Wednesday, December 12, 2007

12 Days of Christmas

If you like music, you'll like this. Enjoy!

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Hurting People

I am sure you have heard the tragic news from Colorado. If not, click here.

We should all be in prayer for the people, families and churches affected by such a sad event. Our changing world is filled with hurting people who desperately need help. They often turn to the church. Steve Sjorgren wrote an interesting piece about hurting people and the church. You should read it.

Steve's Blog Article

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Friday, December 07, 2007

Christmas Song

I just listened to a great new Christmas song. Click the link below and enjoy!

Gather Round Ye Children


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Monday, December 03, 2007

Weekend Reflections

December arrived in true winter fashion. Saturday night's snow, ice and rain made it feel like winter is really here. Of course, so does the temperature.

The church is now decorated for Christmas. I love how our sanctuary looks at this time our year. My pictures didn't turn out very well, so I am not posting them. Thank you to all who helped "deck the halls."

Our attendance this weekend was very low for all of our events. I know that a lot of folks were out of town or busy with other responsibilities. Know that you were missed if you weren't able to be at DPC this weekend.

Of course, all is well now that the Buckeyes are playing for the national championship again. By the way, Who is Michigan's coach?

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Guatemala Pictures

Linda and I had such a great time in Guatemala earlier this month. It was fun to watch her experience that culture for the first time.

We went with a team of 4 other people to co-lead the national Church of God Pastor's Conference with Pastor Andy Hannich. There were 130 - 140 church leaders from all over Guatemala present. The conference was held at the Los Proceres Hotel in Guatemala City.

After the conference we went to Chichicastenango to experience market day. It's quite an event. From there we went to Champerico for an on-site visit in preparation for our next trip in February.

The last two days were in Antigua and Takaton. Antigua was the early capital of Guatemala. It's a very touristy place, but there is much to see. The last night I was able to preach at the Church of God in Takaton. It's the place my youth group from Salem Church of God went to in 1973. That was a lot of fun to be there again.

The pictures are unedited and some are a bit out of focus. But, they give you a flavor of the country. Pictures are in order of our stay.

The team: Andy & Ingrid Hannich, Angie Kilp, Susan Hardman, Linda and me. Church of God national leaders Isai and Petra Calderon and their children Sarah and Job are also pictured frequently.