Pastor Billy reports a fantastic touch of the Lord upon the youth winter escape. The worship, altar time, and fellowship between the students was fantastic. 101 students from the area traveled to Little Beaver Camp for a happening weekend. 27 of our students and 5 of our student leaders enjoyed their time together. For more [...]
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Light the fireworks. Pull out the party favors. Throw your hats on the ice rink. Light the candles on the cake. God has blessed us with new leadership team members.
Yep. No doubt. You got it.
Pastor Pam and Tracy Hodges are our new Children’s Ministry Directors. We can [...]
Filed under: MCA Family, Ministry Development, New Friends, Uncategorized on March 31st, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Our church family is making every effort to reach our peak performance in spirit, soul, body, and relationship. We are asking God to help us determine personal goals and for discipline, motivation, and inspiration to accomplish our goals.
There are numerous businesses operated by people who worship with us. Our church family encourages all godly economic [...]
Filed under: Business on March 30th, 2008 | No Comments »
Four years ago, Bryan and Silmara left Alaska to pursue becoming an Air Force officer. Bryan and Silmara were very involved in many of the ministries of our worship family. One of the highlights of their last year with us was the day we learned that Bryan was named Air Force Airman of the Year. [...]
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Mary talked with me following one of the services today and she has a great report. The cancer she has been fighting for over a year is now in remission! Thank you, Lord. In fact, her remission report is just in time for her 70th birthday. Happy birthday, Mary. Praise the Lord for a fantastic [...]
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Francis, one of MCA’s most joyful members, celebrates her 85th birthday this week. Everyone who has attended Live knows the love and hospitality ministry Francis gives to all. The day God brought Francis into our worship family was a spectacular day. Happy birthday, Francis.
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Creating jobs is one of the most important activities of Christian business women and men. Being an employee is good. Being an employer is even better. In Burkina Faso, for example, I would love to create 10,000 jobs. Jobs that are noble, honorable, and provide gainful employment.
Recently Warren and I were talking [...]
Filed under: Business on March 28th, 2008 | No Comments »
I am impressed. I have flown more than 20,000 miles this month with the Alaska Airlines/Northwest/Air France/KLM network. On nearly every flight there has been an empty seat or two in first class.
When the travelers have all boarded and are seated in their assigned seats, the flight attendants have invited United States military personnel [...]
Filed under: Creativity, Musings on March 28th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Former MCA worship family member, Nick, is a phenomenal chef. He is auditioning for the show, The Next Food Network Star. Check out his audition clip.
NFNS 3 Submission Videos
Filed under: MCA Family, Musings, Uncategorized on March 28th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I have been privileged to travel to Wautoma, Wisconsin for funeral services for Pastor Fay’s mother. WOW! Wautoma loves the Reilly clan. Hundreds of people flocked to the funeral home for a Tuesday visitation. Relationships, deep and lasting, were everywhere.
“I’ve known Eleanor since she was….” “”My dad and her dad….” [...]
Filed under: Funerals on March 26th, 2008 | No Comments »