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2010-04-05T09:49:00.000-07:00

Excerpt from a book I finished reading on vacation: "I struggle to always and actually keep in step with the Spirit, moment by moment. To submit and give up everything truly is radical and terrifying. However, when I think deeply about it, walking in my own wisdom, contrary to the Spirit's leading, is even more frightful. Though I struggle, I know that ultimately I want nothing more than to live in total surrender and abandonment to the Spirit every moment I have left on this earth. a few pages later..... when a person is habitually and actively submitted to the Spirit, what comes out of his or her life is the fruit of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit will not - cannot - lead you into sin. If the Holy Spirit is in you, as a believer, then when you sin you are not listening to the Spirit's leading.(ouch) (Forgotten God, Francis Chan)

Ephesians 4:30 - And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

2010-03-26T12:51:00.000-07:00

Finishing up lessons for the next two weeks on Lamentations and Ezekiel. Trying very hard to cram two weeks of work into one week. Been mostly successful. Funny how some things just aren't as important to complete as the hours wind down....lol Looking forward to some time away. Florida....here I come.

2010-03-22T13:38:00.000-07:00

I'm back! After realizing from a new friend that I hadn't blogged since late October, I decided to come back. In Sunday School, the kids learned about Jeremiah. The 2nd of the major prophets. How amazing it would have been to have God speak directly to you. Jeremiah 16:19 springs to my mind: O Lord, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in time of distress, to you the nations will come from the ends of the earth and say, Our fathers possessed nothing but false gods, worthless idols that did them no good. We serve an Awesome God.

2009-10-27T11:24:00.000-07:00

Fall is upon us. It is awesome to view the creation that God has given to us. The colors are fabulous! It is a reminder that no matter the changes in our lives, God will be glorified.

2009-09-11T11:07:00.001-07:00

The Rock has officially opened! Relying on Christ the King is the most important thing one can do ilife. 2nd service in Children's Ministry has been renamed he Rock and are hoping to instill in the children the life long desire to recognize Chirst as the King of their lives. Come on downstairs and check out the wonderful painting Pat Divine did on the rocks and Ericka Frances did on the trees!

2009-08-07T10:15:00.000-07:00

One year down! On August 7, 2008 my family and I moved to Washington to begin our ministry at New Hope Christian Church. The year has been filled with many wonderful blessings and times of trials. I feel very blessed that God has sent me people whom I needed when I needed them. He is an awesome and amazing God. He has a plan for each of our lives...we just have to get out of the boat!

2009-07-31T06:42:00.001-07:00

It's the last day of July! School begins in 2 weeks (for Washington that is)! I can't believe the summer has gone by so quickly. One great week of Vacation Bible School working along side fellow christians, two great weeks of church camp with 29 children accepting Chirst as their personal savior in two weeks ~AWESOME~ and four very Terrific Tuesdays!

Our summer will come to an end and our Sunday evening youth groups will begin on August 16th at 6:00 p.m. This is a wonderful time for all children to join a youth group. Soldiers of God is for elementary boys in 1st to 6th grade. Girlz of Grace is for 1st to 6th grade girls. The Scooter club is for children who have turned 3 up to children in Kindergarten. A nursery is also provided for children birth to 3 years of age.

I look forward to seeing you!

2009-07-22T12:59:00.000-07:00

Parent/child dedication is Sunday, July 26th. Babies are a blessing from the Lord. As one who has trouble conceiving, it is amazing to me the creation that God makes within us! All those things that have to work just right. God is truly amazing and worthy of our praise! The dedication service starts at 9:45 a.m. Blessings!

2009-07-17T08:55:00.001-07:00

My heart is so full of JOY as I think about the Terrific Tuesdays! I guess it hadn't came to my mind that children need christian fellowship. I guess I always knew it was fun, but realizing the deep need children have to fellowship made my heart very happy.

2009-07-06T12:45:00.000-07:00

July is upon us. June flew by so quickly. Terrific Tuesdays start tomorrow! I am so excited to spend Tuesdays with the fabulous elementary kids at New Hope. From hiking to skating to swimming to bouncing to playing, we should all find enjoyment in the blessings God has given us. Please pray for our safety and fellowship!

2009-06-22T10:10:00.000-07:00

I had a fabulous time at Camp Illiana with some of our 4th, 5th and 6th graders. And at the end of the week, I was able to dean the overnighter for 2nd and 3rd graders. I love to see children praising Jesus together. Seeing children step out of their comfort zones as they try new things. I myself had to muster the courage to step off the platform of the zip line. Its like serving God. Sometimes the first step is the hardest. Once the first step is taken, then we can rest comfortably in the Father's arms as we sail down the path He has set before us. Blessings!

2009-06-10T05:39:00.000-07:00

As I type, there are two nights of Community Vacation Bible School remaining. It has been an awesome week and a wonderful adventure sharing the love of Jesus with children. I am amazed at the talented people in Washington. Four churches coming together to show Jesus to the people glorifies God. Unity glorifies God. Thank you Jesus for letting me be a part of something that has your name written all over it!

2009-06-02T04:51:00.000-07:00

"Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." Philippians 3:8

School is out, sports camps of started, people are opening their pools, and the sun is shinning. What a blessed people we are. Praying for safe travels for all those families vacationing and peace for those families who are suffering.

2009-05-29T08:56:00.000-07:00

Can anyone tell me what fun things there are to do in and around Daviess County during the summer months. (Parks, swimming, fishing, etc)

2009-05-22T08:42:00.000-07:00

The end of school is quickly approaching. I pray for a safe and spiritual summer for children. There are so many opportunities to experience the love of Jesus this summer. Community Vacation Bible School starts off the summer on June 7th. Camp Illiana has many dates for kids to choose from, you can check out the church bulletin for the dates I will be down at Illiana. We will finish up the summer with some crazy, fun activites on Terrific Tuesdays. Watch the bulletin for more details.

2009-05-11T06:29:00.001-07:00

What a blessing it was to spend the weekend watching New Hope kids play soccer! When I work with kids here at church, I don't always see their "other" sides. We have a bunch of talented children here at New Hope! Keep up the hard work and use those talents for Jesus!

2009-05-08T12:28:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the New Hope Bible Bowl teams! New Hope 1 received a trophy for 8th place overall for the entire year. That is out of 35+ teams! New Hope 2 placed first in their division for the month of May. I am so proud of these children! It is amazing to hear all the knowledge they are learning about the Bible. New Hope 1 will be participating in two competitions during the summer. Regular competition begins again in October! New Hope 1: Noah Frances, Evan Frances, Mary Barnard and Elizabeth Stallman. New Hope 2: Garrett Hess, Mitchell Guthrie, Haley Hagemeier, McKenzie Healy.

2009-04-28T12:06:00.001-07:00

It's the most wonderful time of the year.....Oh you might be thinking about Christmas, but I am thinking about summer camp at Camp Illiana. Some may think I am crazy, but it is an amazing opportunity to show children Jesus 24x7! Don't forget to sign-up!

2009-04-20T13:11:00.000-07:00

Children are a blessing to the Lord! How wonderful it was to see children from 3 years of age to High School using their talents for the Lord last night. The Chili skit was wonderful, the preschoolers did a great job singing "Fishers of men" (how can you NOT smile when you think of those little ones?), and the elementary kids did a terrific job with the musical. Can we do it again tomorrow?

2009-04-15T11:12:00.000-07:00

Time is quickly approaching for the children's spring musical. I am so proud of the kids for all their hard work. Learning thier lines, motions and songs. I hope you can come hear the message they have worked hard to present on April 19th at 6:00 p.m.

2009-04-13T06:44:00.000-07:00

Christ is risen! How often do we celebrate that good news with our children? I tried to let the New Hope kids let me tell their parents to just hide empty eggs representing the empty tomb, but they booed my off the stage! haha. I had a fabulous time worshipping with all the children yesterday at the beginning of second service. God is great!

2009-04-08T12:05:00.001-07:00

As I type, my mind is over joyed with all the upcoming activities to show children Jesus. We are making final preparations for an elementary worship service on Easter Sunday, along with the Spring Children's Musical: Fish Tales, plans are also being made for a fabulous Community Vacation Bible School, and spectacular summer church camps! Wow!