Archive for July, 2008
Jul
14
Greetings,
First off….THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! Praise the Lord for everyone who has and is working so hard for the Lord to make VBS a life changing experience.
As we ventured to Outrigger Island to caught a big wave…the WAVE OF GOD IS REAL!!! The reality of God in our world is overwhelming. The kids, youth and adults learned that God is as real as the person next to you. It is awesome to know that we serve the REAL GOD who created all things!!!!
I want you to know that the Devil is nervous and God is on the move. That is awesome. We already had a couple of youth saved (Brittany and Paige)…I know others will too!
The place truly looks awesome…just like a tropical paradise. Hawaii would be jealous!!!
I want to encourage everyone to realize this week will be exhausting, but rewarding. Remember to stay focused on Christ, be prayerful and patient in all things…it is all GOOD because God is GOOD…All the time!
Day 1 was a little hectic…front door being busted…thanks the Bob G. It is already fixed…air conditioning not working in one of the rooms…a few personalities/attitude issues (which we all have by the way)…working out timing/schedules and other things and the chaos of just managing 130 kids is enough to make your head spin. BUT IT IS AWESOME>>> and we are doing a GREAT JOB!!!!
Just remember God has brought us to this point to reach those who need Christ, to disciple those who do know Christ, to develop our character (which He is doing whether you realize it or not…He worked on me last night) and to have fun…did I say have fun..oh yeah…have fun okay!~! Are we having fun!!! Okay I will stop the fun thing…I think you get the drift!!!! Or should I say SURF!!!
Keep up the great work everyone…let’s join God. Continue to be in prayer for yourself and one another. It is hard to believe VBS is actually here…it will be over before you know it…so let’s enjoy every moment.
PASTOR COWABUNGA!!!!!!
See you tonight Dudes and Dudets.
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Jul
03
The fourth of July is one of my favorite times of the year. It is truly a time to celebrate FREEDOM. It is also a time to realize that FREEDOM ISN’T FREE!!!! Jesus taught us that by giving us Freedom from the wages of our sin – death. We are FREE in Christ…those in Christ are truly free. So this year take the time to tell everyone “HAPPY 4th” and be inspired by the freedom you have in Christ and as an American. We have a lot to rejoice and celebrate about. America is the best place to live in the world. I still get a chill when I see the flag flying high or hear the Star Spangled Banner played!!! This 4th be safe, be grateful to be an American, celebrate our independence form tyranny and our dependence upon God, and rejoice in the freedoms we have while remembering the Freedom isn’t free. Be a true PATRIOT this 4th and be proud that these colors don’t fade and that old glory still flies high. Our freedom comes from God alone…UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL…we are ONE NATION UNDER GOD and I am proud to declare that position…LET FREEDOM RING far and loud!!!!
God Bless America,
PC