Odds and Ends

Hi Everyone,
Thanks for continuing to keep us all "posted" on what is going on in your life.  As you might have seen - I've started to get caught up on some past due posts myself.  Here are just a few other odds and ends . . .

1. This weekend I have the privilege of leading worship with my friend Jonathan at the Genesis Women's Retreat.  It is called the Chickfest.  I love the name.  The focus is going to be on building relationships - all kinds.  The scripture focus will be on the book of Ruth.  Isn't the logo darling?  One of our church members (btw, we call church members volunteer staff), Janice, drew this for the event.  Anyhow, we are going to be introducing two of the new songs that we have written (Jonathan writes the music, I write the lyrics).  I'm really excited about that.
2. We went to Christ Church's Sunrise service in Fort Lauderdale.  It was great as usual.  The pastor that gave the message was Clay Shiver from Rocketown Florida.  He had a short stint at a professional football career but found his calling as a pastor.  He now is the executive director of Rocketown which is an entertainment facility for young folks.  I love their ABCD's
• Attraction – In the beginning, there is an attraction. Young people come to Rocketown for it’s great music venue, skatepark, coffee bar and programs.
• Building Relationships – once they are here, attendees find people who accept them as they are. Staff, volunteers and peers have created an inviting community.
• Connection – Participants find ways to connect through discussion groups, Bible studies, service projects and shared interests.
• Discovering Purpose – through creative programs in arts, music and extreme sports, participants discover new interests and develop their talents. They learn skills that help develop a sense of purpose. They find affirmation through one-on-one mentoring.
3. Demolition will unofficially start next week in my kitchen.  More details will follow as I learn exactly what they are! 
4. It's time to start creating the spring/summer theme for our blog.  I would love to hear your ideas!  Come on . . .

a little littler

These photos were taken around 7 am on Monday, April 5th at sunrise.  I texted a similar photo from my phone to a friend and said that the ocean and the sun sure can make one feel like a tiny piece of this world and the reply back was "we're all a little littler than we seem".  Isn't it great to be a part of the big picture?

Did you ever think that God made the sun to rise every day to remind us of how He rose for our every day?