Current Events

Change Will Come…

// February 25th, 2010 // No Comments » // Current Events, Music, Spiritual, Web Sites

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY and Dove Award winning artist, Michael W. Smith gathered a who’s-who list from the music community to record the song, “Come Together Now.”  The song, penned by Smith, David Mullen and Cindy Morgan – and produced by Bryan Lenox – was written to remind people of the need to help those in Haiti.

When I watch it… (tears)

Visit ComeTogetherNowHaiti.com to purchase the track.  100% of your purchase will go to Samaritan’s Purse and the American Red Cross.

Contributing artists include: Aaron Shust, Alathea, Amber Hezlep, Anthony Moreino, Anthony Skinner, Ashley Cleveland, Austins Bridge, B. Reith, Brady Toops, Brandon Heath, Britt Nicole, Byron Chambers, Calvin Nowell, Charmaine, Chris McClarney, Chris Sligh, Chuck Girard, Dana Jorgensen, Darwin Hobbs, David Mullen, Don Poythress, Donovan Tea, Dorothy Savage, Duane Allen, Echoing Angels, Everlife, Francesca Battistelli, Greg Jennings, Hillary McBride, Jaime Jamgochian, Jared Anderson, Jasmine Sagginario, Jason Baird, Jason Dunn, Jimmie Allen, Jody Davis, John Ford Coley, John Schlitt, Joseph Martino, Julia Ross, Justin Rivers, Kate Lazar, Kate Schettler, The Katinas, Kevin Max, Kirk Sullivan, Lara Landon, Lanae Hale, Lannie Anderson, Lee Greenwood, Mandisa, Manic Drive, Margaret Becker, Mark Hall and Megan Garrett of Casting Crowns, Matt Dowley, Matthew West, Matt Maher, Melinda Doolittle, Meredith Andrews, Michael Cavallo, Michael Olson, Michael Tait, Michael Tash, MIKESCHAIR, Mike Weaver, Natalie Grant, Nicole C. Mullen, The Oak Ridge Boys, Paige Armstrong, Phil Stacey, Point of Grace, PureNRG, Rachael Lampa, Rachel B. James, Reco Hight, Restless Heart, Ruben Mundo, Russ Mohr, Sarah Ross, Sarah Sadler, Selah, Shannon Cochran, Shawn Cavallo, Stephanie Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Terrence James, TobyMac, Tommy Coomes, Travis Cottrell, Trey Heffinger, Wynonna, and Yellow Cavalier.

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The Untold Story in Haiti

// February 23rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Current Events, Spiritual, Web Sites, Youth Ministry

Continuing to get blown away by the stories I’m hearing coming from fellow Christians serving/ministering in Haiti. I find myself praying for Haitians daily. God has really put them heavy on my heart.

What’s crazy is that there are amazing, nationwide movements of God happening over there… things that aren’t getting any airtime in the news. On February 12 — just a week-and-a-half from today — President Préval of Haiti called his nation to 3 days of fasting and prayer in place of the regular Mardi Gras celebration. Over 1 million Haitians attended this epic event. Watch the following video; I pray it stirs something inside of you to pray, go, and give.

For more incredible videos, pics and ministry happenings in Haiti, please visit my friends over at facebook.com/ymath.  They are back from their trip now, but these stories still need to be shared.  Let’s make this real to our hearts and love and serve Haiti as we are called.

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Don’t Park Here!

// February 11th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Current Events, Just for Fun

Rapid City’s Sam’s Club has a special way of stating the obvious.  I took this pic while we were picking up stuff for Valapalooza, our Valentine’s Day event this weekend.

Be a Part of the Change Haiti Needs

// February 8th, 2010 // No Comments » // Current Events, Spiritual, Youth Ministry

This is the group, Adventures in Missions (AIM), that we partnered with in our outreach to the Katina-affected regions of Louisiana a few years ago.  I’m praying for a group of youth leaders / blogger friends that will be leaving on a trip with AIM to Haiti this week.  You can follow their story via Twitter and Facebook.  Will you join me?

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FCA H.O.P.E. @ Central High School

// January 21st, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Current Events, Elevate Update, Spiritual

That’s a lot of acronyms… I know.

FCA = Fellowship of Christian Athletes

H.O.P.E. = Helping Others Pursue Excellence

FCA H.O.P.E. = a weekly gathering of students from all backgrounds, schools, and color that gets together each Tuesday morning at the Central High School’s theater to worship God and pray for our generation.

“When?” 6:50 AM in the morning.  “That’s early!” I know.  “Why?” Because it’s powerful when God’s people gather together for one cause… to worship and pray, right on campus grounds.

“Anyone can come?” Yes.  Any high school student.  Regardless if your from Stevens High School, Central, or home schooled.  It doesn’t matter.  All are encouraged to attend.

If you haven’t made it yet you’re missing out!  The first and third Tuesday of every month have a “service format” (with worship and a message) while the second and fourth Tuesdays have a focus on intercession and prayer.

So… one more time.  Tuesdays @ the Central High School Theater from 6:50 AM to 7:20 AM.  See you there!

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