Dad Life

For all the dads! In Case you missed it. It makes me laugh every time!

MXP-7.27.10

Today has been amazing!!!! We have seen God at work all around us. This morning my team worked at the Warehouse sorting clothes (actually resorting them for the second time. had them separated then they told us they wanted them by season not by gender). The work was very tiring due to the heat but God sustained us. This evening my group went to Cooper's Court to do Kid's Camp. The kids got their a little late because they were on a slip-and-slide but were vary excited to listen to the story, make a craft, and play some kick ball and octopus. After the camps were over, we came back to the church for worship. The students got a double dose of me because I led worship along with Bobby Ross & Andrew MacKenzie and delivered the challenge. The message was on examining our relationships. We looked at the life of Job and how he kept his eyes on God even when he lost it all and all his friends gave him really bad advise. Here is the really exciting part about the day. Amber Sklar one of the students who came with us to MXP gave her life to Christ. It was awesome!!!!! That never gets old to see a student cross from death to life. The angels are celebrating. Pray that Amber will fight the good fight. It was truly amazing! Tons of other students responded and asked for prayer and accountability. Cool stuff! Continue to pray that God's favor is on us. The students are doing an incredible job. Wow! is all I have left.
Josh Britt

MXP10-7.26.10

Monday

Today we went to the church for the morning meeting, where we talked about our assignments for the day and did morning devos. After that we went to the sites we were assigned to and did our work for the day. I worked at the Cowboy Church moving rocks and gravel to prepare for laying a new floor. After we finished we came to the host homes where we swam and played pool during the afternoon. We went back to the church and had dinner which was amazing. We then went to our kids camp at Summerville Homes. We did recreation, crafts, and a bible story. I did the lesson tonight on Elijah at Mount Horab. It was a great time and the kids had fun. They all said they couldn't wait until tomorrow. After that we went back to church for worship and a lesson taught by David Little. We are now at the host homes getting ready for bed. Thanks so much for praying for us. We are having an amazing week. We can't wait to share about all that God is doing.

Andrew Mackenzie

The Volunteer

Night Without a Home

Night Without a Home : May 7 & 8

Poverty in the United States and around the world is consistently rising. 80% of the world lives in poverty (less than $10 a day and most much less than that). We must take notice and do something about it. Jesus told us to care for those in need, but so many times we are isolated from those needs and impoverished people. A Night without a Home will give is just a glimpse into the life a person who has no home to go to each night. This will be an experience you don't want to miss!

You might be asking, what are the details for the event?

What we will do: We will eat a meal together on friday night and make our own home for the night here at The Brook. The next morning we will eat breakfast before we leave. We will have various thought provoking things throughout the evening.

Time: Meet at The Brook at 6:30pm on Friday and end by 8am on Saturday morning.

What to bring: Great Attitude, 1 change of clothes just in case

What not to bring: Any electronics of any kind

Disclaimer: This is not a lock-in. Our goal is not not stay up all night but to experience just a glimpse of what it might be like to be homeless.

If you have any questions, you are welcome to email josh@thebrookchurch.com

Are Your Students Addicted?

Students are constantly connected these days. One of the ways they stay connected is via texting on their cellphones. Recent findings show that students are actually addicted. What about your students?

Teens "Addicted" to Texting
Four out of five teens admit to sleeping with their cell phones or keeping them near their beds. In fact, nearly one out of three teens between 12 and 17-years-old send over 100 texts a day, reports a study by Pew Research Center^®. The average adult sends just 10 text messages per day, but older teenage girls — aged 14-17 — send about 3,000 per month. One 16-year-old girl, who sends about 4,000 texts per month, now has carpal tunnel syndrome and needs surgery. [CBSNews.com]

Some final thoughts:

It is important to help your student set healthy limits. Taking the phone away at night can help improve your child's sleep. Students are learning habits both good and bad and texting at this rate can be harmful to their health. Help your students make wise choices both spiritually, physically, and mentally.

Rescued From an Ordinary Life

Rescued From an Ordinary Life

Students are faced with difficult circumstances every day. How they respond to adversity not only reveals the condition of their hearts, but is also a clear indicator of Jesus' influence on their lives. Rescued From An Ordinary Life is a life altering exploration of John 10:10. Josh Britt divides the verse into four parts - and each week he teaches on a different aspect; instructing, challenging, and encouraging students to respond to a God who wants to rescue them from an ordinary life and give them a better life than they ever dreamed of. Come every Sunday from 4:45pm to 7:00pm for this life changing series.

April 11 - When God Came Near

April 18 - Watch Our for the Thief

April 25 - A Life Well Lived

May 2 - Living Today with Hope for Eternity