Only two weeks till we celebrate…
Mar
22
Mar
3
Coming home…
For anyone that knows me, knows that I love to travel. I love to see new places and try new things.
This trip has been no different. I’ve seen things in New Zealand that I couldn’t even begin to describe to you. I’ve done things that I never thought I would be able to do and had an amazing time with Nate, Whit and Lane.
No matter where I go or what I do, there is nothing that compares to when its time to come home. I love the feeling of going back to where I belong.
I’m reminded of what the Bible says in I Peter. It says that we are aliens in this strange world. That’s so difficult for me to grasp because home feels like home but it’s not, ultimately, where I belong. I am an alien in this world.
Can you imagine what our eternal home will be like? Can you imagine what it will feel like when we are finally in the place where we were designed to be.
I can’t wait to go home…
Feb
5
Coming Soon…
I don’t know about you, but I love anticipation. Just the idea of something on the horizon gives me something to look forward to (especially when Apple announces a new product!).
Today I want you to join with me in anticipation of a new series that we will begin in a couple weeks but will introduce this week. It will be one unlike anything we’ve ever done here. One that may be new to many of you and one that could potentially change your life.
See you Sunday! Come in anticipation…
Jan
21
Texting Help
Did you know that you can give specifically to the mission we support by text message?
I read this today off the Northwest Haiti Christian Mission website (www.nwhcm.org) and I wanted to pass it along to you because I know many of you want to make sure that what you give goes directly to the relief effort. Here is a way you can know your investment in Haiti will reach those in need.
Here it is…
1) Text the message “Support NWHCM” to the number 20222.* Capitalization does not matter, but spelling does.
2) To confirm your donation, text the word “YES” when prompted to do so.
A one-time donation of $5 will be added to your bill or deducted from your prepaid balance and will go directly to the work of NWHCM.
Click here to read the details as shown on their website.
Jan
20
“How can I help?”
I know so many of you are wondering the same question when you see the devastation and the tragedy in Haiti that has hit so close to home for us .
Although I wish I could put us in the middle of that city to do all we could, the fact is that we would probably be in the way more than anything. Right now is a time for the medical teams and the aid workers. But there is something you can do. As many of you know we are in the midst of a large-scale collection of basic food and medical supplies to ship over to partners at Northwest Haiti Christian Mission. We need your help to get these supplies boxed up and driven to Frankfort so they can be moved to Haiti.
We need your help every Wednesday (starting tonight, Jan 20) from 5-6pm to pack up the boxes and then we need people willing to drive the boxes to the warehouse in Frankfort for shipping to those who need it.
John 13:34-35…” A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” This is how you can help. This is how you can love the Haitian people…
Jan
14
What breaks the heart of God
I, like many of you, have been so stirred by the events going on in the country of Haiti. Having been there on a couple of occasions, it brings it that much closer to home for me.
In a place where death is a daily issue, it seems that the impossible has happened. Even these seasoned survivors are left with with an even greater sense of hopelessness and despair.
Make no mistake, this event is one where God has been and will be active. His people will demonstrate His perfect love and light will shine in a very dark place.
Be active. Please get involved. Pray, Give. Visit www.nwhcm.org. Ask God to break your heart with what breaks His…
Dec
30
Starting off right…
Now that the new year is fast approaching and it’s time for us to begin the process of setting those iron-clad resolutions, (sigh) I want to challenge each of you to consider partnering with me in a one-day fast on Jan 1. We started off 2009 with this same challenge and this year will be no different.
Fasting simply isn’t about not eating for a period of time but rather denying our flesh to focus on the spirit. It’s symbolic of the daily sacrifice we have to make as we “offer ourselves as living sacrifices”. (Romans 12:1) If you can’t do an entire day, then would you consider skipping a meal or possible two?
Will you join me?
I hope you’ll kick off 2010 the best way possible… in the spirit!
Dec
14
Living Christmas Tree
What an incredible gift we offered to Christ this weekend as over 1200 people came out to celebrate Christ’s birth with us. I am confident that He was pleased with what went on.
I have never been so proud of being apart of this church as I was this weekend. Your effort and selflessness made it an event to remember. From those that sang solos to those who worked tirelessly and thanklessly in the office printing programs, it truly was a team effort. In short, You all made God look good. Thanks for that.
He gets all the glory and we get all the peace…
What stirred you all most about the Living Christmas Tree?
Dec
9
LCT
I gotta tell you how excited I am about the Christmas production going on this weekend here at BACC. Just the sound checks fire me up. It is something that so much thought and work has gone into that I just know it will give what is due to our King.
I hope He gets all the glory for it. It’s our gift to Him, after all, it is His birthday.
See you this weekend…
Dec
1
Apron Review
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us and we are marching towards Christmas, I’m curious of something; those of you that helped with our Apron meal, what did you think of it?
What kinds of things should we look at doing differently next year. I’m anxious to hear what you who participated would change or modify for our next effort.