AWESOME SUNDAY, but A CRAZY MONDAY!

Well we had 4o somthing in services on Sunday with one Baptism. The work on the building is about done, our sign got put up Sat. Sat, Chrissy, and a few other church peoples planted about 30 mums outside the building and it looks awesome! I took pics and was planning on posting them today but I had a bit of trouble. I was at the coffee shop and I had to be taken to the hospital (where I sit now). I guess I had some kind of mild stroke or somthing. Details are still being looked into. All I know was that it wa scary. I work out everyday and try to stay fit, but I guess nothing can prepare you for the downfalls of stress and over-zerting yourself. I had planned on taking a vacation with my wife and daughter upon our arrival to Jersey but just blew it off. I guess it is about time to get away for a few days to unwind and spend some time with the fam. Its hard with me, I know that God is in control of everything, I know I shouldn't worry about stuff that I cant change. I go to God but just need to learn how to leave it with God and let go. Please pray for me. I am a worry wart to with a captital W. Those who know me or have even hung out with me for 5 min know this. The doctor told me maybe I should find another line of work. I laughed! I would never ever leave the ministry that God has called me too! I just need to learn a few more things about ministry right now. 

1.  Don't fret over things that really dont matter.

2. Cut down on the espressos and drink weaker coffee and less of it. MAN THATS GONNA BE HARD!

3. Allow the peace of God to fill me and control every part of my life NO MATTER what the situation, circumstance, problem, person, or anything else that fits in that space.

4. Thank God for friends who love me and lift me up when I am down!!!!THANKS GUYS!!!!

My Little BIG GIRL

Ella Blair started pre school this week as well as dance class. Shes sooooo cute.

AN AWESOME WEEK IN WV

Man I had a great time at this years pastors retreat in WV! I wasn't going to go because of all the things going on at the church, but Nathan Rogers and Aaron Johnson encouraged me to just get away for a time spiritual refreshment and man was it! I heard some wonderful messages, in fact every single one spoke to my heart! I got to camp out with Russ, Aaron, and Nathan the night before the conference and it was a blast! A bunch of us took a hike up a mountain and needless to say my cardio isn't what it probably should be. (Russ and AJ are cardio experts) Nathan and I were sweaty and winded, but if it were a weight lifting comp (NAthan and I would have taken the cake) I am going to post some pics tom. Services were awesome. We had 34 in attendance and 2 first time visitors! This evening a bunch of us spent time cleaning the downstairs and it looks awesome. (PICS ARE ON THE WAY). I am ready for the week! Restored and pumped! Hope everyone is doing well!

Good Sunday

We had 33 in attendance with 3 first time visitors. I am very happy that God was in control, cause I certainly was not! I got a cal from Chrissy at 1030. She told me Ella Blair had burned her hand on the iron. I rushed home to help with bandages, and Chrissy had to stay home with Ella Blair. It was just Glen and I leading worship and I was a wreck. Glenn offered up some encouraging words and we made it through and everyone said the music was great. THANKS GOD! Ella Blair is doing good. Brother Chuck Fernandez did an excellent job. We took up a love offering for him and he was headed to INWOOD this afternoon. We also had someone commit to come out to our midweek home group! People are diggin deeper! Hope all is well, I really missed being in the pulpit.

Guest Speaker this Sunday

I completely forgot that I am not preaching this Sunday. Oh well Ive got my message ready for next week. Brother Chuck Fernendaz (Missionary to Africa) will be with us Sunday morning. I met this brother while doing deputation. I beleive God is going to great things through him. The building is coming along very well. We just ordered all of our new media equipment (NOT CHEAP) we spent 10 gran! I am so excited that our building is beginning to look ALIVE again. I spent the day cutting 10 acres of grass with the new mower we just purchased. The property looks great. I continue to see the community stop and stare as they drive by to try and get a glimpse of what is going on. Our new sign should be ready in about two weeks and Robbie Myers (Cave City) is working on our flyers and posters for the community. We will start door knocking in about 3 weeks. Hope all is well with everyone! 

GOING TO A PHILLIES GAME

Well Sat I will be going to the Phillies / Dodgers game. Glen (One of our worship leaders) got some tickets and asked me to come along. I am very excited! The work is going well on the building. As of today the sanctuary is about finished, and the outside work is on going. We had a good teen group out tonight, about 20. Hope everyone is doing well. 

THEYRE HERE!

I arrived at the church this morning at about 7:30am to find the painters busy at it (in the sanctuary) and also the exterior guys starting to put up our new siding! I am so excited to see how things are going to turn out! Ill take some pics as the work continues and post them. Im gonna go work on my student lesson for tonight, LATER