It's Called Christmas!

I am so thankful for the stand Go Fish has taken for Jesus and it can be clearly seen in their song "It's Called Christmas" which can be heard in the video below. The song pretty much sums up what Christmas is really all about and I appreciate oh... so very much. As you interact with people this Christmas season, I encourage you to take a stand for Christ and say Merry Christmas! Note: If by chance you happen to question some of the song's meaning, I would recommend having you check out the "Good Person Test" to the right.

Merry CHRISTmas to all!

We Truly Need To Be Thankful!

Below is a video clip I saw at "StonethePreacher.com" and reminds us of how thankful we should be of the life God has given us. We must remember that for us to live is Christ and we need to urgently seek out and share Christ with those who when they die would not have gain.



Remember, as you are gathering with those you love this holiday season, remember that no one is guaranteed tomorrow and perhaps God has spared them (just like in the video above) to hear what you have to share (Jesus Christ crucified) for such a time is this. I encourage you to make the most of your time, every minute your living, for today is a gift.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Free Hugs...No Gospel.

I was with our team at Huntington Beach last Saturday when I noticed some teenagers with signs that said, "FREE HUGS." It turns out that they were a Christian group sharing "God's love" with strangers, by giving them a hug. I asked the leader if the kids shared the gospel with the strangers they hugged. They didn't. It was "relationship evangelism." Yes, they were going to Hell if they died in their sins, but they didn't want to be pushy. I encouraged him to have his team at least give out tracts to those they hugged, but he was in a hurry and had to leave before I could convince him to do so.

In a list of "Ten Ideas for Everyday Outreach," a leading Christian magazine recently suggested praying for people "as you walk by them," tell them you appreciate them, leave notes of encouragement, pick up trash, leave a thank you note for waiters, be friendly, etc.

If that's outreach, what are they reaching out for? Is it so that if sinners die in their sins they will think about how nice Christians were to them, and how they keep the sidewalks free of trash? They will need more than a hug, in Hell.

I couldn't help but think of how bold a person has to be to run around with a sign that says "FREE HUGS." Surely there must be someone in their leadership that has read "How shall they hear without a preacher," and will steer these kids to be true and faithful witnesses. Then again, they may have got their hugs idea from the leading Christian magazine, and therefore think that they are doing the right thing.

Note: The above article was from a Living Waters Weekly Update dated April 12, 2010 and shares my concern about people using their time and energy to supposedly share the gospel of Jesus Christ. When it comes down to how one should share the gospel, I truly believe one should spend some time in prayer asking God how should they should they share Jesus Christ. I have a pretty good feeling it would be to just Go! and Share! That is the gospel. Why?

"Those who were not told about him will see, and those who have not heard will understand." Romans 15:21 and Isaiah 52:15

A Halloween Tract. Is it true?

Death Beth really knows if you’re gonna die! Really?? Click on the picture below to see if this creepy thing really knows if your gonna die.

Are You A Good Person?

To help learn what it takes to be a good person, please see the video below.

Busy, Yet Very Exciting Summer!

I realize I'm late on getting the monthly tool for August up, but it has been busy. Well...I have had a chance to relax a bit as well with some camping trips, kayaking on Lake Superior (the sea caves were amazing) and many warm summer walks with my wife and our gigantic dog. When I look at the month of August I pray it does not fly by too fast, but there some exciting outreach events planned.

First, this upcoming Saturday there is Lakefest. A non-denominational outreach event that will take place at Barker's Island in Superior. I am very excited for this as I will have the opportunity to speak from 2:45-3:05 and give a gospel presentation. Please be in prayer for me and that I would share what the Lord wants His people to hear. If you are around this upcoming Saturday I encourage you to check it out any time between 1pm to 7pm. Please see the following website for more information: www.twinportslakefest.org.

Second, towards the end of August our church is hosting our 5th Annual Corn Roast Event. This is an entirely free event for the whole family to enjoy. Please see the following link for more information (www.baysidesuperior.org/cornroast) or the July 2010 post for the promotional video and information. This event is going to be amazing and I'm excited to see what God is going to do with it.

Lastly, please see the touching video below to help understand how the first part of my summer has been busy. This was an event entitled "God's Extreme Makeover, Bayside Edition". This was a first time event and was truly amazing. I blogged about the experience after in happened towards the end of June and now the video below was shown to our congregation so they could see all that happened and what their donations when towards. Please enjoy and feel free to comment if you feel touched in any way from the video. God Bless and have a great day!

God's Extreme Makeover from Bayside Baptist Church on Vimeo.

Monthly Highlight for July: 2010 Corn Roast

Corn Roast 2010 Promo from Bayside Baptist Church on Vimeo.

For the past 4 years our church has had one large outreach event that is free for anyone in the community. It's a Corn Roast event and you guessed it, we roast corn. The event also includes several fun kid's games, blow-up moonwalks and obstacle courses, a climbing wall, a car show, more food besides corn, smores, music, special guest speakers (this year features the "Jungle Boy" Zach Walters). Now this event started out small, but over the years it has increased in size and last year we had ~600 people attend this free event. This year we are anticipating 1,000 people and we are just looking forward to what God will do on that day. Since this is an outreach event, Jesus Christ will be proclaimed clearly throughout the event, so please be in prayer for those who hear the gospel message that they would repent and trust Jesus Christ as their savior.

Now, please sit back and enjoy the Corn Roast video announcement (if you have not done so already) and if you’re in the area feel free to stop by and check out our 5th Annual Corn Roast event on Tuesday, August 24th, 2010. For more information please check out www.baysidesuperior.org/cornroast .