ClassNEWS - July 08

I cannot believe that it is July! I am excited that this Thursday is July 3rd. We will be at Drakes Creek Park this year (again) and everyone is invited. We are planning to get there at 6:00ish. We will be at the same shelter. (turn into the park by Demo's and it is the first shelter on the right...between all the baseball fields) Bring food or drinks if you want, chairs, blankets and maybe some bug spray. I am thinking there will be another kick ball game for those that are not scared (wear your tennis shoes....or not). I hope to see all of you guys there. Invite other people to come with you. My parents will be there with some of their friends too.

Can I tell you how amazed I am to see God working so right now at Bluegrass? And just like Loren's email, the enemy is working overtime. What is cool though, is that we are able to see this and recognize the enemies schemes. Do you see it in your own life? Do you see how you begin to draw closer to God either by attempting to be transparent in a new friendship, or begin a quiet time or attempt to conquer some fear in your life or become debt free.....and what happens? You get hurt by your transparency, your life gets busier then ever and cannot find the time for the quiet time, you get hurt through facing your fears or you are tempted to purchase things when you don't have the money to spend. This is all the enemy. He does not want you to be free. He spends all his days figuring out what will keep you in bondage. So what do you do? Well you tell God about it, you tell Him that you see these schemes of the enemy and you ask Him for strength....you ask Him for courage to do the right thing. Remember the bible says, that you shall know the truth and the truth with set you free! Bring it into the light, there is freedom there, don't hide, don't withdraw, don't deny...that is playing right into the enemies hand. Expose it, allow God to heal it....it may be hard, it may be painful....you may think it will kill you! It won't. I promise. (I continue to find myself there all the time)

I am so excited to see what God is doing in your lives. yes, all of you. He is moving each of you along. Challenging you, healing you, changing you! What could be better? This is that Holy Adventure that Matt talks about. You are in it. Don't give up! Remember He has a plan and a purpose for your life....and it is not the status quo. It is not to be safe and to never change. It is to be a mighty warrior, unstoppable for God. What is He doing in your life?

I love you guys and pray for you often. remember nothing worth having is easy....it is a counterfeit. See you soon! love, wendy