by joe | Jul 28, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I recently came across a phrase on an electronics technical blog that was new to me. Do you any idea what the phrase “Tabula Rasa”means? My first thought, based on my limited knowledge of Eastern Religions was it may be something Hindu. I was surprised to learn that...
by joe | Jul 28, 2017 | Newsletter
• It is hard to believe that we completed our 13th year of CLEAT Soccer Camp. It is hard to imagine that the first one was the summer of 2004. It is amazing to see how the camp has developed over the years. It was another great camp. We had more players again this...
by joe | Jul 20, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I can only speak for myself, but I believe it is true of all humans; we are masters at deceiving ourselves. Sometime the deception is harmless, thinking that we look better than we do, or are smarter. Yet, there are times that these deceptions can be quite harmful,...
by joe | Jul 20, 2017 | Newsletter
Thank You, Thank You and Thank You to everyone that helped with CLEAT Soccer Camp this week. The Lord is doing some amazing things. We have our largest group of players in both camps. I believe the total number is right at 140. There are also another 40 volunteers...
by joe | Jul 13, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I was recently speaking with someone about our national holidays. The comment was made, “I wonder how many people really know what we are celebrating.” Yes, we know that many of these celebrations include a day off from work and even a three day weekend....
by joe | Jul 13, 2017 | Newsletter
Cleat Soccer Camp is underway. I am really excited for this year’s camp. We have over 103 players registered as of Wednesday, and we should expect a decent number of walk-ons Monday. All indications are that this camp could be larger than last year! Wow! We will be...
by joe | Jul 7, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
So what is faith? Now, maybe your response was with the synonym “trust.” What I really want to know is what does the New Testament consider as faith, the kind of faith that makes a person a genuine follower of Jesus? So, what is faith? How does my “trust” in God...
by joe | Jul 7, 2017 | Newsletter
Just a reminder that our Soccer Camp mail-in registration deadline is this Monday, July 10th. We will be accepting walk on players the day of camp. Please get the word out. Thanks to everyone that is helping out with camp. Please remember to get your snack donations...
by joe | Jun 29, 2017 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I find it easy to point the finger of blame at others. This is true when it comes to the challenges of sharing the message of Jesus in our current culture and location. Yet, what I have learned as a church planter is that the problem is not with the culture, but with...
by joe | Jun 29, 2017 | Newsletter
We are off to a great start with our Soccer Camp registrations. We had a great turnout last year. I learned this week that we are ahead of our last year registrations to this point. Let me encourage you to keep praying. Just a reminder that we need all hands on deck...
