Pastor Buddy’s Blog

Turning points in life…

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Journal.

Last evening we completed a defining moment in the history of Christian Challenge. It was our last regular Wednesday evening service before instituting our Christian Challenge Community Groups. The home groups will meet at various times during the week, some in private homes, others at Christian Challenge. Sunday morning remains our time of gathering for the body of believers of Christian Challenge.

It was my privilege to preach the final Wednesday evening message. My subject was

Turning Points in Life…

The service was treasured from beginning to end. Jeff led the worship and invited members to make song selections. Even had kiddies choosing songs. Jeff completed the worship with the theme song of Christian Challenge, ‘How Beautiful Upon the Mountains’. This is a song the Lord gave me in 1976. If you would like to hear it, on the bottom right of my blog, under ‘Related Sites’, click on ‘Bro. Buddy’s Music,’ then click on song #14. 

– Don’t expect anything professional. All the songs on our Jubilee CD are originals by yours truly and done in-house. –

Jacob’s call to return to Bethel…

My ministry last evening was taken from Genesis 35:1-7, where the Lord instructed Jacob to return to Bethel. I spoke from three aspects of this point of turning in the life of Jacob and his family.

I - God’s Call to Remember

II - The Power of Re-Consecration and Turning

III - A Time of Fresh Start and Renewed Revelation

I won’t try to provide more concerning this particular message. However if you would like to hear the message by video, go to the following site, drop down the page to ‘View Sermon Archives,’ and click on the ‘Wednesday’ box:

http://christianchallenge.org/live/index.html

(Keep in mind that our Sunday and Wednesday services are available by means of video for one week. They are replaced with each Sunday and Wednesday service. This video will not be available after next week.)

If you would like to know more about the direction we are taking with our ‘Community Groups’, it would be good to listen to Nathan’s, Sunday message. Just click on the ‘Sunday’ box.

Changing Themes…

My blog will be taking on a new look shortly. Had some problems in the past with the theme that I’ve been using. Anyway, I will be selecting a new theme (blog appearance) that will be more friendly-user. Found one that has ‘wheat’ in the banner. Love that look. Still not decided.

Ok, for a final thought.

You need someone to lean on…

This morning I was reflecting on our service last evening and the love that is shared at Christian Challenge. It seems we’ve had a strong love bond from the beginning. But isn’t that really what it is all about? Jesus said that the world would know we are His disciples by our love for one another.

Anyway, during my morning devotion I was listening to one of my favorite gospel singers, Stephen Hill. There is a song that I truly love to hear him sing; ‘Lean On Me.’

Thought you might enjoy it. Here it is by Stephen Hill:

Remember, there is much love coming your way. And if you need a friend, please call on me. (By the way this is what our Christian Challenge Community Groups are about - Friendship, love, sharing, and caring.)

Your brother in Christ,

Buddy