Have you ever noticed the way people act at a sporting event.  The cheer and stomp their feet.  The do "the wave", they are EXCITED!!  Some scream and shout so much that they lose their voice.  Oh, then comes Sunday morning.  The same people sheepishly sing praise songs to the Lord.  They can't seem to muster enough enthusiasm for the Lord to even say "amen".  But, later that day, when the race is on, or the big game, they're right back in their easy chair hooting and hollering. 

Do you think there's something wrong with that picture?  Shouldn't we be excited to be in the presence of God? Please read the following passage from Matthew and let us know what your thoughts are regarding enthusiam for Jesus!!  Blessings 

Matthew 21

The Triumphal Entry

1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away."

 4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
 5"Say to the Daughter of Zion,
      'See, your king comes to you,
   gentle and riding on a donkey,
      on a colt, the foal of a donkey.' 
6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt, placed their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,
   "Hosanna to the Son of David!"
   "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"
   "Hosanna in the highest!"

 10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, "Who is this?"

 11 The crowds answered, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee."

Pastor Larry has been preaching on finding God's will in our lives.  I stuggle with that a lot.  (I was going to say "at times" but a lot is more accurate!)  It seems like just when I have it figured out, something changes or it all falls apart.  I would like to hear about your experiences with finding God's will.  Also, what do you do with it once you find it?  It seems like it would make sense to do it, but do we?

Scott

Hello to you all.  My name is Scott Ross and I attend the Glenvale Church of God.  There has been an interest lately in creating small groups at the church.  (We will be hosting one at our house on Tuesday evenings.)

Knowing that I won't always be able to be there because of my work schedule got me thinking about a way to involve others that may be busy.  Also, with gas prices reaching record levels, a way of communicating ideas, prayer requests, praises and about our lives without leaving home seemed like a good idea.  I emailed Pastor Larry about it and he created this blog for us as a way to share.

Let me know what you think and what  you want to do with this.  I am open to ideas.

Finally, welcome aboard!!  I look forward to learning more about my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, about the people of the church and about what we can do to reach others.  Let me close with a prayer.

Father, as I finish this first blog, I want to take a moment and dedicate this to You.  I prayer that lives will be changed, You will lifted up and we will grow closer.  In Jesus name, amen.