The LSU Game

September 27 2005
We can have alot of fun here on campus, even though we did not go to the game....



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The Burning matress and sofa.....




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The burnt matress and sofa



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Yeah, START Clausen against Ole Miss.....This week just keeps getting better.





Unreached Peoples Fact
1,756 people groups in the 10/40 Window have neither Scripture portions or Gospel radio available in their primary language, comprising 370,767,000 individuals.


Missions Scripture
"That they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me."
John 17:21

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September 25 2005


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....My random life at UTK. I love it here!!!

Lonely weekend

September 16 2005
Hey guys,

I just thought that I would type a little blog for yall....I am sitting in the library and thought about you guys. I am going to have a weird weekend because both my roommate and suitemates are going home. Nick and Elvis left earlier and Kyle is leaving soon. I am going to Kentucky tommarow morning to see "my" raider team compete and I will get to see my father. I think that it will be fun. I will be back in K-town tommarow around 4 or 5 cause I can't miss the UT v. Florida game. This is like the biggest game of the season for us. I hope that we play like National Champions and beat florida so that we will be National Champs at the Rose Bowl.

Just to let the people that actually read this know, I got my letter of acceptance into Dance Marathon Morale commitee. Dance Marathon is a 24 hour event on campus in the spring where people dance to raise money for East TN Children's Hospital. I am on the Morale commitee, so I will be helping to plan it and keep the dancers motivated on the day of the event.

I also got asked back for my 2nd interview with Freshman Council with UTSGA. I hope that interview goes good so that I can be a member of that organization. Hopefully I will. Well I am about to finish up my english paper for monday, because I wont have time on Sunday because of church, practice for wednesday's mission explosion at a local youth group, which I am doing the sound and video, and finally the Clement Hall Residents Association is putting on an event to kick of the first year...

Well I better get to work on that paper.

Love in Him,
Jason

Unreached Peoples Fact
There are seven Least-Reached people groups each over 50,000,000 in population, the largest being the Japanese (122,064,200).


Missions Scripture
"How then shall they call upon Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent?"
Rom 10:14-15

Ahola!

September 13 2005
Well today has been cool so far. I woke up this morning to go eat breakfast with one of my friends from church. I think that he will become one of my accountability partners.

I went to my Freshman Council interview this morning too. I think that I did good. We will know on friday at noon, if we get asked back for a second interview. I also applied to be part of the Knoxville UT Student Advisory Board. It is really cool because we will be meeting with the mayor of K-town to speak with him on matters concerning the development of the city and matters that concern UT students.

I was reminded this week that God will provide for you if you ask for Him to...this week has been really wierd because I am not sure if I would classify it as a good week. I was a little lonely at first not really having anyone to talk to about things that are relevant to my life. But I ask God to provide me with someone and He has. He brought me to people that are helping me in ways that they don't even know yet.

I don't have much else to say, so I will talk to you later...

Peace,
Jason


Unreached Peoples Fact
51 of Afghanistan's 82 people groups, including the 10,641,300 Southern Pashtun (the country's largest people), do not have Gospel radio available in their primary language.


Missions Scripture
"Look among the nations! Observe! Be astonished! Wonder! Because I am doing something in your days, You would not believe if you were told."
Hab 1:5

Hey Guys

September 10 2005

I am sitting here in my dorm room and just decided that I would let you guys know whats going on. I got back today from a church retreat with Calvary Baptist Church. We left yesterday and went to Camp Carson, somewhere near Newport,Tn.

It was amazing....I met so many awesome people and I got some things straight with God that had been bothering me. It is so cool that when you get down in life and feel so alone, God will provide for you. I had a horible day on Friday and had to force myself to go on the retreat last night. I am so glad that I went.

On a side note, I broke my finger on the retreat during a game that we played. This guy named Wes went for the same "ball" that I did and he hit my right ring finger. The joint right above my knuckle bent all the way back, and I think that it broke. It is all black, blue, and really swollen. But oh well, it will remind me of the awesome weekend that I had.

I am so glad that God lead me to Calvary Baptist. It is such a great place. In the morning, I am going to start working on the tech team, playing with the sound and mostly video. I think that it is going to be really good for me. * I am going to convert them to MACS* -dont tell them.....Lol

Well I hope that everyone is doing good and that nobody is getting into any trouble down there.

P.S. I won the lottery for student tickets to LSU on the 24th, so I am really happy about that, watch for me on TV....

P.S.S- Can somebody get me the information for China this Christmas? I really think that God is wanting me to go. You can mail the information or any mail that you want to me at:

Jason Thacker
Clement Hall
1629 West Cumberland Ave.
RM 610
Knoxville, TN 37916

* I would love to recieve mail from anybody!!


Later,
Jason

Unreached Peoples Fact
There are seven Least-Reached people groups each over 50,000,000 in population, the largest being the Japanese (122,064,200).


Missions Scripture
"And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.'"
Acts 20:32

Hey Y'all

September 05 2005
Hey guys....Long time no talk by me...

I have been really busy with college lately. I am having the time of my life. It is so great to be able to do what I want, when I want.

Classes are going good, it is so much better than high school. Orange Nation is the so much better than any high school spirit thing....We all have so much fun singing "ROCKY TOP, YOU'LL ALWAYS BE HOME SWEET HOME TO ME, GOOD OLE ROCKY TOP, ROCKY TOP TENNESSEE"

It is alot of fun being out on my own.

I hope that everyone is having a great time in the Boro...

Later,
Jason


Unreached Peoples Fact
Russia has 54 Muslim people groups, the largest of which is the Tatars, with 5,964,500 people.


Missions Scripture

"Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me."
Matt 25:40

I know that this is random....

August 11 2005
Before I get started, I know that this sounds wierd but hang with me. I don't even know where this is going...

All I Need Is You......

Think about those words.....

I said think....think about what that means....

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No Peeking Yet.....







God wants us to be 100% dependent on him at ALL times, not just at church or at the bumps in our lives..whatever the severity of that bump is...

When I start to think about the things that I have been through in my life, I start to think about the times that I have really given 100% of me to HIM. I know that I can't count that on one hand... It is just really hard to devote yourself to HIM, because as humans we like to think that we can control what happens in our lifes.

I love the word control, because when we think that we have something under control... DO WE REALLY???? The only ONE that can have everything under control and know what is going to happen is the ONE that I call Father, Daddie, and Savior.

But sometimes we as humans think that we can have things under control, we think that we can be able to take anything that is thrown at us...

We CAN"T.... If we really and truly give 100% of ourselves back to our Creator, we will have the burden of live taken off of our shoulders and always have someone that wants to listen to us, when we are acting stupid, being sad or angry, or anything. Just rely on Him for strength and he will always be there to give it to you. All we really need is HIM

I leave you with one thought....




Does He have 100% of you???





Unreached Peoples Fact
Four countries have more than 500 people group: 86% of Papua New Guinea's groups are primarily Christian, followed by 47% for Indonesia, 33% for Nigeria and 5% for India.


Missions Scripture
"Let the peoples praise You, O God; Let all the peoples praise You."
Psa 67:3

Hey

August 03 2005
Well I think that I have finally caught up on my sleep. I slept until 2 pm today. I am off to church tonight, then going to hang out with Ashley and Rachel.

I have finally realized that God is not just involved in the bigger things in life. He really cares about the little things that we think are insignificant. God has blessed my life so much and there is no way that I ever could repay Him for that.

I leave for K-town on the 20th which is just right around the corner. I have been getting all of my stuff together and buying the new things that I need.

Well, I have to finish up the laundry and such, so I will talk later...

Peace

Unreached Peoples Fact
Of Iran's 100 people groups, all but 10 are least-reached, and eight of the 10 are expatriate groups.


Missions Scripture
"And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.'"
Acts 20:32

Well I am back... Again

August 01 2005
I just got back home from the big NYC. I had an absolute great time. God has given me a definite, life altering choice to make while there. I know that I will just have to pray through it and see where God leads me.

Anyways, we got back like 2 hrs ago. I am so tired, but I have some fun stuff to do tonight. I will post some more later...

Peace

Unreached Peoples Fact
Papua New Guinea has the largest number of groups whose primary religion is Christianity (744), followed by Indonesia with 362 and Mexico with 285.


Missions Scripture
"Look among the nations! Observe! Be astonished! Wonder! Because I am doing something in your days—You would not believe if you were told."
Hab 1:5

Well I am Back

July 22 2005
Well I am back... I had a fantastic time. I got to hang out with some old friends and meet some new friends. I am so glad that I was chosen to serve as camp counselor. I want to go back next year if they want me back.

Not much going on right now, but I will update later and put some pictures up...

Later

Jason

Unreached People Fact
China has the largest number of individuals whose primary language does not have Bible portions (181,475,000 individuals).

Motivation
"Look among the nations! Observe! Be astonished! Wonder! Because I am doing something in your days—You would not believe if you were told."
Hab 1:5

Hey Yall

July 14 2005
Well, I am back from UTK and about to leave again for Columbia to be a counselor at TASC Leadership Camp. I did finally get all the classes that I need for UTK, at the times that I wanted. I was able to change my Chem. 120 to Chem 100 at a much better time so that I can apply to be the Chairperson of Freshman Council at UTK.

Oh well, I am glad that I got all of that worked out. I leave tomarrow afternoon for training in Columbia and then the camp starts on Sunday. That alll should be alot of fun.

I am looking at getting a new suv. I have been currently looking at a 2005 Mercury Mariner. I like it. Below is a picture. I just have to see about the mustang right now. This suv is a great vehicle for college, don't you think???



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Well I hope that you guys have a great week, without me again..... I dont think that I will be able to undate while at camp, so y'all have fun without me.

*And Aimee, I will be able to eat all of that pasta. I can eat alot, even after bread and salad....LOL

Peace, Love, God Bless


Unreached Peoples Fact
852 people groups in Central Asia are least-reached, totaling 379,221,000 individuals.


Missions Scripture
"After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb."
Rev 7:9

Hey

July 12 2005
I am at UTK right now at orientation. I hope that you guys are having fun without me....This place is really cool. I am playing on one of the Macs downstairs in Morrill Hall. I will be back soon.

I will talk to you guys later....

Peace



Unreached Peoples Fact

The median population (by country) of all people groups for which we have population values is 9,730. The mean population is 421,765.



Missions Scripture

"The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever."
Rev 11:15

God is.......

July 10 2005
Right now in my life, God is so indescribeable. I know that he is working in ways that I will fully experience until later in my life. I cant wait to see what he has in store for me.

So my mom and I joined Belle Aire this morning. I think that it is important to her walk and mine to have a church home, even thought I will be in Knoxville. I want to be able to have that church family to come home to.

I leave for Knoxville tomarrow afternoon for orientation. I hope that I do well on my entrance exams and such, and get the classes that I need. I am just going to let God put me where He wants me right now.

I probably wont be at church this wed., sunday, and next wed, because of orientation and TASC student leadership camp.

I hope that y'all have fun with out me this week, I will be missing you guys...

Peace



Unreached Peoples Fact
The unreached Parsee, found in 10 countries with over 1.2 million in total, practice Zoroastrianism.


Missions Scripture
"I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth."
Isa 49:6

Drive-ins, Stars, Funnel Cakes, and Sunsets

July 09 2005
Amy, Justin, Kayla, Chris, Rachel, and I went to go see a movie at the drivein theater in Watertown. It was freaking amazing. I have never been to one before. It was an experience in the back of my truck, because all six of us were back there. Fun Times....

I am so greatful to God for giving me so many friends that I can hang out with and not be lead to do sinful things with. People that help me to keep my focus on God and not the materialistic, sinful ways of this world. On a side note, I think that my mom and me are going to move our church membership to Belle Aire this next sunday.

Have a Blessed Day

Peace


Unreached Peoples Fact
The United States, China, Nigeria and Brazil have greatest number of evangelicals according to Operation World. Uganda has the highest percent evangelicals at 46%.


Missions Scripture
"The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever."
Rev 11:15

I like Macs!!!

July 07 2005
I just got the Mac Mini back from service and it has not acted up once. They has to replace the logic board, but it works now. I had a fun day.....more to come later....

Peace

Unreached Peoples Fact
Of Indonesia's total population of 219,230,000 people, 186,000,000 have Gospel radio available in their primary language.


Missions Scripture
"Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples."
Psa 96:3



Hey

July 06 2005


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Today was a great day...a group of us went to the Toby Mac concert at the People's Church in Franklin, where it about poured down rain

After the concert, we went to the Cool Springs Mall and ate. I managed to spend more money than I have,but oh well I needed the stuff I bought.

Then after church, we went to Chilago's *sp* in Woodberry, then went to watch a movie at my house. Today was busy, but loads of fun.

God revealed something to me today that has dramatically changed my life. To understand what he told me, you have to know the situtation: I am not dating anyone until God reveals to me my wife and the direction he wants my life to go in. That said I have been having trouble with the dating thing, because I thought that I was being disobedient because I am interested in a girl, but He has told me that it is natural for me to be like this, but I have to respond to it using his wisdom that he taught me. I have decided that I am going to develop a friendship without anything getting in the way of that, and continue to keep my focus on him. I just had to get that off my chest...

I hope y'all had a good night....


Random thought of the day:
Do something good for somebody that they dont expect...


Peace



Unreached Peoples Fact
Of Indonesia's total population of 219,230,000 people, 186,000,000 have Gospel radio available in their primary language.


Missions Scripture
"And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.'"
Acts 20:32



Well...

July 05 2005
I dont have much to talk about...

I really like the Mac store in Green Hills which is really hard to get to, they are going to fix the Mac Mini in about 3-5 days.

Other than that I went to Bellicino's with the gang, and ate then went to Lifeway, where I got the perfect bible to carry on trips i.e. the NYC trip.

I am about to add songs to my iPod, play a little guitar, then hit the sack, so y'all have a great night.

P.S. We are going to see Toby Mac tomarrow at the People's Church in Franklin, call me early in the morning if you want to go...

Peace


Unreached Peoples Fact
Western Europe has 388 groups in the Formative or Nominal Church category, while having 95 in the Growing Church category.


Missions Scripture
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedlingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen"
Eph 3:20-21

Wow...

July 04 2005
Tonight was totally awesome...first Justin, Rachel, Kayla, Amy, and me went to Riverfront park for the fireworks show which was totally freaking awesome...they even had fireworks that exploded like hearts, cowboy hats, and smiley faces...anyways, the seats were great because of Kyle and Lyndi getting there so early... Thanks to them for the seats...but we had to sit in the parking lot for 35 min because of the traffic, oh well we had fun anyways...

After that we all went to Steak-N-Shake and ate a little, then we all went our repective ways. I just got done playing on the guitar and I think that I finnally got I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me and Sweetness in Starlight by Matt Wertz down pretty good....if I could only get the drop d tuning right... Justin wanna help me out, Bro ???

Well I am off to bed to sleep because I have a full day tommarow, with the early morning run and the repairing of the new Mac Mini in downtown Nashville at MacAuthority or the Mac store.

Peace


Unreached Peoples Fact
Of Iran's 100 people groups, all but 10 are least-reached, and eight of the 10 are expatriate groups.


Missions Scripture
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedlingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen"
Eph 3:20-21




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Isn't God just awesome???

Tonight was fun

July 03 2005
Tonight, A whole lot a people went over to Graham's house for ice cream and fireworks. It was alot of fun. I got to talk to a few people that I dont get to see that often.

If anyone wants to go to downtown to Riverfront to the fireworks show and concert, just call me tommarow during the day.

I am about to play a little guitar, maybe one day I will be good at it....


Peace


Unreached Peoples Fact
The United States, China, Nigeria and Brazil have greatest number of evangelicals according to Operation World. Uganda has the highest percent evangelicals at 46%.


Missions Scripture
"Thus it is written, that the Christ would suffer and rise again from the dead the third day, and that repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations"
Luke 24:46-47