Ministering to Kids

Well as I stated on my last blog this past weekend I was involved with a grand reopening of a church. the church originally, was left for dead basically. The pastor and congregation left the church kept it unlocked in downtown Philadelphia. The homeless started to sleep there, and the place was partly burned down.

That is until a church, saw the property, and decided to make it a project. They gutted it out, and redid the furnishings inside. The out believe it or not wasn't destroyed. So they decided it should be open for people to come and worship God. This is where me and some of my friends come into the picture.

To kick it off they decided to have a gospel night on Saturday. Which me and about five of my friends were asked to do the kids service. It was amazing, to have a wide age range of kids. We put together a service for the kids for that Saturday Night. Also on Sunday afternoon we were back, and did another program for the same kids. It was an awesome weekend. I am glad God called to minister to children.

Until next time,
Keep Living in the Grey

Convoy of Hope Outreach--RADICAL

Today in Philadelphia, I was a part of one of the most exciting ministries happening in the Assemblies of God, no I don't mean Children's Ministry. Although that is pretty exciting, I am talking about Convoy of Hope.

Today a humid day in good old Pennsylvania, sat the big black stage/truck of VFCC. Getting ready for a day of fun and games for the kids, haircuts, grocery give away, as well as performances, on that truck. Settled in North Philly, we began at 10:00am. For the first 1/2 an hour, no one showed up, but then they started coming. Yours truly and his friends in RADICAL, did a performance that signified not only the start of the new year for RADICAL and VFCC Outreaches, but sparked a fun afternoon. After doing a 30 minute consecutive song set (without having a breather or break) we were done. We could have left but did we? Nope! We stayed and helped with games, groceries and other smaller odds and ends. It was great seeing the faces of people there getting blessed. It is amazing what God can do through those who follow him.

Next week is the re-opening of the church...and I am going back to help them kick off the re-opening. I am doing a children's service on Saturday and Sunday. I am going to have a busy week getting prepared for this awesome ministry opportunity.

As Always, Living In The Grey.

5-5-5

It might sound like a pizza deal, but it isn't. What is 5-5-5? It is a look at categories top five...my top 5.

This editions categories are: Books I have read, Movies I have seen, and Top athletic listings

Books I have read
1. UnChristian
2. Before You Leap
3. Sex God
4. Simple church
5. Next Generation Leader

Movies I have seen
1. The Dark Knight
2. Iron Man
3.Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
4. Spaceballs
5. Psycho (Hitchcock's version)

Top athletic listings
1. Brett Favre retirement drama is over
2. Cubs Postseason
3. Bears are a solid unit
4. Tom Brady injured
5. Michael Phelps Olympic record

As a reminder these are not top five lists. They are five of my favorite things. The orders do not reflect any particular grouping, but rather a grouping of what is or should be in the top 5.

As Always, I am living in the Grey.

Favor?

Seems like everywhere I turn right now it seems people are talking about is the favor of God. How funny is it that when I turn around, I see it for myself.

This past week at school, was our ministry fair. This is a big time for me being a ministry team leader, as well as a senior. This is my last one, also it is a time for me to look for work. But without looking for a church to work at I got two offers. It seemed to me that when your doing what God wants from you, he opens doors that you think will never open. God is so great. I now have hope for the future. I was at a point where I was wondering if I was doing the right thing right now.

It says in Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." During this time this has been my devotionals/reflection verse. Crazy isn't it? God knows what is in store for me, and I should just rely on him for everything. I have given him everything in my life, it is all in his hands. I am glad that it is because I wouldn't be going anywhere if it where solely in my hands.

Just remember God knows the plans he has for everyone. Me and you, he knows what we are going to do before we do it. Shouldn't we be living like we should be? ***Hint the answer is YES!***

Until next time, Live life like you are in the grey, because I know I am.