If the Church reached...

This weekend, October 1-2, I had the privilege to be at Hillcrest Baptist Church. I was so encouraged to be there. I heard story after story of how God was working in the lives of men, women and children.

As I was sitting there and hearing missionaries and church members speak, I couldn't help but think of the openings to Paul's letters to the local churches. He told the Colossians, "...we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints..." Missionaries gave testimonies like this to the faith of the church. As i sat there i thought thats what the Church i all about! We the Church are united around on common goal. It was a surreal experience.

God made a body, a unit of followers to be bearers of the Cross for the glory of God. God reaches people through people. We can be more effective in our commission when we, the church, get rid of our pride and fall in submission to Almighty God! I am pretty sure that the early church didn't squabble over music, race, format, building, or even style. They were concerned about the reality of dying for Jesus.

The Church was was not saved to practice religion! We are called to a relationship with Almighty God and to introduce others to Him. We are more effective when we are united in this one goal! The devil would like nothing better than to tear us apart. Don't let him! support your brother and sister! Submit to the leadership of your pastor! Support your missionaries! Evangelize the lost! Pour your life into others! We only got one life to live.

This takes commitment and hard work. It is not for the half-hearted. Are you going to do it? Get involved in lives! I believe we can we see a revival in the United States!

Week 4 update from Georgia!

Scott Gentry and myself at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

These are the kids at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

A Week in Alabama

We passed a guy on the way to church who had a bike with a motor  attatched

I taught on accountability at a youth group

I spilled water on my laptop but i was able to dry it out and it works fine!

We ran out of gas on the road haha.

We are setting up for a STORM event

One of the games

The band played some great music!

Brent preached a clear Gospel message

I had the opportunity to lead Daniel (in the middle) to the Lord

Braves game and Flashpoint Conference in Alabama

This was a sign we made for the conference. The theme was "Got Direc

This was the band that played the music.

I ran tech

I taught two sessions

The Gentrys, Livingstons and me at the Braves game!

Goofy....

....Serious 

On the Road Again

I shared with leaders about the Bible Institute and the passion for LCM God placed on my heart

David trained the Student Ministry Leaders

Earlene trained the children's ministry leaders

This church was started in the early 1800s. There is still a local church meeting there and they have partnered with WOL in the discpleship of their Students and Children's ministries

This town was built to look German

We presented the ministry to the pastor of this church and were able to encourage him in his ministry

David did a presentation to leaders

A great way to start

I landed in Atlanta Georgia at 7pm on the 6^th. The Livingston’s picked me up and we went to their home. The next day we prepared for an Olympian Quiz Blitz. Quiz Blitz is part of LCM’s program to encourage students to memorize scripture and study the lessons they are taught throughout the year. We interacted with the leaders and the pastor. It was a great time of fun, food and fellowship!

Out in the Adirondacks

Last Sunday, Eric Alvarez and myself went with Nathan, the LCM Missionary for this area, to Burke, NY. He spoke at a church and did some leadership training. On the way back to Pottersville, we caught the tail end of Irene.