Comments on: Joining God in His Work http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work Sniffing out the work of God in the world... Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:24:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: preacherman http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64747 preacherman Tue, 22 May 2007 03:54:21 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64747 We must remember that missions is the people you work with, your friends, maybe family members, next door, down the street, your neighborhood, and right here in America. America is a mission point that tend to for get. We think of mission points as over seas, in africa, in the jungle somewhere far off. No, people need Jesus right here in America. God bless ministers, missionaries, Christians who are making a difference right here in the United States. We must remember that missions is the people you work with, your friends, maybe family members, next door, down the street, your neighborhood, and right here in America. America is a mission point that tend to for get. We think of mission points as over seas, in africa, in the jungle somewhere far off. No, people need Jesus right here in America. God bless ministers, missionaries, Christians who are making a difference right here in the United States.

]]> By: annie http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64746 annie Tue, 22 May 2007 00:30:50 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64746 That would be AFTERNOON with an "F" That would be AFTERNOON with an “F”

]]> By: annie http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64745 annie Tue, 22 May 2007 00:29:46 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64745 There are several schools in Ar-ken-saw that have Baccalaureate too----though my boys always said it was just a fancy name for Sunday ATERNOON church. If we could've had Mike speaking at ours, we would've appreciated it alot more than we did. There are several schools in Ar-ken-saw that have Baccalaureate too—-though my boys always said it was just a fancy name for Sunday ATERNOON church.

If we could’ve had Mike speaking at ours, we would’ve appreciated it alot more than we did.

]]> By: Beth http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64744 Beth Tue, 22 May 2007 00:05:37 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64744 Arkansas schools do have baccalaurate ceremonies, although there may be fewer than in past years. They began going "out" about 20 years ago for some reason...probably too many other things going on at that time of year like track meets, honors receptions, progressive dinners, etc. Arkansas schools do have baccalaurate ceremonies, although there may be fewer than in past years. They began going “out” about 20 years ago for some reason…probably too many other things going on at that time of year like track meets, honors receptions, progressive dinners, etc.

]]> By: Beverly http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64743 Beverly Mon, 21 May 2007 23:59:02 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64743 Its a broken world inside the church too...I've found that out as of late... Its a broken world inside the church too…I’ve found that out as of late…

]]> By: Leland http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64742 Leland Mon, 21 May 2007 21:30:17 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64742 Mike, "It’s time for us to join God in what he’s doing around the world in bringing good news to the poor, to the broken-hearted, and to the outcasts." Nice catch phrase, but doesn't really make sense to me. Is the good news that they won't be poor, broken hearted or outcasts? Sounds like Joel Osteen. Is the good news they can be like "US"? Sounds rather arrogant. Is the good news that death alleviates this hell on earth and they can finally get a moment of freaking peace? Sounds like no real news at all. Can't eat it for dinner. I have heard about this good news all my life but have never really thought it all that great. Maybe we should figure out what this news is before we go tell it. Mike,

“It’s time for us to join God in what he’s doing around the world in bringing good news to the poor, to the broken-hearted, and to the outcasts.”

Nice catch phrase, but doesn’t really make sense to me.

Is the good news that they won’t be poor, broken hearted or outcasts?
Sounds like Joel Osteen.

Is the good news they can be like “US”? Sounds rather arrogant.

Is the good news that death alleviates this hell on earth and they can finally get a moment of freaking peace? Sounds like no real news at all. Can’t eat it for dinner.

I have heard about this good news all my life but have never really thought it all that great.

Maybe we should figure out what this news is before we go tell it.

]]> By: ACU35 http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64741 ACU35 Mon, 21 May 2007 21:05:39 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64741 Everyone...check out Dr. Beck's blog. Dr. Back gave the charge for the class of 2007 at ACU's graduation last week. It was amazing and he even put up a summary to read on his blog! http://experimentaltheology.blogspot.com/ Everyone…check out Dr. Beck’s blog. Dr. Back gave the charge for the class of 2007 at ACU’s graduation last week. It was amazing and he even put up a summary to read on his blog!

http://experimentaltheology.blogspot.com/

]]> By: clint http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64739 clint Mon, 21 May 2007 18:39:16 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64739 I thought we asked God to join our work? (said with sarcastic experience) I thought we asked God to join our work? (said with sarcastic experience)

]]> By: Zack Blaisdell http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64738 Zack Blaisdell Mon, 21 May 2007 16:51:03 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64738 Well said brother! Well said in deed. There is alot of evangelism that needs to be done right here in our own country. In the Northeast and Northwest especially. That is what I've decided to do: join a church plating effort in either the Northeast or Northwest. And yes, I'm glad to hear that our Universities and Preaching Schools are doing more to train people on how to lead a church, plant a church, and in church conflicts and so forth. That is timely needed. God bless you in your ministry. I've read a couple of your books too. Good stuff! Be blessed! Well said brother! Well said in deed. There is alot of evangelism that needs to be done right here in our own country. In the Northeast and Northwest especially. That is what I’ve decided to do: join a church plating effort in either the Northeast or Northwest. And yes, I’m glad to hear that our Universities and Preaching Schools are doing more to train people on how to lead a church, plant a church, and in church conflicts and so forth. That is timely needed. God bless you in your ministry. I’ve read a couple of your books too. Good stuff! Be blessed!

]]> By: julie http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64737 julie Mon, 21 May 2007 15:51:39 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64737 Josh, I agree with you...the waters of baptism can spill anywhere...sometimes in surprising places. Thank you for those words. Mike, Sunday was moving..those kids held on to each other and were true community to each other...powerful. I love that you spoke to them about love and that being the most important thing of all. God is love. We all need to be reminded that we, or our accomplishments, are not the most important things. I know that you say that you had holes in your training to minister but maybe I am glad that you have those holes...someone might have trained you in the wrong way and then you wouldn't be doing the powerful things you are doing. Josh, I agree with you…the waters of baptism can spill anywhere…sometimes in surprising places. Thank you for those words.

Mike, Sunday was moving..those kids held on to each other and were true community to each other…powerful. I love that you spoke to them about love and that being the most important thing of all. God is love. We all need to be reminded that we, or our accomplishments, are not the most important things.

I know that you say that you had holes in your training to minister but maybe I am glad that you have those holes…someone might have trained you in the wrong way and then you wouldn’t be doing the powerful things you are doing.

]]> By: Josh Ross http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64736 Josh Ross Mon, 21 May 2007 15:26:46 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64736 The waters of baptism don't just flow from earth into heaven, but they flow into our jobs, schools, restaurants, neighborhoods, shopping malls, soup kitchens, street corners, etc. The power of the baptismal moment continues to call us to participation in the death, burial, and resurrection today. It has an on-going effect on how we love God, and how we love people. Our baptisms call us again to responsibility to the world. We are agents of reconciliation. I would say that my days flow better when I wake up receiving God's invitation to join him in that day, but usually when I awake aware of his invitation, I find myself in the midst of spontaneous ministry that isn't on my calendar. I find myself surrounded by Kingdom activity. The waters of baptism don’t just flow from earth into heaven, but they flow into our jobs, schools, restaurants, neighborhoods, shopping malls, soup kitchens, street corners, etc. The power of the baptismal moment continues to call us to participation in the death, burial, and resurrection today. It has an on-going effect on how we love God, and how we love people. Our baptisms call us again to responsibility to the world. We are agents of reconciliation.
I would say that my days flow better when I wake up receiving God’s invitation to join him in that day, but usually when I awake aware of his invitation, I find myself in the midst of spontaneous ministry that isn’t on my calendar. I find myself surrounded by Kingdom activity.

]]> By: Jeanna (Beaner) http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64735 Jeanna (Beaner) Mon, 21 May 2007 15:25:29 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64735 I think us Yankees even have baccalaureates up here in Illinois too! :) I think us Yankees even have baccalaureates up here in Illinois too! :)

]]> By: Bill http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64733 Bill Mon, 21 May 2007 15:01:55 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64733 Elders and ministers all have to learn to work as a team if a local congrgation is going to practice a true missional effort. The skill of the trained minister has to be merged with the manpower and heart of a strong group of shepherds to accomplish what God needs for us to be in the communities where we serve. Elders and ministers all have to learn to work as a team if a local congrgation is going to practice a true missional effort. The skill of the trained minister has to be merged with the manpower and heart of a strong group of shepherds to accomplish what God needs for us to be in the communities where we serve.

]]> By: Katey http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64732 Katey Mon, 21 May 2007 15:01:15 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64732 Mike, my brother Brody has been attending Highland on his own for the past year and a half or so (we grew up at Willis), and is graduating from AHS this week. My parents were there for Senior Sunday yesterday and talked about how wonderful it was. Brody was one of those who is going to A&M next year- and my parents even mentioned the "whoop" going on as well. Brody has really grown so much at Highland, and has mentioned several times how much he's enjoyed your preaching. Highland has been wonderful for him and to him, and I am so appreciative for that. Thanks for being the kind of church that embraces lonely HS kids like that- it means so much. Mike, my brother Brody has been attending Highland on his own for the past year and a half or so (we grew up at Willis), and is graduating from AHS this week. My parents were there for Senior Sunday yesterday and talked about how wonderful it was. Brody was one of those who is going to A&M next year- and my parents even mentioned the “whoop” going on as well. Brody has really grown so much at Highland, and has mentioned several times how much he’s enjoyed your preaching. Highland has been wonderful for him and to him, and I am so appreciative for that. Thanks for being the kind of church that embraces lonely HS kids like that- it means so much.

]]> By: Sandra http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64731 Sandra Mon, 21 May 2007 14:57:10 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2007/05/21/joining-god-in-his-work#comment-64731 I live in Newnan, Georgia; and yesterday afternoon all three of the local highschools had baccalaureate services. They were held in area churches with each school assigned to one of the buildings. The newpaper write up this morning stated that most of the speeches, the music, etc. were led by the students. When my own children graduated here 15 or so years ago, the baccalaureate was held in the highschool gyn. I live in Newnan, Georgia; and yesterday afternoon all three of the local highschools had baccalaureate services. They were held in area churches with each school assigned to one of the buildings. The newpaper write up this morning stated that most of the speeches, the music, etc. were led by the students. When my own children graduated here 15 or so years ago, the baccalaureate was held in the highschool gyn.

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