After a week of sweaty gymnasiums, smelly showers, and leaky air mattresses, FUSE has returned! But what’s a mission’s trip without a little sweat and dirt? Our students showed incredible drive, passion, and maturity on this trip.  We couldn’t be more proud!  Here’s a little recap of what we did:

Ø  Breakfast was served at 6:30 a.m. almost every day.  Bright and early!

Ø  We spent three days working on Faith Temple Church, where we pressure washed, weeded, mulched, sealed, dug, primed, painted, and much more! The result was astonishing and definitely a momentum-builder for the students.

Ø  Each night we participated in a worship service. This gave our students a chance to recharge through God’s anointed Word and worship.

Ø  After each worship service a time was set aside for each youth group to come together and build each other up through prayer and personal testimony.

Ø  All week, we had been preparing a children’s festival on Thursday for the surrounding areas of where we had been working.  It was a huge success! Over 50 children showed up with their families, and they were all astounded by the love and service shown by the students.

Through this trip (and everyone’s prayers), we were able to see amazing results, not only through salvations, but also in our student’s personal relationships with Jesus Christ.  Thank you for all your support and prayers.

If you would like to see pictures of our trip, check out the FUSE flicker.  Just click   on the link from our website, www.fusesm.com.   

Pastor Tim continues week 6 of Seasons by defining vision. Vision is not just a goal or hope; it’s what you can “see.”  This is your perspective and it is connected to what you believe—your faith. To change your outcomes, you must change what you see and what you believe. Typically, you don’t just drift into better seasons or into practices of disciplines, generosity and obedience. Change require intentional steps often with something or someone prompting us.

There are five foundational beliefs which you must believe:
 That better is out there. Your current season is not your lot in life. You are not hopelessly stuck. (Psalm 34:19, Jeremiah 32:17, Jeremiah 29:11)
 God is for you! He desires the best for you. (Romans 8:31, Psalm 118:6, Psalm 124:1-3)
 God is with you.  He is walking through this with you. (Jeremiah 1:19, Hebrews 13:5, Deuteronomy 31:6, Isaiah 41:10)
 There is a path and God can show it to you. Remember to listen and obey His instruction.  (Proverbs 3:5-6)
  Prayer has a part.  Keep talking with Him; share your thoughts and feelings.  (James 4:2, John 15:7)
 

We must learn to walk circumspectly—look around us; checking our vision and faith.  

Memorization: Jeremiah 32:17 NKJV
“Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You.”

Business Leaders Breakfast meets on July 10, 7 a.m. in the Academy Gym.   

During this meeting we offer prayer time, breakfast, live keynote speaker presentations, training and networking opportunities.

The Business Leaders Breakfast is a ministry committed to equipping local Christian business leaders by practically applying Biblical principles in the workplace.

The cost is $5.00 and registration is available at Guest Services or on-line.