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Update on Jake
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Many of you have been praying for Jake, a skater in Pennsylvania whom was hurt in an ATV accident. God hears our prayers and we thank you all who were warriors in this battle. Jake is on his way to recovery and we are stoked for him and his family. You can check out the latest updates at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jakerodgers
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 Coming in October...
Steelroots and Inspiration Network present a reality TV series on Jay Haizlep, Brian Sumner, and Christian Hosoi. Look for this show premiering across the nation. Visit http://www.TheUprisingIsHere.com
October 17
Island Water Sports
Midnight Madness Sale
Deerfield Beach, FL.
TONS of Giveaways, Vans Mini Ramp Demo, Free Surfboard Raffle, Bands, and the best deals of the year! Bands include The Resolvers, Alexander, Render Me Speechless, Call To Glory, and Less Than Jake. And, if you don't live in South Florida, tune into Reach FM online that morning to listen to Call to Glory live.
November 7 - 9
Europe Skate Conference in Dundee, Scotland
Email us for the brochure (pdf)
November 15
Grind for Life 6th Annual Benefit @ Cocoa Beach Skatepark
Cocoa Beach, FL
December 4 - 7, 2008
Tampa Am, Skatepark of Tampa
November 17 - 20, 2009
2009 US SKATE CONFERENCE
Portland, Oregon
Details Coming Soon!
 Check out these amazing photos taken by Heath Shelton at the 2008 Skate Conference. Just click here!
We are looking for photos and video that you may have too. Please email them to us at info@ChristianSkaters.com
Keep an eye out for updates, video clips, slide shows and more on www.SkateConference.com
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DO SOMETHING: Causes
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- Join our cause on MySpace or Facebook
- Nominate us for the MySpace Impact Awards: Winners receive a grant from MySpace
- Be a FOOT SOLDIER: Spread the word-Tell your friends, your pastor, your church about Christian Skaters and get a CS Home Study started.
- Join us on a SKATE MISSION
- Intern at our US OFFICE: Interns come to Florida to help at our office at one week segments
- Pray for our ministry every Monday
- Give others ways to start skate ministries: Our giving allows others to build ramps to reach skaters. You can impact skaters around the globe!
- When you shop, purchase from our affiliates (Skype, CafePress, Vista Print), as they contribute a portion of sales to the ministry.
- On Ebay, consider choosing Christian Skaters to receive a percentage of your sales.
- Share your gifts...partner with us on upcoming event, our Emag, or missions. Email info@ChristianSkaters.com
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BIBLE BASICS: Sin
 "What is sin?" we think of violations of the Ten Commandments. Even
then, we tend to think of murder and adultery as "major" sins compared
with lying, cursing, or idolatry.
The truth is that sin, as defined in the original translations
of the Bible, means "to miss the mark." The mark, in this case, is the
standard of perfection established by God and evidenced by Jesus.
Viewed in that light, it is clear that we are all sinners.
The Apostle Paul says in Romans 3:23: "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
We cannot escape our failure to be righteous in our own
strength. This is by God's design, because only when we understand our
weakness will we consider relying on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus.
Sin
is mentioned hundreds of times in the Bible, starting with the
"original" sin when Adam and Eve ate of the tree of knowledge.
God wanted us to recognize our sins. Even those who have not murdered
or committed adultery will find themselves convicted of lying, or of
worshipping false idols like wealth or power ahead of God.
Tragically, sin in any amount will distance us from God.
"Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear," says Isaiah 59: 1-2. "But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear."
We must resist the temptation to act as if we are righteous, especially by leaning on our good works.
"If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth
is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will
forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim
we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no
place in our lives" (1 John 1:8-10).
The good news in all of this is that, once we recognize ourselves as
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 TRICK TIP: Smith grind
Check out this trick tip from Richard Mulder & Brian Sumner
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SERVE: Sweden, Mexico, Africa, Portugal, Guatemala and more
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 Sweden- Teen Challenge is looking for missionaries willing to commit to one year in skate ministry. If you are interested, please contact us at kontoret@teenchallenge.se
Mexico - Skate Church Redwood is taking a team April 4-10, 2009 to San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico. Estimated costs are $450 pp from San Diego, California. For more information, email Chris Davidson at ChrisD@PeninsulaConvenant.com
Africa -
We have willing leaders in Nairobi, Rwanda & Uganda who have hearts to reach skaters with the love of Christ through skateboarding, but they need help. These leaders need willing servants who will pray for them, encourage them, build ramps, and help build excitement. Christian Skaters will stuff you bags with donated product to take over, but we need those willing to go and serve. If this is you, reply to this email.
Portugal - In planning is a mega Christian skate event in April 2009 in Lisboa , Portugal.... They would love to have some skate SHORT TERM MISSIONARIES work with us during the event also some pre -post work. For more information, contact Buck Waters at Wbwaters51@aol.com
Guatemala - A new skate church is beginning in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala with In His Steps International Ministry. They are in need of prayer, helmets, boards, builders and willing servants to help launch this ministry. To help, email Steven Rice at stevenjr@inhisstepsinternational.org
It is our heart to share with you what skate ministries, skate churches, and skate missionaries are doing around the globe. If you are involved in skate ministry, please email us to share your current prayers, praises and needs. We will soon launch a entire section of our website devoted to sharing skate ministries' prayer requests from around the globe.
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Help Wanted
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 Urban Ventures in Minneapolis, MN has a position open in skate ministry. Requirements simply that you skate at least a little, are able to teach skateboarding, and are a solid believer in Jesus Christ and the truth of God's Word. Contact: Mark-Peter Lundquist, Vice President, Urban Youth Hub, at (612) 638-1016 or Ian Wheat
 Joel's Place Youth Center and Skate Park is seeking a skate boarder who would like to serve for one year as full time park/shop manager, room and board plus living allowance provided by established ministry in Fairbanks Alaska. We are looking for a certified instructor who is a Christian role model for our riders.
For more information contact, Linda Setterberg, Executive Director Wellspring Revival Ministries at linda.joelsplace@gmail.com or 907-452-2621
 Christian Skaters is looking for people who have a heart for skaters. We are looking for those with a heart to start skate ministries, area coordinators, fund-raisers, writers, photographers, bloggers, videographers, missionaries, podcasters, street team members, graphic artists, database/web programmers and more to join us on our mission. If you are interested in joining our team, please send an email to tonif@christianskaters.com
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International Skate Conference
November 17-20
Portland, Oregon
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GOT ENERGY?
Check Out our new energy drink sponsor! We are stoked to partner with 1 in 3 Trinity Energy Drinks. Not only do they taste amazing but the boldly proclaim the TRUTH! Stop by our booth at ASR or the Surf Expo to try it out for yourself.
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