What: Guys Pine Cove Weekend-Unleash The Beast Within! Some of our most anticipated weekends of the year are at Pine Cove Camps! www.pinecove.com When: April 23-25th Time: Leaving Church @ 5pm Fri. & Return 3pm Sun. Where: Tyler Texas To Bring: $10,Bible, Sleeping bag, pillow, blanket, toiletries, towel, flashlight, weather appropriate clothes(also for commando), Fav. games, good shoes and ready to have a Great, Manly time!!!
For any questions, or encouragements call James, 903.455.9199 or e-mail @ jphilbrand@yahoo.com!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Novemeber 22-29 Weekly Blog
Alright Everyone,
So, whats on your heartand/or mind this week? What has God been doing good that you should Thank Him for? Blog On -James
So this weekend I was at dance Revolution... and Oh my gosh!!!!! was it crazy.... I can't even express to you how powerful it was (I wish you all could of been there, just to hear what the teachers were saying) Almost every class the teachers talked about being bold! and stepping out of our comfy little boxes to the big world God has given us... They talked about breaking down the walls that people keep building in front of us... Ryan (our hip hop teacher) talked about fighting, and that when we dance (in my case... yours is probably different) we are fighting demons, and they are fleeing.... when we walk into a room we change it... He talked about being bold! about not being comfortable with only not doing what we know is wrong, not to be ok sitting by while sin is happening all around us, But instead to be bold! and stand for what we know is truth, and to make a difference. As he said "Jesus didn't go to the cross so that we could fit in" Sense I heard all of this I am responsible for what I do with it. I heard it, I need to act on it. Which is hard for me. But guess what?!??! If you just read this, then you also have a responsibility to do something with it... Just like we do with every single one of James's or ricks messages... Just some thoughts, hope they are challenging :)
Yo there, Something great to be reminded this Thanksgiving season!,
-James
“Provision”
Four years ago, Egypt was at the top of our list of dream vacations. Scheduling conflicts, however, left Egypt on our wish list as we chose another destination. We still hope to visit Egypt one day.
I especially would like to see the Valley of the Kings, a series of tombs tunneled in the rugged and harsh mountainside. Having held their secrets for more than 3,000 years, the tombs’ discovery in 1881 revealed a wealth of knowledge about Egypt’s earlier dynasties.
While in captivity in Egypt, ancient Israel kept hope alive partly because of a tomb in Canaan (Genesis 50:24-25). Scripture tells us of two covenant transactions Abraham made while living in the land. Securing water for his livestock, Abraham dug a well and gave Abimelech seven ambs “to show [his] agreement” that the well belonged to Abraham (21:30). The second occurred when Abraham bought land for a burial plot after his wife Sarah’s death. In the agreement, a plot of land at Machpelah became Abraham’s possession (23:17-18).
A stranger in the land, Abraham was able to water his flocks and bury his dead as God had promised. Having been told of the captivity of later generations (Genesis 15:13), Abraham possessed by faith what would eventually belong in reality to his descendants. Centuries later, Joshua would lead Israel back to the Promised Land according to what God had spoken: “Wherever you set foot, you will be on land I have given you” (Joshua 1:3).
Beginning with a well and a tomb in Canaan, the promises of God have become manifest in Christ. No visible well is required because the life He provides causes us to “never be thirsty again” (John 4:14-15), and a tomb becomes a promise because “anyone who believes in [Him] will live, even after dying” (John 11:25). —Regina Franklin
so I posted this on facebook, but decided to go ahead and share it on her as well! This came across my email, and I found it encouraging, so I decided to share. You may say: but, God says: It’s impossible, All things are possible. (Luke 18:27) I’m too tired, I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28-30) Nobody really loves me, I love you. (John 3:16 & John 3:34) I can’t go on, My grace is sufficient. (2 Corinthians 12:9 & Psalms 91:15) I can’t figure things out, I will direct your steps. (Proverbs 3:5-6) I can’t do it, You can do all things. (Philippians 4:13) I’m not able, I am able. (2 Corinthians 9:8) It’s not worth it, It will be worth it. (Romans 8:28) I can’t forgive myself, I forgive you. (I John 1:9) I can’t manage, I will supply all your need. (Philippians 4:19) I’m afraid, I have not given you a spirit of fear. (2 Timothy 1:7) I’m always worried and frustrated, Cast all your cares on ME. (I Peter 5:7) I’m not smart enough, I will give you wisdom. (I Corinthians 1:30) I feel all alone, I will never leave you or forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5) because I care…
Feed da fish but remember 2 B "Fishers of Men" they need Christ!
Weekly Prayer Requests
Ben- Praise for SEC acceptance, fiances for college
Kinsleigh - Family in car wreck, son has injured back
Shelby- Girl who attempted suicide, her self and family salvation
Jack- Praise for trip and he's feeling better
Breck- Praise for award in ROTC
Michaela- Danielle mother passed away, to get through this time with God's help
Speight's- Brenda's sister is dying, for healing and the time she has left.
Those- who are sick
Upcoming Events:
Prayer Breakfast:
Every Tuesday morning from 7-7:45 in the chapel, good food picked fresh weekly, time dedicated to talking to our Lord & new study on Prayer!
Team Heartbeat Basketball:
Our 2nd year to team up with Special Olympics playing basketball every Monday from 6:30-8:30 @ the 6th grade center. Let Pastor James know if you want to play! Starts Monday February 8th.
Discipleship Groups:
Meet 1st and 3rd Sundays from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Contact James for details on where each group meets!
Verse to Remember
James 1:13-18
13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. 15 Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of His creatures.
Movie Reviews
Up (2009, Pixar)
Up is Disney Pixar's latest masterpiece, succeeding hits like Toy Story (1995), A Bug's Life (1998), and Cars (2006). Although it has more than its fair share of laughs, Up is not your usual lighthearted Pixar comedy. It deals with heavy issues like a misscarriage, dealing with the death of a loved one and the struggles of growing old. The movie follows the journey of Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner) and Russell (Jordan Nagai) as they try to move Carl's old house to a spot in South America that was the dream destination for Carl's wife Ellie, before her death. In order to move the house Carl blows up a thousand balloons so that the house (and an unsuspecting Russell) can float away to South America. Pixar outdoes itself with the animation (as usual), and all the ingredients for a great movie combine to form one decadent experience.
From Laura Hall-
ReplyDeleteSo this weekend I was at dance Revolution... and Oh my gosh!!!!! was it crazy.... I can't even express to you how powerful it was (I wish you all could of been there, just to hear what the teachers were saying)
Almost every class the teachers talked about being bold! and stepping out of our comfy little boxes to the big world God has given us... They talked about breaking down the walls that people keep building in front of us...
Ryan (our hip hop teacher) talked about fighting, and that when we dance (in my case... yours is probably different) we are fighting demons, and they are fleeing.... when we walk into a room we change it... He talked about being bold! about not being comfortable with only not doing what we know is wrong, not to be ok sitting by while sin is happening all around us, But instead to be bold! and stand for what we know is truth, and to make a difference. As he said "Jesus didn't go to the cross so that we could fit in"
Sense I heard all of this I am responsible for what I do with it. I heard it, I need to act on it. Which is hard for me. But guess what?!??! If you just read this, then you also have a responsibility to do something with it... Just like we do with every single one of James's or ricks messages...
Just some thoughts, hope they are challenging :)
That's What I'm talking about,
ReplyDeleteJosh Slinkard just stopped by and on behalf of the youth group, we have a surprise date night!!!
Baby G is chilling @ the Roszharts with the crew!
Thank you Students and Josh and others!!!
You are precious in His sight and ours!!!
Nice,
-J.C.g.
Ki-Ki, where you @???
ReplyDeleteYo there, Something great to be reminded this Thanksgiving season!,
ReplyDelete-James
“Provision”
Four years ago, Egypt was at the top of our list of dream vacations. Scheduling conflicts, however, left Egypt on our wish list as we chose another destination. We still hope to visit Egypt one day.
I especially would like to see the Valley of the Kings, a series of tombs tunneled in the rugged and harsh mountainside. Having held their secrets for more than 3,000 years, the tombs’ discovery in 1881 revealed a wealth of knowledge about Egypt’s earlier dynasties.
While in captivity in Egypt, ancient Israel kept hope alive partly because of a tomb in Canaan (Genesis 50:24-25). Scripture tells us of two covenant transactions Abraham made while living in the land. Securing water for his livestock, Abraham dug a well and gave Abimelech seven ambs “to show [his] agreement” that the well belonged to Abraham (21:30). The second occurred when Abraham bought land for a burial plot after his wife Sarah’s death. In the agreement, a plot of land at Machpelah became Abraham’s possession (23:17-18).
A stranger in the land, Abraham was able to water his flocks and bury his dead as God had promised. Having been told of the captivity of later generations (Genesis 15:13), Abraham possessed by faith what would eventually belong in reality to his descendants. Centuries later, Joshua would lead Israel back to the Promised Land according to what God had spoken: “Wherever you set foot, you will be on land I have given you” (Joshua 1:3).
Beginning with a well and a tomb in Canaan, the promises of God have become manifest in Christ. No visible well is required because the life He provides causes us to “never be thirsty again” (John 4:14-15), and a tomb becomes a promise because “anyone who believes in [Him] will live, even after dying” (John 11:25). —Regina Franklin
so I posted this on facebook, but decided to go ahead and share it on her as well!
ReplyDeleteThis came across my email, and I found it encouraging, so I decided to share.
You may say: but, God says:
It’s impossible, All things are possible. (Luke 18:27)
I’m too tired, I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28-30)
Nobody really loves me, I love you. (John 3:16 & John 3:34)
I can’t go on, My grace is sufficient. (2 Corinthians 12:9 & Psalms 91:15)
I can’t figure things out, I will direct your steps. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
I can’t do it, You can do all things. (Philippians 4:13)
I’m not able, I am able. (2 Corinthians 9:8)
It’s not worth it, It will be worth it. (Romans 8:28)
I can’t forgive myself, I forgive you. (I John 1:9)
I can’t manage, I will supply all your need. (Philippians 4:19)
I’m afraid, I have not given you a spirit of fear. (2 Timothy 1:7)
I’m always worried and frustrated, Cast all your cares on ME. (I Peter 5:7)
I’m not smart enough, I will give you wisdom. (I Corinthians 1:30)
I feel all alone, I will never leave you or forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5)
because I care…