Hello From Vacation

Hey all,

So I'm on vacation this week. I know, I know, I shouldn't rub it in. It is exciting and encouraging to read Bill and Karl's blogs and know what is going on with you while I am out of town. You may be asking yourself why I would post while on vacation? Well the simple answer is that since this is a fairly new thing I need to train myself to do it consistently. Like everything we learn to do repetition is the best way to establish the habit So this is going to be short and sweet. Mostly to let you know that I still think about you guys while I'm gone.

The view from the deck.
Looking back at the house
The beach.

Monday Rewind

Hey all,

I just wanted to take a few minutes to rewind yesterday for you....

• The message from God was great... endurance really is something we all could do better.
• The Dark Knight was a great movie... I don't think I want to see any movie twice in 12 hours again though.
• I was totally blown away by the thanks that you guys gave to our musical volunteers... it makes me happy to know that you appreciate them that much!
• Turns out that Bill can write a message in one day... way to go big guy!
• Janaye and I walked 5 miles on Saturday... last night I was paying for it, got to keep going though if I'm going to get into a shape other than round.
• The guest choir was great... it continues to make me want to help other churches get better at what we are supposed to be doing.
• Bill's study leave starts today... pray for him while he is gone the next three weeks.

Mark Beeson messes with my head.

So I've been watch Mark speak here. He said a lot of good things but I wanted to talk about one thing that he said in particular. He said the he has never had a desire for people to accept Jesus into their lives. Now before you freak out let me tell you what he said next. He said that his desire was for people to give their lives to Jesus! Do you see the difference? If we accept Jesus into OUR lives it really is still about us. We can pull Jesus out of our pocket when we need him and we can put him back when he starts getting in the way. It's still our life. We get to run the show. But, if we have given our lives to Jesus then it isn't about us anymore. We aren't in charge anymore. We have GIVEN ourselves TO Jesus. Now what messed with me is that I have to ask myself if I have really given my life to Jesus. I know that I accepted him into my life, but have I ever given myself to him? We should all ask this question. I hope that you will take some time this week to ask this question and let Jesus show you the answer. I know that I am going to have to work harder to give myself to him.

1st time in the new blog

Hey all,

I hope you all can get something out of this place. I want it to be a place where we can discuss and come up with new ideas relating to ministry both here at FBC Poky and wherever you might be. IF you are part of the FBC family than thanks for dropping by. If you have any comments or concerns about things that are happening at church this is a great place to bring them up. I will be posting at least twice a week so look for new info often.