Mission MyTown Schedule for Tuesday, March 17
Dayspring Villa: Meet at the church at 12:15; Ministry will be from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Cindy Sharp will be the team lead.
Code Enforcement Ministry: we are waiting to hear back on an opportunity, so until then we will be headed to 609 S. Poplar in Sapulpa to help a couple in our church
Map: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/7-LmEsJDDS
Coming up on Wednesday: we will be headed to the Shannon Valley Community located between 51st and 61st on Hwy 97 on the west side of the road. The festivities will start around 4 p.m. We will need some people at the community hanging out and we will need some to help haul some tables and other things in preparation for the cookout which will start at 5:30 p.m.(thanks to Jess and Cassie for handing out the flyers). Inflatables will be there around 4:30 p.m.
There will be no evening activities at the church other than Financial Peace.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Picture Update from today, Monday, March 15 at Mission MyTown
What an incredible day of ministry! We had three ministry opportunities going throughout the day: our Senior Adults made blankets, we had a group downtown to help minister to the homeless, and another group help a family with their yard.
How proud I am of our senior ladies! What an incredible crew! About 14 ladies came together for lunch and ministry as they made baby blankets!
What a great day at Filling the Void. Micah Shepard got a chance to minister alongside his mom and in one particular conversation, they were talking with one of the gentlemen and he struck up a conversation with Micah. One of the guys that was showing them the ropes commented that up to that point when they had a conversation, very few words were said from this gentlemen, but he really opened and said more than at any other time and this was attributed to Micah.
Helping Lisa was a tremendous blessing to us today...the attitudes of all were incredible as we served the Lord with gladness. Through our conversations and actions and praying, we pray that Christ was exalted! For me personally, I enjoyed ministering alongside my family!
Thanks to everyone for coming out to share the love of Christ with our communities! Stay tuned for the plans for tomorrow!
Also....don't forget to check out the Awestar update and pictures at http://www.awestar.org/. You will see pictures of our students!
Pray for our Students who are with Awestar in Nueva Laredo
This picture is from the awestar website: in it can you spot Nick, Danielle, Megan, Merribeth, Mark and Alexander? Check out daily updates and pictures at www.awestar.org and go to trip updates.
They will be back on Saturday and will hopefully be able to share what God did in Mexico on Sunday morning during our lifegroup time at 9:30 a.m.!
They will be back on Saturday and will hopefully be able to share what God did in Mexico on Sunday morning during our lifegroup time at 9:30 a.m.!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Mission MyTown Update for Monday:
Mission MyTown is a ministry providing opportunities for families and LifeGroups to do ministry together in sharing the love of Christ with our communities.
Filling the Void: Monday meet at 10:15 a.m. and will carpool to downtown Tulsa
If you are meeting the group downtown, meet at the BOK Tower on the first street side(one way street). There may be free parking located near the Jazz Hall of Fame(be prepared to pay for parking)...when you go inside go up the escalator, take an immediate right and you will see an unmarked door by the UPS door). You will split into groups and hand out lunches and learn the ropes of this ministry.
Code Enforcement: Meet at 1427 East university in Sapulpa at 1 p.m.; You can bring trashbags, lawnmowers, tools to trim trees, rakes
What if I can't do the physical labor? How about coming and prayerwalking the neighborhood! Pray around the neighborhood!
Blanket Ministry: Meet at 10 a.m. at the church
If you would like to make baby blankets for DaySpring Villa and local hospitals join this group to make a difference. Bring food for a potluck lunch.
Please be in prayer as we share the love of Christ with our communities!
Mission MyTown is a ministry providing opportunities for families and LifeGroups to do ministry together in sharing the love of Christ with our communities.
Filling the Void: Monday meet at 10:15 a.m. and will carpool to downtown Tulsa
If you are meeting the group downtown, meet at the BOK Tower on the first street side(one way street). There may be free parking located near the Jazz Hall of Fame(be prepared to pay for parking)...when you go inside go up the escalator, take an immediate right and you will see an unmarked door by the UPS door). You will split into groups and hand out lunches and learn the ropes of this ministry.
Code Enforcement: Meet at 1427 East university in Sapulpa at 1 p.m.; You can bring trashbags, lawnmowers, tools to trim trees, rakes
What if I can't do the physical labor? How about coming and prayerwalking the neighborhood! Pray around the neighborhood!
Blanket Ministry: Meet at 10 a.m. at the church
If you would like to make baby blankets for DaySpring Villa and local hospitals join this group to make a difference. Bring food for a potluck lunch.
Please be in prayer as we share the love of Christ with our communities!
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Saturday, February 07, 2009
My Good Friend Caleb
You need to meet one of my friends--his name is Caleb. The thing I like about Caleb is he is not like anyone else. He is his own person and is very comfortable with who God made him to be. I thought I would share a profound quote from him.
I mentioned to him that our senior adults were commenting how they appreciated Caleb and some of our other students for making them feel comfortable as they sat in the student section of our morning worship service. They really commented on how nice the guys were and that Caleb offered his jacket for one of them to wear since it was cold.
I love Caleb's comment:
"Hey, no problem. I love those ladies. They are my homies."
Profound words from my friend Caleb--he is one fun guy!
Check out his blog at www.capedconstablecaleb.wordpress.com
You need to meet one of my friends--his name is Caleb. The thing I like about Caleb is he is not like anyone else. He is his own person and is very comfortable with who God made him to be. I thought I would share a profound quote from him.
I mentioned to him that our senior adults were commenting how they appreciated Caleb and some of our other students for making them feel comfortable as they sat in the student section of our morning worship service. They really commented on how nice the guys were and that Caleb offered his jacket for one of them to wear since it was cold.
I love Caleb's comment:
"Hey, no problem. I love those ladies. They are my homies."
Profound words from my friend Caleb--he is one fun guy!
Check out his blog at www.capedconstablecaleb.wordpress.com
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Back in the Land of Blogging
What a whirlwind the last few months! This week alone has been crazy with the ice, but it has been good to stay home. To be honest, I pray for times like these to where I have to unplug and I can stay home.
Got a chance to play out in the sleet/snow with the kids. They had such a blast sledding down the hill. It's amazing how they can stay out in the freezing cold for hours.
I've recently moved my parents again about three miles from us! It's nice to have them close to us. Sarah's parents have recently returned from Belarus as well. We love having them back....they have been gone for 12 years as missionaries to Belarus. My kids really enjoy having them back.
In Closing......
"For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins." Colossians 1:13
What a whirlwind the last few months! This week alone has been crazy with the ice, but it has been good to stay home. To be honest, I pray for times like these to where I have to unplug and I can stay home.
Got a chance to play out in the sleet/snow with the kids. They had such a blast sledding down the hill. It's amazing how they can stay out in the freezing cold for hours.
I've recently moved my parents again about three miles from us! It's nice to have them close to us. Sarah's parents have recently returned from Belarus as well. We love having them back....they have been gone for 12 years as missionaries to Belarus. My kids really enjoy having them back.
In Closing......
"For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins." Colossians 1:13
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Jesus lives inside of me, BUT......
"Yes, Jesus lives in me, BUT if my sin keeps someone from meeting Christ, I will not die spiritually, but it may lead to someone else's spiritual death."
This was a quote from one of my good friends, Jeff Jordan. Jeff teaches our Sunday Morning Large Group on Sunday mornings. He always does a phenomenal job. This past Sunday Jeff brought to us the Scripture of David committing adultery with Bathsheba. I wanted to share some insight that Jeff brought up:
1. My sin has far reaching affects.
David's sin didn't start with the act of adultery--it started when he decided to stay back. David was where he wasn't supposed to be. David was supposed to be with his men leading the charge in the battle.
-He implicated Joab with Him. What started as David's sin, Joab became an accomplice--therefore it had a far reaching affect.
2. There will be specific consequences to my sin
The Lord considered David's sin to be evil---please know that God is jealous of His name and he holds us to our vows.
Because of David's sin, his son died a grueling death.
Other thoughts:
-Many times when we sin, we are thinking of ways to skirt the sin or get out from underneath the pressure and it all becomes about us---Instead of thinking about what consequences I will face--what about Jesus?--what consequences did he face because of my sin(He became sin and was nailed to the cross)
-Do I really believe the wages of sin is death? What position have I put God in to punish me--it's defininitely not what He wants to do--he desires to love me, but I have put him in a position he does not desire to be in--the disciplinarian. It's not his choice, but it's my choice.
My sin can keep other people from eternal life. Have you thought about that?
Jeff-thanks for the Word on Sunday--for challenging me!
"Yes, Jesus lives in me, BUT if my sin keeps someone from meeting Christ, I will not die spiritually, but it may lead to someone else's spiritual death."
This was a quote from one of my good friends, Jeff Jordan. Jeff teaches our Sunday Morning Large Group on Sunday mornings. He always does a phenomenal job. This past Sunday Jeff brought to us the Scripture of David committing adultery with Bathsheba. I wanted to share some insight that Jeff brought up:
1. My sin has far reaching affects.
David's sin didn't start with the act of adultery--it started when he decided to stay back. David was where he wasn't supposed to be. David was supposed to be with his men leading the charge in the battle.
-He implicated Joab with Him. What started as David's sin, Joab became an accomplice--therefore it had a far reaching affect.
2. There will be specific consequences to my sin
The Lord considered David's sin to be evil---please know that God is jealous of His name and he holds us to our vows.
Because of David's sin, his son died a grueling death.
Other thoughts:
-Many times when we sin, we are thinking of ways to skirt the sin or get out from underneath the pressure and it all becomes about us---Instead of thinking about what consequences I will face--what about Jesus?--what consequences did he face because of my sin(He became sin and was nailed to the cross)
-Do I really believe the wages of sin is death? What position have I put God in to punish me--it's defininitely not what He wants to do--he desires to love me, but I have put him in a position he does not desire to be in--the disciplinarian. It's not his choice, but it's my choice.
My sin can keep other people from eternal life. Have you thought about that?
Jeff-thanks for the Word on Sunday--for challenging me!
Friday, November 07, 2008
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Check out this video by John Piper--he reminds us towards the end of the video of what is the most important. God already knows who is going to be our president. If we are consumed by the what if's based upon who is elected into the office of President of the United States, we have forgotten the most important thing---God is in control--God is sovereign!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
MORPH Weekend: Group ShotThis picture didn't turn out that great, but it represents the coolest group of students who gave up their Fall Break to Love Out Loud.
I am very proud of them for the selflessness! God used them in incredible ways to bring hope to the hopeless.
Our students were exhausted by the end of the weekend. I played too much football and felt my age all the way down to my feet.
Ridgeway Students are AWESOME!
--A Huge thank you to our adults who weathered the whole weekend: Megan, Bethany, Kristen, and Ray! You guys are fantastic!
--Thanks to Scott, John, and Chris for leading the morning devotionals!
--Thanks to Lisa Hamilton and our wonderful Senior Adult ladies for making the desserts!
--Thanks to Bob for cooking and for cleaning up after us--also to Aimee, Jeremy, and Christian--you guys are such a blessing!
--Thanks to Sarah and the Dobrinski's for cooking the Friday night meal!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Day One: MORPH Weekend: LOVE OUT LOUD
What a great day! This morning Chris B. really set the tone for us through the Word! Thanks so much Chris!
Our students did an incredible job of helping a lady and her neighbor with some much needed yard work that they couldn't do. One thing we want to accomplish is to love our community out loud. I'm hoping that Ms. Sherry sensed the love of Christ from our students! Thank you students for setting an incredible example!
We had a great lunch of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and ham sandwiches! We then headed to Shannon Valley to love on people in that community. We essentially are asking each household if they need anything done around their house like mowing and weedeating as well as inviting them to the playground to just play soccer, football, etc. It was great to see our students and adults make those much needed connections with the children, students and adults of this community. Please pray for us as we go back tomorrow!
We closed the evening with a hot dog cookout at the Reed's house--thank you so much for your hospitality. Patsy is battling cancer so we got a chance to encourage her through prayer! What a wonderful couple the Reed's are!
Thanks to Jeff J. for coming and leading us tonight in the Romans vs Christians game! The kids loved it!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
MORPH Weekend: LOVE OUT LOUD
We start today our ministry projects in our community! We have about thirty students who are excited about getting out into our community. Brent Higgins challenged us last night in the Word and got us off to a great start. He talked about COMPASSION! Brent will be here again on Friday night at 7 p.m. so feel free to join us!
Through our weekend, we are wanting to teach our students two things:
1. Serving One Another Unselfishly
2. Being sensitive to the prompting of the Holy Spirit in ministry. So many times we are so scheduled that there is no room for direction from the Holy Spirit. If God prompts one of our students or adults to meet a need in our community as we drive or as we serve, then we hope immediate obedience to the Spirit's prompting will be learned this weekend.
As I write this, a group of our students are preparing breakfast--biscuits/gravy/eggs/sausage! Our students are pumped....they are sooo pumped a few of them got up around 5 a.m.(a little tooo early for me).
This weekend we have partnered with the Code Enforcement Officer, so we will be going to homes who have received complaints about their lawns and we will do somewhat of an extreme makeover to their lawns so they don't get a ticket.
We are also partnering with a community down the street from our church where we will be doing random acts of kindness and playing games with the kids. Our whole goal in this is to LOVE OUT LOUD--presenting Jesus through actions and words. My prayer is that people do not see us, but they see Christ and through that they would desire a relationship with Christ.
Thanks to the parents who are helping us this week: Ray Teague, Scott Hamilton, Brian and Melissa Shepard, Bob Alexander, and Tim and Sherry Dobrinski. Thanks also to Chris B. and John W. for coming to lead our morning devotions.
Please pray for unity among our students. Please pray that the people we minister to will come to know Christ. Pray that our eyes will be opened to the lostness of our community.
We start today our ministry projects in our community! We have about thirty students who are excited about getting out into our community. Brent Higgins challenged us last night in the Word and got us off to a great start. He talked about COMPASSION! Brent will be here again on Friday night at 7 p.m. so feel free to join us!
Through our weekend, we are wanting to teach our students two things:
1. Serving One Another Unselfishly
2. Being sensitive to the prompting of the Holy Spirit in ministry. So many times we are so scheduled that there is no room for direction from the Holy Spirit. If God prompts one of our students or adults to meet a need in our community as we drive or as we serve, then we hope immediate obedience to the Spirit's prompting will be learned this weekend.
As I write this, a group of our students are preparing breakfast--biscuits/gravy/eggs/sausage! Our students are pumped....they are sooo pumped a few of them got up around 5 a.m.(a little tooo early for me).
This weekend we have partnered with the Code Enforcement Officer, so we will be going to homes who have received complaints about their lawns and we will do somewhat of an extreme makeover to their lawns so they don't get a ticket.
We are also partnering with a community down the street from our church where we will be doing random acts of kindness and playing games with the kids. Our whole goal in this is to LOVE OUT LOUD--presenting Jesus through actions and words. My prayer is that people do not see us, but they see Christ and through that they would desire a relationship with Christ.
Thanks to the parents who are helping us this week: Ray Teague, Scott Hamilton, Brian and Melissa Shepard, Bob Alexander, and Tim and Sherry Dobrinski. Thanks also to Chris B. and John W. for coming to lead our morning devotions.
Please pray for unity among our students. Please pray that the people we minister to will come to know Christ. Pray that our eyes will be opened to the lostness of our community.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
FIREPROOF---A MUST SEE MOVIE FOR ALL!
Sarah and I went on a date night last night and saw this great movie. We highly recommend it for all! If you are struggling in your marriage, I highly recommend you set aside a time for you and your spouse to go and see this movie! Even if you have a great marriage, it's a great reminder of our promise to our spouse!
I would love to hear what you thought of the movie. It will definitely provide some discussion for you as couples! There are some great resources for couples at www.fireproofmymarriage.com.
Sarah and I went on a date night last night and saw this great movie. We highly recommend it for all! If you are struggling in your marriage, I highly recommend you set aside a time for you and your spouse to go and see this movie! Even if you have a great marriage, it's a great reminder of our promise to our spouse!
I would love to hear what you thought of the movie. It will definitely provide some discussion for you as couples! There are some great resources for couples at www.fireproofmymarriage.com.
Friday, September 12, 2008
QWESTion Mark
Check out our new blog for our Student Ministry Series: Qwestion Mark.
Qwestion Mark is a forum for people to ask the hard questions about God, the Bible, circumstances in your life, or other spiritual questions.
We are on a Qwest to help you find answers. We hope this will be a tool for you and your friends as a resource to find Hope.
QWESTion Mark
Check out our new blog for our Student Ministry Series: Qwestion Mark.
Qwestion Mark is a forum for people to ask the hard questions about God, the Bible, circumstances in your life, or other spiritual questions.
We are on a Qwest to help you find answers. We hope this will be a tool for you and your friends as a resource to find Hope.
QWESTion Mark
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