Game Plan with God

How are things between you and God? It seems like there are seasons when He seems close and we are tightly connected. Peace, joy, and a sense of anticipation are running high. Then, there are other seasons when He seems distant and we feel troubled inside. Regardless of the season you are in today, a game plan for where we want to go is essential. We are going to focus on our game plan with God on Sunday. I am anticipating a great experience in His presence!

Three incredible outreach opportunities are coming in a seven day stretch. The Family Fun Fair is the perfect event to invite families with children. They will love the activities available to them in a festive environment. Then, on Friday, November 5, Joel Osteen and the Lakewood worship team will be at Arco Arena for a Night of Hope. We will have a block of 200 tickets Lakewood is making available to us at half price. Or, you can secure tickets online through their website. Many are coming to faith in Jesus through the Night of Hope events around the country. To top off the week, Convoy of Hope is coming to Cal Expo on Saturday, November 6. We will be participating in providing food and other resources for hurting people in our community. Take advantage of this exciting week of expressing God’s love to others!

Romans 15:4-6 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Pastor Rick

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