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Missions Video

Ryan — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:20:47 +0000

We played this impacting missions video this week at EPIC as we finished up our final week in the series Outflow.

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Lake Ann Camp

Ryan — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:34:39 +0000

Due to the fact that HSLT is not being held this year, we are looking at an amazing opportunity to challenge both our Middle School and High School students this summer.

Now I know that some of you are a little skeptical already because I said “Middle School and High School” in the same sentence, but let me explain.

We are looking at attending Lake Ann Camp in Traverse City, MI from June 15th-20th. The camp runs both MS and HS programs the same week but they are two TOTALLY separate programs. This allows the church to save money and yet accomplish important spiritual development in each respected age group at the same time. It is our way of “killing two birds with one stone.”

Below are promo videos for each camp:

Middle School

High School

Jake Miller

Ryan — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:15:31 +0000

I learned this week that one of my former students passed away from an apparent suicide.

When I received the news, my heart broke and has continued to remain broken. I am so confused and so sad and all of this really doesn’t make any sense.

And then I find out that Jake stepped into a new role in life and there is speculation that this is perhaps the reason for the sudden loss.

Why, if you have a loving family, would you end your life so quickly? Was their pressure and disappointment from others? Was the grace of God forgotten? I don’t know the answers, but I do know that the world has lost a truly beautiful person.

One thing I would like to say to all my students, both former and present. If God has, in His plan, our paths to separate, never will my love and heart separate from you. Each and every one of you truly do have a piece of my heart and that will always be a tie that will bind us.

When times get tough and when it seems like no one is around, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not forget that Anna and I are here for you and would love to be a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on.

To the Miller family, I can not even come close to imagining the pain you are going through!!! Please now that Anna and I, and for that matter our entire student ministry, has been on our faces praying for peace that passes all understanding on your behalf.

Christian Catfish?

Ryan — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:36:54 +0000

As I blogged earlier, my home town of Martinsville, IN has been trying to recover from a deluge of rain and water that has put most the town underwater.

Just yesterday, my mom got here first glimpse of her school room which is a part of my home church, Martinsville Baptist Tabernacle. When my dad and mom first arrived, there were rumors that a catfish was swimming in the hallways (remember that the water was at its highest point 6 inches from the ceiling).

Sure enough!!! Some how a catfish found itself roaming the halls of the church and Christian school.

The catfish was over three feet in length and weighed close to 30 lbs.