Archive for September, 2009
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Sep 28, 2009
No CommentsBranded = What marks you?
Mark 2:1-12 Sunday, we looked at the story of Jesus healing the paralytic after his four friends overcame the barrier of people and the house, and even a roof to get him at Jesus feet. We looked at what these people were known for. How are they branded? People = Branded: Paralytic = Need 4 Friends = Faith Teachers of the Law...
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Sep 28, 2009
4 CommentsBaptizing Lexie
This past Sunday, I had the honor and blessing of baptizing my youngest daughter (7yrs)-Lexie Rachel Claire. She has been talking with me about her commitment to Jesus for over a year. This past April, I brought home a baptism book for us to work on together. The first night, Lexie prayed to ask Jesus...
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Sep 24, 2009
No CommentsSee You At The Pole (2009)
Wednesday September 23, Middle School and High School students gathered around the flag pole to pray for their schools and their nation. This is an opportunity for teenagers to publicly gather for prayer. For the second year in a row, I went to my oldest daughter’s Middle School, HH Poole. Although it was a lighter crowd...
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Sep 21, 2009
No CommentsLiving the Dream
This past Saturday, I participated in a beautiful celebration of life of Mrs. Charlotte Kirkland. God allowed this funeral to remind me of what I desire most for my church and my ministry. Charlotte Kirkland was born in Benjamin, Texas on September 22, 1928. She spent her childhood years in the Lone Star State. She graduated from Harlingen High School...
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Sep 17, 2009
No CommentsBaptism?
Why be baptized? 1. To proclaim salvation is in Jesus 2. To identify with Jesus and the church 3. To obey Jesus command Baptize [baptezo] = to dip, submerge, go under, wash, or clean “At that time Jesus came from Nazereth and was baptized by John in the river.” Mark 1:9 Jesus said, “Go then, to all people everywhere and make...
