Men's Retreat 09

I enjoy it when men sing praises to God. Nothing like it.

Gottcha!

The older they get, the harder they are to surprise! Well, we got one over on Paul Jr. We decided to get him a laptop for his birthday in February. We 'gave' it to him in this video. I hope the volume is loud enough for you to catch the conversation as we were 'filming on the sly'.

Enjoy!

That's My Boy!

Sorry...Just gotta brag! Paul Jr. started College last week at Macon State. He came in late last night & nonchalantly said, "Hey Dad, the professor read my paper to the class as an example. When I got it back, I received an A PLUS." He was so cool about it but I know him & He was excited...for Junior that is. A Lutheran kind of excited if you know what I mean. Calm on the outside but Pentecostal on the inside!
I am soooooooo proud of my son! Just had to brag!

Sunday Sentiments

None of us loves the Church like God does & desires us to

Not many care to evaluate this truth in their own lives

We are called to do life together & that close proximity produces friction

The mouse in my bedroom is going DOWN!

I am now hating what my wife hates...namely, Mr. Mouse

It is a big deal to "not discern the body of Christ" 1 Cor. 10:29

I cannot change people, I can only challenge them

We had 103 in church yesterday...haven't hit that for two months!

So good to see Cynthia Connell in church!

The 'behind the ear' mic is driving me CRAZY!!!

I'm sooooo looking forward to the Men's retreat Friday!

I do LOVE being with God's People...We have an AWESOME Church Family!

Tammy is a blessing to her Pastor these days...you go girl!

The Pohl's Friday night Bible Study was are real Acts 2 experience!

Jim Williams is THE MAN when it comes to Bible Study...you should be in a seminary somewhere! (you are much more interesting than my profs were!)

Discouraged? Read (and sing) Psalm 73

I WILL see you all next Sunday!

Christmas Aftermath

What a Crazy Christmas! Beth got some weird kind of simple video camera for the family & this is an early attempt.

Oddly enough I am thankful for my sister in law Rebecca for putting me on to Dave Ramsey the financial advisor. She sent me his book & Cd's & almost a year ago & I have implemented much of his plan. I'm still in the early stages & I need to increase my income & try to decrease my outgo this year. But this is the first Christmas since we've been married that we have had a budget for Christmas & we didn't go over it! So thank you Rebecca, your encouragement has brought great peace to our house.

Sunday Sentiments - Week in Review

• It actually 'FELT' like Christmas Sunday - cold & windy!


• The Flu has come to visit CWW - The gift that keeps on giving :-(
  
• Welcome to the CWW Family Karon Kirkland!
• Thomas Williams is a fountain of youth to 'Grandpa' Jim
• Norma's Chicken Noodle Soup is legendary...No flu can stand up to it!
• Calvin Lynch is a trooper. He is so faithful to being in God's house
• Kyle Sleeper makes a killer Quesadilla!
• The "Incarnation" crashes my hard drive
• I want to be as moved by the cross as Jim Williams is
• Thanks Norma for the craft session with the girls! They LOVED it!
• Everyone should have the experience of Christmas shopping with Andy & David Dziadul
• Baby Ben is growing lots of hair! It is too cute
• "God walked down the stairs of heaven with a Baby in His arms."
  - Paul Scherer
• He became what we are that he might make us what he is. -Athanasius
• Congrats McKies - CWW's newest Land Barons!
• The mystery of Christ, that He sunk Himself into our flesh, is beyond all human understanding. -Martin Luther
• The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God. -C.S. Lewis
• I would like to ask Him if He was indeed virgin born, because the answer to that question would define history.– Larry King
• Thanks to all who made the "Magi Ministry" a success! We were able to bless 4 CWW families!
• Mia's music ministry Sunday was a worship experience for me
• We'll see y'all on Christmas Eve!!!
  

Finding your P.L.A.C.E.

It has begun! CWW is 'Getting in Gear' for the new year! Here's what YOU need to do to engage in CWW's GiG drive:

• Complete your PLACE assessment tool (click on the PLACE to do this on line for $5.95)


• Call or e-mail Pastor Paul to set an appointment to begin the adventure of GiG


• Step out & 'Get in Gear' for the New Year


• I hope to have a 125 GiG church in 09 - 125 members...all engaged in serving God through their Spiritual Gift.