Claudio Valencia is MBA's Assistant Director of Mission and our Hispanic Missionary. He did NOT want to go to camp this year. However, as you can tell from this picture, he shucked his shoes and his "inner-camper" came out!
Way to go Claudio!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Claudio
Claudio Valencia is MBA's Assistant Director of Mission and our Hispanic Missionary. He did NOT want to go to camp this year. However, as you can tell from this picture, he shucked his shoes and his "inner-camper" came out!
Way to go Claudio!
Last day of camp
Wanda Haley is the secretary (that word just doesn't describe at all what she really does) at the Muskogee Baptist Association. At KBA, she serves as the camp administrator (for lack of a better word). She maintains the office there and makes sure things happen. She is the "go-to" lady for problems and assistance.
It appears the last day that she had been a little overwhelmed all week long.
GREAT JOB, WANDA! Thanks for all you do!
A Pastor's Camp Challenge
Gary McKeen, pastor of FBC, Haskell, challenged his campers AND sponsors to memorize the books of the New Testament, and two or three had to memorize all the books of the Bible. If everyone in his cabin successfully completed this task, he would allow his hair and beard to be dyed pink.
The picture speaks for itself.
Monday, July 20, 2009
40 years ago today
40 years ago today, I had been five years old for five days. I was playing, like any five year old does, when my grandfather called me in to watch something on TV. It was humans landing on our home-base's satellite for the first time. I remember my grandfather, Doll Boy, telling me to watch this and I would remember it for the rest of my life.
He was right.
What seems absurd now, seemed like the thing to do back in 1969, so my grandfather when to get his binoculars to take a look at the moon to see if he could see the astronauts. Much to his dissappointment, he couldn't. Much to my frustration, I couldn't even find the moon looking through those heavy black devices.
My grandfather died 6 years later, but the memory of that day lives on. In fact, it was he that made it special; not a couple of guys walking on the moon.
He was right.
"Doll Boy" and me, a year or two before 1969.
What seems absurd now, seemed like the thing to do back in 1969, so my grandfather when to get his binoculars to take a look at the moon to see if he could see the astronauts. Much to his dissappointment, he couldn't. Much to my frustration, I couldn't even find the moon looking through those heavy black devices.
My grandfather died 6 years later, but the memory of that day lives on. In fact, it was he that made it special; not a couple of guys walking on the moon.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Long Awaited Post on Michael Jackson
There has been so much media hype surrounding the death of Michael Jackson, that I really didn't want to weigh in on the subject, just to add to it, but I can wait no longer.
He was a man. He lived. He died. Now he will face judgment, just like everyone else. If, indeed, he did accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior a week before he passed into eternity, then he is covered by the blood of Jesus and will live with God forever in Heaven.
If he did not (of which I am not his judge) then he will face judgment without an advocate and will spend eternity out of the presence of God in a real place called Hell.
His money, his fame, his earthly success mean nothing at the judgment seat of God.
What about you? If you were to die today, would YOU be covered by the blood of Jesus, or are you planning on your earthly deeds to "get you through"?
You can have eternal life through Jesus Christ. Click on the tap at the top right "Do You Know Jesus" for more information, or email me.
He was a man. He lived. He died. Now he will face judgment, just like everyone else. If, indeed, he did accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior a week before he passed into eternity, then he is covered by the blood of Jesus and will live with God forever in Heaven.
If he did not (of which I am not his judge) then he will face judgment without an advocate and will spend eternity out of the presence of God in a real place called Hell.
His money, his fame, his earthly success mean nothing at the judgment seat of God.
What about you? If you were to die today, would YOU be covered by the blood of Jesus, or are you planning on your earthly deeds to "get you through"?
You can have eternal life through Jesus Christ. Click on the tap at the top right "Do You Know Jesus" for more information, or email me.
Monday, July 06, 2009
Fourth of July BBQ
Dad is known for his smoked meats. Here he is at his craft.
Mom cooks for days before the party. Here is just a small portion of the buffet line!
A little fishing never hurt anybody
We had a REALLY good day fishing either Thursday or Friday. The Crappie were really biting!
Audrey caught several nice "keepers".
Dad caught a couple of nice ones and wanted to help clean.
I think we cleaned a total of 11 good sized Crappie. Sally fried them Friday evening and they were DELICIOUS!
Audrey caught several nice "keepers".
Dad caught a couple of nice ones and wanted to help clean.
I think we cleaned a total of 11 good sized Crappie. Sally fried them Friday evening and they were DELICIOUS!
Lake Fun
Mom and Dad bought a 'new' Cobalt ski/pleasure boat this spring. This was the first time we had the opportunity to get it out and see what it would do.
The girls went tubing and had a blast. It was the first time for both of them.
The girls went tubing and had a blast. It was the first time for both of them.
Mini-vacation
Last Wednesday, Sally took off a few hours early and we all headed out to Lake Ft. Gibson for an extended holiday weekend. We really needed it.
We stayed at my parent's house, but they weren't there. So, we had the Boyne Resort all to ourselves!
Books Needed for Church Library
I pastor Immanuel Southern Baptist Church in Wagoner, OK.
We are a small congregation, but God is doing some AMAZING things!
Recently, the woman who manages our church library has expressed a need for new
books and other resources. We do not have any funds set aside to purchase books
and DVD's so I thought I might appeal to you.
We have an urgent need for the following types of books:
children (3rd grade - up)
young adult
Christian Fiction
Christian Historical
Christian Biographical
Christian Missions
We also have a need for children, family, and Christian DVD's.
If you feel led to send us your used books, we will be happy to send you a
receipt for your taxes. (just let me know)
Please send the books and DVD's to:
Immanuel So. Baptist Church
Attn: Jean Willey
611 N. Gertrude Ave
Wagoner, OK 74467
Thank you in advance!
Blessings,
Rick Boyne
Pastor
Immanuel Southern Baptist Church
www.ImmanuelSouthern.com
We are a small congregation, but God is doing some AMAZING things!
Recently, the woman who manages our church library has expressed a need for new
books and other resources. We do not have any funds set aside to purchase books
and DVD's so I thought I might appeal to you.
We have an urgent need for the following types of books:
children (3rd grade - up)
young adult
Christian Fiction
Christian Historical
Christian Biographical
Christian Missions
We also have a need for children, family, and Christian DVD's.
If you feel led to send us your used books, we will be happy to send you a
receipt for your taxes. (just let me know)
Please send the books and DVD's to:
Immanuel So. Baptist Church
Attn: Jean Willey
611 N. Gertrude Ave
Wagoner, OK 74467
Thank you in advance!
Blessings,
Rick Boyne
Pastor
Immanuel Southern Baptist Church
www.ImmanuelSouthern.com
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