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Summer Contract

Our contract is for the Summer only. We are currently looking at several options which include (staying at Loveland Bible, returning to First Baptist, or there are five schools in the are which are open). Be praying! The Lord knows and asks us to trust him. Our hope is to someday return to a Sunday morning service.

We are rent free for the Summer! Yes, they are giving this space to us. This is an extremely generous offer.

Blue Sky Office and Storage

We still have our current office at First Baptist and will have storage in their basement for rent free all the way until the end of November. In exchange, we gave them some of our video equipment to keep in their sanctuary. This was a $1500 exchange. A big thanks to Manoj for making this happen.

Meetings, teaching workshops, Tuesday Morning prayer, etc –anything other than the worship service will be held at our office at First Baptist or it may be designated at Loveland Bible in their “Fellowship Hall.” We will indicate all locations for every event. Our website is current and every event is labeled as to its location.

What can you expect on June 5th?

• Lots of worship by Todd and Ashely with a devotion from Pastor Joe. The space is tight but it will be spiritually juiced. I think this Summer will rock!
• Expect more participation in the service.
• For this day, our atmosphere and Cafe Bleu will be toned down. Our goal is to get everything going for the 12th.
• Parents, please get there early. You will need to be re-oriented.
• The sanctuary will not be open until 5:50pm. You can hang outside with Cafe Bleu or inside in their “Fellowship Hall.”
• There are no food or drinks in the sanctuary. Yep, that is a first for us.

Please comment if you have any questions. In this way, all can see the answers. Thanks!

Pastor Joe

by Pastor Joe

In the second chapter of Nehemiah, I find no less than four principles to live by when we make God the author of our plans. This book is to instruct us today; it is not to mock us. Believers who take serious God’s ways will see his blessings. Go deeper with his promises. Put into action these steps and you will show yourself faithful as hearers of God’s word.

First of all, Nehemiah is depended upon God in prayer. Did you know that 11% of all the words used in this book are prayers? Nehemiah’s prayer life is like breathing. It is not ritualistic, nor trite but I get the sense he cannot live a moment without communing with God. (2:4; 2:12). Nehemiah knows God so well that he is able to distinguish his voice from God’s. As you plan your life, how depended upon God are you?

Secondly, he was faithful with the responsibilities given to him. As cup-bearer, he became one of the most trusted people in the kingdom of Persia. This gave him an opportunity to be used by God. How are you doing with what is on your plate?

Thirdly, Nehemiah led with humility, wisdom and boldness. He did not parade himself (2:12) when he arrived in Jerusalem. He had no marketing campaign. The plans that God gave him, he kept close to his heart. He was bold to ask the king what he wanted (he risked his job or life with these requests). Thus, having God’s plans is not enough. We must use go forward in his ways.

Finally, he had a plan! Nehemiah is not a spiritualist. He is also very practical. No matter if you lack the money or the people to accomplish the task, put something on paper and move forward. God will guide your steps. Plans include a count of your resources, a goal, and a strategy on how to get there.

What about you? Of the four, what is your plan to live these out? Which of the four do you need to put more into practice? May the Lord direct you!

James 2:26

Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works.