Ephesians 4:14

Pastor Ken asked me to remind you of our theme for this year -- Ephesians 4:14

Stop and think about this year 2008 and what a difference it will make in the rest of your life and the rest of history.

Life is full of 4’s… Four Seasons – Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter; Four Part of a Day – Morning, Noon, Evening, Night; Four Quarters in Sports – 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th; and Life – Childhood, Youth, Adult and Senior Adult. Each brings it’s special gifts and challenges.

Life is all about 1– One God who created everything … One Lord who is Savior of all who will believe … One Faith, One Baptism, One Church which is His body and One Life to decide eternity!

Life is short but Eternity is 4-ever! Let us grow up!

Pray for Revival.

Beat the Heat! Help!!!

Texas can be a difficult place in the summer for a black cat!!! Help me out Wise people with some suggestions for keeping cool in Decatur ...

Get in the Game!!!!

Meowzers! Summer is here and it's time for some real fun. I walked past Candy's office and what a mess ... paper cuttings everywhere ... all kinds of pineapples ... sports equipment ... fun things ... and IPOD NANOs! Meowzers! "What's up Candy!" "Hey Deacon ... it's time for VBS!" "What is VBS?" I asked her. "Well, every summer we have a week of fun for kids preK - 6th grade. This year is Sports Camp at the Beach." "Beach, as in water, psssss, I don't really like water!?!" "Oh, don't worry Deacon," she says to me, "there will be volleyball and baseball and softball and football and cheers and drama. AND your favorite, food!" "How about mice catching?" I asked. "We will see what we can do!" Candy told me. "Now I gotta go get everything decorated. See you later Deacon."

Well it has been busy around here this week and things are really heating up. So to all you kids out there. Go over to the website and sign up now for VBS Sports Camp. It starts Sunday. See you there.

BTW Cali ... did you get rid of all those pups???

Con-Grads-u-lations!

I was walking down the hall and ran into Ron who was getting everything ready for Sunday. "Wazup? Ron" I said. "Hey, Deacon," he replied, "We have 20 students graduating from High School." "Whoa! Meowzers!!! That is great!"

So I wanted to say a big congrads to those who have worked so hard, studied so long and are now getting their reward! Way to Go! I know that Pastor and Tommy are always telling me how important it is to study the word. So just because you are graduating doesn't mean you can stop studying.

KEEP STUDYING THE WORD! It will keep you alive on the inside.

See ya. Gotta chase a mouse ....

What is a Deacon?

Well OK! That can certainly be answered in two ways. Noah Nabster, one of my great uncles, was named for his genius in catching just about anything. Kids -- while he was the best at catching rats, snakes and other rodents, his specialty was catching important knowledge. Some of you may think "Deacon" only means a handsome, black cat that serves around the church and writes this blog. OH, nay, nay. There is more to the name than just that.

One day my uncle sat me down and told me all about the real meaning of my name. It comes from an ancient language and means, "one who kicks up dust as he runs to help others." Pretty sweet, huh! A "Deacon" is someone who doesn't mind getting a little dusty, in a little hurry, to help someone in need.

In the Good Book, Mr. T was tellin' me that there is a book of Action called "ACTS" and it tells how followers of God in the first church needed some special "deacons" to help out so they chose out 7 and gave them this special job. Pretty Neat. I guess that's what all the talk this week. This First Church has chosen three, Doc Jeff, John and Chip to have this special job of serving and helping people.

I can't wait for Sunday Night! There's gonna be food too! See Ya There!

Goin' once, Goin' twice, Almost All Gone!!!

Thanks to all of you cool cats out there who decided to help us out! Remember a few weeks ago with our good friend Cali the cat who rules the Bearden's home gave a big call for help in getting rid of 13, yep 13 labradoodle pups that were born to the dog that resides in her house. Well, you have responded with great enthusiasm and adopted 8 of them. Just 5 more to go. So keep up the good work.

Here are some pics:

Tribute to Moms

Today in Worship the video was great! Moms warn us about so many things!
Check out this YouTube Video, William Tell Mom Sayings:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXT6Hs113ZA

Whew! Moms are Great!

Hey kids -- Tell me about your mom. What do you like best about her? What does your mom tell you? Does she have any funny sayings? Send me your story in a comment or email!