Thursday, August 7, 2008

why the world will end on 08.08.08 and things i will miss while i am in china.

1. Freedom. (Have never experienced a loss of many freedoms before)

2. Food. (they eat fish heads, crickets, pickled ducks feet ummm, just about anything that we we would throw away and DON'T eat)

3. Golf. (picture caption above: "WHAT THE HAIL"...yes, we got stuck in a hailstorm on the course this year with BIG DAN MURPHY and it was a wicked storm, and yes, my 2nd shot--stuck it from 100 out w/ a slight back spin)

4. My Girls. (of course this list is in no particular order)

5. My Church. (i love you peeps)

6. Blogs, church websites, etc. (they have them blocked of course...wouldn't want people to express opinion)

7. Stat Counter. (i love following the stats to our like 5 blogs, and I love you crazies who read)

8. Working Out. (been working out at least 3 times a week. SELPH is even coming, so the RAPTURE must be upon us, but really it is...Jesus is coming on 08-08-08...didn't you hear?)

9. My Friends. (love ya)

10. Our Staff. (love ya too, even Bud and Kevin, the newbies)

11. Did I mention food, golf and my girls?

12. My Executive Assistant. (she is awesome and she won't be there to bail me out, but I am certain she can still do miracles thousand of miles away:)

13. Ditto the Executive Pastor. (i am sure that the church will be way more CALM and STABLE under his watchful eye anyway)

14. TV and MOVIES. (mind numbing pleasure, and my dad almost got kicked out of the country for an illegal dish...nice one DAD)

15. The Weather. (you think it's hot here...wicked hot and humid there every day)

16. My BED, My Rhapsody player, Normal toilets, and the ENGLISH language. (we're in trouble)

blessings and peace.

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posted by chazzdaddy @ Thursday, August 07, 2008 Links to this post

A leaders finest day.

There is nothing greater when you as a leader casts VISION and it comes to pass. Knowing that GOD alone makes this VISION happen, when it does, it is one of your FINEST DAYS.

Some recent WINS for our team:

Last week we needed a double offering due to our lack of giving at the ONE SERVICE outdoor event which was one of the most amazing days of my life. AND OUR PEOPLE RESPONDED.

In 3 days I leave for CHINA to lead, train, encourage and baptize new believers. This is our small part of fulfilling the GREAT COMMISSION. I can say that I never imagined when we started we would be doing such things.

THE STICKS conference is off and pretty much on fire to sell out early. Can't wait to connect with everyone!

As one of the LEADERS at NEW HOPE...seeing a vision from GOD fulfilled is a day that should be celebrated, not just expected. THANK YOU NEW HOPE and beyond for your commitment to the vision and mission that GOD has places on us.

So...no matter where you live out your calling, whether at a church, a cubicle, a desk learning, or wherever God has you...what is your vision, and how have YOU seen GOD work. Let me know.

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posted by chazzdaddy @ Thursday, August 07, 2008 Links to this post