MEMORIAL DAY.....

Memorial Day is always fun! Today, I woke up at 10 AM, ate a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios and read the paper. Then Deanna came home for lunch. I love being able to have lunch with my wife at home. After we ate, we sat on the couch and watched TV, while see fell asleep. After that I vacuumed the floors and clean the hardwood floors in the den and kitchen. I also installed a ventilation fan/light combo in the master bathroom! Just a reminder, attics are HOT! I was sweating all over the place! CRAZY!!

Now, Deanna is home and we are getting ready to head over the big metropolis of Pendleton, SC. We are going to a get together at the home of Saunders Gibbes, JT, Eddie, and John F. Should be lots of fun! I will post some pics later, from my NEW digital camera!!!

WHAT ELSE WHOULD I DO.........

What else would I do if I wasn't in the ministry? Yesterday this question was posed to me. My answer:

I do not know! I cannot see myself doing anything else. This is what God has called me to! He has called me to ministry, specifically to students and their families. For me, serving in ministry has to be something that it is the only thing you can do! If you can see yourself doing something else, go and do it!! My passion for ministry is something that is deep down inside of me, I can feel it, it is deep inside my bones, I think about it, I dream about it! Serving the Living God through ministry is all I WANT to do!!

So I pose this question, what are you passionate about? For me, it is serving God by serving and ministering to students! You may ask what do you mean by passionate, passion, etc. Try this: what do you dream about, think about, love being a part of?

THE PIECES......

The pieces are starting to come together for IGNITE, the Middle School Ministry at NewSpring Church. Since January 2006, God has given me the wonderful calling to be the pastor to the middle school students of NewSpring. Since that time, I have spent a lot of time in prayer, spent time dreaming, spent time studying, and spent time investing in people. Today, we hired another piece to puzzle as we continue to build the ministry and staff that God desires. Andrew, David, and John make up a wonderful team of people who love Jesus and love students! Each one has so many different gifts and talents! I cannot wait to see all of us mesh and see the strengths blossom in each one of us! Welcome to the team John!

I am excited about what the future holds for IGNITE, FUSE (High School Ministry), and NewSpring Church! God is already doing some awesome things in the lives of our students and I know that it is going to get even better! My prayer is that we will stay faithful to God's call on our lives!!

USE CAUTION.....

Use caution in heading over to Perry's Blog! You might just be offended! Check this link out!

Tonight at IGNITE....

Tonight at IGNITE, we had an awesome night! We are in the middle of a 5 week series called "Exposed," giving a biblical view on sex. Interesting topic tonight, we discussed "sexual sin." It was a semi-tense night! I think that my students are still in shock of some of the terms that I used. It was awesome to see their faces of shock! Next week, a genuine Q&A with the students!! ! Reading through the questions it should be very interesting!

Here are some of the questions:

1. Is making out wrong?
2. How far is too far before getting married?
3. Why do people look at porn?
4. How far is too far? (Be specific!)
5. How do you know if a guy is looking at you lustfully?
6. How do you dress modestly?
7. What do you do if you have already committed sexual sin?
8. What do you do when a guy wants to go further than you want too? How do you say no?

Let you know how it goes!

Check this out......

Do me a favor and head on over to Mr. Lee McDerment's Blog and read his post titled: "Calling All Critics." I have say....WOW! Homerun!

INTRODUCING......

Jonathan Ellis Neighbors

Born: May 8, 2006
Time: 6:37 AM
Weight: 9lbs. 6 oz.
Length: 21 inches
Parents: Ashley & Nathan Neighbors
Brother: Anderson

LONG TIME.....

It has been a long time since I posted on this blog. Since March 1, God has been doing some awesome things in my life, my family, IGNITE Middle School Ministry, and NewSpring Church. At this time we are gearing up for the summer and focusing on our summer camp, The Gauntlet, which will be off the chain! Lee McD is going to be leading worship, Perry Noble is going to preaching, Majestic Beach Towers is providing the digs for the week, needless to say it is going to be AWESOME! To all studnets involved in IGNITE & FUSE, sign up TODAY!! You do not want to miss this!

**Side Note: March 8, 2006 at 6:37 AM, Jonathan Ellis Neighbors entered into this world! He weighed 9 lbs. 6ozs., and 21 inches long! Deanna and I are so blessed to have another nephew. Nathan and Ashley are wonderful parents and are thankful to have a healthy little boy! Anderson, his big brother, is very excited!! Pray for them as they go home today!!***