Good stuff...

As I began to clean out my garage, I began to notice alot of good stuff laying around. Stuff that I forgot I had. Painter's tape, a measuring tape I thought I lost and lots of other little things.

The thought ocurred to me, I wonder if God feels that way when someone discovers the greatest treasures he has to share with us.

Over this past weekend at D.T.U. in Leamington, I was impressed upon by the Holy Spirit a great mystery that took me back. It was so strong, I had to stop teaching momentarily and listen as God shared with my heart.

Friends, take a moment and treasure those times when God shows up. It is not that he does it in a large way but sometimes just listening to that small still voice means a great deal.

I treasure those moments when God speaks to our hearts in a variety of ways, but primarily in the Word of God.

So, take some time today, be still and listen...it may be God trying to speak to you.

Psalm 46:10 reminds us of this treasure: Be Still and know that I am God!

Have a great week!

Pastor Bill

Celebrate Recovery

It is so amazing how time has a way of getting away from us. Almost 5 years ago, Marty and Blanche called me to share a video promotion on Celebrate Recovery. There was about 5-6 of us downstairs and we watched with a little reservation.

Up to this point, I was praying, 'God, we need something for people who are so filled with hurt, habits and hangups, please give us some direction'...maybe not the exact words, but close.

So, as I listened to Rick Warren sharing his heart, something ignited in my heart that said, 'YES' and before you know it, we were all off and running. God blessed us with a great opportunity to bring Celebrate Recovery into ALCC and eventually to our community beyond the doors.

Now, when I think about all the people who have been ministered to, it is wonderful to say the least. God is certainly up to something these days in Celebrate Recovery.

Tomorrow night, I am sharing what God has done in my heart through this ministry. Yes, I admit it, I am a little nervous but excited all at the same time. It could prove to be an interesting evening.

Consider coming and checking out a ministry that is self directed in the Holy Spirit.

The verse that comes to mind is Proverbs 3:5-6...Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge God and he will make your pathway straight.

Thanks Lord for bringing me to Pastor ALCC...I have not finished healing, but I am blessed to be in a safe place to heal.

Until next time...

Blessings,

PB

Circus Sunday

I have been asked, why do you want to clown around on a Sunday?

The answer is easy...God is not so up tight and so why are we. I believe that God wants his children to have a wonderful time in His presence and we should not be afraid to express the joy that lives in our hearts.

Think about this for a moment...

When they ran out of wine at the marriage in Cana of Galilee, who was the one who provided this?

If you said Pastor Bill, you are wrong! It was Jesus Christ!

Jesus loved to party and expressed it on different occasions. I think it is time for the church to shake loose it's religious bounds and start to party like Jesus intended. Too often, we think that Jesus was only serious.

I have worked with men for 14 years in PKC. Each time a group of us came together, laughter was the result. Do you think maybe the disciples joked with Jesus? Well, in my opinion, if they were normal men, I believed they did. They enjoyed each other's company and probably much more than we think.

So, come on Circus Sunday and enjoy yourself. I am looking so forward to seeing each of you on Sunday and hope that we will come celebrating the good things of God.

Have a great week!

Pastor Bill