Sometimes the simple things....

Shelly and Jason Tennessee Trip 2008

Well Memorial Weekend was "sweet-awesome (how about that for wording:) Shelly and I went to visit her family in Tennessee. What a time we had. I spent some time helping her uncle tear down a tree (as promised to my teens here are some pictures to prove it). In addition I also visited Gatlinberg Tenn. and got to see many wondrous sights. It was such an exciting time as Shelly and her parents got to show me around, and an exciting time for me to just ,"be still".

Sometimes I think we forget how much the simple things matter. To be able to look in the distance and see the beauty of the mountains is something we should never lose touch with. To share with those that you love how much they mean to you is priceless!!!

It was so awesome for me to celebrate 6 months of marriage with Shelly. As we reflected during the drive down and back, how time flies. We often said how awesome it is for all the married couples to reminince how they met, etc.. As we were driving along Shelly and I began doing just that. How we love one another and how God has blessed both of us in ministry. All I can say is wow, what a great God we serve.

As the days are longer, and the sun is warmer. Amidst the graduation parties and pool parties. While you are cutting the grass, or maybe just sitting in the backyard sipping a bit of Sweet Tea (the only kind of tea really:) As you do all these things remember the simple things around you that God has blessed you with. And be thankful!

May God bless you and Heaven smile on you!

Pastor Jason (The Ebon-skinned Cowboy:)

PS: Ah yes, I finally made it to a Sonic Restaurant!!!!!!! Enjoy the pictures!

Praise the Lord!

Well where to begin. What a tremendous night in ministry with our teens on Sunday night. Our church showed up in full force, 300+, and with donations we raised over $1200 to help teens attend youth camp this year. PTL. God is really moving through the hearts and minds of people in support of our youth. As youth pastor I was humbled and Thankful to God for the outpouring!
If you have not had the chance please check out video on the church website (communitywc.com) of the teens from Crossroads and GAPP giving of their time and talent to help their peers attend camp. Not only was the support awe-inspiring but the work that went into all the behind the scenes set up and tear down was phenomenal. There were so many adults who poured their time and effort into this our first Talent Show. I am reminded of the words in John 10 where Jesus talks about the Shepherd and the sheep. For a time such as this our teens are like those sheep, needing direction, and needing spiritual nourishment. I never take this responisbility lightly. They are indeed our future. So pray for them, support them, and encourage them especially when they are very discouraged. This generation needs God, and needs to know that they are loved by God. So as you see our teens at CWC, or as you may be a parent to a teen, or know of teens in your neighborhood. Say a little prayer for them.
May God Bless you and Heaven Smile on You!!!!
Pastor Jason