Grace and Peace Everyone!
I wanted to remind you guys that I will not be with you on The Road this week in body, but will be with you in spirit. I am taking my lovely bride to Ruidoso and will be back on Saturday.
I also wanted to remind everyone that we will be meeting NEXT Thursday 3/13/08 at Main Event for a night of lazer tag. There is a great lesson in that game and I would like for all of us to experience it. Please invite all of your friends to join us. We will meet in the front entrance of the building at approx 6:45-7:00pm. I will send Linda a note and ask her to place the invitation in the bulletin. I will miss you guys Thursday. God Bless
In-Him,
Steve
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
The Road HITS the road!
Hey Everyone!
We wanted to let you guys know that The Road ministry will no longer be meeting at the South Plains Annex. Instead we will be meeting this week at 7:00pm at The Ice Cream Parlor located at 2705 26th Street. This may be a long term meeting place, we will let you know.
Come and join us for a night of praise, worship, study and perhaps even a hot fudge sundae. The reason we are taking The Road on the road is because we want to be out among the people. I have searched long and hard in God's word for the passage that states, the disciples sat around in tents with a neon sign overhead that read "Gospel preached here, Come on in!" It dosen't exist because instructed them to take the message OUT. GO and make disciples in all the nations. This only happens as we take the message out We pray that you will be able to join us, and look forward to seeingf you on the road!
In-Him,
Steve
We wanted to let you guys know that The Road ministry will no longer be meeting at the South Plains Annex. Instead we will be meeting this week at 7:00pm at The Ice Cream Parlor located at 2705 26th Street. This may be a long term meeting place, we will let you know.
Come and join us for a night of praise, worship, study and perhaps even a hot fudge sundae. The reason we are taking The Road on the road is because we want to be out among the people. I have searched long and hard in God's word for the passage that states, the disciples sat around in tents with a neon sign overhead that read "Gospel preached here, Come on in!" It dosen't exist because instructed them to take the message OUT. GO and make disciples in all the nations. This only happens as we take the message out We pray that you will be able to join us, and look forward to seeingf you on the road!
In-Him,
Steve
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Happenings
Hello All!
I wanted to give you guys a few updates about things that have been going on with The Road ministry. Based on the lack of people wanting to be involved with the play The Gift, I have made the decision for us not to proceed at this time.
I also wanted to let you guys know that since tomorrow is Valentines Day, our regular Thursday night meeting will not take place. We will start back next week at our regular time and place. I also wanted to remind those of you that may be reading this blog about the upcoming marriage retreat. If you are interested in attending the dates are March 6th-9th. If you would like additional information please contact Rory McCrady at 786-1613. That is all for now, I pray that you all are focused on the prize at hand and that you continue to look "Up"!!!
In-Him,
Steve
I wanted to give you guys a few updates about things that have been going on with The Road ministry. Based on the lack of people wanting to be involved with the play The Gift, I have made the decision for us not to proceed at this time.
I also wanted to let you guys know that since tomorrow is Valentines Day, our regular Thursday night meeting will not take place. We will start back next week at our regular time and place. I also wanted to remind those of you that may be reading this blog about the upcoming marriage retreat. If you are interested in attending the dates are March 6th-9th. If you would like additional information please contact Rory McCrady at 786-1613. That is all for now, I pray that you all are focused on the prize at hand and that you continue to look "Up"!!!
In-Him,
Steve
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Can it really be that 2007 has come and gone? Well one look at the calander will tell you indeed 2008 has arrived. With the passing of one year, and arrival of a new one it got me to asking a few questions.
Perhaps the most important question I asked myself is, what will my New Year's resolution be for this year? To get in better shape, go on a diet and drop those pounds I tell myself I don't really carry or take that long awaited vacation I have been putting off. All of these sound well and good, and indeed they are, however what begins as a "resolve" for change in my life gives way to lack of interest or laziness. Does any of this sound familiar to you? Each of us make a regular resolutuion or "resolve", to allow God to work in our lives and we start out with great intentions. But once we have taken a few "blows" from the evil one, does our resolve turn into being tired of fighting the battle? When we become tired something is taking place that shouldn't. WE are fighting battle instead of allowing the spirit God's spirit fight in our stead!!!
Galatians 5 speaks of the flesh waging war against the spirit, however if we walk in the spirit we will not give into the fleshly lusts of the world, why? Glad you asked, because it is not you working but rather the sprit of God working in you!!
So if you have made the resolve to lead a more spiritual life, to be that piece of the puzzle you are called to be. YOU must get out of the way so that the HE can increase! Happy New Year and may this year bring you more spiritual peace than the last!
Abide in HIM,
Steve
Perhaps the most important question I asked myself is, what will my New Year's resolution be for this year? To get in better shape, go on a diet and drop those pounds I tell myself I don't really carry or take that long awaited vacation I have been putting off. All of these sound well and good, and indeed they are, however what begins as a "resolve" for change in my life gives way to lack of interest or laziness. Does any of this sound familiar to you? Each of us make a regular resolutuion or "resolve", to allow God to work in our lives and we start out with great intentions. But once we have taken a few "blows" from the evil one, does our resolve turn into being tired of fighting the battle? When we become tired something is taking place that shouldn't. WE are fighting battle instead of allowing the spirit God's spirit fight in our stead!!!
Galatians 5 speaks of the flesh waging war against the spirit, however if we walk in the spirit we will not give into the fleshly lusts of the world, why? Glad you asked, because it is not you working but rather the sprit of God working in you!!
So if you have made the resolve to lead a more spiritual life, to be that piece of the puzzle you are called to be. YOU must get out of the way so that the HE can increase! Happy New Year and may this year bring you more spiritual peace than the last!
Abide in HIM,
Steve
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
REAL Men do dishes, laundry, cook..........
For many years, I thought that my role in my marriage was to provide a stable, loving home for Charlene and our children. Although those things are true, it took me several years to realize that my duties as husband, friend, and partner didn't stop there.
It wasn't Charlene that helped me realize that there was more to my roles as husband and father.
I was perfectly content with patting myself on the back, because of the contributions I was making to our family. Charlene and the kids have a roof over their heads, food in their stomachs and a little "jingle" in their pockets to go to the movies or buy that special toy (Man, am I the greatest or what!). After a few years of going to the orthopedic doctor to help with the soreness in my arm from patting myself on the back so much, that Great Physician helped me to realize it had nothing to do with me, and had everything to do with Him! You see, what I had had interpreted as great selflessness was revealed to me to be the epitome of selfishness.
I was reminded of the great example Jesus displayed for His disciples in the gospels, before His death. Take a little journey with me and see if you can see yourself taking part in one of the greatest examples of extravagant love.
Jesus and His disciples just finished the last supper He would have with them, and He stood up and removed His garments. As He stands up, He takes a towel and pours water into a basin. At this time Jesus does something quite unexpected, at least from His disciples' standpoint, He begins to wash their feet. Think for a moment and perhaps you and I would have the same reaction as Peter. Here is the Messiah, the Lord, the Christ, and He stoops down to begin to wash Peter's feet. Peter says, "Are You washing my feet?" Our Lord, in true greatness replies, "Unless I wash you, you can have no part of Me." This example of servanthood is what I think of every single day!
Now back to The Road of discovery I was telling you about.
After the Lord revealed Himself through His Word, I realized my role as husband didn't stop where I previously thought. Those roles are where the Road begins. I must make sure my towel is always damp! If your towel is damp, it is an indication that Christ is living through you. The greatest among us is the least among us. If we want to be great in the kingdom, we must be a servant to all. Real men wash dishes, clothes, cook, clean etc. because it has nothing to do with me, and has everything to do with Him--Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
God Bless and Merry Christmas,
Steve W.
It wasn't Charlene that helped me realize that there was more to my roles as husband and father.
I was perfectly content with patting myself on the back, because of the contributions I was making to our family. Charlene and the kids have a roof over their heads, food in their stomachs and a little "jingle" in their pockets to go to the movies or buy that special toy (Man, am I the greatest or what!). After a few years of going to the orthopedic doctor to help with the soreness in my arm from patting myself on the back so much, that Great Physician helped me to realize it had nothing to do with me, and had everything to do with Him! You see, what I had had interpreted as great selflessness was revealed to me to be the epitome of selfishness.
I was reminded of the great example Jesus displayed for His disciples in the gospels, before His death. Take a little journey with me and see if you can see yourself taking part in one of the greatest examples of extravagant love.
Jesus and His disciples just finished the last supper He would have with them, and He stood up and removed His garments. As He stands up, He takes a towel and pours water into a basin. At this time Jesus does something quite unexpected, at least from His disciples' standpoint, He begins to wash their feet. Think for a moment and perhaps you and I would have the same reaction as Peter. Here is the Messiah, the Lord, the Christ, and He stoops down to begin to wash Peter's feet. Peter says, "Are You washing my feet?" Our Lord, in true greatness replies, "Unless I wash you, you can have no part of Me." This example of servanthood is what I think of every single day!
Now back to The Road of discovery I was telling you about.
After the Lord revealed Himself through His Word, I realized my role as husband didn't stop where I previously thought. Those roles are where the Road begins. I must make sure my towel is always damp! If your towel is damp, it is an indication that Christ is living through you. The greatest among us is the least among us. If we want to be great in the kingdom, we must be a servant to all. Real men wash dishes, clothes, cook, clean etc. because it has nothing to do with me, and has everything to do with Him--Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
God Bless and Merry Christmas,
Steve W.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Schedule
Hey Guys!
I was so glad that many of you came last night to watch the Peter Loth video. I believe it brought a new vision of how important it is for us to forgive others.
The Road will be meeting December 20th & December 27th as usual. I know some of you may be traveling, however if you are in town, bring some family and/or friends!
Please check the blog on a regular basis for updates and changes with regard to The Road.
God bless and I will see you all next week (if the Lord wills), and if not.. someone else will need to carry the torch!!!!!
In-Him,
Steve
I was so glad that many of you came last night to watch the Peter Loth video. I believe it brought a new vision of how important it is for us to forgive others.
The Road will be meeting December 20th & December 27th as usual. I know some of you may be traveling, however if you are in town, bring some family and/or friends!
Please check the blog on a regular basis for updates and changes with regard to The Road.
God bless and I will see you all next week (if the Lord wills), and if not.. someone else will need to carry the torch!!!!!
In-Him,
Steve
Monday, December 10, 2007
A Few More Things
I would like for us to start offering some snacks and drinks for after our time together each week. Sharlan has been GREAT in this service so far, however, if we could start some type of rotation for snacks that would be awesome!!!
It doesn't need to be anything grand, just maybe cookies or things like that. This will provide an opportunity to engage in conversation with those that are coming.
Also, we are looking for people to help with childcare. Currently, we do not have the need, but I would like to have things in place so we can offer it. This person(s) would come in each Thursday and wait until about 7:30 p.m., and if there aren't any kids, they can join us! Let me know how you would be willing to help in this regard (I know of one couple that would like to come on Thursday but is in need of childcare).
Thank you.
In-Him,
Steve
It doesn't need to be anything grand, just maybe cookies or things like that. This will provide an opportunity to engage in conversation with those that are coming.
Also, we are looking for people to help with childcare. Currently, we do not have the need, but I would like to have things in place so we can offer it. This person(s) would come in each Thursday and wait until about 7:30 p.m., and if there aren't any kids, they can join us! Let me know how you would be willing to help in this regard (I know of one couple that would like to come on Thursday but is in need of childcare).
Thank you.
In-Him,
Steve
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