Archive for September, 2008
Orchard Retreat Day 2
Posted on 30. Sep, 2008 by frank.
I would have to say that the theme this year is authenticity. Paul set the pace quickly with sharing his Paul Williams share about multiple conversion experiences he feels he has gone through on his journey over the last 50 years. Here is a quick summary of his talk: 1. Marriage – we finally get [...]
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Orchard Group Retreat
Posted on 29. Sep, 2008 by frank.
The Orchard Group played a major role in helping Christ’s Church of the Valley get started. I am forever grateful for their efforts in the Northeast and New York (my place of origin). I am sure I will continue to look up to Paul Williams and the team at Orchard for some time to come [...]
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Help Out Your Neighbor – NBC 10
Posted on 25. Sep, 2008 by frank.
Here is the news piece NBC 10 did on the Umsteads and Rawns last week:
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Help Out Your Neighbor Update
Posted on 22. Sep, 2008 by frank.
The Umsteads and Rawns have had quite a bit of press coverage over the last week. NBC 10 did a report on the 6pm news and the Mercury did a piece on them stating: Two elderly couples are resisting efforts by the township to purchase theirproperties for future use as a park. A grassroots group [...]
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The Bible In One Minute
Posted on 22. Sep, 2008 by frank.
Had to post this fun one. Check out the Bible in one minute! Bible In A Minute – barats and bereta
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Finding Direction For Your Small Group
Posted on 18. Sep, 2008 by frank.
Directing our Small Group Ministry is one of my roles here at CCV and when the fall season arrives I often get questions from leaders about what they should do next with their group. It is a common question because people are often coming back from summer break and they are ready for something fresh. [...]
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David Allison Responds (I Kissed A Girl Update)
Posted on 16. Sep, 2008 by frank.
David Allison recently did an interview on his response to the reaction of his church sign. I thought it would only be fair to post his interview since I commented on his sign earlier last week. Watch it below or click here for the link.
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Referee Pastor – Resolving Conflict
Posted on 15. Sep, 2008 by frank.
My boys are getting older and beginning to play together more and more often. You know that that means… they fight more often too. The latest was this morning. Shelli made us some great french toast and we enjoyed breakfast together at the table as a family. Shortly after, Shelli went up to shower and [...]
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PLEASE HELP!!!
Posted on 11. Sep, 2008 by frank.
Something aweful is happening to a family from our church! Lifelong Perkiomen residents Jim and Sue Umstead (14 Wartman, Collegeville) are being forced to sell their family’s farmhouse on 9.8 acres. Another 1.1 acre property near it sold for $130,000! Their property is worth at least $700,000! They are being unethically FORCED to take a [...]
