Brady Hudson and a small group of youth recently returned from Bob's. They will be sharing a few testimonies and teachings with all of us in a few weeks, but here are the "best of the best" of the 1400 pictures that were given to everyone that attended.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
EXPERIENCING THE FULLNESS OF HIS SON
"Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ."
Greetings Church Family,
Lisa and I are away for some relaxation and ministry for the next two weeks. We are on our way to St. Augustine Florida where I will conduct a wedding for a long time friend's daughter on Saturday. While in Florida, we are spending two nights with Bro. Peter and Johnnie Lord who live in Titusville. They will be coming to the Brook the last part of August, so I ask that you pray for them and also the time Lisa and I get to spend with them this week.
Over the last 16 years, I have encouraged our body to make disciples through mentoring and being mentored. Peter and Johnnie have been that for Lisa and me since 1983. Although we did not get to see them on a weekly basis, we stayed in touch with them through letters, phone calls and occasionally having the opportunity to go to pastor conferences at Peter's church, or plan a vacation to Titusville. They have loved us as their own children, and we have held them in our hearts as spiritual parents. We both feel very blessed to know them, and submit to their teachings.
We also feel blessed in having you as our support through body life, and to observe how the Father is molding us into the fullness of His Son. Here is an example of how I see Him at work in you. This past Sunday, while most pastors carry out a message uninterrupted, I hear a sister (Abigail) follow up on Dr. Tim's reply to how God is so faithful and good to us. I then observe Kevin rhetorically stating the truth that has been spoken by Abigail. I hear my daughter Amanda, and in agreement her husband Brent, praise the Father for being their provider through one income, and providing repair of their home's air conditioner for $2.00. Later, a sister (Jerri) expresses a need for input to a very important life situation she is experiencing. It is met with healing words of empathy and compassion from Donna Marie. After the service I notice Kim Foster, Joje, and Donna Marie ministering to Jerri through prayer. On Monday night I hear a young dad state to an older dad that he hopes that his son will grow up to be like the older dad's son. I witness men laying their hearts before the Father on behalf of others in our body through intercessory prayer. I hear the Word of God confessed as truth that will take away the pangs of sin and death form the lips of these men.
Church, that is being the church. That is mentoring and discipleship in the most natural state. That is living out the Christ who lives in you. That is being one with Him and with each other.
I could use just about everyone in our body as an example, but that was only part of two days of my observing you. I am confident that it is a daily thing among our body, and if it isn't, I pray that we will see it happen!
As the summer winds down and we begin to experience body life more fully, let us not forget to appreciate what He is doing in our midst, and let us not miss the opportunity to speak out to each other how blessed we are to have each other as a part of His body. I am excited about the changes He is making in our lives and I have great expectations in the coming months how He is going to stretch us and mold us even deeper into the fullness of His Son. I love you and appreciate you. As my mentor of 25 years often says, "I am blessed, and very much so!"
Bro. Mike
Greetings Church Family,
Lisa and I are away for some relaxation and ministry for the next two weeks. We are on our way to St. Augustine Florida where I will conduct a wedding for a long time friend's daughter on Saturday. While in Florida, we are spending two nights with Bro. Peter and Johnnie Lord who live in Titusville. They will be coming to the Brook the last part of August, so I ask that you pray for them and also the time Lisa and I get to spend with them this week.
Over the last 16 years, I have encouraged our body to make disciples through mentoring and being mentored. Peter and Johnnie have been that for Lisa and me since 1983. Although we did not get to see them on a weekly basis, we stayed in touch with them through letters, phone calls and occasionally having the opportunity to go to pastor conferences at Peter's church, or plan a vacation to Titusville. They have loved us as their own children, and we have held them in our hearts as spiritual parents. We both feel very blessed to know them, and submit to their teachings.
We also feel blessed in having you as our support through body life, and to observe how the Father is molding us into the fullness of His Son. Here is an example of how I see Him at work in you. This past Sunday, while most pastors carry out a message uninterrupted, I hear a sister (Abigail) follow up on Dr. Tim's reply to how God is so faithful and good to us. I then observe Kevin rhetorically stating the truth that has been spoken by Abigail. I hear my daughter Amanda, and in agreement her husband Brent, praise the Father for being their provider through one income, and providing repair of their home's air conditioner for $2.00. Later, a sister (Jerri) expresses a need for input to a very important life situation she is experiencing. It is met with healing words of empathy and compassion from Donna Marie. After the service I notice Kim Foster, Joje, and Donna Marie ministering to Jerri through prayer. On Monday night I hear a young dad state to an older dad that he hopes that his son will grow up to be like the older dad's son. I witness men laying their hearts before the Father on behalf of others in our body through intercessory prayer. I hear the Word of God confessed as truth that will take away the pangs of sin and death form the lips of these men.
Church, that is being the church. That is mentoring and discipleship in the most natural state. That is living out the Christ who lives in you. That is being one with Him and with each other.
I could use just about everyone in our body as an example, but that was only part of two days of my observing you. I am confident that it is a daily thing among our body, and if it isn't, I pray that we will see it happen!
As the summer winds down and we begin to experience body life more fully, let us not forget to appreciate what He is doing in our midst, and let us not miss the opportunity to speak out to each other how blessed we are to have each other as a part of His body. I am excited about the changes He is making in our lives and I have great expectations in the coming months how He is going to stretch us and mold us even deeper into the fullness of His Son. I love you and appreciate you. As my mentor of 25 years often says, "I am blessed, and very much so!"
Bro. Mike
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Many Thanks!
Kresta and I pray many thanks to God our Father for our Church & Bio family.
The Barth Family
The Westerfeild Family
The Johnson Family
The Brady Family
The Hudson, Brady
The Faulkner Family
The Jones FamilyThe Davis Family
The Eby Family
The Robinsons Family
The Wilkerson, Lynn
The Wilkerson, Lynn
The Billingsleys (Mom & Dad)
The Wilsons (Mom & Dad)
Without your help none of this would be possible.
The Christ in you helped us remodel, update, hang, clean, replace, paint, and move!
You have encouraged us greatly. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
If we missed you in this post we're terribly sorry, know that we appreciate you!
Thanks to any and all people who prayed and supported us!
Your Brother & Sister in Christ,
Joshua & Kresta Wilson
Without your help none of this would be possible.
The Christ in you helped us remodel, update, hang, clean, replace, paint, and move!
You have encouraged us greatly. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
If we missed you in this post we're terribly sorry, know that we appreciate you!
Thanks to any and all people who prayed and supported us!
Your Brother & Sister in Christ,
Joshua & Kresta Wilson
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
BACKYARD BIBLE CLUB 08
What a great time we had sharing the message of Jesus Christ with boys and girls in Brenda's "Backyard". Thanks to all the workers who helped this week. We had 16 workers from our body who helped in the effort, and more than 20 neighborhood kids and a few of our own who were touched by their efforts. A special thanks goes to Brenda Jones for opening her home and getting the area prepared for us to minister to the children. Robin Potter was such a blessing with the guitar, as was all the others who helped with crafts, refreshments, stories, and recreation. We are planning a follow up with these children later this summer so if you missed out on helping this week, you can get another chance later on.I know a lot of you were disappointed that we did not have a VBS this summer. I hope that next year we can do so, but I believe with God calling us to win our community, we must continue to do BYBC's as well. We met many unchurched people this week, and I trust that we made an impact on their lives that will cause them to desire Jesus.
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