GPS is the title for our Spring Children's Choir Program scheduled for this coming Sunday night. It should be another "classic" program. It seems like only a few days ago that I was watching my girls participate in those programs. Now they are all grown up and those days are enjoyed only in the database of my memories. Those were wonderful days and I am so glad that my girls were able to be a part of this ministry. I truly appreciate Sharon, Stacy, Glenda, Dana, Theresa and others who give of their time to teach our children the joy of using music and drama to serve the Lord. Join us Sunday night for GPS!
Just a hint . . . you might want to get here a little early. The good seats fill up fast.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Truck for Sale
I am selling my truck. So if you are interested, or know of someone who is let me know. It is a 1995 Dodge Dakota; 105,000 miles; four cylinder; standard; great a/c; new tires; new battery; Sony am/fm cd player; bed liner. I was asking $1,895 but have reduced the price due to some possible work needed on the motor. I am now asking $1,200. You can call me at 926-4124.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Easter Sunday
Praise the Lord for a great day this past Easter. We had 450 people join us for worship during our two morning worship celebrations. Thanks to our greeters and ushers for doing a great job. Also special thanks to all who were involved in worship leadership. The Lord was honored and praised through our worship. To Him be the glory, always!
Once again, I want to express my gratitude to the Lord for allowing me to serve as pastor of HDBC. I love this church and appreciate the opportunity to serve alongside so many wonderful people. And there is room for more. Join me this week as we invest and invite.
Once again, I want to express my gratitude to the Lord for allowing me to serve as pastor of HDBC. I love this church and appreciate the opportunity to serve alongside so many wonderful people. And there is room for more. Join me this week as we invest and invite.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Men of Prayer
This morning (as I do each Thursday morning) at 6:30 I met with a group of prayer warriors. These men faithfully join me every Thursday morning to do one thing: PRAY. We don't provide coffee and donuts; we don't have a devotional thought; we don't do Bible Study. We simply pray.
We pray for those who are sick and in need of healing. We pray for those who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus. We pray for our nation and its leaders. We pray for our church and for the Kingdom of God. We worship our God and Savior. We offer thankful hearts for his bountiful blessings. We ask, seek, listen and learn. And in the process we grow to know God more intimately.
I am beginning to learn that knowing God should eclipse every other pursuit in my life. I'm not there yet, but I am moving in that direction. J. I. Packer offers four results that come from knowing God.
Those who know God have great energy for God.
Those who know God have great thoughts of God.
Those who know God show great boldness for God.
Those who know God have great contentment in God.
Oh, how I long for those things to be true of me.
We pray for those who are sick and in need of healing. We pray for those who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus. We pray for our nation and its leaders. We pray for our church and for the Kingdom of God. We worship our God and Savior. We offer thankful hearts for his bountiful blessings. We ask, seek, listen and learn. And in the process we grow to know God more intimately.
I am beginning to learn that knowing God should eclipse every other pursuit in my life. I'm not there yet, but I am moving in that direction. J. I. Packer offers four results that come from knowing God.
Those who know God have great energy for God.
Those who know God have great thoughts of God.
Those who know God show great boldness for God.
Those who know God have great contentment in God.
Oh, how I long for those things to be true of me.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Knowing God
This morning I started reading J. I. Packer's classic Knowing God. After only 24 pages I'm hooked. I am thrilled at the thought of growing deeper in my knowledge of God and of growing stronger in my relationship with Him.
There is something exceedingly improving to the mind in a contemplation of the Divinity. It is a subject so vast, that all our thoughts are lost in its immensity; so deep, that our pride is drowned in its infinity. (p. 17)
What I do not know of God certainly exceeds what I know of God and I want to reduce that gap. I want to grow in my thirst for God that I might grow in my love for and obedience to God. Reading Knowing God will help in that pursuit. It should be an illuminating study.
There is something exceedingly improving to the mind in a contemplation of the Divinity. It is a subject so vast, that all our thoughts are lost in its immensity; so deep, that our pride is drowned in its infinity. (p. 17)
What I do not know of God certainly exceeds what I know of God and I want to reduce that gap. I want to grow in my thirst for God that I might grow in my love for and obedience to God. Reading Knowing God will help in that pursuit. It should be an illuminating study.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Awakening 09
Awakening 09 will happen at HDBC May 17-20, 2009. Please mark those dates on your calendar. Bob Pitman will be here to share with us during those four days. This is a very important event for our church, so please plan now to be here for those days. I'll be sharing more details in the next few weeks.
Preparation for Easter
Easter is less than two weeks away and we have already begun to prepare for a great day. We've added additional chairs to our worship center and have updated our overflow room with new video equipment to enable us to use that room as needed. So, we're praying for a great day.
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