Alright it's about that time again, hope all of you had wonderful summers!

To those who graduated - April, Cedric, and Dani:
I will miss you greatly! It has been a privelege to watch you grow and mature!
Always keep your eyes on Jesus, and the prize of Eternal Life.
Wherever life leads you, and whatever you experience, never lose hold of who you are in God! You are special and unique in your own way, and I will always love you and am here for you.

To those heading back -
Another summer has come and gone, and it's back to school. Don't be ashamed of being a Christian, don't be ashamed to pray, don't be ashamed to stand up for Jesus. This school year there will be good days, and not so good days, but don't live for the temporary, but for the legendary! Love Ya'll and see ya TONIGHT!

To those starting out -
If you find yourself hitting Junior High for the first time, that is scary and exciting at the same time, but I am here to help you and support. More importantly God is ALWAYS with you! You are at the time where you are finding yourself in the world and discovering who you really are. Don't allow who the world wants you to be affect who God has called you to be! The choices you make now will effect your entire life, and also the life to come.

To everyone - Let this be your Anthem for the School Year 2010-2011:
(it's lyrics to a song by Lecrae)

I'm not the shoes I wear, I'm not the clothes I buy
I'm am not the house I live in, I'm not the car I drive
I'm not the job I work, You can't define my worth
By nothing on God's green earth, my identity is found in Christ.

Love and Prayers 2 Ya'll!

Keepin' It Real <>< Pastor Danae

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Well Everyone as we have been talking about Daniel and Daring to be like him . . . we have to be ourselves, and who God has called us to be.
We don't live in Bible times or the face the exact same challenges Daniel did, but they are VERY similar. We may not face having to eat certain things, we may not have to interpret dreams, we may not be forced to bow beofre a 90 foot golden image, or deny our God, then again we may . . . but EVERYDAY I Dare you to be like Daniel - I dare you to be DIFFERENT!
The last few weeks we've gone through the first 4 Chapters in the Book of Daniel. Have ya'll noticed a pattern? Every situation . . . Every problem . . . Every Opportunity . . . Daniel follows what he knows is right, what he knows God wants Him to do. So I ask you to take a second and think before you act. Whether it's drugs, alcohol, parties, gangs, or sexual acts. If it's a mean word, a hurtful prank, or a nasty text message. Maybe it's a bad movie or an UnGodly song. Whatever the situation, DARE 2 BE LIKE DANIEL . . . DARE 2 BE DIFFERENT . . . DARE 2 BE WHO GOD CALLED YOU 2 BE!

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Hey Ya'll! Happy New Year!
This year can be anything you want it to be and for me as your Pastor and leader, I want this year to be everything it can be for you. We got alot planned for this year - Easter Egg Madness, Summer Trip - THE RAMP, Fall Launch, and thats just a few - there's Lots MORE! Although those things are good, fun, exciting, ________________ (place adjective here) - my desire for YOU this year is that
1. You get closer to God - Desire Him More than Anything Else
2. You recruit others - Lead Your Peers and Family in the Sinners Prayer
3. You begin your ministry - REALLY Discover God's Purpose for Your Life

We all have things we are good at, those are called "talents" and we are to use them to glorify and magnify the Lord! This year look at every day as adventure to seek out more of Him and let your life reflect Him everywhere to everyone every second.
I love you and I'm here for you to encourage you and help you achieve the goals you have for your life - I had fun last week setting goals and talking about your futures - now I'm gonna keep pushing you to achieve the things YOU want to see happen in your life.
Keepin' It Real <> < Pastor Danae

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