Great Soul Art . . .

Another week of Soul Journey and another week of great expressions of the journey by Oso Creek artists . . . These are
from the week after we talked about forgiving/confessing relationships . . . "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Eph 4:32

Lisa R's is the fish (she was already thinking about freedom!); Trevor' is below; and Erin R's the man by the lake.

I was struck this week by the diverse ways that God expresses Himself through us. Great job!

You can share your journey at ocjourney.org

Chuck

A friend of mine had a Chuck Norris post today and I copied it to give you some light reading to go into the weekend. I've been a fan of Walker, Texas Ranger for quite some time (And btw, it makes me sick to think that sometimes now when people refer to 'Chuck' they're talking about that lame, wimpy dude on tv now! huh?) . . . I used to think for sure that Chuck Norris was the baddest dude in the world, but now I'm not sure if its him or Jack Bauer.

But anyways her are some little known Chuck Norris FACTS:

Chuck Norris has counted to infinity...twice!
When the bogeyman goes to sleep at night he checks his closet for Chuck Norris.
Chuck Norris once ordered a Big Mac at Burger King...and got it.
Chuck Norris is the reason Waldo is hiding.
Chuck Norris can win a game of connect four in three moves.
If Chuck Norris were President we wouldn't need a military.
Apple pays Chuck Norris 99 cents every time he listens to a song.
When Chuck Norris falls in water he doesn't get wet. Water gets Chuck Norris.

Oso Creek Economy

We keep hearing over and over how hard times are economically. No doubt that our economic times have changed.

But more than a time for panic, it is a time to thank God for incredible opportunity!

In Luke 21 Jesus is telling about a time when there will be wars and revolutions and famines and earthquakes and fearful events and persecution . . . and then He says: "This will be your opportunity to tell them about me." (Luke 21:13)

Now, I don't know if this is THAT time . . . but it's THIS time - a time of fear and panic in our world - and a time for us to rise up as those who care for the poor and widows and marginalized.

At Oso Creek we have felt some economic slowdown. Why, I'm not exactly sure. But I want to be honest with you about the numbers -- Our regular budget through February was $62,500 and giving was $39,656. That's 37% below our budget.

But you know what, we DO NOT believe that God wants us to back down from giving ourselves away in great ways. Yes, beginning in March we are taking some stop gap measures to curtail some spending. We are seeking to be wise in every way possible, but still pressing on in being 'on mission.'

Will you go with us? We are looking harder than ever to find ways to impact our community and world with good deeds and Great News about Jesus. Don't miss it! Generously join us in making the most of every opportunity!

Tonight . . .

I spent the evening at the Corpus Christi Pregnancy Resource Center 20th Anniversary Celebration.

I was there because one of our ladies - Michelle Needham - is on mission! She is serving the center and loving ladies in pregnancies who need Jesus. And I think she is going to influence lots of other Creekers to be on mission with her at the center!

And the center is blessing our community in an incredible way - having served over 25,000 ladies since it's inception. Hundreds of those ladies have not only found hope in their pregnancies, but have also given their lives to Jesus!
I hope that we'll find more ways as a church to partner with them.