Sunday, March 29, 2009

Sunday, March 29, 2009
Team Texas Commissioning Service

Led by Elder Jim Cookson, Team Texas was commissioned by East Parkway Church. Both Stuart and Renee spoke as the team circled around the perimeter of the sanctuary.




Members of the congregation laid hands on us and we gave them our individual prayer cards for them to pray for us.

Bill Hudson and Peggy Gubitz At the commissioning

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Fulfilling the Great Commission One Life at a Time

Howdeee ya'll
Are you ready to see everything BIGGER?? Everything IS bigger in Texas!!

We are down to the wire, we pray everyone is well.

Commission Sunday is THIS Sunday. Everyone needs to be there @ 8:25 SHARP! DON'T BE LATE, we have a lot to cover in a short amount of time.
- you will receive the instructions for how the commissioning will take place; you will receive your prayer cards; you will receive your shirt if you haven't already; AND we will have a time of prayer.

**Remember to wear your Orange, TX, Mission Shirts this Sunday.

If you take anything to the Peterson's for transporting to TX, place in a waterproof bag or container, labeled with your name (they may hit rain on the way) and have it delivered to their home by Tues., March 31. Please let us or KC know on Sunday if you will, so they can plan accordingly (need trailer, etc.).

ATTACHED is a packing list.

"I do all things for the sake of the Gospel, so that I may become a fellow partaker of it."
I Cor. 9:23

Be a Blessing to Someone Today,
S/R

"It Ain't About Me!!"


TEXAS PACKING LIST!!
Weather forecast: low/40’s – high/60-80’s (Let’s pray for a cooler spell :-D)

Things to BRING
• BIBLE
• A SERVANT’S HEART
• Photo ID
• Sleeping bag/pillow
• Shower shoes/towel
• Toiletries
• Work clothes: gloves;
long pants/long-sleeve shirt;
Close-toed shoes/socks
(work boots, if you have them)
• Church clothes (very casual)
• YOUR necessary medication
• $$ for food:
Saturday, 4/04, travel meals
Saturday, 4/11, travel meals
• A GOOD TIME!!

Optional
• Air Mattress (or the floor)
• Protein bars, etc.
(If meals are too far apart)
• Flashlight/batteries
• Camera/batteries
• Rain jacket
• Sunscreen
• Sheet rock/insulation tools

*YOUTH – No Cell Phones allowed – they will be confiscated

PACK LIGHT!!

Southwest allows two checked baggage (50# limit and 62in. overall dimension [ex. 24x24x14in.])
(a $25-$50 fee is charged ((each way)) for both oversized and over-weight luggage)
and one carry-on (40# limit and 45in. overall dimension) + a purse, brief case, laptop, etc.
Name identification is required on outside of baggage (tags are available at ticket counter.)
(REMEMBER –any carry-on liquids must be 3oz. or less and in a 1qt. zipper bag, separated for screening)
This is where you need your photo ID.

May The Lord Bless The Fruit Of Our Labor In The NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES!!

Saturday,March 21, 2009

Saturday, March 21, 2009

TEAM TEXAS!!

Training meetings went well - REMEMBER, "It's Not About Me!!, (be in practice now).

T-shirts are in!! - See me between services, 3/22, Sunday in cry room. My apologies to some, we've lost your picture and will retake this Sunday: Zoe, Bill, Chuck, and Mike.


Commission Sunday, 3/29 - one week away...no details yet?? @ 8:25 SHARP, we'll have time for a quick team meeting (latest updates)/prayer time, receive prayers cards and change into your t-shirt (if you don't have it already).

If you need more work shirts, support the Petersons - INAM - $15.

As of date, the jobs we will be working on: ((If you want to take the following tools, either
pack them OR get them to KC Peterson by noon April 1.)

Electrical - pliers, screw drivers, 1" drill bit, hammer,

Insulation - sheetrock knife, tape measure, gloves, mask, long sleeve shirt/pants

Sheetrock - sheetrock knife, screw gun (electric or cordless), hammer, nail bags,
trowel, tray, pogo stick, tape measure, roto zip or the like, mask
Painting - your favorite brush/roller, tray
Gardening/Landscaping - gloves, knee pads, favorite clippers

General - gloves, closed-toe shoes/boots, long sleeve shirt/pants, knee pads

This is the last update on tools and this is all we know, plan accordingly. If there are any changes we'll let you know.

In Service to Him,
Stu and Renee

Sunday March 15, 2009

Sunday March 15, 2009

Team Texas Training

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Saturday, March 14, 2009

This just in from one of the team.

As you know this weekend I did a garage sale to earn money so i can pay for my plane ticket to go on the Texas trip to Orange, Texas to help out with hurricane IKE. I had to earn about $380 and I did the sale fri/sat and the sale didn't do well.

It did amazing!!!!!!!!!

I ended up with about $800 and got a LOT of support and donations also from some lovely people around the neighborhood. I am so excited about the trip and cant wait!

I had a few friends who were kool enough to drop by. michael, alex, aidan, jasmin! love ya all!

Thanks again for your prayers and support!

Love,
Matthew! =)

Don't forget we have a training after church tomorrow. See you there.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

HOWDY TEAM TEXAS!

We pray everyone is doing well and rejoicing in what the Lord is doing in preparations for our trip. Stu talked to "Romanian Steve" last week; weather was mid 70's and they are booked up with teams each week up through our trip, even to July. Looking forward to continuing the "team building" at the next training this Sunday after second service. It has been a blessing for all those attending the fundraisers, as we are already experiencing COMMUNITY within our team.

REMEMBER our mandatory meeting, 3/15: (lunch provided @ 12:30)
BRING: *Training manual; please bring it along with your Bible.
*Medical/skill forms -- we really do NEED these now :)
***A photocopy of both sides of your medical card (sorry, I forgot earlier)
*Balance due $$ (as shown below)
*Specific Prayer Request (if you want more than a generic prayer card)

**FYI: If you want your sleeping bag or tools, etc. to go with the driving team, YOU MUST HAVE THEM TO THE PETERSONS HOME BY APRIL 1. A word of caution; they return home very early Saturday, 4/11, so you will have to get up just as early to give them your sleeping bag OR have room in your second piece of luggage. Remember, Southwest allows two pieces of luggage with a weight limit of 50 lbs each.

In Him,
S/R
"...and how will they preach, unless they are sent?..." Rom. 10:13-15

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Saturday, March 7, 2009 Monster Garage Sale for Texas Flood Relief

Channel 31's Good Morning Sacramento comes out to cover and support the event.

The crew awoke well before dawn to set up for today's monster garage sale. By 7 a.m. they were all set up and ready for business. May God be glorified in all we do. All our service is to honor Him.

It's all happening on Strong Ave. in Orangevale. Better get down to see all the great bargains!


A whole bunch of stuff


Emily, Rose and Jessica supervise.


Photos from the trip last October

Stuart, Dustin and Michael check it out

Alyssa sleeps while Megan smiles.





Is Texas ready for these three?


Channel 31 and Good Morning Sacramento show up for support at a little after 8 a.m..





Everyone wants a Dolly Parton cassette tape.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

TEAM TEXAS!!
Thank y'all for attend'n our last meet'n!

We had a great time of fellowship and training. Thank you Todd for
teaching us to follow Jesus' example on how to treat individuals
according to their created styles. We can give thanks in our
uniqueness, yet also in our similarities.

Check out our BLOG from Jim Jordan:
http://09epctexasmissiontrip.blogspot.com/

YARDSALE: Jessica needs workers - especially @ 6am for set up and 2pm for
tear down. Call her @ 539-3605. Also, "Good Day Sacramento" has
e-mailed with interest in broadcasting from the sale. Any girls may
spend the night here Fri. eve. (after BUNCO :)

I've received four out of twenty-nine completed skill & medical forms -
please make our life easier by returning them ASAP :)
*Reminder: mark your calendars - next meeting 3/15
* Attached is the travel itinerary.

Remember the all-church prayer and fasting day tomorrow. Also, pray for each team member and those we will minister to in Texas.


God is stirring in our church as well as the church in TX about how to
get out of our comfort zone - to get out and fly -- you are all great
examples, Is 40:31. Isn't it a great feeling to be in God's will, no
matter what our circumstances are around us, to trust in the Lord and
watch him stretch and mold us into His likeness.


To God be the Glory,
Stu and Renee