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Youth Pastor to Youth Pastor - Part 4

posted by Mark on June 2, 2010 - 1:40pm
This is the fourth entry in my new series Youth Pastor to Youth Pastor. In it I talk about how we reach kids through a youth group program.
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Until The Whole World Hears - Part 2 - The Glove

posted by Crowns News on May 26, 2010 - 11:04am

Casting Crowns is on a 10 week journey to talk about what it means to live your life Until the Whole World Hears.

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Cd review #5, southern soul rock.

posted by Chris on May 21, 2010 - 3:47am

Hey errbody,

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China Trip Update: The Last Week's Recap

posted by Melanie on May 20, 2010 - 11:11pm

Saturday

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China Trip Update: Hope's First Worship Service

posted by Melanie on May 19, 2010 - 10:26pm

On Sunday, we were able to visit a local Chinese Christian Church. Shamian
Christ Church.

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China Trip Update: Going Back To The Start

posted by Melanie on May 18, 2010 - 10:58pm

Last Thursday before we left Nanjing, we visited the place where Hope was
abandoned. She was left outside the emergency room of a children's hospital
when she was 2days old.

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China Trip Update: Hope's first Flight

posted by Melanie on May 18, 2010 - 4:37am

Last Friday we left Nanjing. Hope said goodbye to her city and got on an airplane for the first time.

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China Trip Update: Wednesday in Nanjing

posted by Melanie on May 13, 2010 - 11:11pm

Wednesday was a sightseeing day for us. We saw all of the major things that Nanjing is known for.

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China Trip Update: Hope is Ours!

posted by Melanie on May 10, 2010 - 9:44pm

Today was our Appointment at the Civil Affairs Office. I was a little nervous about how Hope would do with us going back to the same place we were yesterday. I knew that there would be people there from the orphanage again, and I was afraid that it would upset her again.

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Violin Blog - Part 2

posted by Melodee on May 10, 2010 - 9:38pm

Ok, let's talk about the violin a little before the videos start. I think playing the violin is one thing, but playing the violin in worship is something a little different. It took me a good bit of time to figure out what to do in a church worship setting.

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China Trip Update: We Have Our Hope!

posted by Melanie on May 10, 2010 - 1:03am

Today was a very emotional day for all of us. When they handed Hope to us, she was sad, scared, tearful, and overwhelmed. That's actually a good sign though. We were not deterred. Her little cry was so sad and pitiful. We sang Jesus Loves Me to her and she calmed down.

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China Trip Update: Maria's Big House of Hope

posted by Melanie on May 8, 2010 - 1:55am

Today we visited Maria's Big House of Hope (MBHOH). It is a 7story bldg in Luoyang. I twittered a picture of it earlier today(while you were prob sleeping). Its is painted sky blue w/clouds all over it.

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China Trip Update: We Made It!

posted by Melanie on May 8, 2010 - 1:53am

Its been a good trip so far. We have landed in Luoyang and are headed to Maria's Big House of Hope. Traveling with MaryBeth Chapman and her daughter Emily and Emily's husband, Tanner, and a friend, David Trask.

Tomorrow we go to Nanjing and on Monday we meet Hope. Yay! Can't wait!

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HOPE in the Lord to renew my Strength!

posted by Melanie on May 3, 2010 - 9:12am

I'm so excited about going to China that i could just pop.  However, there is much to do!  The Tour wrapped up this weekend.  And what an awesome tour it was.  What an honor to get to travel the country encouraging Believers and sharing the Gospel with those who don't know Christ yet!  God did so

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Youth Pastor to Youth Pastor - Part 3

posted by Mark on May 3, 2010 - 2:37am
This is the third entry in my new series Youth Pastor to Youth Pastor. In it I talk a little bit about relationships and what that means to your ministry.
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