One of the people I like to listen to is Pastor Louie Giglio from Passion-268 Generation. His podcasts contain inspiring messages. Today, I listened to him share a quote from Thomas Merton that really got my attention.
"Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you desire."
Habit #2 from Stephen Covey's book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People " is "Begin with the End in Mind."
The Bible tells us how the story ends. Jesus Christ will come again to gather all believers to Himself.
Lord, let my life reflect Your victory!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Reflections of Majesty
A wonderful event was held last evening in the Ellwein Center and Nechita Center. The 7th Annual Power of the Dream Gala was held under the theme Reflections of Majesty. God continues to bless this ministry with the resources He has blessed our friends with in their lives. The special performance featured Youth Pastor and Christian artist, Lincoln Brewster. He was backed by Lutheran High School students who once again left the entire audience wondering, " are the performers really high school kids doing those things?" The whole event was magnificent. Kevin Nadeau once again produced a masterpiece.
Lincoln shared his faith and led us in a beautiful set of praise songs. One song he performed was called Another Hallelujah. It was a powerful moment in the Nechita Center!
As I searched for it on You Tube, I came across the attached version that honored the five missionaries depicted in the movie, "End of the Spear". At the end of the You Tube video is a quote that speaks powerfully about the true purpose of our lives.
"God, I pray Thee, light these idle sticks of my life and may I burn for Thee. Consume my life, my God, for it is Thine. I seek not a long life, but a full one, like You, Lord Jesus."
What an honor and a privilege to be a part of God's work of salvation for His people.
Lincoln shared his faith and led us in a beautiful set of praise songs. One song he performed was called Another Hallelujah. It was a powerful moment in the Nechita Center!
As I searched for it on You Tube, I came across the attached version that honored the five missionaries depicted in the movie, "End of the Spear". At the end of the You Tube video is a quote that speaks powerfully about the true purpose of our lives.
"God, I pray Thee, light these idle sticks of my life and may I burn for Thee. Consume my life, my God, for it is Thine. I seek not a long life, but a full one, like You, Lord Jesus."
What an honor and a privilege to be a part of God's work of salvation for His people.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Samoan Relief
We have been blessed over the years to have wonderfuls students and families from the local Samoan community. With the recent earthquake and Tsunami that affected Samoa, we learned that the local community is gathering materials to assist the survivors and victims. Please note the information below from one of our parents...
We have started a Samoa Tsunami Disaster Relief Drive at our local church in Westminster, 13612 Hoover Street, Westminster, Ca. 92683. If anyone is interested in donating the following items; clothes, bedding, Water, Canned food, and Sanitation supplies, we are collecting them today through Monday evening (October 5, 2009) at 6pm. At this time we are not accepting any monetary donations. Our focus is to collect as much of these items to fill a freight container that was donated to our Relief Efforts. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you and God Bless,
Rebecca
Drop off location for donations:
First Samoan Congregational Christian Church of Westminster
13612 Hoover Street
Westminster, California 92683
714-866-7584 Rebecca
We have started a Samoa Tsunami Disaster Relief Drive at our local church in Westminster, 13612 Hoover Street, Westminster, Ca. 92683. If anyone is interested in donating the following items; clothes, bedding, Water, Canned food, and Sanitation supplies, we are collecting them today through Monday evening (October 5, 2009) at 6pm. At this time we are not accepting any monetary donations. Our focus is to collect as much of these items to fill a freight container that was donated to our Relief Efforts. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you and God Bless,
Rebecca
Drop off location for donations:
First Samoan Congregational Christian Church of Westminster
13612 Hoover Street
Westminster, California 92683
714-866-7584 Rebecca