"
Number Eight - Nichole Nordeman, "Wide Eyed"
Number Seven - Caedmon's Call, "Caedmon's Call"
Number Six - Nichole Nordeman, This Mystery"
Our Top Five will start next week... this week, I, Dave Dollar, take Editor's Privilege, and give you my top ten of all time:
10... Long Line of Leavers - Caedmon's Call. Their most definitive work to date.
9... Jars of Clay - Jars of Clay. Incredible style, something they will never top.
8... Rich Mullins - A Litergy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band. "Here in America" is one of the most unknown treasures in all of Christian music.
7... Free at Last - dcTalk... Breakthrough album for this trio, set the stage for the Christian music surge.
6... The Great Adventure - Steven Curtis Chapman... CCM giant, and his greatest triumph.
5... Candycoatedwaterdrops - Plumb... One of the best rock albums out there, every song is rich with spirit and passion
4... This Mystery - Nichole Nordeman... Trumps her already-great first cd, with the writing that is becoming distinctly known as hers.
3... Watermark - Watermark... Nathan's music and production and wife Christy's voice and lyrical prose make for a great album of worship and love for the Father.
2... Kansas - Jennifer Knapp... Can't argue against it being number one, with songs like "Martyrs and Thieves" and "Romans"... Knapp is a powerful vocalist and guitar player, and writes all her own.
1... Jesus Freak - dcTalk
The finest and most complete Christian album out there, with everything from rock to pop to ballad-style music to accompany it. This has to be in anyone's collection that calls themselves a Christian music fan. You may not like them, but you have to appreciate what they've done for Christian music as a whole. (okay... so five years later, which is plenty of time to reflect on what has truly stood time, if I were to revisit this list, I'd remove "Long Line" and put in "40 Acres", which to me is their definitive work... I'd take out "Great Adventure" and put in SCC's "Speechless"... I'd probably drop Rich Mullins and add in somewhere Watermark's "All Things New"... I'd bump up #9 a few places for being a CD that only gets better as the years progress... perhaps I'd flip-flop #1 and #2... and I'm sure Michael would find a way to put in Phil Joel)
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7/10-7/16
Just a note...
Thanks to those who helped make DeuceFestDeuce a great success, including Ken Nipp, Vic Paschel, DJ Phrenzy, Digital Lester, Drew Morris, Justin Glenn, Steph Knipp and all of our faithful friends and family. If you didnt make it, it was a great show and I would dare say you missed out on a great experience! June 2002... DeuceFestTre. (I would daresay DFD was our best DF, because DFTre was lacking, partly because of the changed location)
Coming Up:
*Tuesday, July 10th... Softball and Swim
Heardmont Park, be there by 6:30, and we'll play a few innings of ball, and then head over to Sybil's for a little cool down time in the pool. We'll probably be at Sybil's by 8:30 or so, if you want to skip softball and just meet us there for the pool party!
*Wednesday, July 11th... Song of Solomon: The Honeymoon.
Meet at Common Ground at 6:30 for the PG-13 session of our Song of Solomon series. The guys and gals are splitting up for this one, cause it may be a bit risque! But its scripture, so are we to argue? Bring $2.00 for pizza.
*Saturday, July 14th... le Perc at Common Ground.
A grand ol' coffeehouse at CG, with music, fellowship, Merdi Q's new poem, some open mic time, and more! Scheduled to appear are Derrick Harris, Mark Clement and more! $3.00 at the door for all you can drink and a free dessert. Festivities kick off around 7, and we go until at least 11. Contact Sybil@datacrest.com for more details.
*Saturday Morning, July 28th... Return of the Cracker Barrel Saturday
A Deuce Tradition returns... meet at the Cracker Barrel on 119 at 10am for the fun and fellowship and a darn good breakfast!
*Saturday, July 28th... Amy Valdmanis' Dinner Party
Details still in the works, but Amy V has invited everyone to her home for a night of fun and food! Everyone bring a dish, as she has games, a pool and lots of stuff planned. For more info, please contact Amy at beccamos@yahoo.com. RSVP.
*Sunday, July 29th... Raiders of the Lost Ark
One of the great films in history, its playing on the big screen at the Alabama Theater. We'll be there! Tickets are about $7.00, and we'll probably go to the afternoon show at 2pm. More details coming soon.
*Saturday, August 4th... StephStock
Our salute and goodbye to the Deuce First Lady, Stephanie Knipp. She's headed for the unknown world of Carson-Newman College in Tennessee, and we want to send her off right with a bash in a field in the middle of Chelsea, Alabama. Mark this on your calendar, and we'll give you the skinny next week.
Coming Soon:
*July 20th-21st... Youth Evangelism Conference with Salvador, LaRue and Rebecca St. James in concert.
*August 3rd-4th... Furnace Fest, a hardcore Christian Music Festival at Sloss Furnace.
*August 7th... N'Sync in Concert
*August 10th... Shameless self promotion... My Birthday! (Was I ever really 26?)
*August 25th... NightLife 2001 with Al Denson
*August 27th... Grease at the Alabama Theater
Coming This Fall & Beyond:
*Sept 2001... Survivor III kicks off.
*Sept 1st... The Deuce Football Championships II begins.
*Sept 7th-8th... Common Ground Campout at Oak Mountain
*October 12th-14th... Common Ground Fall Retreat to Dalton, Georgia.
*October 13th... Auburn vs. Florida
*October 20th... DeuceNight, the semi-formal
*October 20th... Tennessee vs. Alabama
*October 28th... Common Ground Halloween Bash thinly disguised as merely a masquerade party.
*November 10th... Auburn vs. Georgia
*November 17th... Iron Bowl Party at Sybil's House
*December... Jill and Jason graduate from AU and UA
*December 20th... Common Ground Christmas Time Special
*December 22nd... Its a Wonderful Deuce Christmas
*December 31st... Sybil Johnson's New Year's Rocking Eve.
*February 9th, 2002... Deuce Date Party 2
*May 2002... Star Wars Episode II
*June 22, 2002... Matt and Ginger... The Day They Get Married
*June 29th, DeuceFestTre... you thought this year's was big.
The DRL (deuce request live) Top Five of Everything
5... Digital Lester, Justin and Steph... thanks for the music.
4... Ric Paschel, for schooling everyone 5-10 years his elder in Smash Brothers. Key moment: Tell Osborne, "Play me when you are better." (this still is a definitive comedic moment in Deuce History)
3... Sarah Hasha... our bathrooms now sparkle. We didnt even ask for it. (Did she really do this? You rule)
2... DJ Phrenzy... aka, Shawn, who kept the music spinning and brought the karaoke. You rule.
1... Ken Nipp and Wookiee... doing it My Way. (see the comment on #4)
Just missed the cut: Jodi Nelson, Ken and Vic, Anne of Avonlea, Daniel Powell (for lunch!), Kent and Suzanne Free (thanks for coming!)
The Spotlight Haiku
This was supposed to be our final Deuce Haiku, written by Vic Paschel. Unfortunately, I lost it... so we will begin our Haiku again spotlighting the people that really matter-- You guys! So, this week's Haiku goes to our friend Sean Hall...
Sean, the disciple
guy. Have you prayed today? No?
Don't tell Sean! He'll flip!
This Week's Top Ten List
Top Ten Movies About a Guy Named Earl
10... Black Dog Earl
9... Earl Force One
8... Dr. Earl, Medicine Woman (I know, its a tv show... but c'mon, its funny) (this entire list cracks me up)
7... IndEarlpendence Day
6... Earl of Green Gables
5... Earl Bud: Golden Retriever
4... Dr. Salser's Opus
3... My Best Friend Earl's Wedding
2... Earl's Dirty Dancing
1... Earl Harbor
Top Ten Christian Albums of All Time,
as voted by you, the DW audience.
We've counted the bottom five of our top ten list... the top five are coming... to review, here's what we've gotten so far:
Number Ten - Craig's Brother, "Homecoming"
Number Nine - Third Day, "Third Day"
Number Eight - Nichole Nordeman, "Wide Eyed"
Number Seven - Caedmon's Call, "Caedmon's Call"
Number Six - Nichole Nordeman, This Mystery"
Our Top Five will start next week... this week, I, Dave Dollar, take Editor's Privilege, and give you my top ten of all time:
10... Long Line of Leavers - Caedmon's Call. Their most definitive work to date.
9... Jars of Clay - Jars of Clay. Incredible style, something they will never top.
8... Rich Mullins - A Litergy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band. "Here in America" is one of the most unknown treasures in all of Christian music.
7... Free at Last - dcTalk... Breakthrough album for this trio, set the stage for the Christian music surge.
6... The Great Adventure - Steven Curtis Chapman... CCM giant, and his greatest triumph.
5... Candycoatedwaterdrops - Plumb... One of the best rock albums out there, every song is rich with spirit and passion
4... This Mystery - Nichole Nordeman... Trumps her already-great first cd, with the writing that is becoming distinctly known as hers.
3... Watermark - Watermark... Nathan's music and production and wife Christy's voice and lyrical prose make for a great album of worship and love for the Father.
2... Kansas - Jennifer Knapp... Can't argue against it being number one, with songs like "Martyrs and Thieves" and "Romans"... Knapp is a powerful vocalist and guitar player, and writes all her own.
1... Jesus Freak - dcTalk
The finest and most complete Christian album out there, with everything from rock to pop to ballad-style music to accompany it. This has to be in anyone's collection that calls themselves a Christian music fan. You may not like them, but you have to appreciate what they've done for Christian music as a whole. (okay... so five years later, which is plenty of time to reflect on what has truly stood time, if I were to revisit this list, I'd remove "Long Line" and put in "40 Acres", which to me is their definitive work... I'd take out "Great Adventure" and put in SCC's "Speechless"... I'd probably drop Rich Mullins and add in somewhere Watermark's "All Things New"... I'd bump up #9 a few places for being a CD that only gets better as the years progress... perhaps I'd flip-flop #1 and #2... and I'm sure Michael would find a way to put in Phil Joel)
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Monday, July 03, 2006
The Deuce Weekly, 7/3 - 7/9/01
Vol II, Iss VII
7/3-7/9
Saturday... One Day Only... One Place Only...
Digital Lester making their Musical Debut...
The sounds of Caedmon's Call guitarist Justin Glenn...
The rock style worship of Gotee recording artist Stephanie Knipp...
and, are you The Deuce Weakest Link?
DEUCEFEST DEUCE... Saturday, July 7th, 4pm until at The Deuce.
Three bucks at the door, we'll have Vic & Ken's grilled out burgers and dogs, drinks, an ice cream bar set up, an open pool, and all the fellowship you can handle! Bring light clothing, because it'll probably be hot as anything... but you know it'll be a blast at our biggest summer party of the season! For more info, contact tanguy2001@aol.com
Coming Up:
*Tuesday, July 3rd... BBQ Night
Be at Common Ground at 9pm to help cut up BBQ for sale to fund the Seattle Mission Trip. We need your help! You might want to show up just to see Vic and his machete... should be quite a show. (And of course, as these things are cyclical, Sybil & her group are in Seattle right now)
*Wednesday, July 4th... BBQ Sale
Meet at 7am... yes, I said 7am, at Common Ground to help set up and help sell BBQ! I know, I know, its crack early, but its a great opportunity to serve your friends and brothers and sisters in Christ!
*Sunday, July 8th... Lunch
No lunch at the Nipps! Ken and Lynn are going out for the day, so if you show up at their house, they won’t be around! However, Daniel has offered up his house for lunch... more details in the Weekend Update.
*Saturday, July 14th... le Perc at Common Ground.
A grand coffeehouse at CG, with music, Merdi Q's new poem, fellowship, desserts and lots and lots of caffeine. Advanced tickets available, three bucks at the door. Contact Sybil for more details... Sybil@datacrest.com
*Saturday morning, July 28th... Cracker Barrel Saturday...
Return of the fellowship breakfast! Meet at Cracker Barrel on 119 at 10am for breakfast with all of your closest friends!
*Saturday evening, July 28th... Dinner with Amy V
Amy Valdmanis is having a dinner party, and we are all invited! It's a Bring-A-Dish type of affair, and I'm going to vote to make it casual formal (as in, look nice... no flip flops and biker shorts). It is at 6pm, and possibly RSVP... more details to follow soon.
*Sunday, July 29th... Raiders of the Lost Ark
One of the great pieces of American Cinema is playing on the big screen at the Alabama Theater! Harrison Ford stars in this 1982 adventure classic from George Lucas and Steven Spielberg... we'll be taking a large group for the evening show. More details soon!
*Saturday, August 4th... StephStock
Our salute and goodbye to Stephanie Knipp, the Deuce First Lady. We'll be out in Meredith's field in the outskirts of all civilization, with Factor 7 playing--plugged in and loud. More details to come soon!
Coming Soon:
*July 20th-21st... Youth Evangelism Conference with Salvador, LaRue and Rebecca St. James in concert.
*August 3rd-4th... Furnace Fest, a hardcore Christian Music festival at Sloss Furnace.
*August 7th... N'Sync in concert.
*August 25th... Night Life 2001
*August 27th... Grease at the Alabama Theater
Coming This Fall & Beyond:
*September 2001... Survivor III kicks off
*September 1st... The DFC II Begins. More details soon.
*September 7th-8th... Common Ground Campout at Oak Mountain.
*October 12th-14th... Common Ground Fall Retreat to Dalton, Georgia.
*October 13th... Auburn vs. Florida
*October 20th... DeuceNight, our semi formal.
*October 20th... Tennessee vs. Alabama
*October 28th... Common Ground Masquerade (Halloween) Party
*November 10th... Auburn at Georgia
*November 17th... Iron Bowl Party at Sybil's house
*December... Jill and Jason graduate from AU and UA, respectively.
*December 20th... Common Ground Christmas Time Special
*December 22nd... Its a Wonderful Deuce Christmas.
*December 31st... New Year's Eve Bash
*February 9th, 2002... Deuce Date Party 2
*May 2002... Star Wars Episode II
*Summer 2002... Matt and Ginger have a wedding.
The DRL (deuce request live) Top Five of Everything
The WalkAbout Dinner Theater Edition
5... Dr. Earl, taking care of one of my girls after she sliced her toe on some metal (Kourtney Kelley did just this.. slicing her foot on a piece of sharp grating that hung from the Jungle ceiling. Earl took care of her until her parents got her to the doctor to get stitches)
4... Our boat people-Tommy, Coop, Jenn and Drew
3... Eddy, for being foolish enough to let me run things. Ha! Sucker!
2... Daniel Powell, the do it all guy of the week (Daniel was the man this weekend, he really did do almost everything technical)
1... Scott Latta, for the random act of eating a stale cookie onstage. (Man, this was funny)
Just missed the cut: Josh the Maitre'd, Krista Mc, Robin Paschel, Shawn Sharp and Dinner Theater weekend.
The Spotlight Haiku
This is number 7 out of our 8 part Deuce Haiku Series... this time, darn it, I give the spotlight to ME! Well, actually, me and the drama team... courtesy of Steph Nipp.
WalkAbout with Dave
Young thespians do their best
God shows them the way
This Week's Top Ten List
In Honor of Independence Day... Top Ten Things I, Dave Dollar, Love About America
10... The Deuce readers are amongst the most easily amused in the world.
9... Good looks aren't necessary to have a successful newsletter
8... Try and find cheese fries in The Hague, you chester.
7... The flowing, melodic sounds of our national language, Spanish.
6... Fine Hollywood products, such as the hit motion picture Black Dog, and family friendly venues to show them, like Cinemax After Dark.
5... If you change your name to something stupid like The Rock, there is still a good chance you could be considered cool.
4... We got Valdmanis! (I think this was the week when I had a crush on her or something)
3... Name another country where you have a North AND a South Dakota.
2... In any other country, Ty Coffey would have been assassinated by now.
1... Its where all my cds are.
Top Ten Christian Albums of All Time,
as voted on by you, the DW audience.
We now move up to the number six spot on our countdown... and here are Drew Morris' top five: 5) Supertones, "Strike Back"; 4) MxPx, "Life in General"; 3) dcTalk, "Jesus Freak"; 2) Craig's Brother, "Homecoming"; 1) dcTalk, "Free at Last".
Number Ten - Craig's Brother, "Homecoming"
Number Nine - Third Day, "Third Day"
Number Eight - Nichole Nordeman, "Wide Eyed"
Number Seven - Caedmon's Call, "Caedmon's Call"
Number Six - Nichole Nordeman, "This Mystery" (no kidding... a fabulous album that has gotten better as the years have gone by)
Nichole Nordeman's second album does a couple of things... it avoids the "sophomore jinx", or following up a great first album with a subpar second album, and it puts Nordeman into a select group of artists that follows up a great album with an incredibly great album... ie, dcTalk, WaterMark, Audio Adrenaline.
Nordeman is becoming a masterful writer of worship and storytelling, touching on a range of emotions and theology on "This Mystery". The title track confronts the question of the mystery that is God, while fare like Tremble speaks of fearing God, Fool for You speaks of a willingness to be open in faith, and a great Stevie Wonder (!) cover, As, tells of His great love for us. Perhaps her greatest achievment, however, falls on the final track, a live version of her song Why. It is this song that caps off the album, sealing her forever in my mind as a blessed writer of love, as she tells of a little girl who witnesses the persecution of Christ, and in her innocent mind, can only ask "Why?"
Hillary Kelley wrote a few weeks ago of Nordeman's insights into the Christian walk on her (Nichole's, not Hillary's) first cd, "Wide Eyed". That continues here. -- DW ed
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Saturday... One Day Only... One Place Only...
Digital Lester making their Musical Debut...
The sounds of Caedmon's Call guitarist Justin Glenn...
The rock style worship of Gotee recording artist Stephanie Knipp...
and, are you The Deuce Weakest Link?
DEUCEFEST DEUCE... Saturday, July 7th, 4pm until at The Deuce.
Three bucks at the door, we'll have Vic & Ken's grilled out burgers and dogs, drinks, an ice cream bar set up, an open pool, and all the fellowship you can handle! Bring light clothing, because it'll probably be hot as anything... but you know it'll be a blast at our biggest summer party of the season! For more info, contact tanguy2001@aol.com
Coming Up:
*Tuesday, July 3rd... BBQ Night
Be at Common Ground at 9pm to help cut up BBQ for sale to fund the Seattle Mission Trip. We need your help! You might want to show up just to see Vic and his machete... should be quite a show. (And of course, as these things are cyclical, Sybil & her group are in Seattle right now)
*Wednesday, July 4th... BBQ Sale
Meet at 7am... yes, I said 7am, at Common Ground to help set up and help sell BBQ! I know, I know, its crack early, but its a great opportunity to serve your friends and brothers and sisters in Christ!
*Sunday, July 8th... Lunch
No lunch at the Nipps! Ken and Lynn are going out for the day, so if you show up at their house, they won’t be around! However, Daniel has offered up his house for lunch... more details in the Weekend Update.
*Saturday, July 14th... le Perc at Common Ground.
A grand coffeehouse at CG, with music, Merdi Q's new poem, fellowship, desserts and lots and lots of caffeine. Advanced tickets available, three bucks at the door. Contact Sybil for more details... Sybil@datacrest.com
*Saturday morning, July 28th... Cracker Barrel Saturday...
Return of the fellowship breakfast! Meet at Cracker Barrel on 119 at 10am for breakfast with all of your closest friends!
*Saturday evening, July 28th... Dinner with Amy V
Amy Valdmanis is having a dinner party, and we are all invited! It's a Bring-A-Dish type of affair, and I'm going to vote to make it casual formal (as in, look nice... no flip flops and biker shorts). It is at 6pm, and possibly RSVP... more details to follow soon.
*Sunday, July 29th... Raiders of the Lost Ark
One of the great pieces of American Cinema is playing on the big screen at the Alabama Theater! Harrison Ford stars in this 1982 adventure classic from George Lucas and Steven Spielberg... we'll be taking a large group for the evening show. More details soon!
*Saturday, August 4th... StephStock
Our salute and goodbye to Stephanie Knipp, the Deuce First Lady. We'll be out in Meredith's field in the outskirts of all civilization, with Factor 7 playing--plugged in and loud. More details to come soon!
Coming Soon:
*July 20th-21st... Youth Evangelism Conference with Salvador, LaRue and Rebecca St. James in concert.
*August 3rd-4th... Furnace Fest, a hardcore Christian Music festival at Sloss Furnace.
*August 7th... N'Sync in concert.
*August 25th... Night Life 2001
*August 27th... Grease at the Alabama Theater
Coming This Fall & Beyond:
*September 2001... Survivor III kicks off
*September 1st... The DFC II Begins. More details soon.
*September 7th-8th... Common Ground Campout at Oak Mountain.
*October 12th-14th... Common Ground Fall Retreat to Dalton, Georgia.
*October 13th... Auburn vs. Florida
*October 20th... DeuceNight, our semi formal.
*October 20th... Tennessee vs. Alabama
*October 28th... Common Ground Masquerade (Halloween) Party
*November 10th... Auburn at Georgia
*November 17th... Iron Bowl Party at Sybil's house
*December... Jill and Jason graduate from AU and UA, respectively.
*December 20th... Common Ground Christmas Time Special
*December 22nd... Its a Wonderful Deuce Christmas.
*December 31st... New Year's Eve Bash
*February 9th, 2002... Deuce Date Party 2
*May 2002... Star Wars Episode II
*Summer 2002... Matt and Ginger have a wedding.
The DRL (deuce request live) Top Five of Everything
The WalkAbout Dinner Theater Edition
5... Dr. Earl, taking care of one of my girls after she sliced her toe on some metal (Kourtney Kelley did just this.. slicing her foot on a piece of sharp grating that hung from the Jungle ceiling. Earl took care of her until her parents got her to the doctor to get stitches)
4... Our boat people-Tommy, Coop, Jenn and Drew
3... Eddy, for being foolish enough to let me run things. Ha! Sucker!
2... Daniel Powell, the do it all guy of the week (Daniel was the man this weekend, he really did do almost everything technical)
1... Scott Latta, for the random act of eating a stale cookie onstage. (Man, this was funny)
Just missed the cut: Josh the Maitre'd, Krista Mc, Robin Paschel, Shawn Sharp and Dinner Theater weekend.
The Spotlight Haiku
This is number 7 out of our 8 part Deuce Haiku Series... this time, darn it, I give the spotlight to ME! Well, actually, me and the drama team... courtesy of Steph Nipp.
WalkAbout with Dave
Young thespians do their best
God shows them the way
This Week's Top Ten List
In Honor of Independence Day... Top Ten Things I, Dave Dollar, Love About America
10... The Deuce readers are amongst the most easily amused in the world.
9... Good looks aren't necessary to have a successful newsletter
8... Try and find cheese fries in The Hague, you chester.
7... The flowing, melodic sounds of our national language, Spanish.
6... Fine Hollywood products, such as the hit motion picture Black Dog, and family friendly venues to show them, like Cinemax After Dark.
5... If you change your name to something stupid like The Rock, there is still a good chance you could be considered cool.
4... We got Valdmanis! (I think this was the week when I had a crush on her or something)
3... Name another country where you have a North AND a South Dakota.
2... In any other country, Ty Coffey would have been assassinated by now.
1... Its where all my cds are.
Top Ten Christian Albums of All Time,
as voted on by you, the DW audience.
We now move up to the number six spot on our countdown... and here are Drew Morris' top five: 5) Supertones, "Strike Back"; 4) MxPx, "Life in General"; 3) dcTalk, "Jesus Freak"; 2) Craig's Brother, "Homecoming"; 1) dcTalk, "Free at Last".
Number Ten - Craig's Brother, "Homecoming"
Number Nine - Third Day, "Third Day"
Number Eight - Nichole Nordeman, "Wide Eyed"
Number Seven - Caedmon's Call, "Caedmon's Call"
Number Six - Nichole Nordeman, "This Mystery" (no kidding... a fabulous album that has gotten better as the years have gone by)
Nichole Nordeman's second album does a couple of things... it avoids the "sophomore jinx", or following up a great first album with a subpar second album, and it puts Nordeman into a select group of artists that follows up a great album with an incredibly great album... ie, dcTalk, WaterMark, Audio Adrenaline.
Nordeman is becoming a masterful writer of worship and storytelling, touching on a range of emotions and theology on "This Mystery". The title track confronts the question of the mystery that is God, while fare like Tremble speaks of fearing God, Fool for You speaks of a willingness to be open in faith, and a great Stevie Wonder (!) cover, As, tells of His great love for us. Perhaps her greatest achievment, however, falls on the final track, a live version of her song Why. It is this song that caps off the album, sealing her forever in my mind as a blessed writer of love, as she tells of a little girl who witnesses the persecution of Christ, and in her innocent mind, can only ask "Why?"
Hillary Kelley wrote a few weeks ago of Nordeman's insights into the Christian walk on her (Nichole's, not Hillary's) first cd, "Wide Eyed". That continues here. -- DW ed
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