GOD BLESS AMERICA!! I am so thankful to be placed in this Country to live my life. Having traveled to other nations and experienced other cultures, there is nothing that compares to what we enjoy here. We are going to celebrate our blessings on Sunday, July 4, and focus on how to live in this time of spiritual challenge. Jesus gave us some incredible direction in the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5. We are going to look at the attitudes He instructs us to embrace. I’m looking forward to sharing these dynamic truths with you.
July brings a fresh focus for our men’s and women’s Bible studies. You will be blessed by this four week opportunity to learn, grow, and interact with others.
Have a great 4th of July holiday!!
Pastor Rick
Friday, July 02, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Epic Sports Accomplishments
Labels: Capital Christian Center, Fire Bible, God, Purpose, Rick Cole, Sacramento church, soccer, tennis
This has been a week of two epic accomplishments in the world of sports. Wednesday, the U.S. soccer game against Algeria had about 15 minutes remaining when it was time for our staff to gather for our weekly staff chapel. We decided to cram in to the boardroom and watch the conclusion of the game. When the U.S. team scored the only goal of the game with two minutes remaining, there was quite a roar in the room. They now advance to the round of 16 teams left in the tournament.
Then, at the Wimbledon tennis tournament, the longest match in history was played between American John Isner and Nicolas Mahut from France. The match was played over three days because of darkness setting in the first two days. It lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes and the deciding fifth set was won by a score of 70 games to 68. In the fifth set, a player has to win by two games and there is no tiebreaker provision. The two players won their service games one after the other until finally Isner broke Mahut’s serve in the 138th game of the set. It has been a historic week in sports.
I love sports but even these remarkable achievements are not as important as what we will be doing on Sunday. There is nothing like worshiping God because of His amazing love and mercy toward us. We will be sharing Holy Communion together, providing study Bibles for believers in third world countries through our donations of $10 per Bible, and learning about our purpose in our community. Life is packed with purpose when we pursue God’s best for our lives.
Here is our memory verse for Sunday: Matthew 5:16 . . . let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Pastor Rick
Then, at the Wimbledon tennis tournament, the longest match in history was played between American John Isner and Nicolas Mahut from France. The match was played over three days because of darkness setting in the first two days. It lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes and the deciding fifth set was won by a score of 70 games to 68. In the fifth set, a player has to win by two games and there is no tiebreaker provision. The two players won their service games one after the other until finally Isner broke Mahut’s serve in the 138th game of the set. It has been a historic week in sports.
I love sports but even these remarkable achievements are not as important as what we will be doing on Sunday. There is nothing like worshiping God because of His amazing love and mercy toward us. We will be sharing Holy Communion together, providing study Bibles for believers in third world countries through our donations of $10 per Bible, and learning about our purpose in our community. Life is packed with purpose when we pursue God’s best for our lives.
Here is our memory verse for Sunday: Matthew 5:16 . . . let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Pastor Rick
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Purpose at Home
I am writing today from Munich, Germany, where we are concluding our trip with 100 travelers to Israel and Oberammergau for the Passion Play. It has been a wonderful experience and we are now looking forward to getting home to see everyone. Our flight leaves at 4:00 p.m. in Munich and arrives at 7:00 p.m. in San Francisco. We pick up nine hours on the way back. Feels a little bit like time travel. Can’t wait for Sunday!
“Purpose at Home” is our focus for Father’s Day. When we think clearly about the opportunities we have to represent Jesus to our family members we can really make a difference for them. It’s going to be a great day of worship and encouragement! Life really can be packed with purpose.
Since we last saw our grandson, Judah, two weeks ago, he has started clapping, sitting up on his own from a laying down position, and his first tooth is breaking through. What a trip! A lot can happen in two weeks.
Colossians 3:21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
We are going to have an awesome weekend!!
Pastor Rick
“Purpose at Home” is our focus for Father’s Day. When we think clearly about the opportunities we have to represent Jesus to our family members we can really make a difference for them. It’s going to be a great day of worship and encouragement! Life really can be packed with purpose.
Since we last saw our grandson, Judah, two weeks ago, he has started clapping, sitting up on his own from a laying down position, and his first tooth is breaking through. What a trip! A lot can happen in two weeks.
Colossians 3:21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
We are going to have an awesome weekend!!
Pastor Rick
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