Missions Weekend April 2008

WOW! What a weekend. We had a great time with; James Buckner, Stan Pawlowski, Dan and Crissy Brinker, and Laura May, (Pastor Jerry also reported of his trip to Uganda.) James was the keynote speaker through much of the weekend. Friday night was great 66 people attended in the youth room. We used all our cool multi-media stuff and you could actually see the faces of the Uganda People from Pastor Jerry's recent trip there. Dinner Friday night with all the missionaries, Saturday AM (I mean before anyone should be up - 6:30am) breakfast and a devotional before going to Ft. Inn to work on a habitat for humanity house. Saturday PM dessert and question time (very relaxed atmosphere.) Then Sunday was regular schedule only with missionaries throughout the different Sunday School's.

Thanks Pastor Roger for your hard work. Best Mission Weekend at CCC.

JP

Psalm of Praise

The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need. He lets me rest in fields of green grass and leads me to quiet pools of fresh water. He gives me new strength. He guides me in the right paths, as he has promised. Even if I go through the deepest darkness, I will not be afraid, Lord, for you are with me. Your shepherd's rod and staff protect me. You prepare a banquet for me, where all my enemies can see me; you welcome me as an honored guest and fill my cup to the brim. I know that your goodness and love will be with me all my life; and your house will be my home as long as I live.Psalm 23

Thank You,

JP

American Idol

American Idol shouts out to the Lord and I love it. JP

God deserves our best

I BELIEVE that God desires for those who claim the name of Jesus to give Him our absolute best in all that we do. He didn’t give us His leftovers–He gave us His Son…and He doesn’t expect us to be perfect, but does expect our best effort. (Malachi 1:6-14)

It is Written

Matthew 4:4 Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.

7 Jesus answered him, "It is also written: 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.

10 Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.

What makes a good decision?

"And whatever you do whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him" (Colossians 3:17).

Proverbs 16:3 puts it this way: "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."

What makes a good decision?

1. It honors God.
2. It's in agreement with God's moral standard.
3. It seeks the mutual benefit of yourself and others.
4. It's best for the short-term and the long-term.
5. It's motivated by proper values.

Are you a know it all?

Proverbs 12:15 says, "The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice."

Some people would rather risk doing something foolish than swallow their pride and admit they're not all-knowing.