April 2009
Monthly Archive
It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Coming.
Posted by cmack on 11 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: Church, Family & Friends
This Easter weekend I am struck by how great a love our God has for each of us. Our King gave His all for us. The extraordinary suffering, rejection and death that should have been ours…He took it all. In return, we have the joy of Resurrection Sunday and Eternal Life. How incredible is that! Happy Easter to all of you.
This is one of my favorite Easter Sermons:
“Dr. Tony Campolo tells the story of a little preaching competition that he had with his pastor during services at the church where he attends. Dr. Campolo tells how he preached the perfect sermon, perfect in every way. He had taken the congregation to the heights of glory. And as he sat down beside his pastor, Dr. Campolo patted him on the knee and simply said, “Top that.” The older black pastor looked at him and said, “Boy, watch the master.”
It was a simple sermon, starting softly, building in volume and intensity until the entire congregation was completely involved, repeating the phrases in unison. The sermon went something like this. (Below is a brief excerpt, click here to read more, including the ending that begins with; “And now it’s Sunday…”)
It’s Friday. Jesus is arrested in the garden where He was praying. But Sunday’s coming.
It’s Friday. The disciples are hiding and Peter’s denying that he knows the Lord. But Sunday’s coming.
It’s Friday. Jesus is standing before the high priest of Israel, silent as a lamb before the slaughter. But Sunday’s coming.
It’s Friday. Jesus is beaten, mocked, and spit upon. But Sunday’s coming.”
To hear a short recording & get the whole effect of the sermon click here for a 3 minute 41 second recording. It’s really good!
Promised Results & Photos Of Walkathon
Posted by cmack on 03 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: Church, Family & Friends, Missions
The PIONEERS’ “Walk for the World” event last Saturday, was a great success. Thanks for your prayers and support. Through our family, friends—and God’s grace—Kelly & I raised $1,170. The total raised by all participants from our office staff (Orlando & Denver) will be around $30,000, once it’s all collected. With the matching grant we will have nearly $60,000 to help us in mobilizing missionaries into the least reached parts of the world. Praise the Lord!
Kelly and I each walked 5 miles, which means we made our goal of 10 miles between the two of us. The weather was great with just enough of an overcast to keep it cool. The breeze was nice, but it added some challenges to Kelly’s radio antenna, whipping the backpack frame around a lot.
Kelly, aka the Radioman, was able to hear transmissions from 18 countries on four different continents with his 10 watt radio, including hearing a ham operator from Macedonia.
The pictures speak for themselves:
Connie and Kelly Ready to Meet the Challenge
Connie Picks Up Prayer Request From The Prayer Station
Kelly Tunes The Radio As We Prepare to Start
Back View Of Back Pack Frame With Antenna Mount, Battery Is At The Base On His Waist
The Walk For The World Starts With Prayer
And They Are Off On Their First Lap
Drink Station On One Side - Lap Counters On The Other Side
Even The Pets Joined The Walk
Not Only Pets, But Lots of Kids Too
PIONEER'S President, Steve, Comes Up Behind Kelly. Watch Out For The Antenna!
The Last Lap! We Did IT!
Matt (a co-worker) is Kelly's "Ham Buddie". After The Walk, Kelly Helps Matt Set Up His New Radio
Walk Is Over. One Last Transmission On The Way Back To The Car!
It Was A Good Day!