Scroll down to read info about the Singles Weekend at Disney and the tentative schedule!!!!!

    Ah! A day of opportunity! A 2 hour continuing ed. class to complete. A (factfinding) interview for a job I think might be good for me and my family! The last day of ceremonies to honor veterans for their service to us. 5 days til the (early) registration ends and then the late registration process begins. Then………..i think I will take the dog to the beach. …..And the kids and I will watch a kids movie tonight! Mom is working (and is also looking for a better job).

     Every day we face decisions. Prayer is needed to clarify our motives and align our intentions with God’s plan. All the choices are good ones. No evil temptations are visible at this point. If they come to the surface, I am blessed to be where I am in life.

     Prayer is also needed for our sick, for couples struggling with their marriages, and for singles!

     The LAUNCH Singles weekend is approching fast! We are trying to make a difference and help. What can we do better for you?

    Do any of you have to deal with difficult people? I mean, those that that annoy the daylights out of you! The ones who don’t work or regift your present or criticize all the time…the whiny ones or the arrogant ones… or the wishy- washy. How do we DEAL with them?

     Of course, we have to love them. But, do we have to like them? Sit near them? Feed them? Pray for them?

     Tell me about a difficult person and how you dealt with it!

(and read the singles weekend info below)

Friday Jan. 29- ICE CREAM SOCIAL and DEVO at the Concord Street Church of Christ, Orlando from 6-9 pm.

(alternative college and young professionals event) Metro Church hosts     ASCENSION DAY in CONCERT @ 7:30

Saturday  Jan. 30- LAUNCH CONFERENCE TIME from 8am through lunch!Singing with Mike Gurganus & Reggie Minor, Welcome by Jim Miller and keynote by DR. ANTHONY FISCHETTO, “TRANSFORMED: INTIMACY WITH GOD”     

LUNCHEON

BREAKOUTS and Freetime with Greg Fite “is it ok to be happy again?” (dealing with loss),  Bekki McKinney and Kay Watson  (women’s group) , Ken Jones and Anthony Fischetto (men’s group), Mike and Kate Gurganus (cyber dating???), Donny Dillon (college and young professionals)

EVENING DEVO AND CONCERT BY ASCENSION DAY!

Sunday Jan. 31- Worship service at the resort (conducted by the Singles Ministry at 8:30 am —then—to Disney for the Day

     The LAUNCH Singles Weekend is a time of friends, faith and fun for Christian Singles of all ages! It will be held at the Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World January 29-31!!!

     Registration fee is $50 which includes a very nice plated lunch at the resort! The deadline to register is Nov. 25. There will be late registration but will not include the luncheon. Mail your check to Jim Miller, 11390 CR 99, Lillian, AL 36549. Make it out to the Gateway Church of Christ.

     We have reduced rate rooms at DISNEY! The Coronado Springs Resort rooms are $99. The All-Star resort rooms are $59. Up to 4 per room. To book call (407) 939-1020 and use this code: go550472. You can add days before or after the event for this price!

      Group rates will be available for park tickets. I will update as soon as I have it. You may do volunteer work through www.handsonnetwork.com for a free day at the park. This is a national non-profit. Contact them directly.

     If you have questions:  (850) 449-2145  Jim Miller or (850) 791-2241 Rachel Miller. E-mail jim:  xybatt@gmail.com

     Depression can affect you short term after a loss of a loved one or a disaster. It may be a chronic feeling of hopelessness caused by life experience. Or, it may be a chemical imbalance that robs the individual of the opportunity to experience happiness.

     What ever the source, we as Christians have an obligation to help those who are dealing with the devastating effects of depression. We are to encourage and support. We are to pray for one another. We are to cry with the mourning and laugh with the happy. We are to assist the medically needy, including taking a friend to a doctor.

     Many struggle with depression alone. Let’s help our Christian family to face the challenge and know that they are not alone!

      Comments?

January 29-31, I hope to see many of you at the Coronado Resort at Walt Disney World for our Singles Weekend. Please send at least $25 deposit (for the plated lunch) by Nov. 25. You don’t have to buy the lunch but the more for lunch, the bigger space we get for conference and entertainment time.  All other details under the tab!

Do you like yourself? You should! After all, God made you.  Psalms 139:14 says “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made” and GOD knows you Psalms 139:1 “you have searched me and you know me…”. Did you know that GOD has a plan for you? Jeremiah 29:11 ” I know the plans I have for you.”

      We let Satan beat us down through unresolved guilt, life experiences, social standing and unfulfilled expectations. He tells us we aren’t good enough, pretty enough, tall enough, smart enough……Remember, he is a liar. You are a child of GOD. An heir to the kingdom!!!

James 2 addresses the problem where a well dressed person is treated better than a shabby dressed person. But does the church discriminate by spending most of the money on only a few ministries? Does the single parent get the same treatment as a married couple? Are we racially sensitive? Do we shy away from the unique? Are we guilty of fellowshipping only people who are our age or social status?

All are invited to our Singles Weekend at Disney. It is affordable and all ages are coveted!  (Married folks could come as volunteer staff).

      In Genesis 24, Abraham had his chief servant go to a good place and find a nice girl to be a possible wife for his son. Both Issac and Rebecca aproved and a match was made. So…..what about it? Would you let your mom, dad, friend or the butler set you up?

      Those who know me well know my story about the blind date I rejected? And only, my very best friend at the time knows all the details (and he died awhile back). The short story is that I chose not to go on a blind date with Kathy Ireland. Reality is, I would have been one of several guys at them table to provide a buffer from the general public. But, I was arrogant. Too good to serve.

     What if Mom or Dad or Cousin Bill knew the perfect person for you? Would you listen? Or would pride and arrogance get in the way? Beware the messages that the heart gives and heed the head! If the right person comes along, don’t reject just because they aren’t your choice (first).

      Got a good story? A warning? An affirmation? Tell us about it!

      See you next Saturday in Deltona and January in Orlando!