Game Plan

Do you have a “game plan” for your future? We are now full-fledged into the 2010 football season. I love it! Nebraska is off to a good start and ranked 6th in the country. I know you must be excited about that fact. One of the realities of a successful football team, or any other team sport, is that they spend quality time developing a game plan before the contest begins. I’m afraid many people embark on the road of life without a game plan. We are going to spend quality time throughout the month of October working on a plan for our future. I sincerely hope you are able to join me for this important study.

Joshua 1:7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.

Pastor Rick

Leading Missions Church

Cathy and I will be attending a meeting with pastors from the leading missions churches in America on Monday and Tuesday next week. This past fiscal year we gave over $1,500,000 to missions around the world. I am amazed at your generosity in the midst of challenging economic times. I will always believe that this is one of the significant reasons God’s blessing is on our church family. The meeting is being in held in Maine. It will be our first visit to the state of Maine. We are tacking on a couple extra days on the front of this trip to see Nate and Lisa (our oldest son and daughter-in-law). They recently moved to New York so we will get a chance to see them in their new environment.

In my absence on Sunday, Doug will bring the wrap-up message to our family theme for the month. It is going to be a great day as we continue to experience God’s presence and open our hearts to His Word.

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.

Pastor Rick

Man of Faith, Mission, and Vision

Parade Magazine named Joe Ehrmann the most important coach in America. Sunday, Joe will be our guest for all three morning services. He has had a profound impact on our philosophy of coaching others and the book, Season of Life, tells the story of his life and message. You will be inspired by this man of faith, mission, and vision. Great day to bring all the friends you can round up.

1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Pastor Rick

Another Generation

We found out this week that our family name will continue for another generation. Travis and Melisa learned that their baby due in February is a boy! We are excited for them and for us.

Speaking of family, Cathy and I are going to team up this Sunday to teach principles we have learned to keep our relationship strong. Some of life’s greatest pain comes through broken relationships. We want to avoid that kind of pain and seek God’s wisdom for discovering the greatest joy life has to offer.

In case you are looking for something to do Friday night, September 10, I wanted to let you know our high school football team is playing on our home field at 7:30 p.m. Come on out and enjoy a tri-tip sandwich or a hot dog and some exciting football.

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.
Pastor Rick

You & Me

Family will be our focus for the month of September. We are all connected to a family whether single or married. Life is made up of relationship challenges and joys and our hope is to major on the joys of family life. Our family continues to grow. We went with Travis and Melissa this week to the ultrasound appointment to discover the gender of their baby due in February. The rascal was elusive and did not give the technician opportunity to make a definite determination. So, we wait one more week and go back for another visit. It is so incredible to see the baby in the womb and anticipate the gift God is giving to our kids.

We are looking forward to an awesome experience with you in worship this week. Also, mark your calendar for Sunday night, September 19. We will have a special evening of worship with Freeway 50 and the songs from this new CD.

Hebrew 10:23-25 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Pastor Rick