TLC :: Monday

we set a record yesterday...we buzzed 5 heads in the guys cabin. and it's that was just the first day. we may all come back with buzzed heads before it all said and done.

really yesterday was great. after arriving to the Bogg we headed off to Mena to grab a little lunch. some had Wendy's, others had Mexican, and some Chinese. we made the very hot 25min. drive back to the camp in time for our camper meeting and dinner at 5. we started the week off right with the BOGG BURITTO.

our evening service rocked. Summer Hill from Sheridan will be leading worship all week. Billy Driggers will be our evening speaker. Billy talked to us about our fear of God, our faith in God, and our frailty in light of God.

in the guys dorm Logan Webb led the cabin devo. he challenged us with a talk about living a double life. the evening ended around 12:30pm.

more great news to come.

TLC 09

tomorrow will mark the beginning of TLC as we know it. this will be a different year for me. mandi and mary beth are sitting this one out; we have been to camp together for possibly the past 7 years. but they will make the trip down on Wed. to stay for the day. it will be a sweet week, it always is. students challeged to do more in this life for the Almighty, reminded of who He is, and hopefully making great commitments. i'll let you now all the details soon.

young missionaries

thursday Lawson and Lauren Albey left the country on a mission trip to Romania. they are teaming up with Macedonia Missions to impact the local churches and missions in Romania. Lawson has become an incredible friend and disciple of Christ over the past 4 years that i have known him. Lauren is a great friend and an incredible leader.

i know God will do amazing things through you and the mission team. if you guys get a chance to read this God bless and keep it real buddy.

please throw up some huge prayers for them. also pictured is Dr. Mark Albey who some of you may have met at CityReach.

out of the groove

June was a sweet month. CityReach, National ABA Meeting, two nights in Branson, and a quick trip to Dallas. Time away is sweet...but it sure messes with your groove. But then again getting out of your groove is much needed at times...i think God works it out so you will get out of the groove, forcing you to see things differently and feel things more deeply.

i'm not sure if God planned it, but i know he has used it to his advantage. i've been more sensitive to Spirit lately. he seems to open my eyes at the most opportune times so that i can truly see. it also forces me to get back in the groove, which is the real test of my personal goals.

"For what we proclaim is not not ourselves, but Jesus Christ our Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. For God, who said, "Let light shine our of darkness, " has shone in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us."

_ 2 Corintians 4:5-7

CR 09 recap

CityReach came to a close about 96 hours ago. we traveled 1800 miles just so we could join 250 others in what is the most incredible week of the summer. when i say we i mean "eight twelve." so here are a few highlights from the week...

:: 44 professions of faith
:: bus trouble worked out by God
:: worship with Life Point
:: roomed with the Maryland crew
:: 1.99 shirt from Good Will
:: introduced to the energy drink world
:: best carwash crew in history
:: Matt, Jason, and Eric - worship band
:: Mark Tanious - speaker
:: students changed
:: God moved
:: one week, one purpose, one Lord

CR 09

national ABA meeting

i will be hanging out with the fam for the next few days in Springfield, MO. it will be chance to catch up with old friends and grab a little R&R. the days at the meeting tend to be on the exciting side so i will make sure i give you frequent updates.

looks like i will be doing a little running. i joined Aaron, Brandon Thomas, Kelly Roach, and Steven Keith this morning for a little run/workout. we will be running tomorrow, just give me a shout if you would like to join us.

Sunday at CityReach : Lawson Albey

Hey gang! First of all i want to let everyone know that without a doubt God is working in Washington, PA. Sunday was special for us all because we got to worship with LifePoint Baptist Church which is the church we are promoting as most of you know. That morning Aaron Johnson preached an awesome message that really hit home with us all. He talked about being a servant, and how important that is. He shared the story of when Jesus spent his last few days on earth with his disciples and he served them by washing their feet. He even washed the feet of Judas who he knew would soon betray him. This really painted a clear picture for us as we were preparing to serve the city of Washington. My prayer is that God will prepare the hearts of the people of Washington and they will see Christ through us as we try to serve them.

Sunday evening was just awesome. Matt Miller did a fantastic job leading worship and really helped get our hearts and minds focused for the message Mark Tanios brought from God's word. Mark preached on Fixing our eyes on eternity. He did this by showing us that the things of this world are worthless and mean nothing when it comes to eternity.

Please continue to pray for us as we finish out this week. There is still much work to be done and many lives need changing. In all that we do, To God Be The Glory!

Lawson Albey