Stephen Colbert makes me happy. There aren't too many folks who can make recession humorous. Wouldn't it be liberating to have a time in church services for "The Word" and it referred to a Colbert-type segment rather than Scripture? The preacher could be preaching but the projection screens show little comments along the way that … Continue reading The Word
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DNow or Never
Last weekend was our youth DiscipleNow weekend. It is one of our big events of the year and one of the reasons I haven't blogged recently. It has been pretty busy leading up to the weekend as we get all the details and assignments worked out. At DNow, youth stay in homes of church members … Continue reading DNow or Never
Ava's Rule. Please obey.
Weeping and Heart-broken tonight
I'm weeping and heart-broken tonight. Heart-broken from a story of what evil in the heart can lead one human to do to another. Weeping over innocence stolen and lives ended because of hatred. I'm weeping and heart-broken tonight. Weeping for children robbed of a life by men who have sold their own. Heart-broken for the … Continue reading Weeping and Heart-broken tonight
Local Recycling Effort
If you live in Jefferson City, we have the opportunity to have a city-wide, single-stream curbside recycling program here on a permanent basis. This is a great program! One bin, all your recyclables picked up once a week right at your house. A recent pilot program in the area was a huge success and law-makers … Continue reading Local Recycling Effort
Atonement
Last night I saw the movie Atonement based on the book by author Ian McEwan. Atonement is up for several awards and has won a few already including the Academy Award's Best Drama. Keira Kneightly and James McAvoy star in this powerful drama based in Britain in the years leading into World War II. It … Continue reading Atonement
It's Time
120 adults at my church, not including our youth, are starting a new study called "It's Time". It is a curriculum created by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship to help churches make the journey towards becoming a missional church. What is a missional church? Well, there is an endless supply of conversations and discussions about the … Continue reading It's Time
30 Hour Famine Countdown
We are in the final countdown to our 30-Hour Famine weekend at Refuge. I have 37 youth signed up for the Friday - Saturday event where we fast for 30 hours to raise money and awareness regarding world hunger. I did an interview today with a reporter from our local newspaper. They are featuring the … Continue reading 30 Hour Famine Countdown
New Baptist Covenant – Day 3
There is great coverage of the New Baptist Covenant on many fronts. The importance of the message is validated by the prompt posting of videos of key speakers and articles covering every Special Interest Session. If you were not able to attend the gathering in Atlanta do not feel that you have to miss out. … Continue reading New Baptist Covenant – Day 3
New Baptist Covenant – Day 2
Yesterday I posted on the "hundreds" gathered for a New Baptist Covenant gathering in Atlanta. This is further proof of my inability to estimate time, size, and numbers in a crowd. Apparently, registration at the NBC exceeded 16,000. Just a few off from my estimate. Just wanted to get that corrected. Onto the second day … Continue reading New Baptist Covenant – Day 2
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