Hello to Soldiers & Friends of The Salvation Army Homer Corps,
For those who haven't heard yet, my wife Michelle and I have been given marching orders and will be transferred to D.Y.S. (Divisional Youth Secretaries) for Alaska. We have about 6 weeks to pack our personal belongings and make arrangements for those coming after us to continue the work in Homer. Our corps here in Homer does not currently have someone appointed to it, so we can assume that we will be getting a new Lieutenant fresh from the College for Officer Training. I believe a fresh set of officers ready to take this community for Jesus, working in conjunction with a corps of soldiers and members of like mind, will make an impact for God's Kingdom. Know that our hearts will always have a special place for this amazing community.
I now would ask you as soldiers and saints to keep our corps family in prayer as they transition to "next things".
I covet your prayers for Michelle and I as we learn a new ministry with a different type of congregation as we will be involved with helping to train up the soldiers of today and tomorrow through camps and support to the field.
Please pray that we would be bold with the gospel as we enter the next phase of our ministry.
I will plan to keep posting for this blog until our transfer (as time allows), and the next officer may continue the site, and I may continue from another, we will see.
My prayer for the Salvation Army as this next phase of new appointments is upon us, is that every "move" and every "stay" will result in a great harvest of souls won to God's Kingdom.
1 Corinthians 3 speaking of following men in positions of earthly leadership says... What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—as the Lord has assigned to each his task. I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building.
May God Bless His Salvation Army in Homer.
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - A message for the stressed.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Jr. Soldier warfare prayer
Just a quick blog to brag on what the Lord is doing in my daughter Emily's life.
May every Salvation Soldier be motivated to see everyone they meet come to Jesus Christ.
I recently found this prayer request in the offering plate, (I've changed her friends name below)...
Dear Jesus,
I would like to pray for "Sarah" to come closer to You, and to love you so much she'll brag about you so much it will drive the devil crazy. Amen . Emily
I think that's a pretty good warfare evangelism prayer!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
May every Salvation Soldier be motivated to see everyone they meet come to Jesus Christ.
I recently found this prayer request in the offering plate, (I've changed her friends name below)...
Dear Jesus,
I would like to pray for "Sarah" to come closer to You, and to love you so much she'll brag about you so much it will drive the devil crazy. Amen . Emily
I think that's a pretty good warfare evangelism prayer!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - Is the sermon done yet?
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
One Lord Sunday Meeting this Sunday
Hello Salvationists, Saints, and Friends of The Salvation Army of Homer,
1st - greetings from all the saints and salvationists who met for the Alaska Congress in Sitka Alaska. Congress was an amazing time, I hope to write more on it later, if not I'm sure it will be mentioned in the New Frontier in coming days.
2nd - Captain Michelle and I are leaving for a memorial service in Kansas and will be gone another week, but the corps programs will continue and God's Army marches on in our absence - and Lord willing in Kansas too. (Please pray for us that we will have chances to share the gospel with people every leg of our trip as well as at the memorial activities).
3rd - Here is the special service announcement. This Sunday is One Lord Sunday when many churches all have a meeting together and agree it's not about our "denominations", it's about Jesus Christ our Risen Savior! This Sunday we will have Sunday School and Bible study early at 9:15 am and the we will join with the believers of Homer at Homer High School at 11:00 am.
Lord willing I will start posting better once we are back from our trip.
We are looking forward to being home at the Corps with you all in another week.
Live holy, preach Jesus!
1st - greetings from all the saints and salvationists who met for the Alaska Congress in Sitka Alaska. Congress was an amazing time, I hope to write more on it later, if not I'm sure it will be mentioned in the New Frontier in coming days.
2nd - Captain Michelle and I are leaving for a memorial service in Kansas and will be gone another week, but the corps programs will continue and God's Army marches on in our absence - and Lord willing in Kansas too. (Please pray for us that we will have chances to share the gospel with people every leg of our trip as well as at the memorial activities).
3rd - Here is the special service announcement. This Sunday is One Lord Sunday when many churches all have a meeting together and agree it's not about our "denominations", it's about Jesus Christ our Risen Savior! This Sunday we will have Sunday School and Bible study early at 9:15 am and the we will join with the believers of Homer at Homer High School at 11:00 am.
Lord willing I will start posting better once we are back from our trip.
We are looking forward to being home at the Corps with you all in another week.
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - What if Jesus didn't rise again?
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
Western Youth Institute 2009 video testimony
This is a video of a young blind woman who perhaps sees more clearly than I do. This was the high point of WYI for me, not only a great song, but the Spirit moved while she sang and I was brought to tears considering the wonderful love of Jesus.
Listen to her short testimony and her song.
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Listen to her short testimony and her song.
WYI09: Paradox - Leslie's Song (11) from SayTV on Vimeo.
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - Jesus and the Health Care Bill
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Live holy, preach Jesus!
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God bless your study!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Sunday's sermon- What to pray when you're at war
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God bless your study!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Emily's Testimony
Today my daughter Emily (who is 11 years old next month) had her Jr. Soldier renewal day (when she renews her vows to live for God as a Jr. Soldier in The Salvation Army. She asked if she could say something about witnessing, so she gave a short preachamony (part testimony, part preachin'). We had recently talked about the events of Columbine High School and Rachel Scott and what it means to be a Martyr. May this be one of many messages she gives, inside the church, and without!
(If you're reading this on facebook - go to HomerCorps.blogspot.com to listen to her testimony)
Live holy, preach Jesus!
(If you're reading this on facebook - go to HomerCorps.blogspot.com to listen to her testimony)
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - Pray like you're at war
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Live holy, preach Jesus!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - The weapon of The Word.
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Friday, March 5, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Commissioners Knaggs appointed to succeed Commissioners Swyers - USA West
COMMISSIONERS JAMES AND CAROLYN KNAGGS, officers of the USA Eastern Territory, currently serving as territorial leaders of the Australia Southern Territory, are appointed as territorial leaders of the USA Western Territory. Commissioner James Knaggs is appointed as Territorial Commander, USA Western Territory, and Commissioner Carolyn Knaggs as Territorial President of Women’s Ministries. They will succeed Commissioners Philip and Patricia Swyers who will be retiring from active service.
Here is a link to a short biography on Commissioners Knaggs.
http://salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/history-and-heritage/profiles-of-individuals/commanders-of-the-salvation-army-australia-southern-territory/commissioners-james-and-carolyn-knaggs.html?s=727422602
On a personal note I have follwed some of Commissioner James Knaggs messages at different times this past year. Each time I was encouraged that he appeared to be a man of vision and a desire to see Kingdom growth happening in The Salvation Army.
May God bless His Army, and may we bless God as we are obedient to Him in all things, primarily the bold proclamation of the message of salvation found in Jesus Christ alone.
To God be the Glory - and continue to pray for our Army, it's leaders, it's soldiers, & it's mission!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Here is a link to a short biography on Commissioners Knaggs.
http://salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/history-and-heritage/profiles-of-individuals/commanders-of-the-salvation-army-australia-southern-territory/commissioners-james-and-carolyn-knaggs.html?s=727422602
On a personal note I have follwed some of Commissioner James Knaggs messages at different times this past year. Each time I was encouraged that he appeared to be a man of vision and a desire to see Kingdom growth happening in The Salvation Army.
May God bless His Army, and may we bless God as we are obedient to Him in all things, primarily the bold proclamation of the message of salvation found in Jesus Christ alone.
To God be the Glory - and continue to pray for our Army, it's leaders, it's soldiers, & it's mission!
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Junk-mail evangelism - no postage necessary?
Hello all,
Here's a simply evangelism idea I started doing this week. Every time you get one of those annoying junk mail, or credit card offers, just save the envelopes (you know the kind that are no postage necessary).
This week instead of ripping them up, I simply put a gospel tract or two inside, seal it up, (no postage required), and drop it in the mail when I swing by next time.
It's an interesting thought that a company has paid for the United States Postal service to hand deliver a gospel message right into the hands of one of their employees.
It's not near as bold as an open air, or sharing with your friend, family, co-worker, school mate, or stranger you meet during your day (WHICH YOU MUST DO), but it takes just a much time to throw the envelope away, and you never know what God can do with a simple gospel tract opened by the right person, at just the right time.
If companies will spend tons of money to sell you something you don't even need (or want), certainly we can pass on the amazing offer of eternal life through Jesus Christ to someone who is dying to hear it.
Just another way I want to encourage you to share the gospel with everyone you know before Easter! Take the challenge and drop me a line as to how you are doing.
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Here's a simply evangelism idea I started doing this week. Every time you get one of those annoying junk mail, or credit card offers, just save the envelopes (you know the kind that are no postage necessary).
This week instead of ripping them up, I simply put a gospel tract or two inside, seal it up, (no postage required), and drop it in the mail when I swing by next time.
It's an interesting thought that a company has paid for the United States Postal service to hand deliver a gospel message right into the hands of one of their employees.
It's not near as bold as an open air, or sharing with your friend, family, co-worker, school mate, or stranger you meet during your day (WHICH YOU MUST DO), but it takes just a much time to throw the envelope away, and you never know what God can do with a simple gospel tract opened by the right person, at just the right time.
If companies will spend tons of money to sell you something you don't even need (or want), certainly we can pass on the amazing offer of eternal life through Jesus Christ to someone who is dying to hear it.
Just another way I want to encourage you to share the gospel with everyone you know before Easter! Take the challenge and drop me a line as to how you are doing.
Live holy, preach Jesus!
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sunday's Sermon - Put on your thinking cap (helmet of salvation)
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Live holy, preach Jesus!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Evangelism challenge for LENT
Here's a challenge for you for the lent season....
You could give up something up for lent (40 days from Ash Wednesday this week and continues until Easter Sunday - April 3rd).
You could give up something like fasting from food or a specific thing like coffee, or chocolate, or you could give up television or face book. Of course there's no brownie points just for giving stuff up for God, unless you are redeeming that time or money to put into bettering His Kingdom. Also, of course, if anything is more important than God in your life - it is idolatry, so make sure everything comes after Him.
How about this year for lent, you commit to share the gospel message with absolutely everyone you know before Easter Sunday.
What if you sent everyone on your facebook friends list an email with the gospel message?
What if you told everyone you work with, every family member, everyone you regularly "bump into" the gospel message?
What if you just were obedient to Jesus command to preach the good news to all creation for the next 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday?
What if you determined in your heart, fully dedicated to your Savior from Hell and sin, that you would take every opportunity to start a spiritual conversation with everyone you met?
How many people would you get to share with in the next 40 days?
Everyone you can think of will die and pass into eternity and they will spend it one of two places, heaven or hell, and heaven is only for those who have repented of their sins and placed their trust in Jesus Christ alone.
If you will step out in faith and do it, I challenge you to shoot me an email or a comment and let me know of some of your encounters or conversations.
How about this year instead of just giving something up - although that may be right to do - how about we actually obey the Lord's instructions to "go and be my witnesses"?
Sounds like a Salvationist goal to me.
Live holy, preach Jesus!
You could give up something up for lent (40 days from Ash Wednesday this week and continues until Easter Sunday - April 3rd).
You could give up something like fasting from food or a specific thing like coffee, or chocolate, or you could give up television or face book. Of course there's no brownie points just for giving stuff up for God, unless you are redeeming that time or money to put into bettering His Kingdom. Also, of course, if anything is more important than God in your life - it is idolatry, so make sure everything comes after Him.
How about this year for lent, you commit to share the gospel message with absolutely everyone you know before Easter Sunday.
What if you sent everyone on your facebook friends list an email with the gospel message?
What if you told everyone you work with, every family member, everyone you regularly "bump into" the gospel message?
What if you just were obedient to Jesus command to preach the good news to all creation for the next 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday?
What if you determined in your heart, fully dedicated to your Savior from Hell and sin, that you would take every opportunity to start a spiritual conversation with everyone you met?
How many people would you get to share with in the next 40 days?
Everyone you can think of will die and pass into eternity and they will spend it one of two places, heaven or hell, and heaven is only for those who have repented of their sins and placed their trust in Jesus Christ alone.
If you will step out in faith and do it, I challenge you to shoot me an email or a comment and let me know of some of your encounters or conversations.
How about this year instead of just giving something up - although that may be right to do - how about we actually obey the Lord's instructions to "go and be my witnesses"?
Sounds like a Salvationist goal to me.
Live holy, preach Jesus!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Sunday's sermon - Faith that works
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Live holy, preach Jesus!
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