Car Wash For Haiti

Another thank you to those of you who filled the noon to 2 shift at the Car Wash. We made close to $300 so we can get needed supplies to Haiti. All in all I think it was a good time!

NOW = WOW

Friday night was a great time worshiping the Lord! I could hardly stand not being able to sing. I think everyone should get the chance to just sit and listen to you guys worship the Lord. I left that night encouraged as usual. I wanted to say a special thank you to Jordan of course who leads the night of worship, and does such a great job. I also wanted to thank Michy, Nikki, and Caleb for their extra time and effort they put in to make the evening run smoothly. I think those guys started rehearsing at 4:00. I say thank you but I know that God is also saying thank you for your sacrifice.

Where do you stand on Alcohol?

It sounds like I panicked a few people on Wednesday Night as I began the message on alcohol. I didn't even realize it, but I was made aware of it after the service. Sorry to those who were offended, but I just had to share some helpful tips for drinking in moderation. I also thought it would be helpful to dispel some of those common myths that go along with alcohol. I thought they were pretty entertaining, but some may not have understood my methods. Here is the part from Proverbs.

I. The Deceiving Factor - Proverbs 20:1
a. You may act like a fool (Be mocked)
b. You may act foul (Be in a rage)

II. The Dependence Factor - Proverbs 23:29-35
a. There is woe v. 29 (Crying out)
b. There is sorrow v. 29 (Want)
c. There are contentions v. 29 (Fighting)
d. There is babbling v. 29 (Constant talk)
e. There are injuries without cause v. 29 (Because of foolishness)
f. There is redness of eyes v. 29 (Indicates there is a problem)
g. It bites and stings like a snake v. 32
h. My flesh takes over v. 33
i. Trouble is coming v. 34
j. It hasn't caught up with me yet v. 35
k. I can't wait to do it again v. 35

III. The Dangerous Factor - Proverbs 31:4-7
a. It can harm our reasoning v. 5
b. It can harm our remembrance v. 6, 7

A Busy Week

I am so excited to have the opportunity to serve the Lord! He has given me a full week of opportunities to begin the month of February. I have been wanting to raise some money for the supplies and the shipping of those supplies to Haiti. God has opened the door for us to use Tire Kingdom for a Car Wash. I hope people from our church will take advantage and come out and help. The need is great and every little bit will help.

I also have the service Superbowl Sunday night. I am curious to see what God is going to do. I'll post again next week to share how God has worked this week. I am also looking forward to Friday Night of Worship. These have been such a blessing each time we do them. God is great and greatly to be praised!

Which Way Do I Go?

Proverbs 16

1. I want to know Actual Reality v. 2, 25
a. Can I be tricked?
- We can have blind spots
- We can justify our sins
b. Can I believe the Truth?
- God knows me (Weighed in the balances) v. 2
- God gave us one way to Heaven v. 25

2. I want to be Above Reproach v. 7
a. I will focus on pleasing the Lord
b. I will be at peace with my enemies (Not adding fuel for their fire)

3. I want to be All set to Resign v. 9
a. My plans are good
b. God's plans are better (Resign my plan for His and I grow and God gets the glory)

4. I want to Accept Responsibility v. 17
a. I must choose to depart from evil
b. I must be on the defense against evil

5. I want to Age Righteously v. 31 (Found in the way of Righteousness)
a. Am I living a righteous life right now?
b. Will I continue to live a righteous life?
a.

Big Jorge Comes Through

Can I give a shout out on this blog? If I might say we had a pleasant surprise last night at the Program. Who new Jorgey could play the guitar just likes he's ringing a bell... Go Jorgey go!

Do It Anyways

I came across this yesterday from a devotional thought from Jim Burns and I thought it would be good to post.

1. People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered.
Love them anyway.

2. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish motives.
Do good anyway.

3. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.
Be honest anyway.

4. The biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest people with the smallest minds.
Think big anyway.

5. What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.
Build anyway.

6. People really need help but may turn against you if you help them.
Help them anyway.

7. Give the world the best you have and you may get kicked in the teeth.
Give the world the best you've got anyway.

- The Paradoxical Commandments by Dr. Kent M. Keith, 1968