The latest updates from www.claytonimoo.com http://claytonimoo.com Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:01:23 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://claytonimoo.com/images/M_images/rss20.gif http://claytonimoo.com The latest updates from www.claytonimoo.com http://claytonimoo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=355&Itemid=26 We’re thrilled to share with you some exciting news: on September 1, 2010 the former Youth Ministry Office (YMO) of the Archdiocese of Vancouver officially became the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry (OYYAM). As you are aware, Gerard Garcia was hired as the part-time Consultant for Young Adult Ministry, the first for the archdiocese, back in June. Later that month, Archbishop Miller approved the name change of our office as we looked to best reflect our expanded services to youth and young adults in the archdiocese. For youth ministry, the OYYAM will continue to provide parish youth ministry formation through training and support. For young adult ministry, the OYYAM will aid in the development of young adult ministry through connecting, convening, and consulting. Blog - Just Me Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:04:05 +0100 http://claytonimoo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=172 -It's the start of a new era as the YMO (Youth Ministry Office) is now OYYAM: the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Read all about it in my blog here (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=355 Itemid=26), as well as join our brand new OYYAM Fan Page on Facebook here (http://www.facebook.com/oyyamvancouver).-I'It was a spirit-filled and blessed week of Searching in the Spirit at Camp Jubilee. One highlight was the Talent Show, and in particular, this take on the Old Spice commercials, youth ministry style! (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=354 Itemid=32)-I was recently listed on a list of Top 20 Catholic Youth Ministry Blogs (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=352 Itemid=26) by D. Scott Miller on his website. Thanks Scott for the support! Also, I was tagged in a recent prayer meme on the internet and asked to name my 3 favourite prayers. Read my reflections on my 3 favourite prayers...all with roots from many years ago! (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=350 Itemid=26)-You can find me on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/claytonimoo), follow me on Twitter (http://twitter.com/claytonimoo), or check out the Twitter widget on the right. News - Latest Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:00:00 +0100 http://claytonimoo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=354&Itemid=32 hhVcj_sONCU Here's a creative take on the famous Old Spice commercials, from the talent show at the Youth Ministry Office's Searching in the Spirit 2010 at Camp Jubilee.I must admit, I was slightly surprised when Dylan walked into the room without a shirt on. However, I wasn't surprised with the creativity and originality of Dylan, Chris, Jeremy, Neil and Josh.For another angle of the skit, see Gerard's video on youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLgJ9T5ZDzo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLgJ9T5ZDzo) http://www.claytonimoo.com (http://www.claytonimoo.com/)http://www.youthmin.com (http://www.youthmin.com/)http://www.twitter.com/claytonimoo (http://www.twitter.com/claytonimoo) Videos - Videos Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:38:14 +0100 http://claytonimoo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=352&Itemid=26 Thanks to my friend D. Scott Miller of the Archdiocese of Baltimore for including me on his recent list of Top 20 Catholic Youth Ministry Blogs (http://www.dscottmiller.com/2010/08/20/top-20-blogs-for-catholic-youth-ministry/) on his website The Catholic Youth Ministry Blog (http://catholicymblog.com) , considered the 411 of Catholic Youth Ministry. Also on the list are youth ministry stand-outs Bob Rice, Mike Patin, and Mark Oestreicher, to name a few. I'm excited and humbled to be recognized on the list!Scott and I have been fast friends ever since we met back in the summer of 2003 in Washington, DC. In fact, on the day we first met, we ended up with some immediate bonding time as we changed a flat tire on his car. The rest, as they say, is history.We've engaged in some good-natured ribbing over the past few years, especially with respect to our respective countries. And I was part of one of Scott's most memorable projects: the April Fools joke of 2009 (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=191 Itemid=32) .It's been a big month for Scott, as his website just celebrated it's 6 year anniversary. As well, Scott has been hired as the Director of the Division of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, a position he's held on an interim basis for the past year. Now it's official!Congrats again Scott, and thanks for the support. You ain't so bad after all. Blog - Just Me Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:57:55 +0100 http://claytonimoo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=351&Itemid=32 bbhcKQi8fvo See my (relatively) decent attempt at the Jumpin' Fantasy game at Gameworks in Las Vegas.18 successful jumps isn't bad...especially for a guy 15 years past his prime (insert your own definition of prime ). http://www.claytonimoo.com (http://www.claytonimoo.com/)http://www.twitter.com/claytonimoo (http://www.twitter.com/claytonimoo) Videos - Videos Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:41:55 +0100 http://claytonimoo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=350&Itemid=26 I’ve been tagged a couple of times (by Oddwalk Ministries (http://oddwalkministries.com/oddblog/?p=5974) and Gene Monterstelli (http://www.apexministries.com/2010/08/prayer-meme-the-top-three/)) in a recent prayer meme going around the internet, in which we are to name our 3 favourite prayers. Many prominent (much more so than me) bloggers have weighed in, including Mike Patin (http://mikepatin.com/?section=news cmd=details newsid=419), Scott Miller (http://www.dscottmiller.com/2010/08/08/favourite-prayer-meme/), and Roy Petitfils (http://www.youthwallah.com/2010/08/my-favorite-prayers.html).And for those of you who are unsure, the term “meme” is used to describe a concept that spreads swiftly via the internet. Don’t be embarrassed if you didn’t know. I thought “meme” was the opposite of “youyou.”Anyway, on to my 3 favourite prayers: Blog - Faith Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:22:47 +0100 http://claytonimoo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=349&Itemid=32 o5aPPyZg8M0 Here's a bit of footage from the Egg Drop eggs-ercise during the Planning Skills session at this year's YouthLeader. One of the groups came out of their shell and named their egg after me. Their kind gesture cracked me up, though it had me leaving a bit scrambled. The Clay egg met its inevitable fate on the 3rd drop (15 feet onto concrete) but on the sunny side, the first 2 drops went over easy.And that's no yolk! http://www.claytonimoo.com (http://www.claytonimoo.com/)http://www.twitter.com/claytonimoo (http://www.twitter.com/claytonimoo) Videos - Videos Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:08:41 +0100