new life ramblings (6/12/09)

Every week (or most weeks) I take a moment to share what is on my heart.  Everything from what is happening at New Life, our culture, in my life and just random stuff.  I call this “New Life Ramblings”.  Enjoy! Feel free to respond back!  Give input!  Ask questions!  Grab a cup of coffee and catch up on what is going on in my mind. 

• My niece went to the hospital again this week.  I am asking New Life to pray.  She is stable right now.  But, she needs a touch from God.
• We had 90 people to sign up to volunteer for ministry.  Amazing.  I love New Life. If you would like to volunteer at New Life click here.
• Sonshine Learning Center changes 580 diapers a week. Talk about changing the world, one diaper at a time.
• This “Man Up” series is stirring up something at New Life.  I am very excited for the next two Sundays. 
• We begin our study over Revelation 1-3 in July.  This will be a great summer series.   Start reading Revelation now.  We will discuss seven viruses in the church. 
• My vision is for every man to be in a small group.  We are going to call them “Man Up” groups.  Even if you are in a married group—I would like to see you develop accountablity, belonging and care.
• Father’s Day is one week from Sunday.  This is going to be a powerful day at New Life.
• Sam Leyde has  been nominated for an ITM Live Charity Music Award in the category of “Best Male Vocalist”. You can click http://www.itmlive.org/Votes.htm and vote for him. I’ve never heard of the organization but I’m pretty sure it’s like the Grammys, only better.
• On June 28 our choir will be featured in our 9am and 10:30am services.  If you want to be a part of this experience email Karen Quintana at karen.quintana@newliferenton.com
• Mike Taber’s memorial service is Saturday at 11:30 AM..  This will be a meaningful time to honor Mike’s legacy. 
• As I type, they are pouring our concrete pad for the new building. 
• Your stomach produces a new layer of mucus every two weeks so that it doesn’t digest itself.
• This weekend we will honor our graduates in the services.  We put together a very cool video honoring all of them.
• My daughter graduates Saturday from Kentridge.  I am very, very, very proud of her!!!
• On Saturday—I  am going to Mikes Taber’s memorial, then to see my daughter, Chelsey, do a dance recital and then to honor Kaylee as she graduates from Kentridge.  Weekends like this remind me I am a blessed man.  
• Are you reading a Proverb a day? 
• Follow me on twitter. 
• Jana and I pray God’s favor on you.