Christian Chronicle article about singles

Thanks to Bobby Ross and the Christian Chronicle for interviewing and writing about our singles in the church. Greg Fite and Nicole Perrett spoke out about their life situations and Gateway singles minister Ed Humphries also shared his opinion. So, look up the article (all comments are on page 16 and 17). What more can we do to inform about your situation?

Check out the WDW singles weekend info. Should be a fun weekend for all (and a way to invite many who don’t normally participate)!!

GOD bless AMERICA!

I am an American. I go to the store when I want to, buy what I can, drive my car, have a job I chose and worship GOD in a manner I choose!!! And, I take it for granted. I shouldn’t. My freedom was paid for with blood over the last 234 years. Sacrifice was made for me by people who didn’t know me so I could walk free. And I say THANK YOU! To each soldier, sailor, marine, airman and coastie who served. To each veteran who might be homeless or working in the next cubicle. To Washington, Adams, Jefferson…but also alias Smith and Jones who liberated this country! God bless America and Praise GOD!

I am also thankful for the sacrifice on the cross by Jesus who KNOWS my sorry little devious heart and chose to go through it anyway! My GOD, how I long to worship you appropriately!

Dealing with Loss and Change!

Well, the news this week is the death of Michael Jackson (and to a lesser amount, Farrah, Ed and bombings in the Middle East). So, let’s talk about it? Who do you miss! Who affects you the most? How do you cope with loss and change?

By the way, have you filled out your living will??? The first 3 of you to request a 5 wishes living will …..will receive a very nice gift

check out the coming events!!!! The WDW Conference info will be posted soon as well as info for Deltona and Gatlinburg.

Great things are happening in the Kingdom!!! GOD is great!

Stepping up to the plate as singles in the church

As singles, I know that it is difficult to lead your church family in making good decisions. So, let’s talk about ways to make those around you more aware of the needs of singles. Please share your thoughts!!!

1) let the church family know who you are and what you need. Attend often and get involved in a “share” or “care” small group. Alot of support is available but people have to know you. Involve yourself in a childcare “sharing” group,  make an extra serving and share with an elderly neighbor or another single parent

2) Know your church elders and ministers well and offer to help meet the church needs. Also, let them know your needs before you are overwhelmed.

3) Fellowship!!! Eat, play, share and work with your fellow Christian singles. You need friends! Good ones!!

4) What say you?

Challenge to Fathers

We have a weak nation,  because of weak churches,

because of weak families, because of weak fathers……..

                                                                                           ” Pistol” Pete Maravich

Father’s day is coming! A day to (possibly) receive a bad tie or cheap cologne. A day to be the #1 DAD and wear the T-shirt. So dads, I challenge you to speak out and share what we (men) can do to change the profound truth in the Pistol’s statement. My contibution:

• Be a patriot- Serve your country by serving your community and be a great example to others who may not have a dad.
• Be a Saint- Strengthen the church by leading, implementing and serving. Don’t wait for permission to do the right thing.
• Be a Patriarch- Lead your family. Provide, nurture and encourage.
• Be a Papa- Teach, empower, and mature your children through a balance of tender love and discipline. Raise respectful, reverent, hard working children.

So, what does this mean to the single father or the never been a father. If you are a father, pay your support dutifully and cherish your visitation. Don’t talk bad about the mother (if she’s bad, they know). Take them to church and Bible School. Teach them to pray.

Mentor kids who don’t have a dad. Volunteer in the community or church. Spend time with the kids. Substitute teach at Sunday school and tell them why GOD lead you to your profession. Pray for kids and other fathers who struggle.

I hven’t forgotten the widower fathers. As you glorify GOD, remind them why you loved their mother. And be a tender “mom” as best you can.

Your turn! Talk to us! What did your dad do right and what can we do better???

 

 

 

Here’s YOUR CHANCE: Speak out!

Bobby Ross, Jr., Editor of the Christian Chronicle has asked for imput into how to minister to singles. You know I have alot to say! But, what about you??? Let’s tell him what the Church of Christ singles want, need and feel. And, how we can more effectively reach into the community. Talk to me!

Trivia Contest #2- A boy needs a dad!

The first 3 of you who finished this statement “A boy needs a dad…….” will receive a copy of the excellent table book “Why a Son Needs a Dad”.

My example is “a boy needs a dad to show him God’s love”

The HARD trivia question……who said….
We have a weak nation,
because of weak churches,
because of weak families,
because of weak fathers!

Balance work and parenting for the single

I know how hard it is to raise children, to get a babysitter, to leave work to pick up a sick child or to find time for meetings and activities. It’s hard when there are TWO parents! But, it is many times harder for the singles parent. To be mom and dad. To pay all the bills, shoulder all the worries. So, single parents, tell me the details I don’t know or remember

So, how do you get married????

The real question is……if you can’t live alone in a way that pleases GOD, how do you marry in a way that pleases HIM? I Corinthians 7:8,9 says it’s good to not marry but if one burns with desire, they should marry! 7:28 says if you marry, you don’t sin and 7:32 says an unmarried man focuses on the Lord but the next verse says the married man’s focus is divided. In 7:39 it states that the widow can marry but “only in the Lord”. Read the chapter slowly and with prayer. What do you think GOD would want for you???After all, GOD acknowledged that it was not good for Adam to be alone……Tell me something good!!!!!!

Are you angry about celebacy (#2)

Interestingly, the most viewed post asked if you are angry about celebacy? But, not many comments. So, I’ll give you my view when I was single: I don’t like being alone at night!!!! I’m a nice, handsome guy….what’s wrong with me??? Why do I have to suffer this when alot of others are with someone? Why does this build character? Didn’t David have alot of wives? Why wait on someone you don’t know? I know it honors GOD, so why am I still lonely? I’m not angry, just very frustrated!
I’m just looking for a place to land. Seek ye first the kingdom of GOD and HIS righteousness…and all these things will be given you…Even a mate???