Woodchuck Commercial Funny

Okay, so GEICO does make some funny commercials. Still not interested in their insurance but like this commercial.

Gratitude

Maybe I am more aware now than I have been before, but there just seem to be so many things to be thankful for in my life. I grew up in a family that always stressed the importance of being thankful. I intentionally try to live in such a way that shows that I am thankful for both the good and the not so good things that come my way. It just seems like the right day to blog about thankfulness but I know that a Christ-followers life is one that is blessed everyday. Here are few things I am especially thankful for and not necessarily in any kind of ranked order:

• The grace of God - this is # 1 without a doubt. I blogged earlier about thinking that the older I got the less grace I would need. Silly me.
• My family including my bride and love of my life, Sondra and our two daughters, Morgan and Shelbi (I am even thankful for Mark, Shelbi's beau. He will be shocked if he reads or hears about this.)
• My family - this includes my dad; my mom who has been enjoying heaven almost 3 yrs. now; my brother, James and his wife, Julie; my mother in law, Joyce; Bronwyn and Phil and their three great kids; extended family of cousins, uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews and some family members who are not really technically "family" anymore. Love them just the same.
• My work family - the FUGE Camps crew is a great group of folks that I get to learn from and be encouraged. A host of other folks at LifeWay have invested in me so much and I am thankful for their influence in my life.
• Church friends past and present. It gets pretty overwhelming when you start reflecting on almost 30 years of ministry in local churches and the number of people who have influenced your life.
• Ministry friends throughout the US and the World. One of the joys of my ministry life is the number of people that God has allowed me to minister alongside.
• The people who invested in me as a young boy and teenager. Too many to mention but a couple in particular who were youth leaders in my life, Mrs. Lorene Dickson and Mr. Manuel Aston. They were not young, cool youth leaders but two people who just invested in my life and have had a great impact on my life.

I could rattle on for awhile but suffice it to say, these are just a few that I am grateful for in my life.

Much to be thankful for in my life. Take some time to thank God for others in your life and contact a couple of them and let them know how much you are thankful for their influence in your life.

Proud of My Brother

In Harrisonville on Tuesday, James Turner of Independence was among the estimated 2,000 to 3,000 people who came to ensure that Fred Phelps and his Westboro Baptist Church/family congregation did not disrupt the funeral of Army Cpl. Jacob R. Carver.

Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2010/11/23/2467169/in-harrisonville-thousands-line.html#ixzz16DhO8R89

 

 

Creative Hallelujah Chorus

I wish I had an ounce of this kind of creativity. Watch and enjoy. This takes place in Macy's in Philadelphia -

India Trip - $5 for India

Those of you who have known me awhile, know that I traveled to India in January 2007 with some friends from our church. We did all kinds of ministry including conducting a pastor's conference; home visits; preaching; and many other ministry activities.

Last week after much prayer and wrestling with God, I decided that I would go back to India in January 2011. I put some conditions on my going and God was quick to reduce me to a nub and helped me to understand that He was in charge and that He was in charge of the conditions. All that to say, I bought a Delta ticket and agreed to go January 6-18. The total cost of the trip will be in the neighborhood of $2800.

I would like to invite you to be a part of my prayer team and would also like to ask you to consider giving $5 for India. That is a small monetary commitment but one that I believe most can handle. If you are willing, please send $5 to me at:
Paul Turner
101 West Catalina Court
Hermitage, TN 37076

If you choose to give more, that is appreciated and know that all monies donated will go towards my trip to India. It will cover travel, lodging, and ministry while on the field. Any money over and above the $2800 will also be used to support New Hope India Missions.

If you are in need of a receipt for tax purposes please make a donation to:

New Hope Int'l Ministries,1328 Oak Valley Drive, Mt Juliet, TN 37122

We will be once again conducting a pastor's conference; making home visits; preaching in many churches and one of the highlights for me will be to baptize a young man we have been sponsoring for the last 10 years. He gave his life to Christ this past summer. This picture is Samuel and me back in January 2007.

Thanks for your prayer support and your monetary gift.