More information on the earthquake in Peru

Link to the Church of God website

Debbie and I enjoyed having the Overseer and his wife, Bishop Wayne and Adana Pense in our home Saturday. I already knew I liked this guy, but figured out why, when I learned he loved boats also. I look forward to the church having them for a visit.

Earthquake impacts churches in Peru

Pastor Don Brock shares some information that he has learned from the recent earthquake in Peru. Pastor Brock reports:
Our churches and brothers and sisters in Peru have been affected by the earthquake. The following is the best information we have at this time.

The following message was received from national overseer Rafel Alvino.
· CERRO AZUL Church (Pastor: Carlos Alberto Dioses)
Pastor's and brothers' houses fell down, and others lost everything.
· CHINCHA Church (Pastor: FLOR DE MARIA SISNIEGAS)
Temple and Pastor's house fell down; lots of brothers lost their houses and they are sleeping on the street.
· CAÑETE Church (PASTOR HECTOR ARELLANO MEDINA)
Walls of the Temple are cracked but it didn't fall down.
· SAN CLEMENTE Church (Pisco) (PASTOR:LUCIO CESAR HUAMAN)
Pastor's and brothers' houses fell down, and others lost everything.
· SAN VICENTE CHURCH (PASTOR: CIRILO PONCE)
Some damages.
· SIERRA CHOCORO CHURCH.- We can't contact with our brothers there.
· ICA MISSION CHURCH.- We can't contact with our brothers there. We need your prayers.


Link to aditional news

A story from a friend

I hired a plumber to help me restore an old
farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough
first day on the job: a flat tire made him lose an
hour of work, his electric drill quit and his
ancient one ton truck refused to start.
While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence.

On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family.. As
we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at
a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both
hands.

When opening the door he underwent an amazing
transformation.. His face was wreathed in smiles
and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a
kiss.

Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the
tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked
him about what I had seen him do earlier.
Oh, that's my trouble tree,' he replied 'I know I
can't help having troubles on the job, but one
thing's for sure, those troubles don't belong in the
house with my wife and the children... So I just
hang them up on the tree every night when I come
home and ask God to take care of them. Then in the
morning I pick them up again.' 'Funny thing is,'
he smiled,' when I come out in the morning to pick'em
up, there aren't nearly as many as I remember
hanging up the night before.'

Lifehouse "Everything"

This is a powerful video that my sister Sandy shared with me.

New Teacher for Pioneers?? (probally not)

;-)

We got back last night from our family reunion in Mississippi. This is the first one we have had in, maybe 10-15 years (maybe longer) The top picture is all the first cousins that were able to be there this year, the second is dad and his brothers and sisters, and the last is me in the car of my dreams. While this one has been sold, one day I will own a 1972 Chevy SS....yes one day........

I came across another great article on coaching in Ministry Today. It says in part:

At the heart of good coaching is relationship. Coaching goes beyond surface interactions and connects with people on a deep level while providing guidance on issues that matter to them. For the most part, coaches are not experts. They are simply caring, competent individuals who come alongside others and offer support, encouragement and accountability for growth.

A good coach enables others to discern what God is saying. It's not as though coaches never give advice—they simply understand that real transformation occurs through meaningful relationships, experiences and spiritual discernment. Coaching relationships are extraordinary, life-changing partnerships.

I believe that the Holy Spirit is using the coaching movement as a tool to reshape the 21st century church. When it comes to approaching postmodern society, the coaching model gets it right by nurturing the creativity of individuals rather than conforming them to a one-size-fits-all Christianity.

Full Article

Gideon to speak Sunday

The Church at North Little Rock have been a faithful partner with the Gideons for several years. This Sunday we have had a speaker from the ministry of the Gideons coming to share. I always enjoy their stories about how lives have not only been touched but changed by simply reading and believing the Word of God.

Gideon's web site