tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104705392012-01-28T16:08:42.979-08:00Matt Messner's BlogThis is a place for personal news, sermon discussion, and theological reflection...Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.comBlogger5081100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-78983982058309249832012-01-28T16:08:00.000-08:002012-01-28T16:08:42.988-08:00MISSION: POSSIBLE - Holy Ghost Protocol - All or Nothing - Mark 8: 27-37 - Pastor Matt Messner
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Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-86991587160999582032012-01-24T13:25:00.000-08:002012-01-25T21:12:01.417-08:00MISSION POSSIBLE:III - Holy Ghost Protocol - The Great Commision - Pastor Johnnel Loop
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Podcast HEREMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-14871016159341452072011-12-25T00:05:00.000-08:002011-12-25T00:05:46.980-08:00Home For The Holidays - Advent 5 - Matthew 1 - Pastor Matt Messner
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Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-68545520113071779852011-12-10T23:09:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:35:41.122-08:00Home For The Holidays - Advent 3 - Finding the One - Pastor Matt Messner
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Podcast HEREMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-86889491969041465512011-11-19T23:02:00.000-08:002011-11-19T23:02:09.203-08:00Ultimate Faith Challenge - The Great Mind Challenge - Philippians 4:8-9 - Pastor Matt Messner
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Podcast HERE WednesdayMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-6120290605396816262011-11-16T15:49:00.001-08:002011-11-16T15:49:54.705-08:00NCBI Biblical Communication Lecture 4Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-37459745777997958462011-11-13T22:52:00.000-08:002011-11-15T22:36:41.678-08:00UFC 5 - The Focus Challenge - Philippians 3:1-14 - Pastor Heidi Messner
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Podcast HEREMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-65092379855897032582011-11-04T12:41:00.001-07:002011-11-04T12:41:51.184-07:00Lecture 3 - NCBI - Creative Biblical PreachingMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-66937081249541840852011-10-29T12:42:00.000-07:002011-11-01T21:38:21.359-07:00UFC - The Servant Challenge - Philippians 2:1-11 - Pastor Matt Massner
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To access the Power Points from last week and this week, follow the following links:
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Lecture TwoMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-33467958115514162102011-10-22T14:42:00.000-07:002011-10-25T20:18:26.943-07:00UFC - The Boldness Challenge - Philippians 1:12-30 - Pastor Matt Messner
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Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-61194834468447323912011-10-20T07:57:00.000-07:002011-10-20T07:57:50.594-07:00I wanted to pass along this newsletter I served from missionaries Gary & Paula Hays. They visited Faith Center early this year. Great things are happening there:
To our valued friends at Eureka Faith Center!!
Blessings from the heartland of Hindu/Buddhism, rapidly being transformed by Christ!!!
We apologize for the 2 month gap in updates! We have been traveling almost non-stop throughout Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-23478744077641552852011-10-20T07:56:00.000-07:002011-10-20T07:56:57.738-07:00District Women's RetreatRecap video from the district women's retreat.
Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-89516257319142479732011-10-17T10:59:00.001-07:002011-10-19T17:42:04.304-07:00UFC - The Prayer Challenge - Phillppians 1:1-11 - Pastor Matt Messner
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Podcast HEREMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-9266276084750263712011-09-30T10:15:00.000-07:002011-09-30T10:15:37.820-07:00Home from the Holy LandCheck out some of my photos from Israel!
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We had a GREAT trip.
Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-30424089404739959882011-09-22T18:52:00.000-07:002011-09-22T18:52:23.895-07:00Touring IsraelWith less than 10 minutes of time, I am attempting a quick update.
Yesterday was our first day of touring and we had a full and amazing day. We are now in Tiberias and will spend today around the Sea of Galilee.
There is no free wi fi here so photo updates are not possible and internet communication will be minimal.
Everyone is having a good time, although a couple people were a little Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-17715284139822514852011-09-21T08:17:00.000-07:002011-09-21T08:17:28.987-07:00ParisI only have three minutes of free wi fi, so we'll see if I can finish a post.
An excellent drive from Eureka to San Fran -- thanks to Teen Challenge. Our flights have gone perfectly -- everyone is doing well with no delays or problems.
We spent two hours touring around the Eiffle Tower and are leaving shortly for Tel Aviv where we will arrive after midnight.
Our travels in Israel begin Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-26016145796737589732011-09-17T07:56:00.000-07:002011-09-17T07:56:34.995-07:00When a tweet is inadequateAs I prepare for the day I typically try to post a tweet or Facebook update, but sometimes they are just too limiting -- so today I blog!
I just read in 2 Corinthians 5 that we live by faith and not by sight -- and we have two "homes" -- one here and one in heaven. I'll try to live with that reality in mind today.
Yesterday I had a GREAT time taking Jerry Cook (http://www.jerrycook.org/) flyMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-84669375597588338282011-09-11T16:10:00.000-07:002011-09-14T23:52:50.945-07:00HiStories 3 - The Story Of The Workers - Matthews - 19:27 -20:16 - Pastor Matt Messner
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This weekend we start our new series, entitled HiStories -- It is about the parables, and we are going to be studying the Parable of the Sower during the first message. Here is a little preview that you (and your children) will enjoy: (Someone was trying to figure out the word play -- is it Histories, His Stories, Hi Stories, or High Stories? I was thinking His Stories).
This has been a big Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-22244052156992863772011-08-13T16:04:00.000-07:002011-08-17T20:15:22.421-07:00Last One Standing - Zephaniah - Might To Save - Pastor Matt Messner
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Listen to Podcast HERE Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-55641519536680035322011-07-24T07:42:00.000-07:002011-07-27T18:28:36.702-07:00Last One Standing 2 - Jonah - Uncomfortable Obedience - Pastor Matt Messner
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Listen to Podcast HERE Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-90792175491833338012011-07-17T07:09:00.000-07:002011-07-20T22:17:01.935-07:00Last One Standing Part 1 - Hosea - Faithful To The Unfaithful - Pastor Matt Messner
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Listen to Podcast HEREMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-22071669333860086662011-07-05T13:50:00.000-07:002011-07-05T13:50:40.746-07:00Spiritual Transformation Vs. Social TransformationChurches have been described in one of two ways: Either as a church of “social transformation” or one of “spiritual transformation”.
“Social transformation” churches are those with the primary focus of meeting the social needs of their community and their world. They believe the gospel should be primarily expressed through good works, caring for the poor and improving their communities. After Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-34510129362210484052011-07-02T21:32:00.000-07:002011-07-09T16:23:53.300-07:00Created Equal - Psalm 139 - Pastor Matt Messner
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Listen to Podcast HEREMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-34184524774406764882011-06-17T13:48:00.000-07:002011-06-17T13:58:07.027-07:00Pictoral History of Faith CenterIn 1949, T.J. and Harriett McMurray moved here from Iowa, where they saw a sign stating “Foursquare Church – closed.” Earlier there had been three unsuccessful attempts to plant a Foursquare Church in Eureka. As the McMurray's started their roofing business, they also responded to their burden to see a Foursquare Church established. They started a 5 minute daily radio program at 6 a.m., Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-46196439603824448992011-06-12T06:19:00.000-07:002011-06-16T13:27:08.868-07:00Transformed 6 -Ephesians 6- Transforming Power- Pastor Heidi Messner
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Listen to Podcast HERE Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-51755598123419868642011-06-04T13:03:00.000-07:002011-06-09T22:11:13.418-07:00Transformed 5 - Ephesians 5 - Total Transformation - Pastor Matt Messner
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Listen To Podcast HERE WednesdayMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-6312668915786669512011-05-02T20:27:00.000-07:002011-05-06T17:58:29.436-07:00The Roads Less Traveled Part 4 - Road To Emmaus, Road To Hope - Pastor Heidi Messner
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Listen To Podcast HERE Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-35244143327223754662011-04-16T15:48:00.000-07:002011-04-16T15:48:43.818-07:00Where to find our video podcastsYou can always view our video podcasts on this website: http://video.accesshumboldt.net/category/vantage-pointMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-24822825163843227622011-04-16T09:12:00.000-07:002011-04-21T08:43:09.539-07:00The Roads Less Traveled #2 - The Narrow Road - Pastor Matt Messner
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Listen to Podcast HERE Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-29217489813722286442011-04-12T18:44:00.000-07:002011-04-12T18:47:34.715-07:00A Roads Less Traveled - Part #1 - Pastor Gary Loop
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Listen to Podcast HEREMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-7636909990268879392011-04-02T16:28:00.000-07:002011-04-02T16:32:02.711-07:0042 Years AgoI haven't really given much thought to my birthday this week. I have been busy with taxes, church, getting ready for Easter. Besides, a birthday isn't the same when a person isn't a kid or doesn't have kids around. Still, I had a good day and a good week. For the day, I took our dog on a long run through Arcata Community Forest. I love the trails up there. After that, I went and played someMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-3697918735691991932011-04-02T15:18:00.000-07:002011-04-05T23:01:36.516-07:00Identity Crisis IV - Living With Difficult People - Pastor Matt Messner
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Listen to Podcast HERE Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-51931937591963079472011-03-07T18:53:00.000-08:002011-03-07T18:53:21.860-08:00This is no Haitian Vacation, but we are having a good time!
Thanks everyone for your prayers. We sure can sense it. The team here is doing great. We are making fast progress on the building projects and we are having a great time with the kids.
Haiti has been healing and progressing since we visited six months ago. Buildings are being rebuilt, the economy is improving and the demeanor of the people is one of hope.
This is especially true at Faith Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-86087376203760214712011-03-05T15:55:00.001-08:002011-03-05T15:55:14.367-08:00Day 2 Haiti MontageDay 2 Haiti Montage a photo by matt_messner on Flickr.This contains a whole bunch of the photos from our second day in Haiti.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-24924664102571755102011-03-03T17:59:00.000-08:002011-03-03T18:49:17.210-08:00Jacmel Update"doing a quick update with my cell phone here. it is nine pm and we have been up since yesterday morning. we are now getting some rest before our first full day of ministry at the orphanage. everyone on the team is doing well. we are excited to work on the building and work with the kids. i will try to post photos tomorrow. thank you everyone for your prayers."
OK -- Now I'm on my computerMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-24499913413524238752011-02-27T10:44:00.000-08:002011-03-03T19:46:34.316-08:00Identity Crisis - "Last Round Draft Pick" - 1 Samuel 16: 1-3 - Pastor Matt Messner
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Listen to Podcast HERE Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-78854287138958344872011-02-21T07:27:00.000-08:002011-02-23T08:51:59.759-08:00MONEY MATERS - How Much Is Enough? - Pastor Matt Messner
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Listen to Podcast HEREMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-50550872827537645522011-02-18T11:03:00.000-08:002011-02-18T11:03:22.908-08:00"I hate the corrupt, slaveholding, partial Christianity of the land."Check out this blog post from Zach Hunter: A very challenging look back at some of the words of Fredrick Douglas: Zach's Blog. Thanks for Margaret Feinberg for posting this link on Facebook.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-32566987909150563912011-02-16T07:56:00.000-08:002011-02-16T13:19:44.653-08:00To Love or Not To Love - that is the question - Pastor Heidi Messner
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Read "My Heart, Christ's Home" HEREMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-77436989912467593852011-01-29T11:12:00.000-08:002011-02-01T17:56:27.662-08:00Changed People Changing People - Speaking to Life's Toughest Questions - Pastor Matt Messner
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Listen to Podcast HEREMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-15767552586639910302011-01-17T09:51:00.001-08:002011-01-17T09:51:45.422-08:00Miscellaneous Heroes… Had fun appreciating the regular volunteers of Faith Center on Friday night. I found it to be interesting that our Super Hero photo had more comments on it than any other post I have made on Facebook. I guess people like Superman, but the real heroes of the church are the amazing volunteers who serve faithfully under the leadership of JESUS – the consummate Hero, Lord & King. A “Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-11965830438461767912011-01-16T18:19:00.000-08:002011-01-19T10:13:44.802-08:00Changed People Change People - Out of Your World - Pastor Matt Messner
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Listen to Podcast HEREMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-63679674917268007822010-12-29T09:51:00.000-08:002010-12-29T09:51:12.693-08:00The Positive Side of Forgetfulness - Pastor Gary LoopListen to Podcast HEREMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-48231177617996044382010-12-25T15:00:00.000-08:002010-12-25T15:00:01.272-08:00The First Gift of Christmas Eve Faith Center - Pastor Matt Messner
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Podcast to be Downloaded HEREMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-81626609960807061542010-12-23T14:59:00.000-08:002010-12-23T15:00:19.550-08:00Join Us for Israel 2011Heidi and I visited Israel for the first time in 2007. It was a life changing experience for us. There is something indelibly impacting that happens when one is able to visit the actual places where the events of the Bible took place. The Word of God and the message of the Bible came alive like never before. As a life-long student of the Bible, the Bible went from two-dimensional books to a Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-57917181631214356692010-12-18T21:14:00.001-08:002010-12-20T09:34:14.403-08:00Advent 4 - A Christmas With A Presence - Worship Fully Pastor Matt MessnerDownload PowerPoint HERE
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Tonight I get to witness my first Truckers Parade. Faith Center's Celebrate Recovery group has put together and outstanding float for the parade. Our church is on the parade route, so we have to cancel tonight's service, but we'll be there in the parade and along the route.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-43543756263858430292010-12-05T17:35:00.000-08:002010-12-05T17:43:01.719-08:00Advent 2 - Christmas with a Presence - Pastor Matt MessnerA Christmas With Presence
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Podcast to be Downloaded HERE WednesdayMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-20773626838930283812010-12-03T12:15:00.001-08:002010-12-03T12:15:39.685-08:00Looking Forward to the WeekendHeidi and I are excited about this weekend. It is a very busy season, but a fruitful and exciting time of ministry and activity. Tonight, Faith Center Men meet for a Tri-Tip BBQ and their monthly meeting. It’s always a good time! Late tonight, the Bothell High Jazz Choir will roll into town. We can’t wait to see our son and spend a little time with him. They are an outstanding choir and Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-90655222265295946422010-11-28T16:13:00.000-08:002010-12-01T23:02:54.623-08:00Advent one Pastor Matt Messner
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Getting here was a challenge. My flight yesterday was repeatedly Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-80770667823498612592010-11-14T14:36:00.000-08:002010-11-16T12:27:17.776-08:00Joshua - A Journey of Conquest Part III - Crossing River Jordan - Pastor Heidi Messner
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Listen to Podcast HERE Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-57671847317367490752010-11-12T13:16:00.000-08:002010-11-13T04:50:22.277-08:00Manila ReportIt is 5 a.m. and I am wide awake so it is a good time to catch up on my blog while I have some quiet time. Yesterday I met with the staff of Children of Hope and we discussed the project, the preschools, the evangelistic results that they are seeing and the growth of the partnering churches. This project is the catalyst for tremendous church growth. The leaders are outstanding and are deeply Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-26672058794758699562010-11-09T08:02:00.000-08:002010-11-09T08:02:51.937-08:00Leaving for Manila & BangkokI'm at the SFO airport, about to fly to Seattle, to Tokyo, to Manila. It's a long series of flights, but the past day has been well spent with Heidi as we drove down here and had a relaxing day together.
I appreciate your prayer while I am gone. This trip has a couple of objectives, both partnering with Foursquare churches and missionaries.
#1: I will be spending time with Bryant and Patty Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-85158917122274958062010-11-07T17:17:00.000-08:002010-11-13T11:00:28.914-08:00Joshua - A Journey Of Conquest: Crossing Enemy Lines Pastor Matt Messner
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It is to be published in today's Tri-City Weekly and should also be posted in the Time-Standard online version sometime this week:
http://mtdalton2.blogspot.com/2010/09/come-before-my-child-dies.htmlMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-49655090127708673792010-09-26T13:20:00.000-07:002010-09-28T11:25:25.373-07:00Vantage Point #2 - Get Up and GO - John 5: 1-9
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Thank-you for your prayers! We all made it home safe and had a great time ministering in Haiti. It was an adventure and both a learning and growing experience for all of us. Saying good-bye was very difficult - the team and the kids at the orphanage bonded so deeply. Every member of this team did an outstanding job. I appreciate all the prayers -- there were many times that we needed it Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-30799811028634948922010-09-16T06:20:00.000-07:002010-09-16T06:20:22.559-07:00The Driving Adventure in HaitiThe Driving Adventure
Yesterday was a very productive day of work and ministry. In spite of getting a recorded 118 degree reading on a thermometer, we were able to make a lot of progress on the building. We even were able to be a part of leading one of the workers to the Lord.
The kids camp is going well, with a great deal of discipleship happening for them.
Around 2 p.m. we left the Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-22584055483392777232010-09-15T04:14:00.000-07:002010-09-15T04:14:02.136-07:00Difficult Work, Hot & Cold
Tuesday...
Our daily pattern is for half our team to conduct the kids camp and half our team works on the construction project.
Today, both teams worked really hard. Our supplies for construction continue to come in slowly. We realize that the demand for materials is much greater than the supply, here in Haiti. You have to be very demanding to get anything delivered -- something that is Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00020359828810930267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10470539.post-76338024141386020622010-09-14T17:13:00.000-07:002010-09-14T17:13:57.835-07:00Obedience To Hope - Pastor Gary Loop
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