I can honestly say that I know I have been busy the last little while but I didn't think I would blow off this blog as easy as I have! I mean really, has it been since July that I last blogged?
This past couple of weeks I have been blessed by having my mom down from Canada for a visit it was great having her here...I am certainly shopped out! We got to see all that she wanted as well as do a number of things she had in mind. It was a great time together!
Tonight I just got back from handing out candy and Christian Tracts down at the church to all the "Trick or Treaters." Had a lot of kids show up and overall had a great time...except for the cold.
Well I best get going...be writing more in the days n' weeks to come.
Later EH!
STEVE
To Choose or NOT To Choose!
I came across this quote in my inbox from last week's Rick Warren in his Ministry Toolbox, and I thought I would share it with you.
God Bless
steve
"A church must choose to grow or not to grow. Many churches have deliberately chosen not to grow. They make that choice in a variety of ways. They make it by the programs they offer. They make it by the amount of time and energy they invest in evangelism. They make the decision by the size of the building they choose to build.... If we really love God and we really love people, then the desire for church growth cannot be optional." - Rick Warren
God Bless
steve
"A church must choose to grow or not to grow. Many churches have deliberately chosen not to grow. They make that choice in a variety of ways. They make it by the programs they offer. They make it by the amount of time and energy they invest in evangelism. They make the decision by the size of the building they choose to build.... If we really love God and we really love people, then the desire for church growth cannot be optional." - Rick Warren
A NEW ADVENTRUE
Man am I ever excited...next week me and 3 of my friends are heading over to Galena, IL to play Eagle Ridge Golf Course which we won free green fees to at an event last year in Rice Point, IA.
I haven't hit the course much this year but our church is starting a new golf ministry with "you know who" leading it. So I am excited about that and here are the details for those who are interest...please be at the course at least 15 minutes before tee time!
Date Where Tee Off Format and/or Game
6/24 **Dougusta **2pm **2 person scramble
7/1 **Briggs Woods **4pm^^ Wolf
7/8 **Briggs Woods **2pm **3 - 4 person scramble
7/22 **Briggs Woods **2pm **Shamble
7/29 **Dougusta **2pm **Las Vegas
8/5 **Briggs Woods **4pm^^ 2 person scramble
8/12 **Briggs Woods **2pm **Bingo - Bango - Bongo x2
8/26 **Dougusta **2pm **2 person scramble
9/3 (Mon) **Briggs Woods **2pm*** 3 In 1 (18 Hole Event)
I haven't hit the course much this year but our church is starting a new golf ministry with "you know who" leading it. So I am excited about that and here are the details for those who are interest...please be at the course at least 15 minutes before tee time!
Date Where Tee Off Format and/or Game
6/24 **Dougusta **2pm **2 person scramble
7/1 **Briggs Woods **4pm^^ Wolf
7/8 **Briggs Woods **2pm **3 - 4 person scramble
7/22 **Briggs Woods **2pm **Shamble
7/29 **Dougusta **2pm **Las Vegas
8/5 **Briggs Woods **4pm^^ 2 person scramble
8/12 **Briggs Woods **2pm **Bingo - Bango - Bongo x2
8/26 **Dougusta **2pm **2 person scramble
9/3 (Mon) **Briggs Woods **2pm*** 3 In 1 (18 Hole Event)
VBS SPORTS CAMP
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to recap our sports camp we just completed. We had an amazing week with over 85 different students participating in 1 of 4 different sports (basketball, soccer, cheerleading and football). Both the kids and all the coaches had a great time and really enjoyed the week. We will look forward to doing another sports camp next year for our elementry students as well as adding a middle school program as well.
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped out and made it an amazing event, we could not have done it without you.
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR
Steve
Dealing With Difficult People
I came across the following article by Rick Warren in his weekly newsletter known as Rick Warren's Ministry Toolbox and thought I would share it. Happy Reading!!
When asked what he considered the most valuable skill in employees, John D. Rockefeller once replied, "The ability to get along with people!" One of the most important skills needed to succeed in life is knowing how to handle troublemakers. Learning to deal with difficult people will enable to avoid needless conflicts.
Troublemakers come in all shapes:
THE SHERMAN TANK - will run over you if you let him.
THE MEGAPHONE - will talk your ear off.
THE BUBBLE BUSTER - deflates everyone's enthusiasm.
THE VOLCANO - has a temper like Mt. St. Helens.
THE CRY BABY - is a chronic complainer.
THE NIT PICKER - is the unpleasable perfectionist.
THE SPACE CADET - is on a different wavelength.
Jesus had to deal with a lot of difficult people. Four methods he modeled through his life:
1. Realize you can't please everybody (John 5:30). Even God can't do that! One wants rain while the other demands sunshine.
2. Refuse to play their game (Matt. 22:18). Learn to say no to unrealistic expectations. Confront them by "telling the truth in love."
3. Never retaliate (Matt. 5:38-39). It only lowers you to their level.
4. Pray for them (Matt. 5:44). It will help both of you. Let God handle them.
When asked what he considered the most valuable skill in employees, John D. Rockefeller once replied, "The ability to get along with people!" One of the most important skills needed to succeed in life is knowing how to handle troublemakers. Learning to deal with difficult people will enable to avoid needless conflicts.
Troublemakers come in all shapes:
THE SHERMAN TANK - will run over you if you let him.
THE MEGAPHONE - will talk your ear off.
THE BUBBLE BUSTER - deflates everyone's enthusiasm.
THE VOLCANO - has a temper like Mt. St. Helens.
THE CRY BABY - is a chronic complainer.
THE NIT PICKER - is the unpleasable perfectionist.
THE SPACE CADET - is on a different wavelength.
Jesus had to deal with a lot of difficult people. Four methods he modeled through his life:
1. Realize you can't please everybody (John 5:30). Even God can't do that! One wants rain while the other demands sunshine.
2. Refuse to play their game (Matt. 22:18). Learn to say no to unrealistic expectations. Confront them by "telling the truth in love."
3. Never retaliate (Matt. 5:38-39). It only lowers you to their level.
4. Pray for them (Matt. 5:44). It will help both of you. Let God handle them.
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