Children's Director

2010-10-27T08:06:00.000-07:00

Why, why why, do we continue to be as the Corinthian church? 2 Corinthians 4:4 made me pause and think this morning about Christ's light. It states that "the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelievers". Then I go back and reread 2 Corinthians 2:11. What are we doing people to win against the enemy?

2010-10-13T06:29:00.000-07:00

I am finding the story in Acts 20:7-12 very funny this morning. Here is the story in my own words. Paul is heading to an uncertian fate in Jerusalem. (sound familiar-Jesus) He wants to train and encourage the people at Troas. He teaches and THEY listen until midnight. A young man seated in the window goes to sleep and falls out the third story window. He's dead. Paul pauses his teaching session, goes down and throws himself on the young man and brings him back to life. He goes back upstairs, breaks bread and teaches until daylight. Seriously, people were willing to lisiten to him for many hours, we don't even like hour church services, a young man falls asleep while he is teaching, falls out the window and dies, almost like a soap opera. Paul is unshaken, he heals the boy and continues teaching until morning. No distractions could keep Paul from sharing the news he needed to share. Life is so full of distractions. How many of your distractions keep you from sharing the good news?

2010-10-05T15:03:00.000-07:00

The conference I attended last week about equipping people for service was awesome. It was good to get away and focus on areas of my life that need to improve and those that by the grace of God I am doing right. As I was sitting in bible study this morning with some wonderful women studying the book of Acts. it occurred to me that I have no idea what it's like to REALLY serve Jesus. To be bold in my faith. The time is coming, the bible says, when we will be persecuted for our faith. I pray I am like Stephen, Philip, Peter etc. Lord help me to be a totally devoted servant!

2010-09-24T07:11:00.001-07:00

I am super excited about all the exciting things going on in the next 15 days at New Hope.
Staff/Elders retreat tonight-So pumped about what God is doing at New Hope. Continue to pray for the church, leaders and members. It takes all of us living out God's will for a church to reach the lost!
Children's ministry conference next week-Excited about some much needed "re-fueling". I love to learn and meet others who are serving the Lord.
Bible Bowl begins-What an awesome opportunity to see students who have studied God's word! It's awesome! Let me know if you ever want to join us for competition!
Ladies retreat-Opportunities are being provided to help women grow deeper in their faith as they worship, laugh and share with other women!
Wow! I'm thinking about all the ways God will work in me, thru me and bless me!

2010-09-10T08:18:00.000-07:00

So I am surprisingly intrigued by the new movie coming out titled "Devil". For those of you who know me, you know that I do NOT like scary movies nor movies about the Devil because he is very real. However, this movie has gotten my attention. I am contemplating seeing it for a couple of reasons. First, in the trailer I viewed it states "One of them is not who they appear to be", second, I just want to see their interpretation of the Devil. Okay, so I know I take things way too serious sometimes, but seriously people, the Devil is not going to get us in an elevator. He gets us everyday. We are among people everyday who are not about the Father's business. They walk along side us and live in this "gray" area of Jesus. Are we doing anything to bring them closer to the Savior? The one who can bring light into the world.

"Stand up for me against world opinion, and I'll stand up for you before my Father in Heaven. If you turn tail and run, do you think I'll cover for you?" Matthew 10:32 The Message

2010-08-27T08:10:00.000-07:00

Finishing things up for Sunday's Student Ministries Appreciation dinner. As I look over the names of the 104 different people who have served in Children's Ministry during my two year ministry here, I am very thankful. Some like to say it takes special people to work in Children's Ministry, I like to think it takes people who are listening to the Holy Spirits leading. Those people who are getting out of the boat. Jumping into making a lifelong impact in the life of a child. To me there is no greater blessing than seeing the face of a child as they learn about Jesus. Thank you to all those 104 individuals who have served and will continue to serve. You are a blessing!

2010-08-20T06:36:00.000-07:00

While working the gate at the soccer complex last night, I admitted several young men carrying the pass titled "Lifetime admittance". These young men have earned this pass for their efforts in winning the Basketball state championship last year. This lifetime admittance pass allows them to enter activites for Washington Community Schools for free for their lifetime. How awesome is that? .....Pretty awesome. However, I want my "lifetime admittance" pass to be for the Kingdom of Heaven. I want my best accomplishement to be saving a soul.

2010-08-17T07:37:00.000-07:00

Pondering why following Christ is so hard. I am growing more concerned that satan has seized people in this gray area. My heart is very heavy this morning for people that I know. Father, please show me the way to help these people draw close to you. Make me an instrument of your good works. Amen.

2010-08-03T11:24:00.000-07:00

Finishing up the lesson series "Life is a Highway" for elementary students. I will never look at the following road signs again in the same way: One Way, Stop, Yield, Merge, Construction Zone, Detour, Wrong Way, Watch for Children and Dead end.

2010-07-29T12:26:00.000-07:00

The resource room has officially been cleaned out for the 2010 year! What a task. It is amazing how messy a place can get when there are lots of people who use it and when I don't take the time to maintain it. Kind of like our spiritual lives. When we don't take the time to maintain it and we don't spend time with other christians, our lives can get very messy! Study your bible and fellowship with those often who have made Jesus Christ the Lord of their lives.

2010-07-26T05:56:00.000-07:00

I have begun to study the New Testament for my ladies bible study this fall. After reading the first portion of Matthew, my mind has been stuck on the temptation of Jesus scriptures. What kind of communion with God did Jesus experience during those 40 days of fasting and prayer? When the "tempter" came to him, did Jesus recognize him or did he entertain the idea of eating for just a few seconds? How does the devil "take/lead" Jesus to the temple? Was "sin" pretty to Jesus until he realized the full extent of what Satan was asking Him to do? Surely it would have been exciting to Jesus to reach the highest point of the temple in his earthly body. Then the tempter takes him to a mountian where he can see the kingdoms of the world. Why would Jesus keep going with him? After the 3rd temptation it is then that Jesus commands, "Away from me, Satan!" Then angels attend Him. I am most definately going to do some more research on this passage. I am continually amazed at how scriptures come to life in different ways when you read them at different points in your life. He is so very good to us!

2010-07-23T07:24:00.001-07:00

How often do we spend time following the Holy Spirit? It isn't enough to know about Him. Or to just hear Him. We have to act upon what He is telling us. Unfortunatly in the past I have admitted to people that I was thinking about them and ALMOST called them. They noted, I sure could have used someone to talk to. It kills me! The Holy Spirit was guiding me and I ingnored Him. If we all lived in "tune" with the Holy Spirit, just think about what the town of Washington would look like! Thank you Lord for all the wonderful gifts that you give us.

2010-07-16T08:30:00.000-07:00

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2010-07-15T05:58:00.000-07:00

Attending the North American Christian Convention last week was amazing! I was able to hear one of my favorite speakers, Francis Chan. He shared with us a personal story about having to tell his daughter that he did not see evidence of the Holy Spirit in her life. Wow! Could I do that? Worse yet, what if someone said that to me? Somehow we as "Christians" have settled for not seeing evidence of the Holy Spirit in peoples lives. We go from day to day more surprised when we do see evidence of the Holy Spirit in someones life. I am convinced that the day is approaching when Jesus will return for His people. I ask that anyone who reads this blog to pray for me. Pray for the people of New Hope Christian Church. Pray for Washington, Indiana. May the Holy Spirit do an amazing work in our lives!

2010-07-05T17:23:00.000-07:00

Am I an Isrealite? So in my mind I have divided the bible into 3 categories: 1. God's blessings 2. Jesus' love for us and 3. Living with the Holy Spirit. When I think of the 1st, it troubles me to think those Isrealites were handed food and water, saw the parting of the Red Sea, the 10 plagues and so on and they were still filled with unbelief! Then Jesus comes along to save the world and they don't get it. They kill Him. Now we are left with the amazing gift of the Holy Spirit. It's wonderful and amazing. I pray that I am not acting like an Isrealite. Receiving this precious gift from God and not "getting it"!

2010-06-24T08:55:00.000-07:00

I have been teaching the kids here at Camp Allendale the song from the Lads, "Creator". The more I sing it the more I am amazed that He created all that we see and all that we can't even begin to see. The chorus goes, "My best friend's the creator of the Universe, whoa-oh, although He's bigger than the milky way, He wants to know about my life today!" And that He does my friend. Have you spoke to our Creator today?

2010-06-21T16:33:00.000-07:00

The theme at Camp Allendale this year is creation. When I look at the world and humans, its hard for me to even comprehend that it just all fell into place. Our God created this world and everything in it. It is amazing. Camp is an awesome way to show kids His magnificant creation.

2010-06-19T13:32:00.001-07:00

"It's okay if I like ketchup on my apples"......is a new song the kids learned at camp this week. It was funny to hear their reactions to the verses of the song but to hear them sing the chorus was wonderful....."Cause God has made me who I am, He loves me just the way I am, I know that when He looks at me its not the crazy things He sees, He loves me just the way I am!"

Thank you Lord for an awesome week at camp. I am humbled that I was asked to baptize a young lady. Her smile is an inspiration to me! You can see her love for Jesus and others just through her smile! Thanks Brylee for the honor of accepting your statement of faith!

2010-06-11T15:07:00.000-07:00

There's no place like ROME! There's no place like ROME! How awesome it was to hear the kids say that nightly at Community Vacation Bible School. Paul and the underground church was the theme. It reminds me to be very thankful for my freedom to express my christian faith. Paul did not. He was imprisioned multiple times. I am thankful for his boldness. What an swesome missioniary he was.

I am in prayer for the missionaries who leave us this evening to head to Haiti. They walk among us at New Hope, but their hearts are in Haiti. Please join me in prayer for them this week as they become Jesus to the Haitian people. Blessings to all of them!

2010-06-04T12:33:00.000-07:00

Community Vacation Bible School begins Sunday, June 6th. This VBS has so many God qualities. 1. Four Christian churches working together to share Jesus with the kids of Washington. Just like in the bible. Working together for one cause. 2. Bringing kids to an environment filled with adults who are eager to show them what this relationship with Jesus is all about. 3. Worship is awesome and 4. Meeting people from Washington that I don't know!

2010-05-28T18:16:00.000-07:00

As final arrangements are being made for Community Vacation Bible School and Camp season, I ask that you join me in prayer for the adults who are making these preparations and the children that we will have the privelege to share Jesus with.

Holy God, I ask that you fill the hearts of those with peace as final preparations are made for the upcoming summer events. That all decisions made would glorify you. We ask that all adults seek your will first and put themselves last. i ask that you prepare the hearts of adults who haven't yet made plans to bring their child to the events. That you would urge them to bring their children. Prepare the hearts of the children that are eagerly awaiting these activites. That they would be ready to learn about Jesus and the plans that He has for them! You are an amazing God. May your will be done in all things. Amen!

2010-05-27T06:55:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone for your prayers for my dad. He is doing much better today. I am praying that he gets to go home today. He is not a good hospital patient! As I was thinking about my Dad's lifestyle (and mine) and wondering why we don't head the warnings of medical professionals? What keeps us from submitting to a new way of eating, exercising, etc? Of course my answer is going to be Satan's lies! He's full of them! When we aren't filling ourselves with God's word, we fall prey to his deceptions. Oh, one little thing won't hurt you he says and soon all those little things together HAVE hurt you.

It's just like our walk with Jesus. He warns us of impending judgement. Do we listen? Are we taking steps to protect ourselves spiritually? Let HIM be your guide. Listen to HIM. He wins in the end!

2010-05-20T11:23:00.000-07:00

I was priveleged to have lunch with a dear friend today between hospital visits. Thank you God for the visits of encouragement that you send my way.

Babies are one of God's special gifts. I am still amazed today at how God designed the entire process, all the things that have to work in order for the babies arrival. How blessed we are that God entrusts us with the special "packages".

On the other end of the age spectrum, hearing your parents are diagnosed with cancer is tough to process. As I spoke to a member of the church about her mothers diagnosis, I was processing how we get from that grand entrance into the world to the other end of the age spectrum. For me today, it was a few miles, but for others its a long hard journey.

What happends between those two events? It's what we make it. It's the choices we make. Are the choices we are making today glorifying God?

2010-05-15T07:30:00.001-07:00

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A frog catching a fly.

2010-05-15T07:26:00.001-07:00

Finished reading #6 in the Manga Bible series. I started with the New Testament. I wasn't sure if I would like it or not. Here is a clip from the back of the book: "The Bible is larger than life, and kids will love reading the stories told through the graphic storytelling of Korean manga. Readers will enjoy learning the Bible's characters and landscapes portrayed through this cutting-edge style of art now popular around the world." It's not really "graphic". Its the Bible portrayed in comic book format. It's humor is funny.

I would recommend 4th graders and up reading these! Check back for more comments on this series as I start at #1!

2010-05-13T09:11:00.000-07:00

Just finished reading my Mother's Day present, the new book by Tim LaHaye & Craig Parshall "Edge of Apocalypse". The christian story line depicts a corrupt government in the very near future. I know its fiction, but if that kind of stuff really happens in the world today, then I'm even more ready to go home....to Heaven!

Its a good read. Let me know if you want to borrow it!

2010-05-06T16:26:00.000-07:00

I am in awe about God. I was listening to a sermon today as I traveled to Bedford to visit my parents. The speaker was talking about the resurrection. How powerful God is and how some people just can't get past this "thing" of kneeling before a powerful being. This "thing" about taking up your cross, denying all else and following Him. As he described his relationship with Christ, I identified with what he was saying. The peace....The voice I hear giving me direction....It's not coincidence. HE is real. HE is in control.

He told a story about a man in New York that had been mugged. He was taken to an ATM and was forced to withdraw money. They stole everything including his laptop. As he later told what had happened to him and the opportunity he got to share a little bit of Jesus with one of the muggers, he said "I wish I could have shared Jesus more directly with all of them. I just hope they search through the files on my laptop. There's all kinds of spiritual stuff on it."

Question: If someone stole your belongings, would they see evidence of Christ?

2010-05-04T10:29:00.000-07:00

Its hard to believe that May is here! There are so many exciting things that I get to work on. Community Vacation Bible School, Junior and Overnight camps at Illiana and the now famous Terrific Tuesdays. I am looking forward to another summer filled with wonderful kids!

So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up! Galatians 6:9

2010-04-29T07:23:00.000-07:00

I am blessed! How wonderful it is to join in prayer with church family for 24 hours and end with amazing God inspired worhsip!

Later, I began thinking about what a couple of men were saying. They noted the peace and calm they felt walking into the sanctuary during the very early hours of the morning. When it is calm. When there aren't any pressures. No phones ringing. No people wanting something. It's just easier to hear Him. To see Him. To just BE with Him.

That is my goal. To defeat this undisciplined side of me.

Psalm 5:3 In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

The Road of Life

2010-04-24T13:50:00.000-07:00

At first, I saw God as my observer, my judge,
keeping track of the things I did wrong,
so as to know whether I merited heaven or hell when I die.
He was out there sort of like a president,
I recognized His picture when I saw it,
but I really didn't know Him.

But later on when I met Christ,
it seemed as though life were rather like a bike ride,
but it was a tandem bike, and I noticed that Christ
was in the back helping me pedal.

I don't know just when it was
that he suggested we change places,
but life has not been the same since.

When I had control, I knew the way.
It was rather boring, but predictable....
It was the shortest distance between two points.

But when He took the lead,
he knew delightful long cuts, up mountains,
and through rocky places at breakneck speeds,
it was all I could do to hang on!
Even though it looked like madness, He said, "Pedal!"

I worried and was anxious and asked, "Where are you taking me?"
He laughed and didn't answer, and I started to learn to trust.

I forgot my boring life and entered into the adventure.
And when I'd say, "I'm scared,"
He'd lean back and touch my hand.

He took me to people with gifts that I needed,
gifts of healing, acceptance and joy.
They gave me gifts to take on my journey,
my Lord's and mine.

And we were off again.
He said, "Give the gifts away, they're extra baggage,
too much weight." So I did, to people we met,
and I found that in giving I received,
and still our burden was light.

I did not trust Him, at first, in control of my life.
I thought He'd wreck it;

but he knows bike secrets,
knows how to make it bend to take sharp corners,
knows how to jump to clear high rocks,
knows how to fly to shorten scary passages.

And I am learning to shut up and pedal,
in the strangest places,
and I'm beginning to enjoy the view
and the cool breeze on my face
with my delightful constant companion, Jesus Christ.

And when I'm sure I just can't do anymore,
he just smiles and says..... "Pedal."
---author unknown

2010-04-21T19:26:00.000-07:00

I was reading from 2 Peter 1:3-11 this evening. This is the scripture the staff and elders are focusing on this month during our prayer time for one another. When I get to verse 9 it makes me really think. Do I want to be "shortsighted or blind, forgetting that I have been cleansed from my old sins?" Well, thats what happens when we don't make every effot to respond to God's promises.

We are called to supplement our faith with................................

Can you fill in the rest?

2010-04-20T17:31:00.001-07:00

Excited about the future. Confused about the past. Fully understands that Jesus loves me. No buts. No what if's. Nothing. He just loves me. yeah!

2010-04-14T18:13:00.000-07:00

I have been singing the following song all day: "O how marvelous! O how wonderful! And my song shall ever be: O how marvelous! O how wonderful! Is my Savior's love for me! ........."

To end the day, I had the privelege of witnessing a baptism of an elderly lady. It is a reminder to NEVER give up on your loved ones! Accepting Jesus Christ as their Savior can happen. Just keep on praying!

2010-04-12T19:25:00.001-07:00

Blog migrated. Check. Whatever that means! :o)

Getting so excited about the upcoming Prayer Gathering at New Hope. Making final preparations for our Prayer Service. You won't want to miss this!

2010-04-08T15:14:00.000-07:00

While in Florida, Mitchell and I were walking out into the ocean to a sandbar. As we were walking along I noticed a jelly fish. I told Mitchell to go get me something to catch it with, he gladly went in fear...lol As I approached it, I realized it was not longer alive. I was able to get it back to shore so the kids and I could examine it.

I have never seen a jelly fish up close. As I was looking at it, i realized how transparent it was. You can see right through to the core of what it is. Made me stop and think.....that is exactly how Jesus sees us. No clothing, no flesh, just the center of who we are. Is my center one that Jesus would proudly proclaim to our maker?

Search me, O God, and know my heart, test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23

2010-04-05T09:49:00.000-07:00

Excerpt from a book I finished reading on vacation: "I struggle to always and actually keep in step with the Spirit, moment by moment. To submit and give up everything truly is radical and terrifying. However, when I think deeply about it, walking in my own wisdom, contrary to the Spirit's leading, is even more frightful. Though I struggle, I know that ultimately I want nothing more than to live in total surrender and abandonment to the Spirit every moment I have left on this earth. a few pages later..... when a person is habitually and actively submitted to the Spirit, what comes out of his or her life is the fruit of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit will not - cannot - lead you into sin. If the Holy Spirit is in you, as a believer, then when you sin you are not listening to the Spirit's leading.(ouch) (Forgotten God, Francis Chan)

Ephesians 4:30 - And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

2010-03-26T12:51:00.000-07:00

Finishing up lessons for the next two weeks on Lamentations and Ezekiel. Trying very hard to cram two weeks of work into one week. Been mostly successful. Funny how some things just aren't as important to complete as the hours wind down....lol Looking forward to some time away. Florida....here I come.

2010-03-22T13:38:00.000-07:00

I'm back! After realizing from a new friend that I hadn't blogged since late October, I decided to come back. In Sunday School, the kids learned about Jeremiah. The 2nd of the major prophets. How amazing it would have been to have God speak directly to you. Jeremiah 16:19 springs to my mind: O Lord, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in time of distress, to you the nations will come from the ends of the earth and say, Our fathers possessed nothing but false gods, worthless idols that did them no good. We serve an Awesome God.

2009-10-27T11:24:00.000-07:00

Fall is upon us. It is awesome to view the creation that God has given to us. The colors are fabulous! It is a reminder that no matter the changes in our lives, God will be glorified.

2009-09-11T11:07:00.001-07:00

The Rock has officially opened! Relying on Christ the King is the most important thing one can do ilife. 2nd service in Children's Ministry has been renamed he Rock and are hoping to instill in the children the life long desire to recognize Chirst as the King of their lives. Come on downstairs and check out the wonderful painting Pat Divine did on the rocks and Ericka Frances did on the trees!

2009-08-07T10:15:00.000-07:00

One year down! On August 7, 2008 my family and I moved to Washington to begin our ministry at New Hope Christian Church. The year has been filled with many wonderful blessings and times of trials. I feel very blessed that God has sent me people whom I needed when I needed them. He is an awesome and amazing God. He has a plan for each of our lives...we just have to get out of the boat!

2009-07-31T06:42:00.001-07:00

It's the last day of July! School begins in 2 weeks (for Washington that is)! I can't believe the summer has gone by so quickly. One great week of Vacation Bible School working along side fellow christians, two great weeks of church camp with 29 children accepting Chirst as their personal savior in two weeks ~AWESOME~ and four very Terrific Tuesdays!

Our summer will come to an end and our Sunday evening youth groups will begin on August 16th at 6:00 p.m. This is a wonderful time for all children to join a youth group. Soldiers of God is for elementary boys in 1st to 6th grade. Girlz of Grace is for 1st to 6th grade girls. The Scooter club is for children who have turned 3 up to children in Kindergarten. A nursery is also provided for children birth to 3 years of age.

I look forward to seeing you!

2009-07-22T12:59:00.000-07:00

Parent/child dedication is Sunday, July 26th. Babies are a blessing from the Lord. As one who has trouble conceiving, it is amazing to me the creation that God makes within us! All those things that have to work just right. God is truly amazing and worthy of our praise! The dedication service starts at 9:45 a.m. Blessings!

2009-07-17T08:55:00.001-07:00

My heart is so full of JOY as I think about the Terrific Tuesdays! I guess it hadn't came to my mind that children need christian fellowship. I guess I always knew it was fun, but realizing the deep need children have to fellowship made my heart very happy.

2009-07-06T12:45:00.000-07:00

July is upon us. June flew by so quickly. Terrific Tuesdays start tomorrow! I am so excited to spend Tuesdays with the fabulous elementary kids at New Hope. From hiking to skating to swimming to bouncing to playing, we should all find enjoyment in the blessings God has given us. Please pray for our safety and fellowship!

2009-06-22T10:10:00.000-07:00

I had a fabulous time at Camp Illiana with some of our 4th, 5th and 6th graders. And at the end of the week, I was able to dean the overnighter for 2nd and 3rd graders. I love to see children praising Jesus together. Seeing children step out of their comfort zones as they try new things. I myself had to muster the courage to step off the platform of the zip line. Its like serving God. Sometimes the first step is the hardest. Once the first step is taken, then we can rest comfortably in the Father's arms as we sail down the path He has set before us. Blessings!

2009-06-10T05:39:00.000-07:00

As I type, there are two nights of Community Vacation Bible School remaining. It has been an awesome week and a wonderful adventure sharing the love of Jesus with children. I am amazed at the talented people in Washington. Four churches coming together to show Jesus to the people glorifies God. Unity glorifies God. Thank you Jesus for letting me be a part of something that has your name written all over it!

2009-06-02T04:51:00.000-07:00

"Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." Philippians 3:8

School is out, sports camps of started, people are opening their pools, and the sun is shinning. What a blessed people we are. Praying for safe travels for all those families vacationing and peace for those families who are suffering.

2009-05-29T08:56:00.000-07:00

Can anyone tell me what fun things there are to do in and around Daviess County during the summer months. (Parks, swimming, fishing, etc)

2009-05-22T08:42:00.000-07:00

The end of school is quickly approaching. I pray for a safe and spiritual summer for children. There are so many opportunities to experience the love of Jesus this summer. Community Vacation Bible School starts off the summer on June 7th. Camp Illiana has many dates for kids to choose from, you can check out the church bulletin for the dates I will be down at Illiana. We will finish up the summer with some crazy, fun activites on Terrific Tuesdays. Watch the bulletin for more details.

2009-05-11T06:29:00.001-07:00

What a blessing it was to spend the weekend watching New Hope kids play soccer! When I work with kids here at church, I don't always see their "other" sides. We have a bunch of talented children here at New Hope! Keep up the hard work and use those talents for Jesus!

2009-05-08T12:28:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the New Hope Bible Bowl teams! New Hope 1 received a trophy for 8th place overall for the entire year. That is out of 35+ teams! New Hope 2 placed first in their division for the month of May. I am so proud of these children! It is amazing to hear all the knowledge they are learning about the Bible. New Hope 1 will be participating in two competitions during the summer. Regular competition begins again in October! New Hope 1: Noah Frances, Evan Frances, Mary Barnard and Elizabeth Stallman. New Hope 2: Garrett Hess, Mitchell Guthrie, Haley Hagemeier, McKenzie Healy.

2009-04-28T12:06:00.001-07:00

It's the most wonderful time of the year.....Oh you might be thinking about Christmas, but I am thinking about summer camp at Camp Illiana. Some may think I am crazy, but it is an amazing opportunity to show children Jesus 24x7! Don't forget to sign-up!

2009-04-20T13:11:00.000-07:00

Children are a blessing to the Lord! How wonderful it was to see children from 3 years of age to High School using their talents for the Lord last night. The Chili skit was wonderful, the preschoolers did a great job singing "Fishers of men" (how can you NOT smile when you think of those little ones?), and the elementary kids did a terrific job with the musical. Can we do it again tomorrow?

2009-04-15T11:12:00.000-07:00

Time is quickly approaching for the children's spring musical. I am so proud of the kids for all their hard work. Learning thier lines, motions and songs. I hope you can come hear the message they have worked hard to present on April 19th at 6:00 p.m.

2009-04-13T06:44:00.000-07:00

Christ is risen! How often do we celebrate that good news with our children? I tried to let the New Hope kids let me tell their parents to just hide empty eggs representing the empty tomb, but they booed my off the stage! haha. I had a fabulous time worshipping with all the children yesterday at the beginning of second service. God is great!

2009-04-08T12:05:00.001-07:00

As I type, my mind is over joyed with all the upcoming activities to show children Jesus. We are making final preparations for an elementary worship service on Easter Sunday, along with the Spring Children's Musical: Fish Tales, plans are also being made for a fabulous Community Vacation Bible School, and spectacular summer church camps! Wow!