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Jordan Goes Deep!

2007-09-08T17:10:00.000-04:00

9:00 AM, Brian Picollo Park, Cooper City, Florida.

1st inning, runner on 3rd, 2 outs.

Jordan is batting clean-up.

1st pitch...bam...over the center field fence.

Jordan's first career home run!

Back from Arkansas

2007-08-20T20:22:00.000-04:00

made it safe

good hang time with Mom and Wesley

hotter than the Georgia asphalt??? 106 degrees in GA last Thursday.

kids started school today...went well!

Wesley had MRI today...waiting on results

busy week ahead

Random

2007-08-15T07:03:00.000-04:00

Congrats Pete on your graduation
Great job leading Garland...you are a life-changer
yes...I did spill the oil...great memory.
We had company this week...my Mother and Step-Dad
Step-Dad, Wesley, had eye problems this week while here...blurry vision...not too serious, can't drive though.
I am driving them to Arkansas today and flying back Saturday.
Pray for our safe travel
Vaughn is on vacation this weekend...rest up VB
Ricky Garcia is leading worship at the Dale on Sunday...that'll be cool.
Who are you inviting this Sunday?
Jordan got into Charter Middle School...answered prayer.
A Razorback is on the SI college football issue cover...WOOOOO PIG SOOOIE!!!
Make today the best one you've had in a while...PRAY!!!

Our Loss, Heavens Gain

2007-08-09T08:38:00.000-04:00

Pete Guyon passed away early this morning after a long battle with cancer. Pete served in the Student Ministry for years at Flamingo and leaves a legacy of kindness and humbleness and just plain 'ole loving to laugh. Pray for his wife Holly.

Remember All, as Christians Earth and the life we live here are not God's plan for us eternally. Heaven is our forever place to call home. A home with no tears, medicine, stress or bad days.

Impact heaven Pete! We'll miss you.

Real quick...

2007-08-09T08:09:00.000-04:00

say a prayer for these letters that went out this week to over 250 Hallandale area families that we got info from this past weekend at the outreach events.

Pray for them:

to receive it.

to open it.

to read it.

to bring it. (It has an incentive to attend service.)

to love it. (church)

to come back. (with others)

to reach their GOD POTENTIAL.

Students at NNO

2007-08-08T08:44:00.001-04:00

Our Hallandale Campus Student Ministry gave water away at the National Night Out for local Police Departments last night at Hallandale Beach. Great job guys.

Eric Howard, our HB Student Pastor, will be leading First Priority at Hallandale High this school year.

Water Boy!

2007-08-07T19:59:00.001-04:00

Jordan working hard!

More Pix from Friday and Sunday

2007-08-06T17:01:00.000-04:00

200 backpacks given away in less than an hour...I still can't believe it.

One of the Crazy Coolest Days of my LIFE!!!

2007-08-05T20:00:00.000-04:00

Hallandale Campus Notes from 8/5:

200 backpacks gone in 45 minutes

350 hot dogs and burgers served...I had not one of them...HONEST!

300 easily attended picnic

just shy of 400 for the 3 service total.

Spanish service...115 (new record)

Many folks from the Friday events attended.

More pix tomorrow!

Friday's Outreach Marathon

2007-08-04T09:14:00.000-04:00

Friday was spent with outreach events in the morning and evening. At Gulfstream Middle School we invited hundreds to our Sunday picnic for a FREE backpack full of school supplies. At O.B. Johnson Park several more hundred were entertained by our super band and we gave out 400 bottles of water on a some kind of HOT day.

Thanks to all the Vol's that made this happen.

Enjoy the Pix:

Backpacks are stuffed...but not as much as my van!

2007-08-01T11:40:00.000-04:00

Backpacks are being stuffed.

2007-08-01T10:25:00.000-04:00

Big Week Ahead

2007-07-29T19:25:00.000-04:00

I ask for you to pray for and get involved with the events of the next week:

First Wednesday, Cooper City Campus...food at 6, service at 7...let's represent the 33009!

Friday AM...Gulfstream Middle in Hallandale...playing music and inviting to church.

Friday PM...Hallandale Summer Camp Celebration at HBHS football field...playing music.

Sunday 2 PM...Back to School Picnic...fun, fun, fun...giving away 200 backpacks full of supplies for school.

Tuesday PM...Crimewatch Night Out Fest in Hallandale...our Student Ministry will be giving away water and church invites.

Let's bring 'em in!

Another Opp

2007-07-27T08:30:00.000-04:00

This week the Summer Camp Director at Hallandale Beach contacted me about our campus being involved in their Summer End Event at the football field next Friday night.

We will be:

Giving away water to the 1000+ expected to attend.

Putting info cards for Flamingo Hallandale in peoples hands.

Vaughn and Cristian will lead the band on stage from 7:30-8:15.

I never thought that the city would approach us this soon for help. That is a result of your hard work at the Beach Bash and the renovated building people see on HB Blvd.

Way to go FRCHB!

Mark Your Calendar

2007-07-23T11:03:00.000-04:00

Sunday, August 5th

Back to School Picnic

2:00 PM

Hallandale Beach Campus

Bounce Houses

Balloon Artist Clown

Face Painting

Burgers and Dogs

All FREE!!!

We are inviting students and families from Gulfstream Middle in Hallandale Beach to get a backpack full of school supplies.

What happens...

2007-07-18T18:25:00.000-04:00

...to tomato plants in South Florida when you go on vacation and they don't get watered?

We're Back!

2007-07-17T06:36:00.000-04:00

The Waller's are back from a week away at Disney. We had a great time with some friends of ours from Arkansas, the Archer's. Mike played a huge role in me becoming a Christian. We were neighbors with the Archer's for several years. They are very near and dear to my family and it was good to catch up this week. I never thought we'd have such a restful, adventurous, funny, memorable time with 9 people in one house...but I was wrong. God blessed us with a great time away with some amazing friends from way back.

Things to look forward to at Hallandale:

I will be teaching "LIVE" this Sunday. Patience is the topic...I ran out of that long ago...

On August 3rd we are going to be a part of the Back to School Orientation at Gulfstream MS...we are playing music and inviting families to our picnic.

On August 5th we will be having a picnic at 2 PM and inviting students from the area schools to come for free school supplies.

This fall we are doing the biggest series ever at Flamingo...The Naked Pastor...this series will be HUGE!

Happy 4th of July!

2007-07-04T09:10:00.000-04:00

Have a super day. Thank God for our independence. Myself...I'm going to enjoy some home-made ice cream, God Bless America!

HB Campus Weekend Recap

2007-07-02T07:50:00.001-04:00

Weekend Notes:

*Alejandro and Ada Diaz (pictured) pastored our first Spanish service with 79 in attendance...Welcome!
*Our volunteers at the beach gave away over 5000 church invite cards, wind-twirlers, tattoos, glow sticks, sunscreen packs, etc....

*3 people came to church Sunday with their card from the beach to get their $10 Starbuck's card...all said they'd be back!

*Vaughn was seen with a lady at the beach that was not his mother or sister, and yes, he wore a jacket.

*I met the mayor and 4 other city officials who were very impressed with our showing at the beach bash.

*Let's build on this momentum and get ready for a back to school event in August.

*I have a meeting this week with the middle school principal in Hallandale to plan an event with them...pray for that.

Hallandale Beach Bash Pix

2007-07-01T20:37:00.000-04:00

A never-forget day! Good work Hallandale Beach Campus...the city took notice of your hard work...Go God!

Big Day Tomorrow!

2007-06-29T08:54:00.000-04:00

Come join in the fun at the Hallandlae Beach Bash '07.

Saturday from noon until 9:30 PM..then fireworks.
Park at the HB Campus for a free limo ride to the beach.
Our band plays on the main stage from 3- 4 PM.
Our HB Campus Volunteers will be handing out cards, wind twirlers, sunscreen and glow necklaces.
The cards will invite the people to church and offer them a $10 Starbuck's card on their first visit.
This is our first event with the city of Hallandale Beach...let's make a great big first impression.
Sunday also marks the inaugural Spanish Service at the HB Campus. 12:45 PM. Welcome Alejandro and Ada Diaz and Team.

First Fruit

2007-06-13T10:01:00.000-04:00

After much consideration the first tomato goes to (drumroll...) Arturo De La Mora. Arturo is the Internet Campus Pastor at Flamingo and loves tuna salad filled 'maters. Enjoy!

Tomato Update

2007-06-11T13:42:00.000-04:00

Intense drought followed by take-your-breath-away-heat followed by pounding rain has produced...I proudly present to you...the first sign of ripeness...

Post a comment on what should be done with the first ripe tomato...

207...

2007-06-11T13:25:00.000-04:00

...people stepped into the Atlantic on Sunday and said, "I'm proud to be a Christ Follower." 21 of them from the Hallandale Beach Campus.

Check out the photo of Matt Mashburn and I baptizing Adolpho from the HB Campus. This was in the Sun-Sentinel this morning.

Sweet Sixteen

2007-06-06T15:38:00.000-04:00

At 11:52 PM on this date in 1991, Ashlee Brooke Waller was born in Paragould Arkansas.

Happy Birthday Ash!!! You are a blessing to everyone who knows you. Your sweet spirit and gentleness are going to take you places in this world...like Peru!

Pray for Ashlee and the other 20 or so headed to Peru tonight. Safety, a strong God serve and sticky memories of the trip are the prayer items of the day.

Time to Fuel

2007-05-31T08:09:00.000-04:00

Every Sunday in June we are getting FUEL'ed at Hallandale Beach. This Sunday is about joining in...fun class, very informative...after the 11:15 service...pizza and childcare provided.

Don't miss it!

Happy Birthday!!!

2007-05-28T20:22:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday Sonya!

Sonya Facts:

music...the standards (Michael Buble, Glen Miller, Louis Armstrong)

food...Italian (Spaghetti, Chicken Marsala), Apple Pie, Perrier

places...the beach, the mall, Disney World, Starbuck's (This might surprise you but, I seriously doubt anyone I know drinks more Starbuck's than Sonya...she's an animal.)

verse...Isaiah 41:10...Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

birthplace...Light, Arkansas...population 50...yeah, that's right, 50, maybe less.

strengths...listening to and mothering our kids, decorating, neatness, she is BEAUTIFUL, talking to small children...have you ever seen Sonya talk to a little kid? They love her...it is amazing to watch. And my favorite one is, "she gets (understands) me".

weaknesses...come on, you don't think I'd list them do ya? There are none...LOL!

little known fact...Sonya babysat Matt Miller, the Sawgrass Campus Pastor, when he was a baby.

Happy Birthday Sonya...I love you!

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Eagle Award

2007-05-26T08:34:00.000-04:00

Friday was the last day of school at Flamingo Road Christian Academy which means one thing...awards chapel...This is where all the kids get recognized for their actions and grades throughout the year. At the end of the chapel the Eagle Award is given to one student, voted by the classmates, in each class that displays Christlikeness in their daily life.

Props to Abby Waller in Mrs. Assayag's 1st grade class.

Can you tell I'm proud?

I'm proud not because of the award, well maybe a little, but because Abby lives out her faith in a way that cannot go unnoticed. She is unselfish and kind and always trying to brighten everyone's day.

CNN.com - Video

2007-05-25T16:06:00.000-04:00

CNN.com - Video

click..."Confessing your sins online" Pretty cool!

Anderson Cooper

2007-05-25T07:20:00.000-04:00

Check out the link below for CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 Blog. Yesterday he blogged about Ivescrewedup.com and refers to Pastor Troy as a cowboy...Yeehaw!!!

Make sure to post a comment there!

www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/anderson.cooper.360/blog/

Tomato Update...Day 12

2007-05-16T10:18:00.000-04:00

Not only have the rains of recent days calmed the Florida fires and smoke...the rain has brought forth the first signs of fruit!

Enjoy...have a tomatoey day!

Family Dedication Pix from the 'Dale

2007-05-13T20:10:00.000-04:00

Great Mother's Day...Good work team.

Happy Mother's Day!

2007-05-12T07:54:00.000-04:00

Happy Mother's Day Moms.

Especially to my Mother back in

Paragould, Arkansas...Faye Williams.

What do I love the most about my Mom? Sacrifice. Mom has always given up her own needs for the sake of those around her. Thanks Mom. I love you. Enjoy your carrot cake today.

Baptism Pix from Sunday

2007-05-09T06:37:00.000-04:00

This is why we do the things we do. Great job Hallandale Beach Team!

It's up!

2007-05-04T14:58:00.000-04:00

You can view the First Wednesday Service on www.flamingoroadchurch.com under archives sermons...Check it out.

Time for Action

2007-05-04T14:17:00.000-04:00

After 6 years of being a Florida resident I have found many advantages to living in the Sunshine State.

Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World a few hours away.
75-80 degrees from October until April.
Beaches, beaches, beaches.
People and cultures I never knew about.
Cuban food.
The BEST church in the world.

But today I came face to face with my biggest Florida gripe...supermarket tomatoes.

Could someone please tell me why... in a state where the sun never ceases to shine, lawns are mowed year round, oranges and grapefruits grow to the size of beach balls...can you not buy a tomato in a supermarket that is not orange in color and as hard as an Ellie Mae Clampett dinner roll?

Today I took control of the situation...60 days until harvest!!!

The Board

2007-05-03T15:30:00.000-04:00

First Wednesday's challenge...
50 campuses...100,000 people...$150,000,000 budget...

Did you sign up for the journey?

Landmark

2007-05-03T07:35:00.000-04:00

I told you so...what a night at Flamingo Road Church.

I've been to dozens of sports venues in my life. World Series, UM football, Dolphins and Heat, MLB games all over the place, yet no sporting event yields the electricity and enthusiasm as a SEC battle at Razorback Stadium. Maybe because that is the team I am passionate about. Last night at Cooper City the electricity and enthusiasm for what God is doing at Flamingo was landmark.

The book of Joshua says: "Each of you heft a stone to your shoulder, a stone for each of the tribes of the People of Israel, so you'll have something later to mark the occasion. When your children ask you, 'What are these stones to you?' you'll say, 'The flow of the Jordan was stopped in front of the Chest of the Covenant of God as it crossed the Jordan—stopped in its tracks. These stones are a permanent memorial for the People of Israel.'" Joshua 4:6-7 The Message

Joshua left these memorials (landmarks) all over as a reminder to the people of the great things God had done for them.

First Wednesday was one of those landmark nights in the history of our church. There were great stories, great worship, great challenges, and hundreds of names on the clear board.

When the service is posted on the web I will blog the link.

What a great night!

Trash Talk for the Kingdom

2007-05-01T09:54:00.000-04:00

I just heard the morning DJ team on Y-100 reading some of the confessions from ivescrewedup.com on the air. They were laughing and joking about it but they were reading them and talking about the site. Y-100 is a VERY secular radio station in Miami and, get this, the morning show is syndicated to many cities across the country. What does that mean? Our site is getting free pub...God works in a strange way, huh?

Remember, First Wednesday is Wednesday night at the Cooper City Campus. Let's represent Hallandale Beach by having a good showing of folks. This is one of those events that when you are going home afterwards you will be glad you came.

Go West on Stirling until you get to Flamingo Road...look for the big green roof.

Pizza at 6:00...$3 per person
Worship at 7:00

See ya there!

And Another...

2007-04-24T10:28:00.000-04:00

...Great weekend at the Hallandale Beach Campus. More first time guest and an unmatched spirit. I am so proud of our FRCHB Team. In a little over 5 months we've grown from 75 to 380. Let's continue to do the things we do...don't relax...we have a few weeks before another big weekend...MOTHER'S DAY.

Check out the good things Stephanie had to say about our campus at www.stephaniegramling.com

Have a great week!

Post a comment on how God has used the Dale to impact your world.

Easter Egg Hunt Pix

2007-04-11T19:56:00.000-04:00

Directions for Pastor Troy

2007-04-09T08:51:00.000-04:00

What a super weekend at Flamingo!

Over 10,000 in worship...WOW!!!

Doral and Sawgrass doubled normal weekend attendance! Igor and Miller Rock! They set-up and tear down every week.

Lima...over 200 on a tough Peru weekend...way to go Steve-o!

Cooper City was as strong as any church in America this weekend...we have the best volunteers in the world, no doubt!

Over 300 on the Internet watched a Flamingo Easter service!

Hallandale Beach............drum roll>>>>>>>>>>489...I am so proud of all of you that invited and talked up our campus in the community. We had so many new folks that Sonya and I talked for 45 minutes after the 2nd service to first timers.

Pastor Troy...to HB Campus from the Cooper City Campus:

East on Stirling Road

South on I-95

Exit Hallandale Beach Blvd.

East 1 and 1/2 miles

The Dale is on the right between Dixie and Federal Hwy.

9:30 and 11:15 AM

We are honored to have you speak "LIVE" in 2 weeks!!!

Way to go Flamingo Road Church!

Easter Morning Baptism

2007-04-09T07:59:00.000-04:00

The Facts:
Dania Beach
7 AM
57 degrees
288 baptisms

Making it Right

2007-04-06T15:27:00.000-04:00

I had a cool conversation today with one of Flamingo's faithful attenders. This lady told me that she has been living with her boyfriend for 4 years. They want to get baptized Sunday at the beach but the fact that they are not married has been weighing heavy on their hearts. Listen to this...they got a marriage license and asked if I would lead them in a short vow exchange in front of their family just before they get baptized. Is that cool or what? Does God have big plans for this weekend and the Confession series? I'd say so!

Don't miss it...Big could be too small a word for it.

Did anyone hear me on Dar's Diner on KISS Country today talking about FRC's Easter weekend?

www.ivescrewedup.com

2007-04-05T07:28:00.000-04:00

Easter marks the beginning of a new teaching series...Confession is Good For the Soul. Along with the series Flamingo is running a website, www.ivescrewedup.com, as a tool for people to confess anonymously what is going on in their lives. It is amazing to read about the guilt, anger and unworthiness that the people we do life with every day are carrying around deep within them.

Check it out and confess if you must...

These are many of the people that will enter a Flamingo Campus door this weekend. Begin praying for them. It is going to be a big weekend.

4th Quarter

2007-04-02T09:20:00.000-04:00

As you read this raise your hand with 4 fingers up...IT IS THE FOURTH QUARTER, GO TEAM FRCHB!!!!

Another great weekend at the Dale. Great teaching Heather, stay under the umbrella. The best worship ever...thanks Allen, Dave and Vaughn for leading. Does Vaughn have some pipes or what? He will be leading at Hallandale Beach from here on. Cool huh?

Easter is just around the corner...less than a week away. Let's fill it up twice. Invite, invite, invite.

Biggest Sunday in '07

2007-03-26T13:34:00.000-04:00

Great job Hallandale Beachers. Great job inviting, serving and making Flamingo Hallandale Beach the best place to worship in SE Broward/NE Dade.

We had 227 in total attendance Sunday...the biggest day this year...don't look back.

300 here we come!

13 days left until Easter...who did you invite today? Catch the wave!

Check out www.ivescrewedup.com. Pretty cool things are coming soon.

Which Chair Will It Be?

2007-03-17T07:42:00.000-04:00

I'm sitting outside this morning enjoying the quiet. I can't stop dreaming about this Sunday and Easter. I love Sundays at Hallandale Beach. Every Sunday there is such excitement and anticipation in the air. Why is that? I believe God has placed a small sample of the future in our minds. The people that now drive by will one day worship and serve with us. Our co-workers and family and friends will notice the changes in our attitude and concern for them and they'll want to know why we've been different lately. People you have never seen before will be leading ministries at our campus. Children and teens will here about God for the first time in a cool, modern way.

What do you dream about for Flamingo's Hallandale Beach Campus? Share it with us all by posting a comment.

When you enter the auditorium look at the chairs and begin dreaming about the possibilities of................................................................ (fill in your own dream)

Which seat will you fill tomorrow morning at 11? Who are you inviting to join us on Easter?

As usual...I can't wait 'til Sunday.

Student Ministry Lift-Off

2007-03-14T11:25:00.000-04:00

Last night marked the inaugural meeting of the Student Ministry Group at Hallandale Beach. Eric and Kim Howard hosted 12 teens at the HB Campus.

Great start Eric and Kim!!!

Spring Forward

2007-03-10T09:41:00.000-05:00

Remember to set your clocks forward tonight at bedtime. Check out Pastor Troy's blog at www.troygramling.blogspot.com.

See you Sunday at The 'Dale!

It's going to be a super Sunday in Hallandale Beach.

Re-Born

2007-03-06T08:36:00.000-05:00

Last week was the 12 anniversary of my crossing the line of faith and becoming a Christ Follower. Whew! What a change I've been through. What is your life change experience? Think back to all the times God has pulled you through the thick mud of your life into smooth sailing.

I had the privilege of being with a group of folks at Hallandale Beach Sunday after service that led a searching man into eternity by crossing the same line I crossed 12 years ago by following Christ. It was so humbling to be used in that way.

Thank God for where He has brought you from and where He is taking you to.

Fuel Wednesday at 7 PM

2007-03-06T08:29:00.000-05:00

Don't miss Wednesday night at the FRCHB campus. We do a first ever live streaming event with Fuel. This is a cool time to hang at the church and learn more from Pastor Troy about why God has placed us (Flamingo) in 5 locations and an Internet Campus.

We'll have childcare and coffee and yes...DESSERT! Spread the word.

See you Wednesday night at FUEL!!!

Month 4 Begins

2007-03-03T08:06:00.000-05:00

Sunday marks the beginning of month 4 at Flamingo's Hallandale Beach Campus. Here are a few things to plan and pray for:

We will have a special guest with us LIVE on Sunday. Hint...the neck controls the head???
Every Wednesday at 7 PM in March we will have Fuel classes in HB. We set up a live streaming feed this week that is high quality and very cool...plan to attend Fuel, it will be a great spiritual boost for you in the mid-week.
Student Ministry kicks-off in 2 weeks on Tuesday nights with games, food and excitement for our teens. Eric and Kim Howard are leading this group and Eric just got back from Willow Creek in Ill. where he attended a Student Conference with the whole FRC Student Team. Go Eric and Kim!!!
Baptism at Dania Beach Pier on Easter morn at 7 AM...Beach Baptism, always exciting...get signed up.
2 services in Hallandale Beach on Easter Sunday...plan on attending one and serving at another...Easter is the biggest attendance day of the year, a great time to make a great first impression.

Everyone keep inviting. We've had first time guests every weekend. Thanks for your hard work...keep it up.

See you Sunday Hallandale Beachers

Happy Birthday Pastor!

2007-02-28T06:44:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday today to Pastor Troy. The biggest motivator and challenger ever for me. Thanks for your leadership and direction the last 12 years.

Say a prayer right now for Pastor Troy, Stephanie, Tyler, Carson and Baylee. Pray that they continue to lead Flamingo Road Church with the passion that has carried us through the last few years of amazing growth. Pray for continued creativity and energy and wisdom as Pastor dreams into the future for Flamingo.

How old you ask..100-60=???

Starbuck's SUCCESS!!!

2007-02-24T09:04:00.000-05:00

Last night we played and payed at Starbuck's in Hallandale Beach. What a success last night. I spoke to no less than 6 families who are interested in checking FRC out. Paulo did a phenomenal job putting together an A-team band. Yolanda hit it out of the park by getting a dozen or so Hallandale Beachers to the store to create energy...Happy Birthday Yo! The managers, Chris and William, were as awesome as usual. Chris starts working at the Starbuck's corporate office next week as the marketing guy for the region...this could be big for Flamingo Hallandale Beach. Thanks to all who attended and supported...we have a great team. See you Sunday.

Back Home in S. FLA

2007-02-24T08:31:00.000-05:00

We made it. We are back in the saddle at home. California was nice. The conference went well. I had the honor of leading over 100 small group folks form all over the map in a workshop about getting started and transition. It's hard to believe that some churches are just starting to move in this direction.

The picture from a previous post was from a CA trip Sonya and I took a year and a half ago. The red faces were from a convertible ride to San Diego. We didn't do as much sight-seeing this time but we did go to Hollywood. The picture here is The Kodak Theater, A.K.A. American Idol Place. The Oscars are there Sunday night and they were getting the place ready for the red carpet and the celebs.

Man is it good to be home. See you Sunday!

How Time Flies

2007-02-20T07:33:00.000-05:00

Sonya and I are in Southern California for a few days at Saddleback's Small Group Conference. I will be leading a workshop on Wednesday that focuses on Transitioning from a Sunday School/on campus model of small group to an off campus model. About eight years ago I attended a conference here at Saddleback with Pastor Troy while we were still in Arkansas. Today I prepare to lead a workshop. This is very humbling. God has been so huge in my life. Only a few of you know how far Sonya and I have come with God leading the way. Pray for us to have a great time together, we've been so busy since Hallandale Beach started and also pray for the workshop, I plan to make it a big ole' small group party with lots of action and fun...the way I like it.

Oh yeah! Thanks God right now for where He has taken you from and where He is taking you to. He is so AWESOME!!!

We Made It...

2007-02-20T07:23:00.000-05:00

Lake Forest California is where I type from this morning at 4ish Pacific Time. Great day flying on Monday...very early start...very smooth flights. Although we weren't on the same flight as Pastor Troy and Carson...Sonya and I , too, had the split seat dilemma that Pastor Troy and Carson had. I, too, went to the service desk to see if they could put us together and they told me they would try to fix it. When I boarded the plane, we were still holding separate tickets. What did the Samster do? The Samster took responsibility for his situation and switched seats with the nice man sitting beside Sonya...no problem. I learned the leadership quality of taking responsibility for your situation and initiating change when needed from Pastor Troy...I wonder how his flight went...

Sorry Brother...you left that one on the rim.

Week 11

2007-02-17T06:56:00.000-05:00

We are one day away from our 11th service at Hallandale Beach. This is going to be a cool weekend. It is week #2 of Tatooed and Pastor Troy will be teaching folks at all the Flamingo campuses about forgiveness and restoration from the scars that tatooes leave.

We also will join in with several couples at Hallandale Beach who will be renewing their vows and one couple will be getting married...cool huh? Over 150 couples are involved in vow redo this weekend at the campus'.

You know what I like the most about weddings? The cake! But why do they never serve ice cream with wedding cake? That's a crime.

Who are you bringing with you this Sunday? This is a great weekend to invite, invite, invite.

Welcome Hallandale Beachers

2007-02-11T07:05:00.000-05:00

Thanks and welcome to those of you checking the blogspot for the very first time. What an awesome first 10 weeks we've had at the Hallandale Beach Campus.

4 baptisms
dozens of decision for Christ on Christmas Eve
feeding over 400 people a week on Tuesday and Thursday
massive renovations to the campus
over 70 first time guests
averaging over 200 in attendance

It makes me wonder what God has in store for the next 10 weeks. Stay tuned in to find out. Here is the challenge...Don't spectate, get involved and participate in the area that excites you.

Let's partner together in prayer about who we can invite, how we can make them feel welcomed and for God to use us to make a Kingdom difference in HALLANDALE BEACH!!!

Post a comment about how God has used the Hallandale Beach Campus has impacted your life.

E-X-E-C-U-T-E!!!

2007-02-01T19:16:00.000-05:00

The word for the day...EXECUTE. Pastor Troy spoke to the FRC Staff today about focusing on what we can control...our execution. We have total control over our planning, our recruiting, our training, our preparedness. We DO NOT have control over the number of people that will darken the doorways of an FRC campus this weekend. Yet, I am constantly guilty of judging my/the church's success by a number. It is simple...if I/we execute today...people attend tomorrow.

Week 10 of Flamingo Hallandale Beach is this Sunday. I'm hoping for 300, oops! I mean, I'm hoping for EXECUTION!!!

After all...It is what it is???

Blogsmack

2006-08-25T17:04:00.000-04:00

Although new to the blognation, it is my understanding that the keyboard and post button are no place to hash out differences. Two of the closest people to me are partacking in a world class blogtustle...who will win? Only the tuned in blognation will know.

Abby's Big Decision

2006-08-21T16:20:00.000-04:00

I wanted to share some great news with you. Sunday afternoon Abby crossed the line of faith and prayed Jesus into her heart. It was a really cool time for us as a family. We all knelt together as I led Abby in the sinner’s prayer. She boldly repeated the words I said and was so glad afterwards. Abby is 6 and seemed too young to me but Sonya reminded me that Ashlee and Jordan were also 6 when they became Christians. Abby confidently answered all our questions in the interrogation round about sin, salvation, heaven. It was cool because our lives have drastically changed in the past 10 years to the point that Abby’s decision was not a surprise but an expected thing. Abby has been after us for 3 weeks to sign her up for baptism because she said she had gotten saved in Children’s church some time ago. Way to go Charlotte and team. It looks like Abby will be one of the hundreds baptized at the beach on September 17th.