CityReach 2007

CityReach began in 2004 as a dream to get students participating in new church plants. Since its conception, there have been approximately 200 professions of faith, several rededications, several people announcing their call to the ministry, and several lives radically changed for Christ.

I connected with a college student today on Facebook who changed colleges, and his major, because God touched his life at CityReach. It simply blows me away how God uses 7 days of radical, missional, outreach to change lives. What would happen if we were radical for God all of the time?

This year's CityReach will take place in Loveland, Colorado. Check out the site and plan on attending!

CityReach 2007

I just finished a conference call with the Board of Directors for CityReach 2007. CityReach Loveland will take place on June 8-15, 2007 in Loveland, Colorado. It is going to be another exciting week of ministry. There will be different ministry tracks for students and adults to participate in this year, such as: Car Wash, Sports Camp, Construction Ministry, C.O.P.S., and Vacation Bible School.

Chad Graves, Monticello, Arkansas is the guest speaker, and Two Copper Coins will be leading worship each night. The cost is $356.00.

What Does the Cost Cover?

The total registration cost ($356) covers all of your lodging for the week, which in most cases will be a college dorm room. The cost also covers meals for the week. The programming for the week is also covered in the cost, including guest speakers, worship leaders and bands that will be ministering to us in the evenings. The cost also covers the logistics and planning to make a CityReach project possible. The cost also includes necessary materials to run the various ministry tracks. The group outing is covered (i.e. Whitewater Rafting, National Park fees, Bowling, Recreation Facilities). Every participant will receive a CityReach T-shirt.

Make your plans to attend CityReach 2007!

The Mountaineers Are For Real

Last night I got the opportunity to watch the Mountaineers play Villanova. Frank Young tied a school record hitting 8 three pointers. It was awesome! At one time the Mountaineers had a 22 point lead over the Wildcats. This team is for real!

Joe Alexander came to CityReach this past Summer to help with our Sports Camp. He is a great guy. Ever since June, I have been meeting with Joe. He has been telling me that this team is for real, but I haven't had the chance to see them play until last night. I am thankful for his friendship. He ended the game with 16 points.

BTW, I bought Joe's #11 Jersey last night! It is sweet!

All-Pro Photography/Dale Sparks

One More Reason I Love Officing AT Panera

Today (feeling a little Spiritually down), I met an elderly couple named Bob and Herod. Yes, her name is Herod. Isn't that amazing? After speaking with them for a little while, I found out that they attend a Baptist Church in Reedsville, WV. They are a sweet couple! They asked where I Pastor, and I told them StoneBridge Baptist Church. They said, "Oh yeah, your church washed our vehicle (during CityReach)." She continued, "We've been talking about attending your church during the wintry months." I told them that would be great!

Then, I normally talk with a Mail Carrier each time he is in Panera. His name is Dave. He is a Sunday School teacher at a Baptist Church in Reedsville, WV. The encouragement I received today from these folks was amazing. I am thankful for the Family of God!