Entries from November 2007

November 30, 2007

Big Fish After-School Program for January – May

We have only 2 weeks to meet together before Christmas break! : ( Because many of our volunteers are college students whose schedule changes each semester, there is a great need for Wednesday volunteers beginning January 16th. If you, or anyone you know, loves children and is available from 2:30 – 5pm on Wednesdays (or [...]

November 25, 2007

His-Story Count Down!!

25 days until the opening night of His-Story! (December 20th @ 6pm)

There are still sooo many pieces to be put into place: set construction (Dec. 1st & 8th), backdrop painting, costume creation, cast designation (males needed!), Christmas decoration, rehearsal, electric set-up… keep spreading the word! God Almighty is rallying His people to tell His Story [...]

November 19, 2007

Moving skit about struggles in life

Lifehouse “Everything” Skit
This skit is such a clear portrayal of the gentleness and power of Christ, and of our own tendency to drift from Him. Hang in there longer than 60 seconds and you might find yourself overwhelmed with the mercy and goodness of our Lord in your life. I did.

November 18, 2007

Initiation last summer

Hee. Thought you might enjoy seeing how I was painted with peanut butter and decorated with Goldfish in a coverage competition at HEB camp last year… ugh. I didn’t win, by the way…

November 16, 2007

Urban Submersion Weekend

Today is the beginning of our 3 day mission trip, serving in East Austin. We call it “Urban Submersion Weekend” (USW). Details of Urban Submersion
Believers from around the city will gather beginning at noon today to grow spiritually by: humbly stepping out of their comfort zone, serving in the nearby community, showing God’s love to [...]

November 14, 2007

Check it out!!

Benjamin is back to himself today! He just has a remnant cough… Thank you so much for your prayers!!
I am PUMPED about our interactive web sign-ups for His-Story! Check out our website at http://www.mpaustin.org and click on the “His-Story” link on the left side menu. You can sign up online for the specific way that [...]

November 12, 2007

MP on Fox News!

Although some of the printed phrasing used was slightly inaccurate, it’s fun to see the media sharing what is going on under the bridge at 7th street! This was on Fox 7 News at 10pm November 11th….
Check it out:
Veterans at Church Under the Bridge Clip

November 12, 2007

Benjamin has a virus : (

Today I am picking up Alexis, since there is no school. We will begin with our discipleship material. Please pray for a sweet time, and that she will continue to grow (as she has been) in her desire to know The Lord.
Benjamin has been sick for 2 days now. Low grade fever, body aches, coughing, [...]

November 8, 2007

His-Story

What could be more exciting than The Creator directing a presentation of His own story?
God has changed our direction for Christmas programming recently! We are stepping out in faith and obedience to put together a dramatic production of the life of Christ from birth to ascension called “His-Story.”
This production will take the place of the [...]

November 4, 2007

BFASP pics

Just thought you might enjoy seeing our Friday after school faces : )