CREW
Mulch
I finished removing the groundcover that had invaded our flower beds. Much bare earth was exposed, so I covered it with cedar mulch to keep down the weeds. Sin is like groundcover in that it can invade our lives. Simply removing it is only the first step to a new life. Cover yourself with the "mulch" of prayer, Scripture, worship, and Christian friends. - Pastor Mike
Soup Kitchen
I took CREW to work at the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministry's Soup Kitchen. We served 2 dinners to 150 hungry individuals. The young men, Bryce, David, Brad, Dane, and Griffin, along with my friend Rich and I, were all prayed over by the center's staff...it was a powerful moment! Take time to pray over someone, lifting up their talents to God. - Pastor Mike
Presentation
A young adult presented an idea for a class that he was thinking about. He met with 4 of the Core Team who had many comments and questions. The young man was nervous...this was not his favorite thing to have to do. But he was committed to his idea so it was worth the pain he had to go through. Kinda' like being a Christian. No pain, no gain! - Pastor Mike
Wandering
I reconnected with a youth who had wandered away from CREW. I had been his youth advisor until I left for another position. Now that I am back, I have been attempting to have him rejoin. Jesus gave us a great role model of a shepherd who left the flock of 99 sheep to look for the one who had wandered. Know anyone who has wandered? Go after them! - Pastor Mike
Tornados
3 tornados landed in Dexter causing damage, but no injuries, praise God! While powerful, tornados are no match for the Holy Spirit. When one becomes a Christian, they are filled with God himself. That Holy Spirit leads one as an heir of Christ, free from fear and sin. Pray today that God uses you as a holy whirlwind to stir up & disciple a non-believer. - Pastor Mike
Tootsie Roll
Tootsie rolls happen to be one of my favorite candies, especially inside of Tootsie Pops. The Tootsie roll center is like a heart in a person. Not the pumping organ, but as in the ancient meaning: the center of the personality, including intelligence and will. What's your "center" like? Sweet and pleasing to God, or rock hard, like a dum-dum sucker? - Pastor Mike
Groundcover
I was removing some groundcover in our garden that had gotten out of control. It had spread everywhere! Sin is like that. Once we let it take root it can continue to reappear in your life where you'd least expect it (and many times where you would expect it). Get an accountibility partner today and hold each other to a high standard of resisting sin. - Pastor Mike
Mr. Chicken
Yesterday I took a young adult out to Mr. Chicken for lunch. He was upset with another young adult and an encounter that they had had a couple of days ago. He thought that the other guy was being bossy, while I knew that he was really trying to show that he cared. Good communication is so important! Always take time to convey what you really mean. - Pastor Mike
Cupcakes
Yesterday's cupcake sale was a success. The Peru Mission Team was complimented on the variety of cupcakes and frostings that were offered. How varied is your life? Do you continue to do the same things over and over and expect different results? That's the definition of insanity! Today, start your day with prayer and ask God what he wants you to do differently.
Time Change
Is it hard for you to give up an hour during the spring time change? Most people absolutely despise that they will lose an hour of sleep each March. I look at it as an opportunity to have more day light in the evening to garden, go for a walk, or just sit on the porch with a cup of tea and see what's going down in the hood. Half empty, or half full? -Pastor Mike
