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Re: Imagine… Adoption

therogueangel — Sat, 23 May 2009 15:49:21 -0000

Love it!

Re: Failed compromise no surprise

therogueangel — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:19:49 -0000

Amen!

Re: Now for the local news

therogueangel — Fri, 15 May 2009 23:10:15 -0000

Glad to see you are okay! I was starting to wonder about you. And, congratulations on the coming grandchild! :)

Re: Need Prayer? Share Your Requests Here

therogueangel — Tue, 12 May 2009 23:42:26 -0000

I could definitely use some prayer.

First, the Lord is leading me in a direction that I am not comfortable with as it will take me far out of my comfort zone. Not surprising, but definitely unnerving ... so I need to be lifted up so that I can rise to the challenges ahead.

Second, I am going to need to raise some money to accomplish one of the things the Lord has set for me to do. I about exhausted myself fundraising for the AIM trip during Spring Break and I don't know if I have it in me to do it again. Plus, I don't know how supportive my church will be considering this is not for a missions trip or specifically sponsored by the Assemblies of God.

Third, I am not getting much in the way of sleep. I am averaging about four hours of sleep a night and I need more than that. I have a one year old to keep up with. I have Fibromyalgia and need sleep to deal with it's challenges. And, a lack of sleep affects the condition negatively as well. My doctor likes for me to get at least eight hours, but even six would be wonderful. :)

This is a wonderful idea and very much appreciated. Thank you!

Re: how to have a successful mission trip fundraiser

therogueangel — Wed, 06 May 2009 11:13:42 -0000

Thanks! I am glad you liked them. We used all those, plus a bagged chili lunch (which I forgot to include) and a Paypal donate button on my website, and raised over $7000 in about three months time. :)

The bagged chili lunch is easy too. Get people to pitch in and donate what you will need to make chili (all the ingredients plus your cheese. Also get some sodas.) Get a local restaurant to donate your silverware and napkins. Buy some bowls w/lids, single serving cups w/ lids for your cheese, and single packaged crackers (A lot of times restaurants will order these for you at their prices or they may even donate them to you. If you can't do that, think Sam's Club!).

Type you up a little something explaining what you are raising money for with a thank you. I do it in Word with four to a sheet so they will easily cut and staple onto my paper bags.

Make your chili, bag it up with the cheese, silverware and napkins. Fold your bag over and staple your thank you note on. Get your teams together and load up your cars with the bags and a cooler of sodas in different varieties. Then go hit up local businesses and offer them lunch and a drink for a donation. It is best to start around 10:30 and work until lunch time. It is impromptu, but we did 60 bags and made over $250. We also only had a three-person team!

And, of course, you can do sandwiches and chips too ... depending on the time of the year. Plus, some people won't want the lunch but will still donate to help. :)

Re: Abortion a Blessing?

therogueangel — Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:42 -0000

Thank you, Shane and Lyla. I appreciate it.

Re: Abortion a Blessing?

therogueangel — Tue, 05 May 2009 18:06:10 -0000

A few years ago, I found out that I was pregnant after being admitted into the ER in terrible pain. In the same conversation where I was told I was pregnant, I was also told that I would not carry my baby. I was having a miscarriage. A week later ... I was still having a miscarriage. My body tried to expel the baby but it couldn't. Every single day they took my blood to check my HCG levels and every single day the results were bad.

Finally, after my doctor was certain that the pregnancy was not sustainable and that my body had exhausted itself, but couldn't complete what it had started ... he told me that he was going to give me a shot that would end my pregnancy. I can tell you now ... that as much pain as I endured those days, while it was a relief to know that it would soon be over, it was far from a blessing to lose my child.

That woman has lost her mind.

Re: Twenty Items of Interest (v.56)

therogueangel — Tue, 05 May 2009 07:10:51 -0000

Thanks for the linky love! :)

You know, I can't count how many times I have looked at a church sign and cringed here lately. We really need to stop and think about what we are actually saying because sometimes I don't think we think these things through. LOL!

Re: how to have a successful mission trip fundraiser

therogueangel — Tue, 05 May 2009 07:01:41 -0000

It was just a few months ago that I was fundraising like crazy for my 13 year old and three others to go on an AIM trip to Belgium. A lot of the fundraising fell onto my shoulders and I learned a lot!

1. Dessert auctions are more fun than dessert sales. Get you a real auctioneer, take donations at the door as well, and get the ladies at church to help you out by doing the baking. Make sure there are plenty of plates, forks, and servers and then encourage everyone to share their dessert. It is a lot of fun!

2. Keep a tally of what you are needing and what you have on the church bulletin board with information on how to donate.

3. We had what we called a BBQ Potato Dinner. Basically, you go around and get orders from local businesses to serve them lunch on a particular day for a donation (we did not set a specific amount). Then you get local businesses to donate the food or sell it to you at a seriously discounted price (let them know that you will deliver each plate with a menu that provides information on who you sponsors are and how cheap the free advertising will be). Sam's Club sells all you need when it comes to to-go boxes, brown paper bags, etc. Get a team together, prepare your food, and serve it promptly. We served over 250 plates of BBQ, baked potatoes, green beans, and a brownie and profited over $1600. Plus, we had a lot of the businesses tell us that if we ever did it again to make sure that we came back and took their orders. :)

4. We also offered a Canteen at church before Sunday School. We got the ladies of the church to bake us delicious goodies, brought in fresh fruit, made coffee and served it for a donation. We usually made a couple hundred each time and we might run 200-250 on an average Sunday.

Of course, it might be too late to use any of these ideas but there is always a next time. :)

Re: Song of Solomon Blog Brouhaha

therogueangel — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:46:25 -0000

My Pastor preaches on sex and he does so tastefully and with class. I think it is a shame that others cannot follow suit. I will be honest, if my Pastor put a bed on our platform and gave the congregation a sex challenge ... I would be ready to have his temperature checked and him possibly committed. :)

Re: Intolerant Tolerance… A Sampling

therogueangel — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:05:28 -0000

It never ceases to amaze me how ugly people can get, regardless of where they stand politically, sexually, or otherwise. I liked that last comment though. Homosexuals are born gay ... so to speak. We are all born with a sin nature. Still doesn't change the fact that God expects us to repent and turn away from our sin, but they were almost right. :)

Re: music monday: vota, hard to believe

therogueangel — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:36:17 -0000

Hey, I am liking them! I loved the video too. It is definitely not your usual fare. :)

Re: Trust God - Part III

therogueangel — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:31:12 -0000

Oh yeah! Though I don't know about the "fun" but I have definitely been dealing with some of the dysfunctional! LOL

Re: Trust God - Part III

therogueangel — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:17:21 -0000

Great series of posts, Rick! Kind of timely for me too. Trusting God is not the issue ... but sometimes trusting His children is. :)

Re: Three Tenets

therogueangel — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:40:38 -0000

I need to have those tattooed on me somewhere where I can find them easily and remember them often. :P

Re: Why I Wear A Dress To Church

therogueangel — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:23:35 -0000

Hmmm. I really don't think what I wear to church has anything to do with my respect or reverence for our Most High God. On Sunday mornings, I may wear a skirt or slacks ... but I do sometimes wear jeans. I always wear jeans and a t-shirt on Wednesday nights and sometimes on Sunday nights as well. I am not trying to impress anyone and I really don't think God cares. It's all about what is in your heart ... and honestly ... some people don't have the kind of money that allows them to come to church in a dress and heels or a suit.

Just my .02 cents.

Re: Christians & Alcohol – My Thoughts

therogueangel — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:36:23 -0000

Good post, Shane :)

Re: Christians & Alcohol – Your Thoughts

therogueangel — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:50:42 -0000

I am careful not to come across that way, as I have declined the offer of a beer on more than one occasion. I normally say something that lets the person know that I have no problem with them drinking, I just don't happen to do so. Same with cigarettes or any other drug. I have found that if you make it about you as casually as you can, most people don't become offended and realize it is just a matter of preference.

And, as Anne-Marie stated ... that person could have come across that way too.

When we are working in neighborhoods where you are likely to see drugs, alcohol, prostitution, drug deals right in your face, and so on ... we don't take anyone with us who hasn't been there and lived that. Even those with the best of intentions sometimes wear their emotions on their sleeves and can come across as very judgmental and "too good" to those around them. It is just human nature. :)

Re: Christians & Alcohol – Your Thoughts

therogueangel — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:20:33 -0000

Honestly, I have not come across any environment where not drinking has hurt my witness. Since I am a part of a ministry for people who are overcoming life controlling problems ... I know it would not look good for me to drink. Even just one beer. It would definitely hurt my witness and most likely stumble those I am working hard to help.

And, I love a cold beer on a hot summer day. Believe me! It just isn't worth it to have it. :)

Re: Christians & Alcohol – Your Thoughts

therogueangel — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:09:18 -0000

I don't drink any alcohol and stopped drinking when I rededicated my life to Christ. I didn't want to do anything that would taint my witness or stumble anyone else. Also, there is the whole thing about refraining from any appearance of evil. I won't even take anyone else to a liquor store. I won't be seen at one either ... even if it is just to run in and get a soda.

I don't sit in judgment of those Christians who choose to drink. I just don't think it is right for me and would be a hindrance in my walk. :)

Re: Church or Club?

therogueangel — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:15:25 -0000

I love church, so please don't get me wrong ... but I have found that church keeps us too busy for the Great Commission. Once you're in, you're asked to serve ... and once you are serving ... you barely have time to take care of your home, spouse, and kids ... let alone go out and make disciples. Just thinking about it makes me tired. :)

Re: Two Models

therogueangel — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:59:20 -0000

I have always heard that we are called to be the fishermen. It is the Lord's job to dress the fish ... not ours. :)

Re: Absence makes the heart

therogueangel — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:40:07 -0000

We miss you being here, but life happens and we all know it. :) I have hardly had time to blog myself of late. Too many obligations at church are keeping me far too busy and it looks like that will be the case until after March.

Re: got mad church disease yet?

therogueangel — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:43:40 -0000

It's about time! I see it all the time in my church. People are all on fire and then the next thing you know ... they are all burned out. Ministries are suffering as a result. I know a few people that need this book ... and sometimes I think I come close to needing it as well. Between the pressures and stresses of ministry work ... then there is church politics and personalities to deal with too.

Re: Businessman throws inaugural party with a heart

therogueangel — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:34:52 -0000

Wow. That is something. And, it is nice. Though, you know, I think he could have used that money for those people instead of them just going to an inauguration. Buying groceries, paying rent and utilities ... I think that would have meant more, but that is just me.