Baptism @ the Brook

This weekend was another awesome time at Southbrook Church. I got to serve on the First Impressions team and was asked to take pictures during the baptisms.

It was so good to hear Clayton King preach- he hasn't been in a while. I only wish he could have spoken longer. He always has the best stories to tell! (And if you didn't know- he tells different ones at every service. You have to go to them all.)

This is one of my favorite pictures. The expression on the girl's face is priceless. She is smiling, glowing really, as she emerges from the water. And doesn't Pastor Daryl look cool sporting his Southbrook shirt with the new logo?

I think its fun to worship in different environments, like outside. Return always does an awesome job at leading us. I felt bad for guests and non-regular attenders. There was no screen to display the lyrics, so people didn't really participate much. People didn't even stand up! What's up with that? I was clapping and singing all over the place.

Overall, the weekend was a huge success. Many believers chose to take the next step in their spiritual journey by publicly proclaiming their faith in Jesus Christ. And hopefully that is not the last thing they step up to do. There are many small groups and service opportunities to be looked into. If you were at the 11:30 service, you got to hear part of a story about a soldier who was captured in Iraq 6 months ago, regained his freedom 3 months ago, and got baptised in our pool yesterday. Check out Pastor Rob's blog for a more complete story.

My only cause for concern during this baptism blowout was the pool attendant. Why is he so grumpy and tired looking? I see this die hard Yankee fan always working, cleaning something, greeting someone, and hollering at the kids to keep their paws off the glass doors. SOMEBODY GET HIM SOME HAPPY PILLS!

Just Kidding! Ron is my boy.

We all need to pray that he finds someone to fill the open facilities position soon. He works all the time- no wonder he doesn't have the energy to smile. He's been working like a dog for a while now.

I'm Concerned

<----(This is the book- no bueno people!)

Hey blog readers, A friend told me about a recent YouTube video that she saw. It was about Oprah and a new book that she is promoting. I am not usually one for rumor mills or over reaction, but I am concerned. I decided to watch this video for myself. It was called “Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid.” That led me to check out video from her show and an online class that she co-hosts with the author of “A New Earth.” Not only am I worried about the lies and half truths that are being spoken, but the immense number of people that are listening to and buying into this new belief system. I am glad however, that there seem to be real Christ followers picking up on this and responding online with Scripture verses. I almost want to read this book to see how bad it is and be informed on what people are buying into, but I am afraid it will pollute my mind and spirit.

I don’t want to comment too much, because I am just skimming the surface of this topic. What I saw and heard grieved my heart for the people that were searching for something. Unfortunately, the biggest, loudest voice that responded to their questions was Oprah, who calls herself a ”liberal Christian” in one of the web class videos, then goes on to say that Jesus is not the only way to God, that the world is too big to believe that.


-Lord, Thank you for the gift of your Son, and your Spirit. Thank you that my parents told me about you before I turned to the world for answers. Thank you for Southbrook and for Pastor Rob, who speaks the truth. Please continue to keep watch over your sheep who are being led astray by this propaganda and help them to recognize the one true Shepherd and Savior. Amen

PS- Rob's message was awesome this weekend! You should download the podcast off iTunes if you missed it.

One Month to Live

Hey blog readers-
I'm trying to make a comeback, I really am. This upcoming series will give me a good chance to share my thoughts and reactions to what's covered. Please check out this video from Jay, our Home Groups Director at Southbrook. I love Jay dearly- he's such a cornball! He must be getting sick, at the begining he sounds like he's trying to do the Godfather.

Until next time...