Friday, November 21, 2008
11/21/2008, #50, 4th Quarter 2008
"Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasant to the LORD, as in the days of old, as in former years." (Malachi 3:4)
Jesus, refine us as silver is refined and purge the dross from our lives so that we may offer to you an offering in righteousness. (From Malachi 3:3)
"And I will come near you for judgment; I will be a swift witness against sorcerers, against adulterers, against perjurers, against those who exploit wage earners and widows and orphans, and against those who turn away an alien-- because they do not fear me," says the LORD of hosts. (Malachi 3:5)
Father, such were some of us, but we have been washed, we have been sanctified, we have been justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by your Holy Spirit. Thank you. (From 1 Corinthians 6:11)
A word received: Listen to me, my people, listen to me. Read my word and let it sink into your hearts. Hear me, hear my word to you. It is a living word, it burns like fire: let it consume the dross in your lives. Listen to me, hearken to me.
Friday: 107:1-32; Malachi 3:1-12; James 5:7-12; Luke 18:1-8
Saturday: 33; Malachi 3:13-4:6; James 5:13-20; Luke 18:9-14
Notes from the Front Line
To all my Beaver Cross friends and family,
Currently the Diocese and Christ the King Center are having to make some tough choices and changes. One of those changes concerns the staffing of the summer camp and youth ministry programs. In order to help make those programs more sustainable on a long-term basis, the decision has been made restructure the Director of Camp and Youth Ministry position. The Director of Camp will become a seasonal position and the Youth Ministry needs are still being evaluated.
With this new structure I will no longer be employed as the Director of Camp and Youth Ministry, but will instead pursue other options. This has been a tough choice for all involved and does not come at an easy time, especially with the approaching holidays.
I ask your prayers for my family as we work through this difficult transition, and ask especially for prayers in regards to us finding new housing. Our family has set down roots in Greenwich, and we would like to provide our children with some stability by being able to remain in the Greenwich school system. But housing is limited in the area, and rental property is in short supply. So please keep us in your prayers.
I want to thank all of you who have supported me in this ministry. This diocese is home to many wonderful people, and I have been blessed and honored to know and work with you over the past seven years. This is a unique diocese with unique challenges, but the fact that there are so many people committed to seeing it thrive makes it a special place.
To the campers, students and summer camp staff, I want to say a special thanks to all of you. My life is a richer for having spent time with you, and I pray that if you have learned nothing else over the years, that you have heard loud and clear that you are fearfully and wonderfully created by an amazingly creative God. He’s a God who has shown over and over that He desires to have a deep, personal relationship with you as He stands at the door of your life desiring to be invited in. If you haven’t already done so, please take the step to invite Him in. You’ll have a life fuller than anything the world can offer on its own. I promise you won’t regret it.
To the staff of Christ the King, I wish to thank you for the hard work you have all put forth in helping create a special camp experience for so many kids. Summer camp is truly a team concept. At times it involves long hours and great dedication, but you strive to do it with grace and style. Thank you for your efforts over the years.
If you wish to correspond with me directly, my personal email address is texnyan@gmail.com. I would enjoy hearing from you, especially if you have any special memories or stories from our time together. Thank you again, and have a blessed Christmas season.
Peace, Chris Copeland
Please pray for Chris and his family and for the youth ministry of this diocese.
Albany Intercessor
Jesus, refine us as silver is refined and purge the dross from our lives so that we may offer to you an offering in righteousness. (From Malachi 3:3)
"And I will come near you for judgment; I will be a swift witness against sorcerers, against adulterers, against perjurers, against those who exploit wage earners and widows and orphans, and against those who turn away an alien-- because they do not fear me," says the LORD of hosts. (Malachi 3:5)
Father, such were some of us, but we have been washed, we have been sanctified, we have been justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by your Holy Spirit. Thank you. (From 1 Corinthians 6:11)
A word received: Listen to me, my people, listen to me. Read my word and let it sink into your hearts. Hear me, hear my word to you. It is a living word, it burns like fire: let it consume the dross in your lives. Listen to me, hearken to me.
Friday: 107:1-32; Malachi 3:1-12; James 5:7-12; Luke 18:1-8
Saturday: 33; Malachi 3:13-4:6; James 5:13-20; Luke 18:9-14
Notes from the Front Line
To all my Beaver Cross friends and family,
Currently the Diocese and Christ the King Center are having to make some tough choices and changes. One of those changes concerns the staffing of the summer camp and youth ministry programs. In order to help make those programs more sustainable on a long-term basis, the decision has been made restructure the Director of Camp and Youth Ministry position. The Director of Camp will become a seasonal position and the Youth Ministry needs are still being evaluated.
With this new structure I will no longer be employed as the Director of Camp and Youth Ministry, but will instead pursue other options. This has been a tough choice for all involved and does not come at an easy time, especially with the approaching holidays.
I ask your prayers for my family as we work through this difficult transition, and ask especially for prayers in regards to us finding new housing. Our family has set down roots in Greenwich, and we would like to provide our children with some stability by being able to remain in the Greenwich school system. But housing is limited in the area, and rental property is in short supply. So please keep us in your prayers.
I want to thank all of you who have supported me in this ministry. This diocese is home to many wonderful people, and I have been blessed and honored to know and work with you over the past seven years. This is a unique diocese with unique challenges, but the fact that there are so many people committed to seeing it thrive makes it a special place.
To the campers, students and summer camp staff, I want to say a special thanks to all of you. My life is a richer for having spent time with you, and I pray that if you have learned nothing else over the years, that you have heard loud and clear that you are fearfully and wonderfully created by an amazingly creative God. He’s a God who has shown over and over that He desires to have a deep, personal relationship with you as He stands at the door of your life desiring to be invited in. If you haven’t already done so, please take the step to invite Him in. You’ll have a life fuller than anything the world can offer on its own. I promise you won’t regret it.
To the staff of Christ the King, I wish to thank you for the hard work you have all put forth in helping create a special camp experience for so many kids. Summer camp is truly a team concept. At times it involves long hours and great dedication, but you strive to do it with grace and style. Thank you for your efforts over the years.
If you wish to correspond with me directly, my personal email address is texnyan@gmail.com. I would enjoy hearing from you, especially if you have any special memories or stories from our time together. Thank you again, and have a blessed Christmas season.
Peace, Chris Copeland
Please pray for Chris and his family and for the youth ministry of this diocese.
Albany Intercessor
