SP Pics 3

July 03 2009 | General | No Comments »

SP Pics 2

July 03 2009 | General | No Comments »

What a Sucess!

Turnout for the sod party last night surmounted most everyone’s expectations…there was in excess of 100 unique individuals (unique in more ways than one:) ) who showed up to help lay sod…it was an incredible experience and one I’ll cherish for a long time. We had not only church members but several school families as well. I just want to express my appreciation to everyone, no matter how little or how much you did…thank you, thank you, thank you!

Here are a few pics…

July 03 2009 | General | No Comments »

Super Sod Party

Yes, that’s right friends and family, we’re hosting the best, the biggest, the boldest sod party to date! (and we hope the last). Seriously, we need all possible hands as we have ordered 60 more pallets of sod! Any man, woman or child that can meet us at 5pm (or earlier) is welcome. Our plan is to work as late as necessary to lay it all. It might not hurt to bring a rake with you if you have one…thanks again in advance!

June 30 2009 | General | No Comments »

Welcome Home James Allen Family

Bro. James Allen and family have returned for another furlough after five years in Brazil.  We’re grateful to have them home and pray God will increase their support and bless their travel while they’re here.

This past Sunday night, I asked Bro. Allen to preach for us and he delivered a great message…God Has a Tree for You…what an encouragement!  It was also good to see his parents, Drs. James and Charlotte Allen (veteran missionaries of 33 years) and his brother, James and Donna Allen (who are also MWBM on deputation) at the service.

Right before the service, our teens paraded in item after item our church brought in for their family as they try to get settled in.  Everything from noodles and sugar to beds and tvs were brought in and it was awesome to see our people respond this way and the thankfulness of the Allen Family.  Thank you church for your faithfulness and giving.

June 30 2009 | General | No Comments »

Welcome to our Newest Members and Missionaries!

Congratulations to Chad and Linda Phillips on their recent acceptance to the Macedonia World Baptist Missions Board this past Thursday. They are missionaries to the country of Cambodia and specifically to the city of Phnom Penh.
They also are our newest members having joined this morning. Welcome home Chad and Linda and family and congratulations!

June 28 2009 | General | No Comments »

Girly time!

Here we are getting ready for the “Daddy Loves Me Dinner” later tonight. I always take the girls to get their nails done and they love it! Of course, Mariana is too young to attend the dinner, but that doesn’t mean she can’t “paint her fingers and toes” as she puts it. Looking forward to a great night.

June 20 2009 | General | No Comments »

Are we there yet?

We left for vacation this morning and here’s the view I have looking into my rear view mirror…even though you can’t see Drake, rest assured we brought him too. Please pray that we’ll have a safe and restful time.

June 10 2009 | General | 2 Comments »

Sunday Summary 06.07.09

We had a very good day today and I just wanted to praise the Lord for it and let everyone know how it went.
First of all, we went to the new summer SS schedule and time. Due to construction and remodeling in all of our buildings right now, we have a crazy two month plan and it started today. Thank you VBC for your patience during this time of transition.
We actually went back to one service for a few weeks and it was packed! There’s no way we could do this during any other time than when so many are on vacation. Pretty exciting to have everyone back even though it was so crowded. Our summer SS emphasis is “We are Victory!” and Bro. Wayne Sosebee taught a great message along those lines!
I also started a new series this week…Following Him-As A Man, and it was pretty intense, but God-honoring and man-challenging! I look forward to the whole month and pray it will change and challenge all of us men.
We had the Champion Baptist College ensemble with us this evening and enjoyed a message by Bro. Tony Smith about the Storms of Life.
To top the day off, we finished with an ice
cream fellowship which was great…what a
great day at Victory…thank You, Lord!

June 07 2009 | General | No Comments »

Phillips’ Family Update

This summer is a proud one for Jimmy and Carmen Phillips. Both of their children are serving the Lord in missions. Their daughter, Bethany, has just left for China and will be there 5 or 6 weeks. This is her first trip like this and covets the prayer of our church family. Pray that God will use her and that she will be sensitive to the Lord’s leading in her life. Pray also for her safety while she is away along with her whole team.

Her brother, Chad Phillips, along with his wife and two children, will be coming back here to VBC preparing for full-time deputation in the Fall. They will be arriving in June from Long Beach, California, where they served with Pastor John Wilkerson for a couple years after graduating from West Coast Baptist College. I am especially proud to have Chad and Linda being sent out of Victory, given the fact he is a product of our youth ministry when I was the Youth Pastor.

Chad and Linda have a heart for the Cambodians and look forward to giving their lives to service for the King in Cambodia. Please pray for them as they relocate in the next couple of weeks and I want to challenge everyone to get to know them if you don’t already. Let’s invest in their lives, not only financially, but emotionally, spiritually, and socially. When they leave for the field, my desire is that a part of us will leave as well, as a result of the relationships that’ll be built. I’ll post their blog and website addresses as soon as they are finalized.

Congratulations Bro. Jimmy and Ms. Carmen, may your hearts’ prayer resemble that of Hannah’s in (1Sam 1:27-2:3 KJVS) For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him: (28) Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshipped the LORD there.
(1) And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. (2) There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. (3) Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is God of knowledge, and by Him actions are weighed.

May 27 2009 | General | 1 Comment »