Snowed in and Loving it!

Good morning on this January 19, 2012.  What a great week for the Kingdom of God.  Jesus was very clear when He said “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness and all these things will be added to you” Matthew 6:33.   What are you seeking first in your life? Happiness, meaning, provision.  I encourage you to take a step back and realign your priorities as necessary to begin fulfilling your Destiny.  In each of us is a heart of a champion but often times we fail because we are either too close to the battle lines for extended periods of time or we are just worn out.  In this time of realignment, realize it is not a retreat, it is a time to get our batteries charged  back up. Even the Ever Ready Bunny has to get new batteries.   When we face times of drought in our soul the enemy takes advantage of us, lies to us and we often believe the lies, such as.  You don’t need to read the Bible, That commitment you made about tithing/giving means nothing,  You are so tired just stay home today from church it will be boring,  So and so will be there and you really hate them anyway… The lies of the enemy are subtle but the fact is the devil “he is a liar and the father of all lies”.  In the midst of the realignment we must keep our spirit man strong, read the Word, Stay in Prayer, keep your commitments.  One of my favorite verses in the bible is Isaiah 40:31  ³¹ But those who wait on the LORD
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.

Pastor Joy and I have just modeled this very example of recharging our batteries.  We have been running at full throttle for several years. Not taking the time we need to be energized. This last week we had our annual minister’s conference which we thoroughly enjoyed and then we was off to a friend’s cabin in Tamarack, Thank you Ron & Colleen.  Our plan was to be at the cabin for 3 days and then back home.  In those three days I have read 3 books, slept, prayed, planned, dreamed, and watched the snow fall. Oh boy did the snow  fall,  did I mention that it snowed.  The first 24 hours it snowed 24” and as I am writing this Yes we are still in Tamarack it snowed another 12” last night.  Needless to say we got snowed in.  It is amazing how God knows just what we need.  As I mentioned my plan but God’s plan is… How many times have each of us faced this dilemma?  I want to…. But we have been distracted, delayed or derailed.  We must recognize, revaluate and realign.  We know that the enemy comes to steal kill and destroy but we also know that God give life and that life more abundantly.  I was talking with Joy last evening and I said, when was the last time we have had this much time to ourselves?  We had to think about it… It had been over 3 years.  Ok Lord we will enjoy the rest.  I must say that we are enjoying this rest but in the rest I get restless… Lord I have to…. And Lord I need to…. And then look out and see the snow falling the roads closed and  I can do nothing about it…Ok Lord I will read some more.  What else are you showing me? Ok Lord I will pray some more…

A big shout out to the Mountain view Christian Center Food pantry team as they pulled off yet another food give away on Tuesday.  Thank you to all who braved the weather to give out food and provisions to our community. 

Each of the ministries we have at MVCC is so vital and valuable to the community we serve.  Thank you to all who take the Leadership Role to, “Reach the Lost at any Cost” serious.   

A big thank you to Pastor Doyle Fulkes for preaching for us this last weekend.  I was part of the On Line Campus… What a wonderful Production Staff we have at MVCC.. Our new web site is awesome.  Mountainviewchristiancenter.info

This weekend I will be preaching on Jacob. How he wrestled with and Angel of God, How his name was changed, How he prevailed but walked with a limp… don’t miss it….

Here is what is happening this week at MVCC….

January 21^st  Mens Breakfast 7:00 a.m.  in the Life Center 

Jan. 22nd-Baby dedication during the 11 a.m. service.

·     Jan. 28th-Game night/Nacho night @ 6p.m.! Pass the word and contact Matt or Janin for  more information.

·     Jan. 29th-Sacred Assembly @ 6p.m.

·     Jan.29th-Pizza with the Pastor.  Are you new to the church?      This is a time to meet with the Pastor & Leadership for lunch. Space is limited, sign up today @ the information center.

·     Feb. 5th- RESERVE YOUR TICKET FOR THE SUPERBOWL TAIL-   GATE PARTY.   This will be a Men’s ministry fundraiser! Contact Josh Byce or Darrin Preece for more information. 

·     Feb. 22nd-Financial Peace University with Dave Ramsey, more            information to come.

·     Feb. 24th-25th Men start saving for Men’s Retreat.

·     FREE Wednesday night meals start @ 6p.m. (donations are greatly appreciated)

·     Congratulations Pastor Jim on your new District appointment!

·     Fundraiser-Youth KFC fundraiser!  See Pastor Dan or any youth attendee to get your ticket!

See you This weekend… and don’t forget  to bring a friend with you when you come….

We Love you,

Pastor Jim & Joy Powell