Delta Boy's La La adventures

Thursday, October 28, 2010

48 weeks and 30lbs later

That's the amount of time between getting laid off from my work of over 17 years to a new beginning as a newbie at new company (this coming November 1st) and the amount of weight that I've lost in that time.

It's also significant that I believed that God has given me that time to have space to deal with my own health issues, my brother's illness and eventually passing, and some self examination and self improvement on my part.

Yes, I did play a lot of golf during the earlier months and got to go on some fun outing: (two camping trips, a Monterey Bay trip, and a Mammoth fishing trip), bought new camera equipment: took alot of semi-professional photos for friends and for a community project. Also got re-involved in another life long hobby and was recently certified as an instructor to educate others in that sport.

Because of my time off from work, I was able to spend three with my brother Herbert and his family, went to Toronto Canada with my dad and brother in hopes of finding a cure for my brother's illness, sequentially had the adventure of our lives there. After my brother's passing, was able to reconnect with many of my brother and my old college friends and re-live some of our "glory" days.

Thru this time, I experienced much grace from God and much love, support and encouragement from many friends and family members. I just wanted to say "Thank You" for being part of God's plan to not let me dew in despair when I could have easily wrote off the rest of the world and have been the "Grand Marshall" of my own pity parade.

Because of all of you, I've been the healthiest I've ever been in years. According to my doctor, I look years younger (for those of you who help celebrate my big ONE in January) but more importantly, I feel younger, full of energy, and full of hope for the future.

This is my love letter to you guys!

Much Blessings!

DB

P.S. (updated title / originally "42 weeks" but my return to work was delayed into December 13th) ... still a blessing!

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Epic Church: Pt A to Pt B - RECEIVING AN ASSIST

Worship Team warming up

Yummy treats by the Greeters

Welcome - Pastor Kevin

Opening Worship - Becky's team

Announcements - Melanie

SOLFUL Art Pgm slideshow - DB

SOLFUL Art Pgm sharing - Sandee

Tithes and Offerings - Paul

Special Recognition - Janice & Garret Lee for their leadership in Children's ministry

Prayer affirmation for the Lee's

Main Speaker - Pastor Kevin

Discussion Question

Map of the Promised Lands

Scripture - Joshua 2:8 -15

Application questions

Closing worship - Becky's team

SERIES: [More Than] POINT A TO POINT B [But Everything In Between]

TITLE: RECEIVING AN ASSIST

TEXT: Joshua 2

SYNOPSIS: With God, it's always more than getting us from Point A to Point B; everything in between counts, too. On the journey to the Promised Land, God was not moving the Israelites toward a destination, but shaping them as a people. In Chapter 2, we look at the encounter the spies have with a prostitute/innkeeper by the name of Rahab, and how her assist allowed them ultimately to overcome Jericho. Why would God use and spare the life of this woman? And what does this say about our need for assistance on our journey?

BONUS Photos: SOLFUL STAFF Luncheon / Evaluations

Staff luncheon

"Big Burger" Dessert by JL

-DB-

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Epic Church: Pt A to Pt B (But Everything in Between )

Susan's worship team warming up

Jon on media today.

a rare photo of DB behind the board (along with partner Ingrid)

Pre-service scene

opening worship

Pastor Kevin continue in new series

a graphic photo of Pastor Kevin getting tested for sleep apnea.

Discussion question

Pastor Kevin preparing for communion

SERIES: [More Than] POINT A TO POINT B [But Everything In Between]

TITLE: Entering a Place of Rest

TEXT: Joshua 1:10-18; with Hebrews 3-4

SYNOPSIS: With God, it's always more than getting us from Point A to Point B; everything in between counts, too. Because God isn't just interested in getting us somewhere (though certainly that's true), he's also vested in the kind of people we become along the way. In our second part of chapter 1, we take a look at the concept and reality of rest. For the Israelites, the Promised Land was a place of promised rest - a refuge from their enemies and a source of plentitude in contrast to the hard years in the desert. But arriving at a place of rest was contingent upon two related things: 1) obedience to the Lord's voice, and 2) faith in the Lord. As the writer of Hebrews expounds, that invitation to enter into the Lord's rest is still available to us today. And it is still contingent upon obedience and faith. Just as the Lord is at rest, we are invited to join him in that place.

Bonus Photos: Ministry Appreciation Luncheon (Greeters, Media, Sound, and Worship)