Is this really me?

A friend sent me this! (click here) Does Armstrong's reaction remind you of me? Let me know!

Almost 5 weeks of summer break!

Well, I have continue to enjoy my break. Here is the latest since week 2:

1. Travelled to Searcy Arkansas
2. Emceed both weeks of Uplift testing out my comedian skills
3. Enjoyed eating at my favorite restaurant in Searcy
4. Have caught up with many close friends.
5. Led singing at night during several baptisms ( 1st week 54)( 2nd week still counting)
6. Ready to move into my new condo.
7. Two of my students got baptize here at Uplift.
8. Another student is getting baptize this Thursday at Campus church.
9. Led singing for Children's worship at College Church and will lead at an area wide bible study
of all the churches of Christ teenagers.
10. Got to reconnect with some old friends.

Sunday!!!

Today was a very good day. I led worship in children's worship at College Church. Yes, I did say College Church. I had not been back at that church in quite a while. Someone there said this morning jokingly "You're finally coming to church" I replied that the only service I could come to would be the children's service. We both laugh, and had a great time. I enjoy being around young people especially children. I like to try and spur them on. Some people say I do this with adults- I just don't believe them most of the time. Children expressed themselves as to whether they like something or not.

I tried going over to Downtown the church where I led for many years. It was kinda hard. I heard the singing and it brought back so many memories. Authentic worship is what I was witnessing. I could not stay because of my desire to just jump up there and lead. I was trying to resist going over, until I went to college and lead their children's church. I really did missed the authentic worship at Downtown.

2nd week of uplift is going great! Last night I served again as the MC. I was up there telling jokes and getting the crowd to know each other. I have had so much fun just almost being a comedian with a 15 minute set. I used this as my door into the teenage world of those attending this week. When they think you are funny, they want to be around you more.

I will close on my condo at the end of this week. I am excited. I have to turn around and come back next week for uplift. I am looking forward to that as well. People know me more as a worship leader. I will be leading the Area-wide Searcy bible class for teenagers Wednesday at the College church. Come on and hopefully experience authentic worship. I will be sharing how great it is to be a Christian. I look forward to it.

That is my latest. I need to be outdoors right now walking and exercising. We will see how it works out when I get off of this computer. Bye!

COMMUNITY

I am in searcy, Arkansas today! Two of the large churches of Christ puts on a community carnival event to kick off their vacation bible school. I love seeing churches reaching out to the community. This is what it is all about. It is hot, but it does not matter.( I can't believe I am saying it either) I am sooo proud of the churches here. They have been doing this for awhile also combining their vbs and working together. Many times when I was here in searcy- competition of who will get the college students were a concern. Not many will acknowledge this, but I;m free to say what I want . So there it is. Anyway, today was great to see people serving and having a great time in one of the parks in Searcy. Great day for God! Tank Daniels of the New York Giants was there giving away bikes and signing autographs. No one wanted mine( I know who cares)

Uplift Uplift Uplift. This is what is about this week. Spurring on teenagers to continue their walk with God no matter what. I am excited and will continue to be. I have reconnected with many friends here in searcy. They all guess that Uplift must be here, but I have a glow about myself. Special thank you's I would love to give to Brandon Tittle and Andrew Baker. I don't know why they would want me here for 3 weeks. I am very grateful for the opportunity to meet and encourage all those coming to Uplift. Last night, I met the group from Bammel Road in Houston. I am having soooo much fun. (Wife or potential wife- I am in my zone meeting new people and singing) I could go to heaven anytime now after being here with soo many on fire for Christ. This week I will be leading in the morning and at the baptisms. They have soo many, so I kinda serve as host. My other duties this week is to MC went we all get together. I love this role as well. Give me a stage and you never know what might happen. I will just say that we will have fun this week. Go be good!

Am I Dateable?

Dateable???- This is the million dollar question I am asking myself lately. I read a book awhile back that asked this question mostly dealing with are you loveable. I think I am. I think? Tonight, I went out to eat late, because normally I am in my apartment by 9pm and never out pass 10pm on a Sunday night. Outback Steakhouse was packed. I wondered why so many people were there. The waiter I had said that it was their typical sunday night crowd. I was amazed. I am at home normally getting ready for my week. When I looked around, it looked like the majority were on somekind of date. There were many singles mostly sitting at the bar as a group of boys or a group of girls. Shocked by the big crowds at Outback! I am not a late eater. Especially, not heavy eating like at Outback. I watched as big steaks were going past me, while I did have the alice spring chicken in which half was taken home. Tomorrow's snack or dinner.

I have all kinds of excuses for which night is the better date night. For me, Fridays- I am tired from the week. Saturdays- I am saving my energy for Sunday worship services- maybe a Saturday lunch. Thursdays and Tuesdays would be the best nights for me. I am not sure if I would stay out past 9pm on these nights since I have to work the next day. I have to remind myself I will be 40 before too long. Again, I asked the question- Am I dateable? I am not sure if late nights are involved. I do stay up late, but not outside my home. I know I am not a homebody- but still I face this big questions. Have a great week!

Update on Mom: She is to have surgery tomorrow morning if they can. It is just to check on her stint in her heart. They have dealt with her flu symptons and urinary tract infection. Thanks for your prayers. Hopefully, she will be home before the end of the week. She did send me away on Saturday to my JH baseball game. I am the PA announcer. Keep praying!