Ministry Update

A bunch of you have asked me how the ministry is turning out up here! Well, last Wednesday we had the most kids at youth group we've had thus far, 15. All are going to camp with us next Monday so I'm looking forward to being able to minister to them. No update on the new church building yet. We may not know anything until early September. Our biggest need right now is a music pastor. Um, other than that, things are going as planned. We had a low number on Sunday but a lot of families were out of town, including the pastor (and my Rachelle :(  )   Anyway, the job search is still unsuccessful. Keep that in your prayers please (bills are beginning to mount.)

The New Book

Alright, my last post apologized for my draught, an then I went 6 days before posting something else. I have good reason though! I started writing a book! Yup, it's true. It's always been a dream of mine to write one and I finally sat down the other day and started it. The topic relates to a Christian Revolution. If you know anything about the Revolutionary War, the place called Valley Forge may mean something to you. It is the location of George Washington's famous "Prayer at Valley Forge." I've done some research and found many principles from Valley Forge that helped win the American Revolution, and if applied to the Christian realm, can help begin a Christian Revolution. Hence, the potential title: Christian Revolution: The Valley Forge Experience.... Anyway, I'll keep you posted on how it turns out. I've finished the first 6 chapters thus far!

Sorry for the drought

What a busy weekend! First and foremost, my buddy called me the other night and was in a desperate situation. I told him about Christ and on the phone, he got saved! Keep him in your prayers. His name is Nick. Had a wonderful church picnic at some park with a beach! Check out pics on my facebook. Headed home to Cincinnati on Thursday for a few days! Keep our church in your prayers! A lot of growth potential and we're still relying on churches to help support us financially! I'll keep up on this better! thanks for following

Today's Thought

You are more like Jesus based on the lost people you reach rather than the saved people you impress!

Applebee's Tonight

If you're in North Jersey, take a trip to Applebee's on rt 46 tonight between 5-9. 10% of your bill comes back to our youth group as we're raising money for camp. You need a flyer so email me for a copy! youthman09@hotmail.com

God Speaks to Us

It amazes me how often people think prayers is a one way street. We talk to God, don't we think He would talk to us? Jeremiah 33:3 is God talking. He says "Call unto me and I will answer you..." Elijah found himself in a desperate position in 1st Kings 19. The King of the land was hunting him down and he fled to a cave in the mountains. An angel appeared and told him he'd be hearing from God. Scripture says there was a Great and Mighty wind, but the Lord wasn't in the wind. And after the wind, an earthquake. But the Lord wasn't in the earthquake. And after the earthquake, a fire. But the Lord wasn't in the the fire. The next part is crucial. Scriptures says, and then a Still Small Voice. Our God is mighty and powerful, but it doesn't mean his means of communication with us are of the same quality. Find a quiet spot when you seek God's guidance and answers. He wont speak audibly to your ear, but He'll speak to your heart. In a still small voice. Don't expect some great revelation in a dramatic way! Look for His still small voice.

My View on Michael

Michael Jackson has gotten a great deal of media coverage since his death. Foxnews.com reports today that a family is upset because their son (military) died in war on the same day MJ did and isn't getting any media coverage. I understand their frustration, but the media reports things that sell! Although this young soldiers death was in the line of duty and should be appreciated more than MJ, it doesn't sell papers. Secondly, Michael Jackson is the King of Pop. He is the greatest entertainer this generation, and possibly any generation, has ever seen. Disregard his private life (although not much of his private life was actually private).  He was never proven guilty on any sexual misconduct. Sure he was weird, but wouldn't you be if you were forced into entertainment by a psycho father before you were old enough for kindergarten? If you never had a normal childhood? I'm not making excuses, but he had mental issues and we never though that maybe he needed help. He was searching and he found his help in the form of drugs. I can't control how you remember Michael. I hear the jokes and see the complaints. But one things is inarguable, nobody in the history of entertainment or in the future will be able to do what he did on stage! A legend has been lost!