Mt. Jackson Live

Don’t forget tonight is the Christmas Party for the Wednesday night kids program. The kids have requested something outside the usual pizza party. They would love to have finger foods so we need you ladies to brings something as you come to church tonight. Remember there are about 50 or so kids. See ya tonight.

I apologize for posting so late in the day.  It has been a heartbreaking day in the nursing home.  Please pray for the people that I serve on a daily basis.  They are someone’s spouses, parent’s, brothers, sisters, and sometimes children.  I thank God that he has allowed me the opportunity to work with them and their families. 

Just wanted to remind everyone about tomorrow night and pray for us who are working with our youth while you also pray for our youth.   I wanted to thank those who have already donated for snacks for the kids.  We appreciate all of the donations and if you haven’t donated and would like to, please let us know. 

Have a great rest of the day. 

We have decided on the next CC theme and the new series is “Shipwrecked”. Here’s a lttle about it.

A journey of discovery through the life of Paul
Trapped on an island they think is deserted, two castaways, Aaron and Jamie, face hunger, weather, sibling rivalry, and the sound of something they can’t even see. Will they survive? Will they be rescued? Will they ever learn to get along? Find out as we learn some valuable lessons from the life of Paul.

Can’t wait for this new series. I’m sure it will be as great as “Heroes of Mega City”.

We are so thankful for the safe trip yesterday to Dollywood. We are all very tired this morning but we had a great time. We left about 5:00 am Tuesday morning and returned at midnight last night. The kids were all very good and the trip was a lot of fun. There are some pictures here. Thank you for your prayers.

Well,  just wanted to take a moment to say that I love our children in our church and it was a good sight to see them all excited this morning in the church parking lot getting ready to leave for Dollywood.  There is nothing that is any better for me than for Jaime to be excited about being with his church friends.  Mt. Jackson has tried to focus more on our children during this summer and will be attempting to do so through the upcoming winter season.  Please be praying for them and let’s not forget to be respectful, thoughtful, encouraging, attentive, etc., to them because they are our future and we have the priviledge of being a part of their journey for the Lord.  Lord Bless them today. 

I have had the occasion to talk with someone (not in our church) about church programs for our kids so it has prompted my thoughts to share with you. 

I carry a burden for our young people.  I grew up in a church that never focused on children and I know I missed out on a lot.  I never was asked to memorize scripture or take part in the services.  There are still many churches today that hold the philosphy of Children are to be seen and not heard.  If we take this approach, we are only hurting ourselves.     Our Children are our future Pastors, leaders, caregivers, etc.  Our children can be 2 years old or 20 years old but regardless of their age,  we need to be teaching them and mentoring to them.    

We are never to old or to young to work with our kids because they learn from us.  I have actually (recently) heard people say that it is the responsibility of those who have children to work with them.  That is not true.  We all need to be mentors and we all have different life experiences that we should share with them so that they can learn from us.  We have to be teaching them biblical principles so that they can continue to share the Gospel with others as we are all mandated to do.   John Elefante sings a song called “Pass the Flame” and its focus is just that.  Let’s pass the flame so that the light remains shining.  

 Please attend the Wednesday night meeting about working with our young people.    Our young people are a joy to be with and they need us to help guide them.  If we don’t, the world will.