A lot has happened in the Christmas Season, and I want all of us to be thankful for what has come to be.
On December 13th I loaded a Cruiser bus and Jerry helped and loaded his van as we took 28 Jr. and Sr. High to see the Nativity. We were the last ones in, and filled the theatre with our attendance. Not all of our folks could sit together, but it was a growing experience to say the least.
Over the whole month Troy Oaks has been super generous giving of themselves to come together and provide for our congregation. I want to say a big "THANK YOU" and a big "GOD BLESS YOU ALL" to them for all of the work they did for us.
They raised 51 hats and gloves and sets for the kids, families, and seniors in the area. They also with the help of John Barrett raised all kinds of presents, and walmart gift cards and not a single kid went without recieving something from our partnership with Troy Oaks, they definitely made an impact in our community, maybe making things a little brighter this season.
Also a member from Troy Oaks, Rich Allen arranged for his office to adopt one of the families from the Detroit Hope Congregation, and they met the needs of coats, small presents they were looking for and much more. I was not there to go with them, but Mike Slupinski showed him the way, and He and Rich filled a regularly empty living room full of presents and gifts for a large extended family. Thank you Rich and the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at your office for the support you have given this family in this new season. What a sign of good will and sharing.
Then after Rachel and I returned from Florida, where she grew up, we planned a gathering Christmas Party on December 27th that was awesome and such a warm and welcome sign of peace and sharing throughout the ministries of the church and the world. Thank you. It was capped with talking about the christmas gifts of the wise men, and what gifts we could give and what gifts Jesus would want to recieve and what we can give to others that would make Jesus happy, and how we could change our community and world. Seven Members of Troy Oaks Presented their giving, Pam and her sons, Alex and the gang. Linda, Tim and Theresa Brenner, all came out, and Missy. It was a great time, and it got to show what giving could do, and how it was so appreciated. It also taught some of our folks that we are not alone, and people do care about us out there in the world. Our kids were a little riled up because we had 42 members here, and 6 adults from their families, and 7 new people from troy oaks, and Rachel and I, and with 16 pizzas we were filled and had enough for some to have seconds. What a season of love, hope and giving, I was so proud to be even involved.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Friday, December 01, 2006
Comments are fixed, I found out that in my ignorance, I did not know that the formal default setting on blogspot was the setting of, Members only, so I changed the setting to, ya'all come, now everyone should be able to post a response to any of the writing we post on here.
In other news, Pizza church was great this week, and we had 23 attend, and four adults which was amazing, and we conquered the task of reading Psalm 25 and breaking it into 4 chunks and doing a rap back and fourth using the words from the Psalm. It was a great activitiy, and I think it will be remembered as an important scripture because the kids rapped it and nearly had it memorized by the end of the night, and it was a catchy tune. Then, I took some folks home because it started raining, and then, I cleaned house. Yes we are still taking bids for people to clean, but as of yet, I am bringing back my skills from when I was assistant caretaker at the Guthrie Grove Campgrounds, and I mopped, washed dishes, threw out some bad food, and then vacumed, and then met with one of our members who wandered back in from the cold to talk with me and share in prayer. All in all a great experience. One that I think will help bear fruits in faith.
Six things to pray for:
1. A holiday free from injury in our connections and travels of friends and family this Christmas.
2. For our communities in which our churches serve may find ways to make sure everyone stays warm and has enough food to get them through the winter months.
3.Pray for Membership of Detroit Hope to think about discipleship and baptism.
4. Pray for 1 new cell group this year to grow and be fostered in this neighborhood.
5. Pray for all those who have tests and struggle to stay in class, during this time of year, pray for those who are thinking about dropping out, and pray for their well being and that they might find tutors or mentors to make their studies easier.
6. Pray that we all remember Christ in our Lives during this advent season.
Our Congregation wants to thank Lamoni Congregation for their dilligence and understanding and their unwavering ability to give and help our congregation so much. We thank you for all of your support this season. It will help in our ministry, and in our mission to serve the community. God Bless You!!
In other news, Pizza church was great this week, and we had 23 attend, and four adults which was amazing, and we conquered the task of reading Psalm 25 and breaking it into 4 chunks and doing a rap back and fourth using the words from the Psalm. It was a great activitiy, and I think it will be remembered as an important scripture because the kids rapped it and nearly had it memorized by the end of the night, and it was a catchy tune. Then, I took some folks home because it started raining, and then, I cleaned house. Yes we are still taking bids for people to clean, but as of yet, I am bringing back my skills from when I was assistant caretaker at the Guthrie Grove Campgrounds, and I mopped, washed dishes, threw out some bad food, and then vacumed, and then met with one of our members who wandered back in from the cold to talk with me and share in prayer. All in all a great experience. One that I think will help bear fruits in faith.
Six things to pray for:
1. A holiday free from injury in our connections and travels of friends and family this Christmas.
2. For our communities in which our churches serve may find ways to make sure everyone stays warm and has enough food to get them through the winter months.
3.Pray for Membership of Detroit Hope to think about discipleship and baptism.
4. Pray for 1 new cell group this year to grow and be fostered in this neighborhood.
5. Pray for all those who have tests and struggle to stay in class, during this time of year, pray for those who are thinking about dropping out, and pray for their well being and that they might find tutors or mentors to make their studies easier.
6. Pray that we all remember Christ in our Lives during this advent season.
Our Congregation wants to thank Lamoni Congregation for their dilligence and understanding and their unwavering ability to give and help our congregation so much. We thank you for all of your support this season. It will help in our ministry, and in our mission to serve the community. God Bless You!!
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