Every morning I take Jacob to school.  Deb has to be at the school earlier and this allows Jacob to sleep a little longer and I enjoy the time with him.  Last week I saw a man walking on a cold spring morning.  I pulled over and he immediately jumped in.  He got in the back seat of my truck which isn't very big.  Soon as he closed the door his foul odor filled the truck.  I could see that Jacob was trying to cover his nose so the man couldn't see him.  I dropped Jacob off at school and then took the man to his desired destination.

The man had told us he'd been walking for a while and hundreds of cars had passed him by.  I believe him due to Liberty traffic every morning.  Not one person had offered him a ride.  I was able to share the gospel with him and invite him to church.  He is living with his father - n law with some really tough circumstances.  He was going to help someone cut down a tree.  I enjoyed getting to know the man very much. 

That evening Jacob and I discussed the mornings events.  He wanted to know hwy he stunk so bad.  Hard trying to explain to him that not everyone is as fortunate as us.  As we talked he began to realize that is was a very kind gesture to help this man.  He ended the conversation by stating that Jesus would have been pleased.  If we don't teach our children to look for opportunities to serve others, who will? 

During this Easter season, what a better way to show thanks to Christ than by helping one of his children.  Look for the opportunities,
they are everywhere.

Some random thoughts:
* Several people have asked me if the Kid Zone will be operating as usual on Saturday night?  Good question and the answer is yes.
* Everyone that attends on Saturday night will get the same service but with extended worship.
* Have heard about a lot of people who are bringing friends and family.  Way too cool.
* Big group of people working on the stage, props and lights.  Sunday is going to be awesome.
* I have messed with the message all week.  Will be finished in a couple of hours.
* Want to make sure it is exactly what God wants.
* Really been praying for God sized miracles for this weekend.
* I continue to invite and hand out Messy cards.  Best form of advertisement there is.  Hope your doing the same.
* I won't be blogging tomorrow, going to the Columbia zoo with the family.  Hudson (almost 3 year old Grandson) will love it.)
* We're having a run through of weekend services Thursday night after band practice.  Want everything to be perfect.
* Were going to need more parking greeters in parking lot across the street.  If your willing, please let us know.
* Burl has been busy this week already making reservations for next years egg drop.
* Some upcoming events:
    Tennis Shoe Sunday-we'll worship and then head out of church into community to help others
    Memorial day Sunday - tailgating and baptism
    4th of July celebration - we'll be doing the same thing we did last year but even better
     Loving on people everyday
* Getting ready to ride bike and run after I finish everything for Sunday morning. 
* I can't wait to see what God is going to do. 
* I'm at the church now watching practice for Sunday (Thursday at 8:00 pm) and it is awesome!
* See you Saturday or Sunday.  for a bunch of you, BOTH!