Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
Is it just me or does anyone else feel like we blink and its already that time of year again? For days my house has smelled of cinnamon and pumpkin and tonight the hard core cooking begins. Tomorrow will be spent with our families and once again I'll pause to thank God for the blessings in my life.
Lately I've been reminded over and over that the unmerited favor of God is so awesome!!! Not only has God blessed me with health, food on my table, and the bills are paid - but I'm surrounded by the most wonderful people to share this journey of life with. I couldn't be more proud of my kids and as the family grows my heart just expands to make room for more.
And then God made friends! And I get to travel and sing with the best! We laugh, we cry, we pray, we share....it just doesn't get any better. We don't take a single opportunity to uplift Him for granted. Our ministry may be questioned by some, but God has surrounded us with the most wonderful, encouraging friends we could ever ask for. And for that we don't have the words to tell you how grateful we are.
So tomorrow, as we bow our head to offer to God our prayers of thanksgiving, I'll thank Him for you! Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me!!
Pam
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Some things never change....
Some things never change…
When we started this journey two years ago, we were excited to have the opportunity to serve God by doing something we love so passionately, and at the same time deeply honored that people would want to hear us. That hasn't changed….we're still excited and probably more humbled and honored that people are still listening.
Yesterday we received the news that our song, Soul Searchin, has reached the #43 spot on the US Gospel News chart for December. Believe me, that was exciting to think that people we don't even know are enjoying our song.
But when we found out last night that the song reached the #20 position on our local station, KKGM 1630 AM, here in Dallas, that was humbling. This chart is based solely on listener requests, so to think that people take the time out of their busy lives to call and request our song….I don't even have the words to tell you how that feels.
We've prayed from the beginning of our ministry that God would use us to reach the lost as well as encourage the believer. That's all we've ever wanted…and that's the only reason we choose to leave the comfort of our home church and take time away from our families…because we really do believe that God has called us to be Soul Searchers. A position on a chart somewhere is not what we're seeking at all. To hear that we've encouraged someone along the way, that's what we're praying for. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting us with your prayers, your emails, your words of encouragement and yes, for requesting our song. It just tells us that we're where we want to be….in the center of His will.
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Foster/Adoption Weekend 2007
OK, I'm tired. I admit it. I'm not admitting to be too old though! We have reason to be tired and so do all the workers who spent the last couple of days setting up, playing games, cleaning the grounds, cooking the food, having fellowship, power washing the church, folding and unfolding chairs, putting up tents, and just about anything else you can think of the make Foster/Adoption weekend 2007 a huge hit at Trinity Life Baptist Church. This was our third annual event and this year did not disappoint!
Foster/Adoption weekend was conceived by our pastor, Russell Rogers, who along with his wife Shelly, have a personal vested interest in the lives of foster children. Three of their five children, (yes, I said FIVE) were foster children brought into their home who they then were able to adopt and make permanent members of their family. Our church believes that Foster Parents and Adoptive Parents deserve a little praise and alot of fun! The first weekend of every November is dedicated to reaching these families for the cause of Christ!
This year we had: bounce houses, large slides, bungee jumping, (and no, I did not bungee jump, God blessed me with common sense), carnival games, t-shirt making booths, fire trucks, police cars, and even an ambulance, (just for fun)! And don't even get me started on the food, oh ok, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, chips, snow cones, popcorn, cookies, BBQ brisket, need I say more?
Bob and Pam were able to spend all day Saturday at the Fair with their three grandchildren, Haley, Madi, and Jake. I think Nana and Pawpaw needed a nap first.
Pam and Kelley did attempt the big slide but had much more fun going up than they did coming down! We knew we were in trouble when it took more time to sit and put your shoes back on than it did to slide down! I would have to say my favorite event of the day was the barrel train ride. I think I'm still bouncing around, but at least I had a cushion in my barrel! Can you sit yet Pam? Ms. Lisa, the driver of the train decided since she had such special people on board she would find every ditch and pothole she could on the property. We still love you Lisa!
New Day was honored to be the worship leaders for the Sunday morning service under the big tent. Everyone was so excited and happy to be such a part of a thriving ministry in this church. Our special music for the morning was "Orphans of God". What better song to tell everyone there that we ALL matter to Him? And you DO matter! Whoever you are and wherever you are, you matter to JESUS. Talk to him. He'll listen. In the book of Romans, in the New Testament section of the Bible, chapter 10 verse 13, it says: Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved. You can do that, it's easy, call on His name.
I know the best part of the whole weekend for New Day was when someone approached our Youth Pastor during our concert to find out how to become a Christian. That's why we sing. To reflect His glory, to show His love.
Kelley (pictures coming soon!!!)
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