tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41925139371071066052024-03-13T21:09:57.932-06:00Utility MinistryAaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-82885841631396049112010-08-31T15:10:00.003-06:002010-08-31T15:17:43.475-06:00TransitionsWow... it's been quiet here the last little bit. To say that it has been an interesting year would be an understatement. I have been through a lot of transition in the last year. And it continues... today is my last paid day on staff with First Baptist Church. It's been a very unsettled week emotionally.I am currently looking for another job (so if you have any leads let me know) and plan to stayAaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-63860860986154605612010-06-28T10:32:00.000-06:002010-06-28T10:33:03.296-06:00This is how all business meetings should be!Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-35957706933973858482010-06-14T11:44:00.003-06:002010-06-14T12:28:05.169-06:00Worship Questions Part 1 - How Loud is too Loud?Ok, so it seems that the first issue we need to tackle is the volume of worship. How loud is too loud? The main problem we run into when we start talking about volume is that the arguments usually head toward worship style and instrumentation. It seems that in our minds we see things like piano, organ and strings as quiet and guitars and drums as loud. If you've ever heard a real pipe organ with Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-26419007474959124942010-06-01T08:36:00.002-06:002010-06-01T08:49:52.243-06:00Your (and my) Questions Answered.I'm back from a little bit of vacation and have some new ideas! Here's the scoop. We're going to spend a little while on the site talking only about worship. Music, technical, heart, attitude, execution... whatever. But to kick it off I want to hear from you. What are your questions about worship? It can be about here at FBC, at your church, anything. I can't promise any definite answers or to Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-77432018454502058702010-05-16T16:23:00.002-06:002010-05-16T16:24:31.400-06:00My friend ZacMy friend Zac Smith passed away this afternoon. If you haven't seen his story check out his blog and watch this... The Story of Zac Smith from NewSpring Media on Vimeo.Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-38515971393079052952010-04-28T14:13:00.001-06:002010-04-28T14:15:11.486-06:00What Faith Looks LikeSo what does faith look like?This morning, Micah, my two year old, ran out of milk in his cup. He came into the kitchen handed me the cup and said "More please." I gave him more milk.That's what faith looks like!Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-37258224360131279232010-04-24T21:09:00.001-06:002010-04-24T21:10:43.374-06:00My friend ZacIf you want to know more about my friend Zac, or want to hear more of his story check it out here.Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-35289788009709644822010-04-15T08:55:00.002-06:002010-04-15T09:03:53.417-06:00A Story (As told by Craig Groeschel)One day a bird was flying south for the winter and caught in a snowstorm. As snow landed on his tiny wings, it melted slightly. then quickly froze, causing the bird to fall to the ground. As he sat helpless and shivering, encased in ice, the bird thought to himself (to be spoken in a little bird voice) "This is the end!"To make matters worse, a cow wandered toward the freezing bird and - wouldn'tAaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-45932322757231886382010-01-24T20:48:00.003-07:002010-01-24T21:03:25.707-07:00I Don't Ever Want to Recover!Recovery. It's an interesting word in my life right now. I'm going to the doctor on Tuesday to have a surgery consult on my foot. I am going to have a tarsal tunnel release. I know, it's sounds like so much fun you all want one now to don't ya! One of the things that I've been looking at seriously is the recovery time. How long is it going me to get better after they slice my foot open and put itAaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-65256132278858032882010-01-06T15:39:00.002-07:002010-01-06T17:04:22.508-07:00What's It Gonna Be?The new year is here. I've always like the New Years holiday. Don't get me wrong, Christmas is awesome. I love Christmas, but New Years always just had something a little different about it.I learned to play Trivial Pursuit at New Years Eve parties my church growing up would have every year. I was, of course, not old enough to actually play but I did hold the title of "Official Question And Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-1934277605869689012009-11-14T19:50:00.004-07:002009-11-14T20:23:58.334-07:00It's Not Supposed to be Easy.It's a crazy time in my life. I'm learning how to deal with two kids (I'm told the jump to two is harder than the jump to one and I believe it), keep my marriage strong and work through all of the stuff (good and bad) at church. On top of that you may have noticed (if any of you still read this) that it's been almost two months since my last post.I'm not going to lie to you... the things that Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-51843342885848674552009-09-29T20:44:00.001-06:002009-09-29T20:44:47.308-06:00Live Blogging the Pastors Retreat Session 3Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-49810293411037586562009-09-29T11:54:00.001-06:002009-09-29T11:54:52.369-06:00Live Blogging the Pastors Retreat Session 2Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-48663363426711588922009-09-29T10:23:00.001-06:002009-09-29T10:24:37.003-06:00Live Blogging the Pastors RetreatAaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-26516684446785593692009-09-28T08:38:00.003-06:002009-09-28T08:40:18.207-06:00Anticipation!So I am up at the annual Pastors Retreat that our region hosts. It's always a good time. I like being able to reconnect with some of my pastor friends from around the northwest. So look forward to notes from the speakers and other good stuff over the next few days!Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-92220768315387788852009-09-21T16:04:00.002-06:002009-09-21T16:08:14.118-06:00Isaac is Here!Little boy, Isaac Matthew, was born today at 10:48 a.m. 19 1/2 inches long and 7 lbs 8oz.We will be in the hospital overnight but will be home tomorrow. Thanks to everyone who prayed for us!Here is Isaac...Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-69762270289382771432009-09-16T09:30:00.006-06:002009-09-20T20:11:25.399-06:00What Shoes are You Wearing?I like shoes. I have major foot problems. Now that you know those two things about me I'm sure your wondering where this is going. There is a lot that is happening in my life right now. A death in the family, my wife about to give birth, my son turns two, I have to decide whether or not to fly to Oregon on short notice. Add to that all of the things that are happening at church this week and it Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-91082449760427831832009-08-13T15:12:00.002-06:002009-08-13T15:15:08.736-06:00Will you be there?Sunday night is going to be really important. You should want to come...To what you ask?I'm glad you asked...VISION NIGHT 20096 p.m. in the Worship CenterWe will go over the great things God has done in the last year as well as what he wants to do in the coming one.It's going to be good.Be there!Just do it!Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-77676940510167043462009-08-07T16:15:00.002-06:002009-08-07T16:18:11.897-06:00Link for the Wedding!OK. We are going to be live from Victoria tomorrow, Saturday August 8 at or around 2:45 p.m. (PST). For those of you who couldn't make it to the wedding but still want to see it. Click HERE.It's going to be a hoot!I will also attempt to embed the video stream here if you would prefer that!Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-33627014041700796902009-08-01T16:19:00.003-06:002009-08-04T16:35:13.069-06:00Wedding from CanadaHey,Some of you may know that part of my vacation will be in Victoria Canada where our Student Ministries Director Chris is getting married on Aug. 8.I know there we a bunch of you who wanted to go but couldn't so we are going to do our best to broadcast the wedding here online. Once we have the details finalized I will post the link here so you can watch. Stay tuned for more and block out some Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-66526422757022569202009-07-24T15:19:00.002-06:002009-07-24T15:22:39.765-06:00Time for VacationI am relieved that it is finally time for a vacation. It's been a while since I was able to get away and I get to do this with my wife and little boy for two weeks!I won't be at FBC, but I will be in church.I won't be in Pocatello, but I will stay connected.I won't be working, but I will get things done.I am really looking forward to the whole thing, except for the 10 hour drive there and back.OhAaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-37408019486612006412009-07-20T10:03:00.002-06:002009-07-20T10:07:26.694-06:00Things your brain forgets when you don't sleepMicah has chicken pox. What that means is he is really unhappy and daddy doesn't get to sleep. As a result there was one really important thing that I forgot to mention yesterday!Vision NightSunday, August 166 p.m. in the Worship CenterYou need to be here for this. We are finalizing the new years' budget and will have that for you to vote on, we will also have updates from the elder team about Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-52427853499173835622009-07-16T15:13:00.003-06:002009-07-16T15:30:11.217-06:00Teach Me Lord, Teach Me Lord, To WaitIt's the middle of summer. I know it hasn't been very hot yet, but it's the middle. School starts in a little more than a month (I know, I know), and I haven't had a vacation yet, (can it be summer without a vacation?). It's not even the dog days of summer. And I still feel like I'm just tired out. Maybe it's because I played/worked so hard at the beginning of summer, I don't know. Does anyone Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-16794468185430261262009-07-04T16:14:00.002-06:002009-07-04T16:19:48.721-06:004th of July ParadeWow. Parade done. It's always a physically draining morning for me. We meet at the church at 6 a.m. to start setting up, hang out until the parade starts, play like crazy for 45 min, break a little, play 15 more minutes and then back to the church to tear down and in this case set back up for weekend services tomorrow!I get tired after all of that. But you who aren't on the truck have the biggerAaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192513937107106605.post-73090024714776655282009-06-30T15:20:00.001-06:002009-06-30T15:21:24.086-06:00Ouch!Saw this on twitter and wanted to share...Once the Bible is less than God's Word Jesus becomes less than God & sinners become less than sinful. The Bible is highest authority. - Mark DriscollWhat do you think?Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114092973618836392noreply@blogger.com1