2012
Soups
The soups at the GroupPeru! '12 Fundraiser were delightful. The 11 members of the team are continuing to lower their personal cost of $1800 to go and represent FPC-Dearborn to our friends in Peru. How cool to see the growing congregational relationships at the luncheon forshadowing the growing relationships we will experience with the rescued street boys in Peru! -Pastor Mike
Decision
A young adult that I know is struggling with the decision to accept Christ as his Savior. He is afraid that he will need to make too many changes in his life. I told him that he would need to turn 180 degrees from the way he was headed and would need to start living a less sinful life. He is not quite ready to let Jesus into his heart. Pray for him. - Pastor Mike
Fulfilled
"Fulfilled? Fulfilled", is my 2 word story. I once tried to fill my life with accomplishments. I was never satisfied, because all these were done with me in mind. Once God revealed that he wanted me to do things for others in His name, I became fulfilled. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled." - Matt. 5:6 -Pastor Mike
Panera Cares
A couple of days ago my friends Bob and Lawrence joined me for a Discipleship class at Panera Cares. It was great to spend time with them in fellowship and learning about God. Matthew 18: 20 tells us, "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am also." I wonder how many others noticed that Jesus was there, in the mix? - Pastor Mike
Hail
Yesterday's hail/rain/thunder storm was quite an event. As Lynn and I watched, I voiced my concern about whether or not our tulips were going to take a beating. John 14;27 lent me some strength. "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." - Pastor Mike
Excuses
Monster.com has come out with the top 10 things that you shouldn't say to your boss. After #1, "I need a raise", the #2 excuse is "This just isn't possible". Have you ever said #2 to God? Remember that the Bible says, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." -Philippians 4:13. When you are at the end of your rope, reach out to God. - Pastor Mike
Tomato Plant
I saw tomato plants at HD. This is 2 months before tomato plants should go in the ground. While we did have a spell of warm weather a week ago, temperatures have returned to their frosty, normal spring lows. Witness with your story to a non-believer rather than jump ahead too quickly with the Gospel story. Don't let Satan "frost" your efforts. - Pastor Mike
Tee Shirts
Our daughter recently designed tee shirts for both of our Youth Groups. Her 4:12 Mid-high tee is bold and brassy, much like most middle school students. Her CREW HS tee is more refined and mature, like most high students. My wife and I are excited to see the youth in our church family discover their gifts and talents and use them to bring glory to God. - Pastor Mike
Example
As a teacher, mentor and pastor, it is my responsibility to model behavior to my students, staff, and the congregation in general. Nobody has done this better than Jesus. "If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you." -John 13: 14-15 -Pastor Mike
Laughs
Yesterday I went out with 4 other guys that I usually do not hang with. After attending a meeting, we decided to go out and eat at a restaurant. The meal was delightful and nourishing, but even better were all the stories that we traded. I haven't laughted that hard in quite a while. Step out of your box and spend time with someone new. - Pastor Mike
