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    Todd Gaston

    • Lent 2008
    • Raise Him Up
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    • 23
      Sep

      Prayer Tent


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      We are two and a half days into our week long prayer journey in the special prayer tent that is set up on the backside of the property.  I have been so blessed in being in the presence of God with many of my brothers and sisters in Christ.  I have witnessed a variety of our people, and groups coming in at the various hours.  I sense God’s closeness everytime I enter in the tent.  This morning, my heart woke up my body long before the alarm sounded.  I could not wait to get to the tent! 

      If you have not had the blessing yet to come pray at our different hours, the good news is it is not too late.  Whatever you do, do not miss out on what God is doing in the heart of our church.  I realize you might have to adjust to prior commitments, but I speak from a personal place.  It is so worth it! 

      If you have attended so far, please share your thoughts

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    • 21
      Sep

      Mary Jewell is my hero


      Mary Jewell is one of our precious ladies that is always up for an adventure.  She trained with the Red Cross and with Virginia Baptist to be able to help during crisis situations.  She was notified about heading to Texas for Hurricane Ike relief.  She left September 14-24.  She is there to be on the front lines to feed people in need.  Her team has fed 7,000 people during her trip so far.  She said it was has been hot, but a blessing to serve.  I am amazed at people like Mary who prepare themselves for God’s call. 

      I also heard from Julius and Cheryl George.  They just so happened to be visiting family in New Orleans during the same time.  They headed over to Texas and shared that the real struggle is no electricity and no ability to pump ga. They shared they would keep us updated in how we help in the days to come. 

      Let’s keep being the church!

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    Previous Posts

    • Sep 16, 2008

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      Adversity Hurts!

      Last week, I read a book The Upside of Adversity by Os Hillman.  A friend shared this book with me a few months back.  It is a book filled with stories and scripture pointing to God’s purpose of trials, suffering, and adversity.  I know its not popular, but these broken moments and seasons we go...

    • Sep 15, 2008

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      It’s not good when the pastor loses his voice!

      Sydney, my 8 year old, had her first soccer game this past Saturday.  We just moved up to the Under 10 league.  The field is huge!!!  I spent the game yelling out directions to help them learn positions.  Little too much yelling.  Sunday, I preached three times, spoke at two meetings, and a home group...

    • Sep 14, 2008

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      Gain in Pain (Sermon follow-up)

      Here are a few follow-up thoughts I did not have time for this morning.  I think God is still preaching!  “In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” 2 Timothy 3:12  “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverence; perseverance,...


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