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Are you a workaholic? (Brady Boyd)

2010-07-29T10:58:00.001-05:00

If you are not sure how to answer that question, use this to help you make an honest evaluation of your life and ministry.

Workaholics have damaged and destroyed more families than alcoholics, especially among leaders in the local church. I meet pastors all the time who work incessantly at building God’s house while ignoring their own. All the while they justify their long hours with phrases like “this is just a season and will not always be like this” or “God has given me a big assignment”. Meanwhile, back home, their spouses and children get what is left over at the end of the day.

How do you know if you have become addicted to work and performance? What are the signs that you may be out of balance? Here’s a few to consider.

•1. You have not taken a full day off from ministry in more than a month. When was the last time you turned off your phone and refused to check work emails for an entire 24-hour cycle?

•2. You have not taken more than five days of vacation in a long time. Five days is what it takes for me to detox from the demands of ministry. I cannot even rest and regenerate until the sixth day. If all you have taken are a few days here and there, your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual tanks will eventually run dry.

•3. You feel guilty for not attending every event at the church. When was the last time something significant happened at your church and you stayed home instead of attending? I know this will be shocking news to you, but your team is capable of doing stuff well without you looking over their shoulders.

•4. You have a high turnover on your team. Workaholics demand the same performance from those around them as they do of themselves. Typically, workaholics hang around each other, like alcoholics, and enable each other to continue their destructive behaviors. All those who cannot keep up with the frenetic pace are quickly discarded.

•5. You are constantly frustrated that you are not growing fast enough. Workaholics are obsessed with numerical measurements of growth. Even when attendance is growing, it is never fast enough for workaholics. Their identity is wrapped up in performance and results, instead of the internal spiritual maturity that is most important to God.

I was once a workaholic and it almost cost me everything. I am guilty of all five symptoms listed above, but I have been restored to a balanced life that allows me to work hard at the church I love while not sacrificing my family on the altar of ministry. Be diligent at your job, using your time wisely, but remember to rest well, stop feeling guilty for the occasional nap, and spend time alone with God. Talk to Him about stuff in your heart instead of what is happening at the church building. It works, believe me.

From the blog by Brady Boyd

Final Days in El Salvador

2010-07-23T11:51:00.002-05:00

TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010

Our Final day of ministry was a great one! We had a couple programs at schools as well as a few on the streets. During one of the school programs we did the songs and dramas in front of the entire school - kids through high school.

Our day ended with one final night campaign where Jordan K had the opportunity to preach and Casey S shared her testimony. Both did an outstanding job with their presentation.

That evening we were treated our team and the nationals to a nice meal at Tony Romas. It was a fantastic meal and a great time to laugh and talk about the week of ministry. We were blessed to have Don and Terri Triplett join us for this meal and Don took a few minutes to share about how Speed the Light makes their ministry possible.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2010

This was our free day. We started the day off with a dedication of the STL Mobile Evangelism Unit at the Castle. It was great to see it all set up and hear the sound coming from the speakers. This is going to be one great tool for reaching souls in El Salvador. We are so glad to be a part of raising the funds for this. Thanks to the students from South Dakota, North Dakota, and Alaska for making this a reality.

After the dedication we headed in to San Salvador for the gringo (artisan) market. We spent about 45 minutes shopping and found bracelets, machetes, football jerseys, coffee, and more. Then we were off to the beach!

We didn't spend much time in the water because the rocks covered the beach and made balance and walking a bit painful and unsteady. However we did enjoy the salt water pools, the amazing lunch, water slide, and fresh water pool. Every person had their own hammock in the shade - a welcome change from the pace of our week of ministry.

We've had a great week and are looking forward to coming home to see family and friends.

We anticipate another team coming next year - possibly with a focus on basketball camp style outreaches. We will see how the Lord leads.

Thanks to everyone for your prayers.

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Monday Ministry

2010-07-20T07:04:00.000-05:00

MONDAY, JULY 19, 2010

We had a pleasant surprise when we met up with our host pastor this morning. We had planned on doing street programs as we had done every other day, however he told us we had the opportunity to go to a local High School. Though some people in government were saying no Christian groups were allowed into the schools, this principal opened the doors to us.

When we arrived at the public school we found the kids on their "recess" (about a 45 minute break between classes). They were all out in the common area outside and several were playing volleyball. After watching for a few minutes we asked if we could play and they were excited to accommodate.

We played volleyball with them for quite some time (they have different rules - ie: no 3 hit limit) after which the English teacher asked if we could play basketball with some of their guys. We were happy to accommodate. The sports interaction helped to build a relational bridge with the students and was of course fun at the same time.

Our team divided into three groups and went into three separate rooms. This allowed for a little closer interaction and dialogue with the students. We talked about life in the US and allowed them to ask questions. They wanted to know what snow felt like. They were also interested to know what we did at school if we weren't allowed a "recess" between our classes as they have.

We found that our cultures are quite the same. We all like sports and music. Some like school and some don't. Most of us use our phones for texting, and just like us, they get in trouble for texting in school too.

Another similarity in our cultures is that teenagers must make choices every day. These choices affect us and the people around us. As we talked about these choices we told the kids that the most important choice we will make in our life is if we will follow Jesus Christ. It is not about what church they go to, but if they have made Jesus the Lord of their life. We told them that every one of us had already chosen to follow Christ with our lives and invited them to do the same. In almost every classroom when we asked for a show of hands of those who wanted to follow Christ we had a strong response.

The pastor was very pleased with the progress and connections our team made. The English teacher said of all the groups he's had come into his class over the years, he felt ours was the best.

Total, we were in front of 8 different classes. We played volleyball, basketball, boys "soccer" and girls "soccer."

After lasagna for supper most of the team joined at the pool for some fun games and our ever popular synchronized diving.

We look forward to having a strong last day of ministry on Tuesday.

The Report Is In

2010-07-19T06:00:00.000-05:00

I just received the Jan-June BGMC Giving report and I'm excited to see we are ahead of our total compared to last year over $31,000. However, I don't want to get into a comfortable state that BGMC will just continue on without additional creativity and passion from you - the leader.

Please consider the following ideas to help your kids continue to make a difference for BGMC.

Have a decorate your buddy contest - have each kid come on Sunday with their barrel full and decorated. Have a contest and award for the heaviest (only money inside, and whatever else outside).

Help get pastors and business men at our fundraising events
- Pierre Pheasant Hunt (flyer) in September
- Mexico Deep Sea Fishing Trip (flyer) in January 2011

Once you arrive at the event location all of your expenses and activities are covered provided you make a commitment to raise/contribute funds to BGMC over the next few weeks. The projects for the Pheasant Hunt start at $1,200 and in Mexico they begin at $5,000.

We are working on finalizing our list for both of these events now - please email me the names of pastors and business men who have confirmed.

Set your own faith goal.
- Christie and I are setting a faith goal for BGMC and invite you to join with us to lead your kids in that way.
- When you make a goal you speak about BGMC with more passion and understanding because you know what the kids are experiencing as well.

Do something insane!
- We've seen people shave heads (Brian Anderson in Hill City)
- Swallow Gold Fish (Ashley Anderson)
- Sky Dive (in other districts)
- Take the Polar Plunge (me next Feb if we raise the money)
- Live on top of billboards or buildings (in other districts)

Would you be willing to look foolish and lay it all on the line to raise some money for missions?

Talk with your pastor about a Sunday offering.
Set up a date now for later in November/December to invite the adults to match what the kids have raised and given throughout the year.

Be creative.
We serve a creative God. I know he'll give you your own ideas to make a difference for BGMC!

Saturday/Sunday Ministry

2010-07-19T00:17:00.001-05:00

SATURDAY/SUNDAY JULY 17/18, 2010

Wow! Two amazing days of ministry. We knew these would be long days because we are having night "campaigns" in addition to our normal programs so we were ready for the work and approached it with anticipation.

We started the day off with two programs. During one of them we had some unexpected guests as we were inviting the kids. (see photo) That made dancing in the streets a bit fun because some of the bulls left "deposits" but the program was great in spite of that.

After our afternoon program we made a quick stop at a Pupusaria where all the AIMers had their fill of El Salvador's staple food - Pupusas. I had a chance to help make some, but unfortunately they stuck to my fingers and looked quite misshapen. They tasted fine though.

Pastor David preached during the miracle campaign and shared how we must have Hope in Christ! Many people heard the message and we were able to pray for several children and adults.

Sunday morning was their "Big Day." A day when all of the Castle churches gather for one large service together. The focus of this service was on reaching the youth and again the theme was "Hope in Christ." Our team had a great opportunity to pray with many people and we know God was moving in their lives.

Lunch was served at Pollo Compero - a nice break from ham and cheese sandwiches.

For our evening campaign we returned to Wasapa at the invitation of the Mayor to play a basket ball game with the local team. The game was high energy and many of the towns people came to watch. We had five teens and Pastor David on our team, they had nine players most of who were over 20 years old and TALL. The first few minutes of the game didn't look so good for our team, but by the half we were still in it.

During half time we did a drama and Pastor David shared again about Hope in Christ. Again we had the chance to pray with many people and help them find Hope in Christ.

The second half of the game was much better and with one minute to go we were ahead by 2 points. Those last 60 seconds didn't end so well... we ended up losing by 2.

Both were great days and we met some amazing people. Here's a few stories of kids who touched my heart.

Joshua (pictured below) is a 13 year old boy who looks like he's about 9. He's had some physical and mental disabilities and as a result is in the second grade. Joshua showed up at two different programs. Though he may not be doing well in school, he still understands the love of God! It was an honor to share God's love with him.

Wendy (pictured below) is about a 9 year old girl who has been raised in Kings Castle ministry. She went with us to a few programs. I was inspired by her boldness to approach complete strangers and invite them to the street programs. Wendy recently ran 18 kilometers in her regular street shoes to raise money for her kids ministry. She was so upbeat and positive. A true inspiration. As we were leaving our final program with her she gave me a little wallet and bracelet she had made.

STL: TEN

2010-07-17T06:00:00.001-05:00

On 10/10/10 the Assemblies of God youth hope to make history with the largest single-day offering for Speed the Light.

In South Dakota we want to join the movement and make TEN something for the history books here too. We are looking for 100 students who will set a $1,000 FAITH GOAL to be delivered on Sunday October 10th for Speed the Light.

I believe there are students across South Dakota waiting to be challenged. Wanting to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Hoping to be a part of a movement making an eternal change. Speed the Light and TEN might be just what they are looking for!

Help challenge your students to set some crazy goals and then watch God bring in the overflow for their life. We've seen it before - let's see it again!

We have a goal of $120,000.00 this year! Let's set the bar and lead the way.

Friday Ministry

2010-07-16T21:59:00.000-05:00

FRIDAY JULY 16, 2010

This morning we arrived at our first ministry location ready to minister in a school only to find that the government just passed a law that schools were not allowed to have religious assemblies during school time. We prayed that God would move in spite of this ruling and some way open the door for us to reach the school children.

As we began our first program with about 30 children. Midway through our second song we began seeing uniformed children walking by. A few leaders invited them over and many stayed for the presentation and received Christ as their Savior.

This was the first miracle of the day. God didn't open the school for us to enter, instead, He brought the students to us.

After lunch we loaded the bus for our third program of the day. As the driver attempted to start the bus we heard a clicking noise. The starter was not working. As the driver and some of the El Salvador men started troubleshooting our team gathered and asked God to work a miracle.

Within minutes the bus started and we were off for our third of four programs for the day.

We ministered in a city called Wasopa (spelled something like that) in some new locations where the church was hoping to connect with some children to start another outreach location. These programs were successful today!

Our day ended by stopping at a local shop for chocobananos. These frozen treats are a standard treat of the kids in El Salvador. We figured for $0.10 each we could splurge and treat the entire team. :) It was a great treat.

Supper included steak, tortillas, rice, and beans. A favorite for sure.

If the rain/lightning stops we'll be taking another dip in the pool! :)

Urban Immersion Trips

2010-07-16T09:00:00.004-05:00

If your ministry is looking for a weekend opportunity that can fit into your budget. Source Ministry's Urban Immersion Trips can provide a unique, eye opening experience of missions in the urban setting of downtown Minneapolis. Source has been reaching out to the marginalized, skeptical, and homeless youth since 1995.

"Our goal is to be a Missional Community embracing the lambs and looking for the prodigals who want to return home; existing at the crossroads of culture providing hospitality and impacting this hurting, skeptical, and diverse culture through prayer, urban outreach, the Fallout Arts Initiative (Fallout Urban Art Center & Art Co-op), transitional homes and Urban Ministry Training."

Compassion 48: Urban Immersion Trips create exposure, hands on experience and interaction that reveals the reality of the needs in Minneapolis. Processing with staff who have years of experience and currently live and work in the city. This allows uniquely impacting processing times with groups - a powerful experience that you will never forget.

Working in the most diverse neighborhood in the country:
- Poverty - homeless shelters & the cities largest homeless meal within 4 blocks
- Internationals - over 100 languages spoken within 1.5 miles
- Arts - MCAD, Mpls Institute of Arts, & Children’s Theatre across street

Workshops, Trainings, & Outreaches:
- Shelters, food shelves, drop-ins, and free meals
- Creative presentations, testimonies, and video documentaries
- What does the Bible say about the poor?
- "How to connect with individuals"
- "What can we do, right here, right now?"
- Holistic Impact: "what can I (or my church) really do?"
- Worship, prayer, processing, "How to impact your own neighborhood”

www.sourcemn.org

Thursday Ministry

2010-07-15T21:44:00.000-05:00

THURSDAY JULY 15, 2010.

Today was our first full day of ministry and the team did fantastic. We are working in Apopa which is about 30 minutes outside of San Salvador. Though most of the team was struggling to remember what the motions were to the dramas and songs they did an outstanding job.

Their energy level has been up the entire time and their attitude says "let's make this one the best yet." They've been working hard, sweating a lot, and chugging a lot of water.

During one of the programs today we learned of a woman who has cancer in her womb, we were able to pray for her and believe God is working on her behalf.

We concluded the night with team devotions and taking a dip in the pool. It was a welcome refreshment from the long day in the sun.

We look forward to our ministry tomorrow.

Training Day

2010-07-15T08:22:00.000-05:00

Our training day went very well. In the morning we learned several song routines including the all new Mi Rey Jesus. This staple song was totally remixed this year and is done with all new choreography. The team did great paying attention to learn the moves to that and other songs. We also learned some fun dramas and some great ministry routines.

After we completed our training it was time for a dip on the pool and lake/volcano. The water was a nice refresher from being hot and sweaty as we learned the routines. Supper provided a great cheeseburger supper followed by time in the prayer fortress.

At the prayer fortress we spent some time "laying down the weights that so easily entangle" so that we can "race toward the finish" unhindered. There was a great prayer time last night and we are excited to see how the Holy Spirit will direct us when we are out in ministry today.

Pray for the team today as our first programs always feel a bit uncertain as we try to remember the moves to the songs and understand the flow of ministry.

Everyone here is healthy and doing good.

Thanks for your prayers.

Mark

The Slide Solution (Seth Godin)

2010-07-15T06:00:00.000-05:00

Do you use slides when preaching? Consider this idea when creating your next presentation:

The 200 slide solution

The next time you find yourself on the hook for a 40 minute presentation (with slides!) consider, at least for a moment, a radical idea:

A slide every 12 seconds. 200 slides in all.

You're used to putting three or four bullet points on a slide. That's at least four distinct ideas, but more often, each of those ideas has three or four sub ideas to it. In other words, you're cramming 32 ideas on a slide, and you're sitting on that slide as you drone on and on. Perhaps you spice it up with some reveals or animated bullets, but it's still 32 ideas going stale before our eyes.

What if you blew it up? Just one word on a slide. Or, perhaps just one image (no cheesy stock please). Maybe you write, "Cheaper" on one slide and, "More durable" on the next...

Slides create action. When did you decide that the appropriate amount of action was six or twelve times every half hour?

How would your pace change if you had 200 slides? How much better would the integration of slides and talk be?

I don't honestly expect you to do your presentation with 200 slides. I'm hoping this exercise will help you realize that you might not need any slides. Or that 50 or 100 slides will pick up your energy and make your argument more coherent.

But please, don't do that presentation you did last time.

From the blog by Seth Godin

Arrival in El Salvador

2010-07-14T08:45:00.000-05:00

We had a great flight schedule and connection. Our 30 minute flight delay in Omaha made our connection in Houston a bit snug, but we made the gate in time to catch the plane but missed supper. Fortunately we had cheeseburgers and salad on the plane. Yumm!

When we arrived in El Salvador the rain and wind picked up - quite an experience. We were expecting hot and humid and we got cool and rainy. Our drive to Kings Castle went without incident putting us in around 11:00 PM (Mountain). We haven't heard about the girls showers, but they boys' are cold. :) How ironic.

Today we have orientation and training.

Thanks for your prayers!

Heading to El Salvador

2010-07-13T07:41:00.001-05:00

Our team leaves today at 8:30 AM for our seventh consecutive missions trip to El Salvador. Please keep us in your prayers. Our team of 15 will be doing street ministry for children as well as participating in a large Sunday outreach on the 18th. The team is filled with anticipation of what God is going to do the next 10 days!

Blessings.

Outreach Idea: Family Friendly

2010-07-13T06:00:00.000-05:00

Reach your community and bring families together for an outdoor movie night strategically geared to spark conversations about Christ.

With Dinner and a Movie: G Rated you get 12 easy-to-plan dinner and movie ideas with included reproducible invitations, decoration ideas, kid-friendly recipes, takeout suggestions, trivia quizzes, icebreaker games, movie descriptions, discussion questions, and Scriptures.

Choose from best-selling classics and new features including: Cars, Charlotte’s Web, Chicken Run, Finding Nemo, Mary Poppins, Meet the Robinsons, 101 Dalmations, The Rookie, The Sound of Music, Swiss Family Robinson, and more.*

Learn More!

*Movies not included

BGMC in Cabo San Lucas

2010-07-12T06:00:00.001-05:00

Pastor, the image on the left is an invitation to one of the BGMC Summits being held in beautiful Cabo San Lucas Mexico this Fall. Cabo San Lucas is known as the Hawaii of Mexico since it is like an island at the end of the 1,000 mile peninsular coming down from California.

There are five different dates to choose from, but I would love to have you join me January 5-8, 2011. It's a great change of weather to go from the cold SD winters to the warm beaches of Mexico. You'll also find the rest and change of pace after the holidays to be a welcome change.

The purpose of the event is to expose pastors to missionary opportunities from around the globe. While there pastors can choose from great activities like deep sea fishing, golfing, ATV riding and much more. Your cost is merely your flight down to Cabo. While there you will choose a project for your church to tackle during the upcoming year. Projects start around $5,000. See the flyer for more details. Check out this video to see more.

We’d love to have you come.

PS - This event is funded through outside contributions which means the funds you give to BGMC are not used to fund the activities!

The Cheesecake Has Been Ordered

2010-07-10T06:00:00.000-05:00

Each year we deliver a Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake to the South Dakota church that makes our administrative portion of summer camp easiest.

But this year we couldn't just award one. There were two churches who did equally as well with their registrations.

This year Pastor John Flemmer and the team at Freedom Worship Center went above and beyond to get their "ducks in a row." We also saw equal effort from Pastor Frank and Sarah Culver from New Underwood.

Here's what they did (take notes for next year - and possibly you will be having a sugar rush of your own):

1. All paperwork was delivered before the deadline with full payment and completed and signed copies.
2. All campers were registered online! Yes, all 49 of them between their two churches.
3. Rooming lists were delivered on time.
4. Additional communication about leaders was precise and contained all of the information needed to make assignments.
5. They did their fundraisers early in the season which helped them know exactly how many campers they could assist.

And so John, Fran, and Sara, and the people who helped you at your church, you will be receiving a Cheesecake Factory Cake delivered next Wednesday (pictured above).

PS - watch out for people with forks. :)

BGMC Pheasant Hunt

2010-07-09T06:00:00.000-05:00

Grab your shotgun, throw on some cammo - we're going pheasant hunting!

This free event for pastors and businessmen includes a day of skeet shooting and bird hunting! After the hunt, we'll have a meal and hear from our missionary.

We're asking every participant to pick up one of the missionary projects during the next year. Projects start at $1,200.

Skeet Shooting - 9:00 AM
Pheasant Hunt - 10:00 AM
Lunch and Missions Presentation - 1:00 PM
Minister's Retreat begins later that evening just a few miles away in Pierre.

Download the attached form to register for the event!

Hunting location: www.huntbrokenarrow.com

Christie's Birthday

2010-07-08T09:13:00.000-05:00

Today is Christie's Birthday. I know many people will send her thoughts on Facebook, but if you have her cell number, please text her your birthday greeting so she receives your thoughts all day long!

I Love Bald Pastors

2010-07-07T06:00:00.001-05:00

Pastor Brian Anderson set a goal of $1,000 for BGMC at his church in Hill City. On June 6th they had a final offering to try to reach that goal.

However, Pastor Brian decided he would sweeten the deal by offering his hair for a $200 more.

At Hill City they have a gallon jug in the front of the sanctuary where they deposit their loose change all year long so nobody really knew how much had been given. After their final offering on the 6th Pastor Brian took the jug to the bank and to his surprise over $1,300 had been given.

The following are a few photos of the head shaving event.

Thanks Pastor Brian for getting on board with BGMC!

BGMC Half Way to the Plunge

2010-07-05T06:00:00.000-05:00

In a recent report from the national BGMC office I noticed we have passed the $30,000 mark for total giving in 2010. That's great news for the missionaries, not so great news for me.

Why not great news you ask? Well, I set a goal of $60,000 for BGMC last February and if we hit that goal I'll be jumping in Table Rock Lake (Branson, MO) in February 2011.

Now I don't like cold water, but I love when kids get the heart for missions and when the church shows their support as well! I know if your church keeps our project in front of your church we will far surpass the $60k mark by the end of the year.

Let's do this! I'm ready to get wet!

Camp: Lives Impacted5.0

2010-07-02T06:00:00.000-05:00

Need another bedtime story for the kids? Want to show others the power of God at work today? Then this personal experience story is for you.

Hey, Jayme

I was at camp this week at camp kinship, and i just wanted to thank you for your preaching it really meant alot to me and opened up my eyes to the real world and whats going on. My parnts are christains i go to church and everything but i really didnt live a christian life. I swore i hung out with the wrong people did the wrong thing and really didnt care if a ruined my life or not. A few times i had to stop and think about my sports life if i was going to ruin it and of course it was a yes but i still wanted to do everything i was still doing. Then when i got to church camp i was like okay just another year whatever, but then when you started preaching i was like wow he really knows whats going on and can relate to thing i need help with and did. Then at the alter no other time at camp has the preacher laid hands on me and then you changed that and you did and i couldnt belive it, it made me so happy!!!(:

and then it was the last night and you were preaching i didnt understand i was dozing off and not paying attention then you came up to my face and talked to me in front of everybody at the camp and told me i can change and im a woman of god and more stuff but that just complete changed me and you about made me cry, by saying youve been watching me all week!!(: I'm just scared im home now and right when i got home i had a friend call me and ask to go to a party with her and i asked was there gunna be drinking and she said yeaaahhh! and i said no nopt today. and i dont want to get tempted but im scared that next week i will just be like yeah whatever sure lets go and i dont wnat to do that, so just keep me and uyour prayers and thank for 1 of the best camp experinces everr!!!(:

(when she asked me I thought of you and your preaching and what it did to me so thank youu!)

Camp: Lives Impacted4.0

2010-07-01T06:00:00.000-05:00

Hard to believe so many stories of changed lives from five days together at camp. Here is another one for your books:

Thank you so much...God has changed my life even though its only been one day after camp.Ive been trying to be a better person,and bring others to God so they can expierence the love of God that I recieve at camp.I just wanted to say thank you:)

Camp: Lives Impacted3.0

2010-06-30T06:00:00.000-05:00

The following story is another in the collection of lives changed through the power of God at our summer camp.

Hey Jayme!

You were our speaker at (SDSummerCamp) 2 days ago. I've gone to camp for a lot of years now and have been really into God for about only a week after every camp got over. I really feel like I'm going to stay active with God this time. I'm not sure what it was that you said or did, but it was something, and i'm actually going to pay attention during church and youth group now. I want to listen and learn new things about God. I also got a new point of view of dating. Everytime a guy talks to me or tries to flirt with me i just think of the cake. In my head i say my ingredients aren't ready, and this isn't my future husband. I also think of the five chairs. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I just wanted to say thanks again, and sorry this isn't really a testimony i just wanted to say thanks for helping me see things differently.

Girls Ministries Updates

2010-06-29T16:48:00.000-05:00

I have posted some updates for the girls ministry events coming up in the next few weeks and months. As these ministry events receive further developments they will be posted at www.sdyce.com/girls.

Camp: Lives Impacted2.0

2010-06-29T06:00:00.001-05:00

The following message was received through our speaker, Jayme Montera, after the conclusion of Middle School camp.

Dear pastor jamye,

There Is one thing that I did not tell you, and I wanted to talk to u about also. Well I have been doing drugs sence I was 10 and I wanted to stop before I went to camp but it was hard. Then I came to my frist camp and LOVE it, but when I heard ur story it made me relize that I am going a week without drugs I can go my life without them ur story everyday showed me that I can stop doing drugs and be addicted to God instead and I never had a bible before or even saw one and when we left camp and went to the mall in rapid city I went and bought one and I am going to start reading it and worshiping God. My parents are not saved but I am going to pray to show them that God is the amazing! Oh and what you told me on Thursday that it is not a death date it is a brith date I will not forget that I will not be killing myself on the 20th I am going to go to my church and just pray on that day Thank you so much for changing my life. Love (camper name)