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Sunday, April 1, 2012
Word of the Week
The "L's" have been laid out! What a great job Preston did last week sharing with you about Launch! I have to tell you it was an amazing thing for me to be "launched" into Collins, Missouri this past week. It was such a privilege to be able to share the Word of God and now so many of you were back home praying . . . and it showed. We now have 7 new brothers and sisters in Christ as a result of my "liftoff"! I pray as we become obedient to Love, Lead, Liberate and Launch others and ourselves, we well see the Lord of the Harvest be very pleased with us!
Happy April Fool's Day!
Happy April Fool's Day!
Friday, March 30, 2012
HE IS RISEN!!!
Two years ago when Shelly and I had the privilege of traveling to the Holy Land, there were a few things that really stood out to me about the trip. The Sea of Galilee was absolutely amazing and to see the land forms around the body of water and hear the explanation of how storms form quickly has allowed the scripture to jump off the pages for me. The Garden of Gethsemane was perhaps the most emotional place we visited. I remember very clearly looking up the hill towards the city gates and gazing over my shoulder into the wilderness and realizing the sacrifice Jesus made. In the moment when the soldiers were coming to get Jesus all he had to do was take off the other way and they probably never would have found him. Then there was the Garden Tomb. I really was looking forward to the tomb before and during the trip, but I must admit it really was not impressive to me. The main reason is no one is really for sure that is the tomb where Jesus was laid. The significant part of the tomb for me was that it was empty. It really doesn’t matter if that is Jesus’ tomb or not. The important thing is that it was empty!!! HE IS RISEN!
As the calendar rolls over to Easter, we move on from the “L’s” vision series into Holy Week activities. I have been so encouraged by your response to LOVE, LEAD, LIBERATE, and LAUNCH. I hope you continue to pray about what part of the vision God would have you to invest in. Remember vision is “‘what is’ compared to ‘what could be’”. We must do what God called us to so that can be accomplished. We move on from the sermon series, but we must not move on from the vision and purpose to which God has called us.
Love: We are called to LOVE the unbeliever into the Kingdom of God by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ because God LOVED us first.
Liberate: We are called to LIBERATE the believer and unbeliever from worldly bondage by the power of the Word of God and with the help of the Holy Spirit.
Lead: We are called to LEAD the believer and unbeliever into a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ through training and discipleship of the truths found in God's Word.
Launch: We are called to LAUNCH discipled believers into the world to continue bringing the message of the Gospel to unbelievers.
I hope many of you have taken the 1:1:1 challenge. It is almost time to see what God will do with your efforts. Remember I challenged you to pray for 1 person, 1 time a day, at 1 pm and then invite them to Resurrection Sunday services! I can’t wait. How about you?
On that note let me remind you about the first two Sundays of April. April 1st is Palm Sunday. We will have lots of “new” things to enjoy that day as well as a great time of worship leading up to Easter Sunday. Then on the 8th we will celebrate the risen Savior on Easter morning. We will have the 8:30 worship, brunch at 9:00, Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00, followed by WORSHIP at 10:30!! NOTICE THE TIME CHANGE! In years past there was a lag between the brunch/Easter Egg hunt and the contemporary worship, so as a staff we decided to move worship up 30 minutes and also allow families to get out of church a bit earlier to enjoy the day together! Make sure to take full advantage of all the Holy Week activities as we celebrate the fact that HE IS RISEN!!!
As the calendar rolls over to Easter, we move on from the “L’s” vision series into Holy Week activities. I have been so encouraged by your response to LOVE, LEAD, LIBERATE, and LAUNCH. I hope you continue to pray about what part of the vision God would have you to invest in. Remember vision is “‘what is’ compared to ‘what could be’”. We must do what God called us to so that can be accomplished. We move on from the sermon series, but we must not move on from the vision and purpose to which God has called us.
Love: We are called to LOVE the unbeliever into the Kingdom of God by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ because God LOVED us first.
Liberate: We are called to LIBERATE the believer and unbeliever from worldly bondage by the power of the Word of God and with the help of the Holy Spirit.
Lead: We are called to LEAD the believer and unbeliever into a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ through training and discipleship of the truths found in God's Word.
Launch: We are called to LAUNCH discipled believers into the world to continue bringing the message of the Gospel to unbelievers.
I hope many of you have taken the 1:1:1 challenge. It is almost time to see what God will do with your efforts. Remember I challenged you to pray for 1 person, 1 time a day, at 1 pm and then invite them to Resurrection Sunday services! I can’t wait. How about you?
On that note let me remind you about the first two Sundays of April. April 1st is Palm Sunday. We will have lots of “new” things to enjoy that day as well as a great time of worship leading up to Easter Sunday. Then on the 8th we will celebrate the risen Savior on Easter morning. We will have the 8:30 worship, brunch at 9:00, Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00, followed by WORSHIP at 10:30!! NOTICE THE TIME CHANGE! In years past there was a lag between the brunch/Easter Egg hunt and the contemporary worship, so as a staff we decided to move worship up 30 minutes and also allow families to get out of church a bit earlier to enjoy the day together! Make sure to take full advantage of all the Holy Week activities as we celebrate the fact that HE IS RISEN!!!
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
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Saturday, March 24, 2012
Word of the Week
You probably are aware by now that I am not here this morning! I am in Collins, Missouri leading a revival this week. I ask that you be praying for the people of Collins, me and my family (they are home) that God will do some great things with His people in the days ahead.
Interestingly enough the “L” for this week is Launch. We are called to LAUNCH discipled believers into the world to continue bringing the message of the Gospel to unbelievers. I am proud of our church in this area. The Barefoot Disciples are regularly out doing ministry, on occasion Preston and I have the opportunity to speak, we have Mark and Lauren Ducommun preparing for the mission field, and others who have been “launched.” I know Preston will do a great job of concluding our “L’s” series this morning and I am sure you will be challenged and blessed!
I pray that your week is blessed!
Interestingly enough the “L” for this week is Launch. We are called to LAUNCH discipled believers into the world to continue bringing the message of the Gospel to unbelievers. I am proud of our church in this area. The Barefoot Disciples are regularly out doing ministry, on occasion Preston and I have the opportunity to speak, we have Mark and Lauren Ducommun preparing for the mission field, and others who have been “launched.” I know Preston will do a great job of concluding our “L’s” series this morning and I am sure you will be challenged and blessed!
I pray that your week is blessed!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
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We continue in our journey of the “L’s.” So far we have looked at Love . . . we must LOVE others and LOVE God . . . and Liberate . . . we must LIBERATE the believer and unbeliever from worldly bondage by the power of the Word of God and with the help of the Holy Spirit.
Today we will take on the challenge to Lead. We are called to LEAD the believer and unbeliever into a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ through training and discipleship of the truths of God's Word.
I hope you are continuing to pray while asking and seeking God on what your part is in His vision for this church.
I hope you have a great week!
Today we will take on the challenge to Lead. We are called to LEAD the believer and unbeliever into a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ through training and discipleship of the truths of God's Word.
I hope you are continuing to pray while asking and seeking God on what your part is in His vision for this church.
I hope you have a great week!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
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Saturday, March 10, 2012
Word for the Week
We are only a little over a week away from the event of 2012!!! “FBC LIVE!” is coming soon. On Wednesday night at 6:30 pm in the FBC Sanctuary, we will have talents of all ages and of all kinds on display for your enjoyment. Ultimately we will all be able to cast our vote for the winner in each age category online. This is going to be a fun night for our church family, but we need YOU! Perhaps you have thought about signing up but have not . . . now is the time! Who knows? You just might win!!! Prizes will be awarded in three categories: up to 12 years old, 13-18 years old, and over 18. Come on get signed up!!!! If you are not “performing” make sure you come and enjoy the evening!
I hope you have a great week!
I hope you have a great week!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
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I am so glad you are here for worship today! Today begins what I believe is going to be a great start to an incredible 6 week run in the life of FBC Grandview that will catapult us as a body into doing some incredible things as a church family to grow the kingdom of God!
For over a month now we have been promoting “L’s”… almost to the point of driving some of you crazy. Many of you have tried to guess what they are and others have just shrugged their shoulders and said “Preacher, you are nuts.” For the record, you were right! Well I am ready to unveil the first “L” word . . . Sorry, not yet! You have to hear the sermon!!
I hope you have a great week!
For over a month now we have been promoting “L’s”… almost to the point of driving some of you crazy. Many of you have tried to guess what they are and others have just shrugged their shoulders and said “Preacher, you are nuts.” For the record, you were right! Well I am ready to unveil the first “L” word . . . Sorry, not yet! You have to hear the sermon!!
I hope you have a great week!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
EXTRA! EXTRA!! READ ALL ABOUT IT!!
What a great month we have had in February. The spirit of the church has been fantastic and for that I say, “Praise the Lord!!!” God is doing some really great things in our midst and I count it a privilege to be a part of it! We began baptizing our new brothers and sisters in Christ from DiscipleNow weekend as well as began the process of discipling several of them. We have taken time to lay what I believe is a strong foundation for a new vision to be laid out for the coming years of First Baptist Grandview. We spent 3 weeks talking about what vision is by looking at Nehemiah and the call God had on his life to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. This past week Preston did a great job of laying out the need for prayer in the midst of vision casting as well as walking it all out physically. But I say the fun is just about to begin.
I know many of you have been wondering what all the “L’s” are about that have been posted around the church. In March you will find out! Each Sunday we will be unveiling a piece of the vision using one word and it will begin with “L!” As a staff we are all excited about where God is taking us as a church and the opportunities for ministry it is going to provide!
When FBC called me to be pastor almost 8 years ago (WOW, where has the time gone?), I felt a strong vision to reach out to young families, students, children, and to penetrate our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I believe we have done a good job of that, but I realize now the things we have done are simply a platform that will help us reach new heights as a body of believers! I hope you will make a commitment to be here each Sunday in March. I realize Spring Break is in the middle of March, but don’t let that be an excuse not to come, unless you are traveling out of town! The casting of a new vision only comes along so often. You don’t want to miss out, do you? How great will it be to look back ten years from now and say, “Yep, I was there when it all started!”
March 21st is going to be a fun night at FBC as well. We are going to be hosting the first ever “FBC LIVE!” What is “FBC LIVE!” you might ask? It is an opportunity to showcase your talent. Bill has written in greater detail about this event so make sure you turn the page and gather more information! This is a night you won’t want to miss!
Another couple of BIG dates to write down are the first two Sundays of April. April 1st is Palm Sunday. We will have lots of “new” things to enjoy that day as well as a great time of worship leading up to Easter Sunday. Then on the 8th we will celebrate the risen Savior on Easter morning. We will have the 8:30 worship, brunch and Easter egg hunt at 9:30 followed by WORSHIP at 10:30!! NOTICE THE TIME CHANGE! In years past there has been a lag between the brunch/Easter egg hunt and worship, so as a staff we decided to move worship up 30 minutes and also allow families to get out of church a bit earlier to enjoy the day together!
Extra, Extra . . . Great Things Ahead!!
I know many of you have been wondering what all the “L’s” are about that have been posted around the church. In March you will find out! Each Sunday we will be unveiling a piece of the vision using one word and it will begin with “L!” As a staff we are all excited about where God is taking us as a church and the opportunities for ministry it is going to provide!
When FBC called me to be pastor almost 8 years ago (WOW, where has the time gone?), I felt a strong vision to reach out to young families, students, children, and to penetrate our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I believe we have done a good job of that, but I realize now the things we have done are simply a platform that will help us reach new heights as a body of believers! I hope you will make a commitment to be here each Sunday in March. I realize Spring Break is in the middle of March, but don’t let that be an excuse not to come, unless you are traveling out of town! The casting of a new vision only comes along so often. You don’t want to miss out, do you? How great will it be to look back ten years from now and say, “Yep, I was there when it all started!”
March 21st is going to be a fun night at FBC as well. We are going to be hosting the first ever “FBC LIVE!” What is “FBC LIVE!” you might ask? It is an opportunity to showcase your talent. Bill has written in greater detail about this event so make sure you turn the page and gather more information! This is a night you won’t want to miss!
Another couple of BIG dates to write down are the first two Sundays of April. April 1st is Palm Sunday. We will have lots of “new” things to enjoy that day as well as a great time of worship leading up to Easter Sunday. Then on the 8th we will celebrate the risen Savior on Easter morning. We will have the 8:30 worship, brunch and Easter egg hunt at 9:30 followed by WORSHIP at 10:30!! NOTICE THE TIME CHANGE! In years past there has been a lag between the brunch/Easter egg hunt and worship, so as a staff we decided to move worship up 30 minutes and also allow families to get out of church a bit earlier to enjoy the day together!
Extra, Extra . . . Great Things Ahead!!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
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Word of the Week
As you are reading this, I am in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico probably sunburned and looking like a lobster, but boy am I having fun! Wish you were here! I have left you in really good hands this morning with Preston preaching and Bill and the band leading worship.
I want to encourage you to hear what Preston has to say but to not leave and say, “great sermon” but rather to apply it this week! The next four Sundays at FBC are going to be huge, as we begin to unveil the meaning of the “L’s” together. I hope you will be praying this week for the month of March and our worship times as a church family!
Don’t forget the 1:1:1 challenge. How are you doing?
See ya next week!
I want to encourage you to hear what Preston has to say but to not leave and say, “great sermon” but rather to apply it this week! The next four Sundays at FBC are going to be huge, as we begin to unveil the meaning of the “L’s” together. I hope you will be praying this week for the month of March and our worship times as a church family!
Don’t forget the 1:1:1 challenge. How are you doing?
See ya next week!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
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Word of the Week
I am soooo excited about this coming week! Yes, we are leaving on a cruise, but I am excited because pitchers and catchers report to spring training. That means it is almost time for the Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves to begin their quest to the World Series! Hope springs eternal for every baseball fan in the Spring!
I relate that to being in a Christian in the sense that we get opportunities of forgiveness because of the sacrifice Jesus made for us on the Cross. How great it is to know I am forgiven when I stumble and fall. Hope springs eternal!
I hope you have a great week!
I relate that to being in a Christian in the sense that we get opportunities of forgiveness because of the sacrifice Jesus made for us on the Cross. How great it is to know I am forgiven when I stumble and fall. Hope springs eternal!
I hope you have a great week!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
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It is the week of LOVE!!! I love having an 8 year old in the house to keep it real. Cameron has been walking around for weeks talking about how disgusting Valentine’s Day is. I think it is hilarious to hear him talk about it, but this past week something changed in his thinking. I don’t know what caused it, but he has decided he wants to send a flower to a girl!! Something that was “yucky” earlier has now become something really cool!
I believe that is the way it should be with Christ . . . There are things we “used” to look at in the Christian faith and say “no way” to it, but as we grow we should be willing to be stretched and learn to desire to do and be more!
I hope you have a great week!
I believe that is the way it should be with Christ . . . There are things we “used” to look at in the Christian faith and say “no way” to it, but as we grow we should be willing to be stretched and learn to desire to do and be more!
I hope you have a great week!
Sunday, February 5, 2012
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Saturday, February 4, 2012
Word of the Week
What an awesome experience we had this past weekend!! I want to give a huge PAT ON THE BACK to Preston Cave. He did an awesome job putting all of the weekend together! So many people were involved in preparation and execution of the weekend, but I suggest the work is just beginning.
We are in need of people who are willing to “adopt” a new believer and help disciple them. We had 31 professions of faith, so that means we will need 31 believers willing to journey alongside them. We have curriculum that will help you in your travels. If you are interested, please let Preston or myself know ASAP!
On a quick note be praying for the BAREFOOT DISCIPLES this morning and FBC HUFFMAN as they wrap up their DNOW. Also, give a warm to Michael Tosh and his band as they lead us this morning in the Contemporary Worship!
I hope you have a great week!
We are in need of people who are willing to “adopt” a new believer and help disciple them. We had 31 professions of faith, so that means we will need 31 believers willing to journey alongside them. We have curriculum that will help you in your travels. If you are interested, please let Preston or myself know ASAP!
On a quick note be praying for the BAREFOOT DISCIPLES this morning and FBC HUFFMAN as they wrap up their DNOW. Also, give a warm to Michael Tosh and his band as they lead us this morning in the Contemporary Worship!
I hope you have a great week!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
He Shoots . . . He Scores . . . and the Parents Go Wild!!
Little Dribblers began several weeks ago here in Grandview and can I just say if you have not been to the gym to watch some games you are really missing out! It is so much fun to watch the parents!!! (There is a game going on as well, but the parents are way more entertaining!!) Seriously, it is great to watch the kids work together as a team to try and score and prevent the other team from scoring. It is even more tantalizing to watch the parents when their child gets a rebound, dribbles, or shoots . . . but “Katie, bar the door” if their child SCORES!! There is an amazing glow that overcomes the parents, and they are so proud you can literally see their chest poke out a few inches!! I might add they should be. Their child has succeeded in accomplishing a goal!
I found myself thinking . . . and I know that is a shock to many of you . . . but if you will stretch with me a bit, I wonder as God looks down on his children (granted we are not playing a basketball game) playing the game of life what the Heavenly Parent’s reaction might be? As we set our goals and try to live out a life that would be pleasing to Him, do you think you are doing so well that he is glowing and poking His chest out because He is so proud of you?
As I watch Cameron and Easton play basketball, I realize they are going to make mistakes and turn the ball over and they are going to miss shots. I also know from experience and playing myself that you will never make a shot if you never shoot. You will never make that perfect pass unless you attempt to pass the ball. You have to put forth effort and even be willing to fail if you are ever going to have success.
Our Christian life is the same way. There are going to be times you stumble and fall. There are going to be days you fail in having your quiet time or prayer time. There are going to be situations you might have the opportunity to share Christ with a friend and let it go by. If you are not having that quiet time for several days in a row, you would not care that you missed one day. If you were not faithfully praying for others, you would not be concerned you missed once. If you were not concerned for lost people, then you would not be disappointed in yourself for missing an opportunity. I challenge you to get in and stay in the game -- not to look good to others -- but to please your Heavenly Father!
We just wrapped up a great weekend of Disciple Now. Great job, Preston and youth workers! Now we head into the month of February with the Senior Adult Valentine Banquet with Randy Mac coming to entertain as well as a children’s camp fundraiser. I will be speaking on vision during the month of February. Please be in prayer for me as we look at what vision for the church really means, and then in March I will be laying out the vision and mission for our church.
Continue to pray for one another, encourage one another, and watch what your tongue says about one another! Let’s keep the main thing the main thing!
In Him,
I found myself thinking . . . and I know that is a shock to many of you . . . but if you will stretch with me a bit, I wonder as God looks down on his children (granted we are not playing a basketball game) playing the game of life what the Heavenly Parent’s reaction might be? As we set our goals and try to live out a life that would be pleasing to Him, do you think you are doing so well that he is glowing and poking His chest out because He is so proud of you?
As I watch Cameron and Easton play basketball, I realize they are going to make mistakes and turn the ball over and they are going to miss shots. I also know from experience and playing myself that you will never make a shot if you never shoot. You will never make that perfect pass unless you attempt to pass the ball. You have to put forth effort and even be willing to fail if you are ever going to have success.
Our Christian life is the same way. There are going to be times you stumble and fall. There are going to be days you fail in having your quiet time or prayer time. There are going to be situations you might have the opportunity to share Christ with a friend and let it go by. If you are not having that quiet time for several days in a row, you would not care that you missed one day. If you were not faithfully praying for others, you would not be concerned you missed once. If you were not concerned for lost people, then you would not be disappointed in yourself for missing an opportunity. I challenge you to get in and stay in the game -- not to look good to others -- but to please your Heavenly Father!
We just wrapped up a great weekend of Disciple Now. Great job, Preston and youth workers! Now we head into the month of February with the Senior Adult Valentine Banquet with Randy Mac coming to entertain as well as a children’s camp fundraiser. I will be speaking on vision during the month of February. Please be in prayer for me as we look at what vision for the church really means, and then in March I will be laying out the vision and mission for our church.
Continue to pray for one another, encourage one another, and watch what your tongue says about one another! Let’s keep the main thing the main thing!
In Him,
Sunday, January 29, 2012
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What a great weekend we have had!! You are going to be blessed this morning with the message delivered by Brian Burgess! I hope you will give him a warm Grandview welcome! I want to give a great big pat on the back to Preston for a job well done! He walked into a situation that was mostly planned and made it all work! And how about our very own Barefoot Disciples? What a fantastic job they did leading worship!
A big thank you to our group leaders: Karen Hixson, Marissa Salley, Jessica Rivas, Amanda Early, Rachel Dacus, Kevin Goodwin, Caleb Camp, Paul Morrison, Chris Nelson, Paul Head, Mike Cannain, Dallas Hicks, and Coby Duren!!
Another big thank you to our host homes: Cathy Neal, Brad and Amy Quisenberry, Brad and Kandace Collins, Ryan and Melissa Hurt, Kenneth and Claudia Montgomery, Mike and Amber Reeves, Barry and Shirley Beggs, Chris and Diane Rose, Robbie and Kim Mayes, Russell and Shelly Allen.
There is not enough room to thank all the folks who prayed, served and did who knows what else, so just know you were appreciated!!
I hope you have a great week . . . go and be a fanat>ic!!!!!
A big thank you to our group leaders: Karen Hixson, Marissa Salley, Jessica Rivas, Amanda Early, Rachel Dacus, Kevin Goodwin, Caleb Camp, Paul Morrison, Chris Nelson, Paul Head, Mike Cannain, Dallas Hicks, and Coby Duren!!
Another big thank you to our host homes: Cathy Neal, Brad and Amy Quisenberry, Brad and Kandace Collins, Ryan and Melissa Hurt, Kenneth and Claudia Montgomery, Mike and Amber Reeves, Barry and Shirley Beggs, Chris and Diane Rose, Robbie and Kim Mayes, Russell and Shelly Allen.
There is not enough room to thank all the folks who prayed, served and did who knows what else, so just know you were appreciated!!
I hope you have a great week . . . go and be a fanat>ic!!!!!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
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Saturday, January 21, 2012
Word of the Week
Do you remember being a little kid and not wanting to take a bath? We face that on a daily basis at our house right now. Easton would rather climb Mt. Everest than take a bath! The amazing thing is once he gets in the bathtub, he has a blast playing with his toys and “washing” himself off! He smells so good when he gets out!
I have been reminded this week of how great a spiritual bath can feel. The problem is as Christians we go kicking and screaming into God’s tub! Once we take the bath we feel so much better and even smell better to the nostrils of our God and even fellow believers. So I challenge you to “hop” into the tub once in a while and ask God to give you a good scrubbing. In the end you will feel a whole lot better!
I hope you have a great week!
I have been reminded this week of how great a spiritual bath can feel. The problem is as Christians we go kicking and screaming into God’s tub! Once we take the bath we feel so much better and even smell better to the nostrils of our God and even fellow believers. So I challenge you to “hop” into the tub once in a while and ask God to give you a good scrubbing. In the end you will feel a whole lot better!
I hope you have a great week!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Word of the Week
The countdown is on . . . 12 days until FANAT>iC begins . . . D-Now 2012 is upon us!!!! I want to ask you to begin praying now for Preston, his leaders, Brian Burgess (speaker), the Barefoot Disciples (Ryan, Raney, Brodie, Robbie), and the students (already have over 60 signed up)! Ask God to do an awesome work that the world cannot explain other than to say, “Wow… that was God!”
The weekend begins January 27th and ends with worship on the 29th. If you know a 6th-12th grader who has not signed up, get them signed up today!
I hope you have a blessed week!
The weekend begins January 27th and ends with worship on the 29th. If you know a 6th-12th grader who has not signed up, get them signed up today!
I hope you have a blessed week!
Sunday, January 8, 2012
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Saturday, January 7, 2012
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I had the privilege to go to watch my college Alma Mater, Sam Houston State, play in the National Championship game yesterday! It has been fun for me to tell people this week “I am getting to go to the National Championship football game!!!!” Then I tell them it is not LSU and ALABAMA but SHSU and North Dakota State. We then all giggle. However, I know this much . . . Sam Houston may be small but if they won, they are the national champions!! They are the best at what they do!!
I found that to be a challenge for us as a church. We may be small and may not be able to do what FBC Dallas or Fellowship Church can, but we can be the BEST at what we do and what God has called us to! So in 2012 I say, “Let’s Go Team!”
I hope you have a great week!!
I found that to be a challenge for us as a church. We may be small and may not be able to do what FBC Dallas or Fellowship Church can, but we can be the BEST at what we do and what God has called us to! So in 2012 I say, “Let’s Go Team!”
I hope you have a great week!!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
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Happy New Year!!! So how many of you have started losing weight? Did you already read the Bible through? Already a better husband or wife? You gotta love those New Year’s Day resolutions . . . You know those are supposed to last longer than just ONE day, right?
Today is a day of new things and I am so excited that Preston, Sarah, Perry and Titus Cave are here today! I hope you will give them a big Grandview style welcome and make sure they feel right at home! This is going to be a great year . . . get ready . . . get set . . . let’s GOOOO!!!!!
I pray you and your family have the best year ever!
Today is a day of new things and I am so excited that Preston, Sarah, Perry and Titus Cave are here today! I hope you will give them a big Grandview style welcome and make sure they feel right at home! This is going to be a great year . . . get ready . . . get set . . . let’s GOOOO!!!!!
I pray you and your family have the best year ever!
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