Sunday, June 29, 2008

Sharing with Friends in Worship & Splashing

Blessed be the name of the Lord !
Today we had a chance to visit our good friends (Rich & Sherri Carter) church (Sun Valley Community). We had thought about attending a while ago (since it resides less than 1/4 mile from our home) but for many reasons could never actually get to visit on a Sunday.Well, today we did and we had a great time. The new building they have and the facilities are quite amazing. We were greeted by some of the staff upon arriving and seeing Sherri and had a wonderful time sharing in the worship and message provided by Pastors Matthew and Chad.

Afterwards, we retreated to one f our favorite pastimes on a Sunday mid-day / afternoon -- A trip to Costco to get supplies for the new month that is upon us. We decided we would partake of the hot dog and pizza lunch specials today for lunch prior to shopping..Preston seemed to enjoy his trip and even survived the frigid Arctic feel of the Costco FREEZER -- Man that place is chilly....

Well this evening we are celebrating a chance to splash, play and fellowship with our church congregation at Desert Oasis water Facility. The event starts tonight @ 6:30 and goes to 8:30 so the kids and Cheryl and I will enjoy I am sure. Preston is all ready and set to go as well....not into the water quite yet, but he will certainly enjoy his friends and I am sure my arms of love waiting to hold him and share in the joy that is an infant.


PRAYER REQUEST
For those of you that count prayer as a critical part of your lives and walk with our Lord Jesus, I ask that you pray an unnamed prayer with me. There is a desperate call that needs to be answered and I ask you join me in asking God to reveal himself in a life and take away the desperation and sadness that exists in this life. I recall my devotional message from yesterday it and how appropriate it is for this request. 1 Peter 2:20 says "If you suffer for doing good, and you are patient, then God is pleased"....Paul counted it as GAIN to suffer in the name of the Lord and we should as well, despite the pain that is sometimes required in the offering....Praise You Jesus as you are a God who Answers Prayer.


GP

1 comment:

The Kempiak Party of Five said...

1 Peter is so awesome! I'm praying dear family.

Did you know that Jon gave his life to Christ while we were part of Sun Valley Community Church, some 15 years ago!