WEEKEND WONDERINGS?!?!

• If Jesus didn't rise from the dead, why bother?

• How can we keep offering bail out money when we have no money?

• Does the world stop for the NFL draft?

• Is it okay for Christians to smile?

• Do all animals go to heaven or is it just dogs?

• Is moving of the devil? If only I could snap my finger and it would be done.

• Who is the lady who talks on the GPS devices? And where does she live? And what about the guy on the weather channel?

• And can it be that I should gain, an interest in the Savior's blood? Died , He for me, who caused His pain?

• How about some comments? I'm interested in what you have to say.

BEARING FRUIT!

GOD SQUAD!

What a couple of clowns!

Part of the God Squad crew at the children's Easter party.

Aimee teaching the kids about the Passover/Last supper

About 6 years ago we sensed God doing something in our midst as it pertained to the kids in our community. So by the seat of our pants we began a ministry called "God Squad" for kids ages 5-6th grade. The first year was pretty much a hodge podge of ideas that reached mostly the kids of the church. We probably averaged about 18-20. Well, as God would have it, the vision turned into reality as we now have seen the fruit of what God was up to, should we just pay attention. And because of the help of many volunteers we have been averaging between 70-80 kids on a Wednesday after school and evening that involves a meal, drama, high energy music, scripture memory, a lesson, and prayer. And the greatest thing - most of those attending now are unchurched kids who are hearing for the first time of God's love for them through His Son Jesus. So praise Jesus for His most unbelievable work. And thank you to all who have helped over the years. Carry on, good and faithful servants!

HE IS RISEN!!

HE IS RISEN!

HE IS RISEN INDEED!!

There ain't no grave, gonna hold this body down!!

SUNDAY'S COMIN'

"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed." Isaiah 53:5

"While we were yet sinners Christ died for us" - Romans 5:8

There may be mourning on Friday, but Sunday's a comin'.

HARMONIC CONNECTION

Ever seen the movie "August Rush"? The music - "It' s like it's calling out to us, except only some of us hear it". The reply? "Only some of us are listening". A great show if you are into music (even if you're not). And a good reminder that music is "harmonic connection between all living beings". The question is "Are we listening?"

These are lines from the movie and because I love music so much it caused me to think about the songs that I've loved (or at least liked) over the years. Here are a few of my favorites from various categories:

Hymns: And Can it Be, Because He Lives, Holy, Holy, Holy, How Great Thou Art

Praise and Worship: I Exalt Thee, You Are my King (Amazing Love), Open the Eyes of my Heart

Country: The Dance, Meet in the Middle, When I Said I Do, Thank God for Kids,

Rock: Takin Care of Business, Sweet Home ALabama, Your Song, China Grove,

Rap - I said "music"

There's a lot more music I like than these listed but just a little sampling. How about you? What do you like? Who's your favorite group? What's your favorite "genre"?

So, as they say, "Sing, sing a song" (Carpenters from the 70's).