Monday, August 22, 2011
Monday Morning Thoughts
I decided on a morning tea. Angela gave me a hard time about my process... but I am making a decision that will impact me every day for the next 40 years.
On my morning commutes to the college I take the best travel mug money can buy (Starbucks porcelain mug that I got for my birthday). Angela has been buying a President's Choice brand of tea that just doesn't taste good. I finally thought to myself, "why am I drinking such bad tea? Surely there is a better tea at a comparable price?" So, on Saturday night I went to the local grocery stores and bought one of every brand of orange pekoe. I came home and set out the mugs, measured my milk and sugar, and began steeping. In the end I decided on the Overwaitea brand.
Even though that was a big decision, much more important things were accomplished this weekend. I went on a date with Angela (long overdue). Thanks to Renee for watching our hooligans. On Sunday we had Rev. Deo share and that was cool. Then on Sunday night we went over to Jordan and Steph's for a bonfire. We also got word that two of Angela's friends from highschool had a parent succumb to cancer. We will be praying for their families as they respond to this loss.
This week I've got lots of meetings, a day trip to Victoria for my nephew's birthday party, and a ton of prep work for the fall season. It will be a full and fun week.
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Sunday, August 21, 2011
Prayer Focus
Church Family
- Friend of Rob G. who is fighting cancer.
- Co-worker of Rob G. who was in a serious car accident.
- Friend of Angela N. who is fighting cancer.
- Friend of Eugene D. who is fighting cancer.
- Shaela Warkentin (eyesight)
- Zain Krikau (Health)
- Mike K. (Health)
- Living Waters Foursquare Church (Princeton, BC)
- Barry Buzza (President of Foursquare Canada)
- Zion Christian Fellowship (Mission, BC)
- Mayor James Atebe & Council
- Premier Clark & MLA's
- Prime Minister Harper, Senate, & MP's
- Norway, Somalia, Afghanistan, India, UK
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prayer focus
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Post-it Notes & Fruit
This week was a preview for the next five weeks of my life as things are ramping up at the Bible College for the Fall semester. What did this week and what will the next five look like? 16 hour days, a gracious wife, and a smile on my face. I love this time of year... people are returning from holidays and getting ready for another school year; I get to meet a bunch of new students (many of whom are called to vocational ministry); and the weather is perfect.
Yesterday I golfed for the second time this week (I know that it's a stretch to call that work) at the Foursquare Invitational. I enjoyed golfing with some good friends and we raised around $4,000 for scholarships and youth camp.
Today I'm working on stuff for our gathering tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to Rev. Deo coming to share his testimony tomorrow. Deo is from the DR of Congo where he works with Foursquare and ICM. His dramatic conversion from Islam to faith in Christ is a great story of God's power to save. If you're in the area tomorrow make sure you come out at 10:00am to hear him.
In other news, my office was bombarded with post-it notes. I think it was Jonathan C. and few of his cronies. My suspicion is still be to be confirmed.
I was reading Hebrews 13 this morning when verse 15 jumped off the page (I think due in part to Dave's message a couple weeks back)... "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name." It made me ask the question, what is the fruit of my lips? Are my words centred around me or are they centred around the Good News and Work of Jesus? That then lead me to ask myself the question, if praise for Jesus isn't consuming my speech perhaps I'm spending more time focused on myself then following and relying on Him? These words were an encouragement to realize again the need to follow Him in every moment... if I do that, praise will come naturally and joyfully.
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Sunday, August 14, 2011
Embracing Growth
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What Now? A Study in Acts (Pt. 15)
Embracing Growth (Acts 6:1-7)
August 14-20, 2011
PRAY
Before you begin reading, reflecting, discussing, and applying, begin by opening your heart up to our Savior and Lord. Praise Him and ask Him to incline your heart to His. Invite Him to search your heart and make Himself known.
STUDY
Read Acts 6. Continue to read Acts to get more comfortable with this part of our history. We encourage you to make time to sit down and read all of Acts in one sitting at some point... the context of everything really hits home then.
DISCUSS
What does a healthy Church look like? What does healthy Church leadership look like? Have you ever tried, either directly or indirectly, to stop growth? Have you ever embraced growth/change? What are/can you do to embrace health and growth for our Church? Why is/isn’t this important?
LIVE
Take time this week to consider what your place/calling is in our Church. Let our Church leaders know what your calling is so that it can be weighed, affirmed, and activated.
What Now? A Study in Acts (Pt. 15)
Embracing Growth (Acts 6:1-7)
August 14-20, 2011
PRAY
Before you begin reading, reflecting, discussing, and applying, begin by opening your heart up to our Savior and Lord. Praise Him and ask Him to incline your heart to His. Invite Him to search your heart and make Himself known.
STUDY
Read Acts 6. Continue to read Acts to get more comfortable with this part of our history. We encourage you to make time to sit down and read all of Acts in one sitting at some point... the context of everything really hits home then.
DISCUSS
What does a healthy Church look like? What does healthy Church leadership look like? Have you ever tried, either directly or indirectly, to stop growth? Have you ever embraced growth/change? What are/can you do to embrace health and growth for our Church? Why is/isn’t this important?
LIVE
Take time this week to consider what your place/calling is in our Church. Let our Church leaders know what your calling is so that it can be weighed, affirmed, and activated.
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acts,
explore more
Prayer Focus This Week
Church Family
- Friend of Rob G. who is fighting cancer.
- Co-worker of Rob G. who was in a serious car accident.
- Friend of Angela N. who is fighting cancer.
- Friend of Eugene D. who is fighting cancer.
- Shaela Warkentin (eyesight)
- Zain Krikau (Health)
- Mike K. (Health)
- Westbank Foursquare Church (Westbank, BC)
- Barry Buzza (President of Foursquare Canada)
- West Heights Gospel Chapel (Mission, BC)
- Mayor James Atebe & Council
- Premier Clark & MLA's
- Prime Minister Harper, Senate, & MP's
- Norway, Somalia, Afghanistan
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prayer focus
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