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December 31, 2007
I received an email from my good friend Edward today. The Nairobi election that took place has gone horribly bad. There have been multiple killings, mass arson and looting in the slums. Please keep Edward and his family, as well as City Harvest Church in your prayers.
Kenya Death Toll Rises to 94
By KATHARINE HOURELD – [...]
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December 30, 2007
Que the Beatles…..
Its my birthday too…yeah! Today is another one of the mile stone b-days. I am 45 today, and I realized this past week that I have probably more than likely lived more than half my life.
That being said, I have to say that if it all ended today it would have all been worth it. I [...]
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December 27, 2007
We start a new series in Jan titled God is Green. I have spent this week doing research, reading up, and studying what the Bible has to say about Gods Green Earth. To be honest with you I feel I have a long, long, way to go to become earth friendly. I grew up in [...]
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December 24, 2007
After 355 days of waiting, Christmas eve has once again arrived. Children world wide are as jacked up they can be, in hopes of St. Nick arriving tonight.
I spent the morning, helping give out Christmas meals and toys to those in our community that find themselves just a little behind this year. It was a great [...]
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December 23, 2007
Hard to believe that its Christmas? We will begin our Christmas eve services this morning, and finish up tomorrow night. Its been a very busy season for us, but we are grateful to still be a family. We went out yesterday as a family of six, two friends each, and went to of all places [...]
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December 21, 2007
My personal favorite is the Miss Teen America, but I guess, “dont tase me bro” is easier to remember
Fred R Shapiro, editor of the Yale book of Quotes
1. ‘’Don’t tase me, bro.’’ — Andrew Meyer, a senior at the University of Florida, while being hauled away by campus police during a speech by Senator John Kerry.
2. ‘’I [...]
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December 20, 2007
Its the time of year for giving, and I have to give a huge “Way to go Maricopa!” shout out. It has been unbelievable to watch our community give. Business, families, churches, everyone has joined in to make sure everyone has a Christmas this year in the Copa. Thanks to Wendy and her efforts @ F.O.R. [...]
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December 17, 2007
We had an awesome turn out for our Living Nativity on Saturday. Both volunteer wise and crowd. It was a great evening for our community, and a great effort by our church.
I have added a few pictures for your enjoyment, it was a very spiritual evening.
500 cookies decorated!
25 gallons of hot chocolate!
Scene one
Mary and Baby Jesus [...]
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December 16, 2007
Well, its early Sunday morning and I am up. Finishing up the final changes to my message, and trying to get ready for the day.
We had an awesome time last night at our annual Living Nativity. So many people came by and experienced the Nativity. I am always amazed at how people react. I saw [...]
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December 14, 2007
Today is Dec 14th, only 11 days until Christmas. Today is also a very, very, important day for our church. The last 60 days we have been involved in the purchase of a piece of real estate in our community. Land that we hope will one day, not only be where Community of Hope Church [...]