Comments on: My Transition: Joining Landon and Heartbeat http://preachermike.com/2009/03/08/my-transition-joining-landon-and-heartbeat Sniffing out the work of God in the world... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:26:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mike http://preachermike.com/2009/03/08/my-transition-joining-landon-and-heartbeat/comment-page-2#comment-83534 Mike Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:13:06 +0000 http://preachermike.com/?p=1688#comment-83534 Hello, Angela. Thanks -- here's the address: P. O. Box 470 Norwich, VT 05055 Hello, Angela. Thanks — here’s the address:

P. O. Box 470
Norwich, VT 05055

]]> By: ANGELA SHEPARD http://preachermike.com/2009/03/08/my-transition-joining-landon-and-heartbeat/comment-page-2#comment-83528 ANGELA SHEPARD Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:32:19 +0000 http://preachermike.com/?p=1688#comment-83528 I am looking for and address for Landon Saunders to give him and invite to Mark Shepard's 50thWedding Anniversary. The last one my Mother in Law Carol Shepard has she believes is the wrong one. So if I could get a mailing address to mail the invite out i would greatly appreciate it. I hope this is the right Landon B. Saunders that she was talking about. She said Marks and Landon new each other. I am looking for and address for Landon Saunders to give him and invite to Mark Shepard’s 50thWedding Anniversary. The last one my Mother in Law Carol Shepard has she believes is the wrong one. So if I could get a mailing address to mail the invite out i would greatly appreciate it. I hope this is the right Landon B. Saunders that she was talking about. She said Marks and Landon new each other.

]]> By: Justin Brasfield http://preachermike.com/2009/03/08/my-transition-joining-landon-and-heartbeat/comment-page-2#comment-80719 Justin Brasfield Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:07:03 +0000 http://preachermike.com/?p=1688#comment-80719 Hmmm....I wonder how this effort might impact Tuscaloosa, AL, where I am located at the University of Alabama... Hmmm….I wonder how this effort might impact Tuscaloosa, AL, where I am located at the University of Alabama…

]]> By: Evendays » Blog Archive » Transition http://preachermike.com/2009/03/08/my-transition-joining-landon-and-heartbeat/comment-page-2#comment-79057 Evendays » Blog Archive » Transition Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:01:45 +0000 http://preachermike.com/?p=1688#comment-79057 [...] decision truly saddened him. It is hard to let down one of your heroes.We suggested he talk to a well-known preacher from Texas (who just happens to love avocados from the San Joaquin). That seemed to brighten Landon [...] [...] decision truly saddened him. It is hard to let down one of your heroes.We suggested he talk to a well-known preacher from Texas (who just happens to love avocados from the San Joaquin). That seemed to brighten Landon [...]

]]> By: Judy Thomas http://preachermike.com/2009/03/08/my-transition-joining-landon-and-heartbeat/comment-page-2#comment-78719 Judy Thomas Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:30:12 +0000 http://preachermike.com/?p=1688#comment-78719 For such a time as this, Mike Cope was given Freshmen Bible Classes to teach and has learned to touch this group one on one authentically. For such a time as this, Mike Cope learned to blog and thus entered the world of social media where 18-22 year olds dwell. For such a time as this Mike and Landon realized that this group must be reached in different ways (just as Landon has been doing all these years). Congratulations Mike on the move-I know it will be greatly blessed and will grow like Topsy--get ready! Much Love, Judy Thomas For such a time as this, Mike Cope was given Freshmen Bible Classes to teach and has learned to touch this group one on one authentically. For such a time as this, Mike Cope learned to blog and thus entered the world of social media where 18-22 year olds dwell. For such a time as this Mike and Landon realized that this group must be reached in different ways (just as Landon has been doing all these years). Congratulations Mike on the move-I know it will be greatly blessed and will grow like Topsy–get ready! Much Love, Judy Thomas

]]> By: David http://preachermike.com/2009/03/08/my-transition-joining-landon-and-heartbeat/comment-page-2#comment-78715 David Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:23:41 +0000 http://preachermike.com/?p=1688#comment-78715 What an incredible opportunity to participate in God's work in cyberspace and beyond. As a teen and a college student at Harding I heard Landon many times. He spoke to one of our teen/college student devotionals on a Tuesday night in Ft. Worth, at a time when his demands were huge. However, he took the time to be with a small group of kids, trying to share the good news of Jesus in their school and community. He was just plain nice -- which is also how I think of you. You will make quite the team! What an incredible opportunity to participate in God’s work in cyberspace and beyond. As a teen and a college student at Harding I heard Landon many times. He spoke to one of our teen/college student devotionals on a Tuesday night in Ft. Worth, at a time when his demands were huge. However, he took the time to be with a small group of kids, trying to share the good news of Jesus in their school and community. He was just plain nice — which is also how I think of you. You will make quite the team!

]]> By: Patsy http://preachermike.com/2009/03/08/my-transition-joining-landon-and-heartbeat/comment-page-2#comment-78713 Patsy Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:29:57 +0000 http://preachermike.com/?p=1688#comment-78713 Mike, Ever since your announcement Sunday morning, I have been searching for words to speak my feelings. I never will be able to, but a song came to me tonight that speaks to me about this transition. My family will miss you as our pulpit minister. Hear my heart in the words of this hymn: "Be Still, My Soul" by Catharina von Schlegel, 1697-? Translated by Jane Borthwick, 1813-1897 1. Be still, my soul; the Lord is on thy side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; Leave to thy God to order and provide; IN EVERY CHANGE, HE FAITHFUL WILL REMAIN; Be still, my soul; thy best, thy heavenly, Friend Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 2. Be still, my soul; thy God doth undertake To guide the future as He has the past. Thy hope, thy confidence, let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul; the waves and winds still know His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below. 3. Be still, my soul, though dearest friends depart And all is darkened in the vale of tears; Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart, Who comes to soothe thy sorrows and thy fears. Be still, my soul; thy Jesus can repay From His own fulness all He takes away. 4. Be still, my soul; the hour is hastening on When we shall be forever with the Lord, When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored. Be still, my soul; when change and tears are past, All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Hymn #651 The Lutheran Hymnal Text: Psalm 46:10 Author: Catharine Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel, 1752, cento Translated by: Jane Borthwick, 1855 Mike,

Ever since your announcement Sunday morning, I have been searching for words to speak my feelings. I never will be able to, but a song came to me tonight that speaks to me about this transition. My family will miss you as our pulpit minister. Hear my heart in the words of this hymn:

“Be Still, My Soul”
by Catharina von Schlegel, 1697-?
Translated by Jane Borthwick, 1813-1897

1. Be still, my soul; the Lord is on thy side;
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
IN EVERY CHANGE, HE FAITHFUL WILL REMAIN;
Be still, my soul; thy best, thy heavenly, Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

2. Be still, my soul; thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence, let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul; the waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.

3. Be still, my soul, though dearest friends depart
And all is darkened in the vale of tears;
Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart,
Who comes to soothe thy sorrows and thy fears.
Be still, my soul; thy Jesus can repay
From His own fulness all He takes away.

4. Be still, my soul; the hour is hastening on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul; when change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

Hymn #651
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: Psalm 46:10
Author: Catharine Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel, 1752, cento
Translated by: Jane Borthwick, 1855

]]> By: Jim Martin http://preachermike.com/2009/03/08/my-transition-joining-landon-and-heartbeat/comment-page-2#comment-78712 Jim Martin Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:20:16 +0000 http://preachermike.com/?p=1688#comment-78712 Mike, How exciting! I am happy for you. I am also happy for others who will be blessed because of this new ministry. This focus is so important. Mike,
How exciting! I am happy for you. I am also happy for others who will be blessed because of this new ministry. This focus is so important.

]]> By: Charlton Taylor http://preachermike.com/2009/03/08/my-transition-joining-landon-and-heartbeat/comment-page-1#comment-78708 Charlton Taylor Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:27:40 +0000 http://preachermike.com/?p=1688#comment-78708 I'm excited to see how God uses both you and Landon in this Kingdom effort. Your preaching has shaped many young preachers like myself. Even though we've never really met, your passion for God and giftedness for preaching have encourage me in my own ministry efforts. Thanks for inviting us into God's world for the last 27 years in a congregational setting. I look forward to watching the next chapter. I’m excited to see how God uses both you and Landon in this Kingdom effort. Your preaching has shaped many young preachers like myself. Even though we’ve never really met, your passion for God and giftedness for preaching have encourage me in my own ministry efforts. Thanks for inviting us into God’s world for the last 27 years in a congregational setting. I look forward to watching the next chapter.

]]> By: Janaga http://preachermike.com/2009/03/08/my-transition-joining-landon-and-heartbeat/comment-page-1#comment-78707 Janaga Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:43:06 +0000 http://preachermike.com/?p=1688#comment-78707 It's your gift...it's one of God's callings that you need to follow. I remember being at Harding (and I was only able to attend one year) sitting in your class on Wednesday nights on campus...I absolutely loved it! You inspired me, you made me think, you made me laugh, and you made me cry (good cry!). I am so happy that you CARE enough about the young adults to take a leap of faith and try to reach them. I think most churches struggle with this age group...not sure what they need or where they belong. I remember being that age and feeling so out of place at church...and nobody MADE me feel that way...it was just the area of unknown...what do I do and where do I go. Kuddos to you and Landon! You make this proud Arkansan PROUD(though I'm in Texas now! :)---Not too shabby for a couple of young Arkansas Preachers! I'll be praying for your new journey...Don't forget to keep us posted on the ways you do this through the internet! Would love my soon to be college kid to keep up with your stuff! :) It’s your gift…it’s one of God’s callings that you need to follow. I remember being at Harding (and I was only able to attend one year) sitting in your class on Wednesday nights on campus…I absolutely loved it! You inspired me, you made me think, you made me laugh, and you made me cry (good cry!). I am so happy that you CARE enough about the young adults to take a leap of faith and try to reach them. I think most churches struggle with this age group…not sure what they need or where they belong. I remember being that age and feeling so out of place at church…and nobody MADE me feel that way…it was just the area of unknown…what do I do and where do I go. Kuddos to you and Landon! You make this proud Arkansan PROUD(though I’m in Texas now! :) —Not too shabby for a couple of young Arkansas Preachers! I’ll be praying for your new journey…Don’t forget to keep us posted on the ways you do this through the internet! Would love my soon to be college kid to keep up with your stuff! :)

]]> By: Mike http://preachermike.com/2009/03/08/my-transition-joining-landon-and-heartbeat/comment-page-1#comment-78704 Mike Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:37:43 +0000 http://preachermike.com/?p=1688#comment-78704 Thanks, Roger. Yes, we'll be working on that. We have a company of twentysomething-year-olds who'll be doing the web work. They're very talented. But when Landon and I have time, we'll be providing the information they need. We just didn't have time to do it before this announcement. Thanks, Roger. Yes, we’ll be working on that. We have a company of twentysomething-year-olds who’ll be doing the web work. They’re very talented. But when Landon and I have time, we’ll be providing the information they need. We just didn’t have time to do it before this announcement.

]]> By: Roger Butner http://preachermike.com/2009/03/08/my-transition-joining-landon-and-heartbeat/comment-page-1#comment-78703 Roger Butner Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:19:59 +0000 http://preachermike.com/?p=1688#comment-78703 So, Mike, is one of your first responsibilities going to be to do something with the Heartbeat website? I was moved by Landon's words in the video, but the website basically doesn't do anything to share what Heartbeat is all about. Still curious. So, Mike, is one of your first responsibilities going to be to do something with the Heartbeat website? I was moved by Landon’s words in the video, but the website basically doesn’t do anything to share what Heartbeat is all about.

Still curious.

]]> By: laura oldenburg http://preachermike.com/2009/03/08/my-transition-joining-landon-and-heartbeat/comment-page-1#comment-78702 laura oldenburg Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:26:19 +0000 http://preachermike.com/?p=1688#comment-78702 Just a thought. You are like Eugene Petersen when he did the Message. Only instead of a radical paraphrase which made the word come alive, you will use the newest method to communicate and help those you reach open their eyes. Never has it been more true....the Word incarnate is alive and has moved into the neighborhood. We are lifting you and Landon up now and daily that your work will explode like the P.C. did. Just a thought. You are like Eugene Petersen when he did the Message. Only instead of a radical paraphrase which made the word come alive, you will use the newest method to communicate and help those you reach open their eyes. Never has it been more true….the Word incarnate is alive and has moved into the neighborhood. We are lifting you and Landon up now and daily that your work will explode like the P.C. did.

]]> By: Mike http://preachermike.com/2009/03/08/my-transition-joining-landon-and-heartbeat/comment-page-1#comment-78701 Mike Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:21:22 +0000 http://preachermike.com/?p=1688#comment-78701 Yes, I'm going to continue teaching freshman Bible at ACU. Just as you've suggested, Landon and I consider it a good match for this initiative. Yes, I’m going to continue teaching freshman Bible at ACU. Just as you’ve suggested, Landon and I consider it a good match for this initiative.

]]> By: laura oldenburg http://preachermike.com/2009/03/08/my-transition-joining-landon-and-heartbeat/comment-page-1#comment-78698 laura oldenburg Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:57:59 +0000 http://preachermike.com/?p=1688#comment-78698 Mike Leaving Highland to move to Zambia two years ago made us realize even more how much we miss hearing your preaching each week. But your blog made up for some of that. Don has been saying for quite a while that he thought you would be leaving Highland. He is pretty perceptive because I thought he was wrong. We are grateful for the impact you have had on our walk with God in our 14 years at Highland. We will pray for you and Diane and Chris as you begin this new path. Landon has long been one of our favorite people. He has always been so transparent as he served others for Jesus. We are glad you still will be in Abilene and we look forward to seeing you all then as well as reading the blog. Mike
Leaving Highland to move to Zambia two years ago made us realize even more how much we miss hearing your preaching each week. But your blog made up for some of that. Don has been saying for quite a while that he thought you would be leaving Highland. He is pretty perceptive because I thought he was wrong. We are grateful for the impact you have had on our walk with God in our 14 years at Highland. We will pray for you and Diane and Chris as you begin this new path. Landon has long been one of our favorite people. He has always been so transparent as he served others for Jesus. We are glad you still will be in Abilene and we look forward to seeing you all then as well as reading the blog.

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