My Epic Journey

It has been a while since I have posted anything new concerning what is going on in my life.  I hope to do so here.

1.  My goal for this year is to live 1John 2.6, “Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.”  I want to walk just as Jesus walked.

2.  I am transferring degrees from Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology to a Master of Arts in Management and Leadership.  Just sense that the counseling path is the path God has for me right now.

3.  I have read two fiction/non-spiritual books in the past month (that is a record for me, since I prefer non-fiction spiritually related books).  I read, The End Is Now, by Rob Stennett.  Though it is a spiritually focused book it is fiction book.  The other book I just finished up is, Tiger Force, by Michael Sallah and Mitch Weiss.  The book is the account of a renegade group of U.S. soldiers in the Vietnam War.  This book was way out of my normal reading habits but Anna got it for me and I really enjoyed reading it.  I read it all in about 3 nights.  It taught me a lot about human nature especially in moments of extreme crisis and conflict.

4.  I am currently reading, In Common:  Catalyst Groupzine.  It is a compilation of authors discussing the importance of community among Christians. 

5.  EPIC is going well.  I really like our FUSE Nights in which parents are encouraged to attend.  Our current programming breakdown is:

1. First week of the month—FUSE Night (Dinner with families and then parents have separate discussion while students do their regular programming).
2. 2nd and 3rd week of the month—regular EPIC format
3. 4th week of the month—rotate between an outreach activity and service projects.

6.  I am excited that the Colts are in the Super Bowl!!!!

7.  I am focused heavily on The CHILL which is our High School winter retreat.  You can read about it here.

8.  My personal spiritual development has been taking me through the book of Acts.  Though I haven’t been as consistent as I should, I have been impacted about the leadership of the Holy Spirit in the early church.  The result of His empowering of Christ-followers was incredible boldness and compassion which led to incredible growth and ministry opportunities.

9.  The fam is doing well.  Isaac and Noah continually do well at school.  Isaac has been quite the Jesus-witness at school (we are waiting te get calls from the school and/or parents).  Emma is Emma—really enough said!  She is getting sweeter by the day.  I live for our nightly snuggle moments.

10.  Anna and I have been working out.  Though it has been painful,  I have really enjoyed the experience.  I have lost about 10 pounds in the past 15 days.  My favorite snack is Steamed Sugar Snap Peas—and no I am not kidding!

So what is your Top Ten so far this year?

This Saturday, EPIC is having a car wash.  Here are the details:

Car Wash:  Combo service/outreach/evangelism/fund raising project

Where:  Over the Top Pizza, ______ Rt. 23 (I don’t know the address)

When:  Sat. June 21st, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Who:  All EPIC Ministry students (middle and high schools)

Bring:  Buckets, sponges, towels, ladders (to reach top of cars), and hoses.

Dress:  Modest, no swim suits please!  Church t-shirts would be awesome!

RSVP:  It is VERY important that we know how many students are coming!!  If we do not have enough students, we will have to cancel!

Help needed: 

1.  Pick up 2 tables and 12 chairs from church, have at Over the Top by 10 a.m.

2.  Pick up two 5 gallon containers from church and fill with ice water.  Also purchase cups for the water.  Please have to Over the Top by 10 a.m.

3.  Make car wash signs, 6-8 needed.  Bright colors with bold block letters are best.

4.  Someone to get a tent from the Busheys and have to Over the Top by 10 a.m.  Also, help set up the tent.

5.  Need adults to help supervise the students with sharing as well as car washing.

I have a question I would like to ask everyone and get your input.  Who are the top 3 most influential people in your life?