i'm back!

Wow, it's been over a month since I've last posted! It's not that I don't have anything to say...just trying to find the time. Lots going on at church, and in Bruce-land. We finally got a car to replace our lease that is severly over miles. The Sentra is now sitting the garage; and I'm driving a 00' Impala. We bought it from Ange's parents...they gave us a pretty good deal. So that's a burden lifted. Our house still hasn't sold...please pray for this! It's gone beyond annoying at this point.

Well, I've finally done it. I have ventured over into the mac side! As a matter of fact, I am tying this entry from my new Mac Mini! So far, I must admit I'm impressed with OS X. I've only been messing with it for a few hours, but I do have a feeling this is the beginning of a long-term relationship :-) But I do notice I don't have access to formatting options here on blogspot in Safari (mac browser) Anyone know if how to get it to work?

Last Sunday we had our Mother's Day program. It went so well. I put together a video of NC folks paying tribute to their moms, including everyone from little kids (Kyra made an appearance) to more "mature" people (won't go into ages :-) It was very touching. We also included several readings, prayer and stories as well as a wonderful presentation of flowers to mothers and those who have been like mothers to us. Here was our order:

A Proverbs 31 Woman Video - can be previewed @ sermonspice.com

Greeting - David Mangum

Doxology
Blessed Be Your Name
How Great Thou Art

Offering - John Wilkins
Thank You, Lord

A Word of Advice from the Mother - dramatic reading w/ 4 readers (2 male/2 female) from www.lifeway.com

Step By Step
Open Our Eyes, Lord

Mother's Day Tribute Video

Mother's Day Prayer - from www.lifeway.com

I Need You More

Communion - John Wilkins
Faithful Love (during passing)

I'll Love You Forever (kids are called on stage; S.Sigo will read this story; Steven will share breifly following)
Flower Presentation (kids will give flowers to mothers; adult children will take a flower from vases around New Life Hall and give to their moms; if someone has been like a mother to you as well)

Thank You For Mothers (super-cheesy song sung during this Flower Distribution)

Listen to Our Hearts

Sermon - a praying mother (5 min)

Find Us Faithful (PT sings verses; congregation joins at chorus)

Shepherd's Prayer


Recently, as a Leadership Team we have been reading the book "BreakOut Church" by thom rainer. This has provoked a lot of dialogue about our current leadership structure and church vision. I can't go into too much detail right now...but many things are changing at North Central. I'm excited to see what God has in store for us!

I'm working at home Friday. Angela is going to a conferance with some ladies from church, so I'm on Kyra patrol. Should be fun! It's been a whle since we've spent a whole day alone together. Due to travel time and nightly meetings, I haven't seen very much of her lately. Last week, the earliest I got home was 9PM. That was an odd week, but I sure don't like that. When I asked her what she wanted to do Friday she said, "go outside!" So pray for nice weather. Otherwise, I'm betting to get out of the house we'll go to our old standy date night...chik-fil-a and borders books!

Have a great Friday. I need to get off this lovely mac and go to bed!

Blessings!