Back in the Saddle

After lots of recent travel, I'm back!

First, I went to a retreat for leaders of the Rise Above It seminar - a small group campaign for churches based on the book "Rise Above It" by Ray and Star Silverman (http://www.riseaboveit.org). It's all about how the principles of the Ten Commandments are actually our spiritual "bill of rights", and have application to every decision we make in daily life. This campaign will last for 10 weeks, running from September 17th to November 19th. It will focus on one commandment a week as the topic for each small group meeting! This will be a congregation campaign, based at the Sower's Chapel. For more information, e-mail me under the "contact" page.

Second, I just got back from Maple Leaf Academy (http://www.newchurch.org/news/calendar), a youth ministry camp in Palgrave Ontario. Our theme for the year was "Peace: How to Acheive it." There was a total attendance of about 55 campers and 8 staff at a camp full of music, worship, prayer, small group excercise, and fun! For more information on how to contact or support the efforts of the camp (or for information on scholarship) - please contact me!

Finally, I just wanted to take a moment to share with you about what's on the calendar as far as "Be of Good Cheer" is concerned (find it to your right). On Friday, July 21st I will be speaking at a motivational event for religious authors (hosted by the Armstrong County League of Arts).

ARMSTRONG COUNTY LEAGUE OF ARTS BUILDING:
Armstrong County League of Arts
724-763-7457
Cadogan Road (PA 128 N), Slate Lick

This event begins at 6:30pm, and will highlight what it takes to get your book from "concept to reality" as an author. There will be time for a formal presentation, including question and answer at the end. There will also be the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of the book at the end of the night.

In the meantime...I will be on vacation from the 9th until I return for the speaking event on the 21st - so have a blessed week! I'll talk to you soon!