THANKSGIVING FOR FRI., AUGUST 14, 2015.

Biographies and autobiographies are the books I like to read.  Have a ton of them.  I read about the struggles that the person has gone through to reach their destinations.  Each time its perseverance and going beyond.  I am encouraged by each.  Each person has a different road assignment to them and they walked it out.  They felt discouraged on numerous occasions.  But picked themselves up, dusted off, and walked it out.  I am thankful that through everything I have gone through, the Lord has directed me to a book to see how someone else survived under insurmountable conditions but made it through.  I was super encouraged each time.  I thought if/she can do it, so can I.  When life get so hard and we feel we can't go, that's the time to ramp things up.  My praise gets real radical.  SELAH! The Holy Spirit directs me to the appropriate songs, scriptures, etc.  Then my resolves grows, exponentially.  I AM SO THANKFUL FOR A RIGHT ON TIME GOD!  Just when I need him the most, he sends the Holy Spirit to comfort me!  GLORY!

WHAT "MUST" WE DO TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITIES?

Some people are busting their humps to improve our community.  Some just complain.  Others don't care.  We MUST get involved for "OUR" future.

Whether you have kids or not, you should help.

1.  Volunteer to welcome our students into the schools and encourage them to their best.

2.  Volunteer to tutor in the schools.

3.  Develop tutoring programs in our churches or provide snacks for those who do attend.

4.  Present career workshops (interviewing skills, filling out a job applications, appropriate dress, etc.)

5.  Provide after school activities for kids who cannot afford daycare.

6.  Develop community activities to engage out children.

7.  Buy books, needed supplies, etc. for a local school.

8.  Present career fairs at your local church, schools etc.  Give the students something to shoot for as a career.

9.  Introduce the students to the arts (music lessons, theatre visits, etc...)

I implore each person reading this to get INVOLVED & ENGAGED.

(C) 2015

@PastorJan2014

THANKSGIVING FOR SAT., AUGUST 1, 2015

I am so thankful!  Turned 59 on this past Thursday.  This is a big deal for me!  I have been cutting the yard.  Lord have mercy.  As soon as I get it all cut, its time to start over.  But, I am so thankful.  That's my time to talk to the Lord for strength.  I have conquered 3 hills on the property.  I conquered the steep ditches.  I learned how to go down the ditch slowly and then go up.  It was so great!  I was so proud of myself.  I was so thankful to the Lord for showing me how to do it.  I have accomplished another Summer Enrichment Program.  It was great seeing the light come on for the kids.  I am so thankful for the parents and friends who volunteered to work with the kids.  It was awesome to see them in action.  Totally in charge and getting it done!  I am thankful because my friend has allowed me to use her building for an adult literacy program.  My goal is to get it going the first weekend of September.