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Twestival on Feb. 12th

kendrick — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:24:49 +0000

Grace Church is partnering with charity: water to raise funds for the one billion people on the planet who do not have access to clean safe drinking water.

Twestival is a global meeting of the Twitter community on Feb. 12 in 185+ cities around the world to raise support for those without clean water.

Check out the video below as found of charity: water Scott Harrison shares the vision.

charity: water for Twestival from charity: water on Vimeo.

As an atheist, I truly believe Africa needs God

kendrick — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:04:37 +0000

This is an incredibly insightful and honest article. Jesus said that you’ll know a tree by its fruit. There is undeniable good fruit that is produced as people walk in the example left by Jesus: meeting practical needs (fighting for social justice) and meeting spiritual needs (preaching the gospel – that salvation is from and through Jesus Christ).

Article: As an atheist, I truly believe Africa needs God

charity: water

kendrick — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:26:27 +0000

Nana has been following a great organization that is passionately committed to bringing clean water to the billion people who do have this basic human right. 4,500 babies die every day due to water-born diseases. This is a simple one: dig and maintain wells.

We can attack this one together. Scott Harrison is the founder and visionary for charity: water. Here is his September project. He’s shooting big to change the world.

You can learn more at his website. charity:water

The September Campaign Trailer from charity: water on Vimeo.

Team back from Delft, Holland

kendrick — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:17:15 +0000

Our team from Grace Church had a blast serving in Delft, Holland with David Koerts and Levend Water. They participated in a city-wide outreach called “DiverseCity” – bringing God’s love to Delft.

Here’s a video that Michael Fuller put together to capture the time.

A photojournalist from Levend Water put together an awesome slideshow of one of the events: an high tea for the elderly.

DiverseCity High Tea

Delft, Holland and Paris

kendrick — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:56:12 +0000

Nana and I spent a week in Delft, Holland visiting David and Melanie Koerts. They are ministry partners reaching their city and nation for Christ. We did a marriage seminar, and I spoke at the church on Sunday. A group from Grace Church came the following week to help with a big outreach to the city.

You can check it out from their website: Levend Water Delft

We took the train from Rotterdam to Paris – a three-hour bullet. We had a blast in Paris. We were their on Bastille Day (their independence day). There was a big parade on the Champs Elysees. Fireworks at the Eiffel Tower. The Louvre was open for free. We saw all the major sites. It really is an amazing city.

Here are some photos from the trip: Holland and Paris ’08

9 things for which I am grateful

kendrick — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:45:45 +0000

I got back last night from a great ministry trip to Romania, Moldova, and Transnistria.

I was reflecting on my way home how grateful I am for God’s blessings in my life. So after 9 days abroad, here are 9 things for which I am grateful:

1. God’s Grace – The theme for the conference we did in Romania was creating an environment of grace. It was so refreshing speaking on the deep and liberating truths of grace. Oh how we need grace. We have such a propensity to start in grace and turn to human effort. (Gal. 1:6-7, Gal. 3:3).

2. A wife that doesn’t snore. It’s good for men to share a room from time to time. We find out that we really do snore. God bless our wives.

3. Our government, police, hospitals, judicial system, infrastructure, and free markets. We have our faults, but God has blessed this nation. May we use His blessing to be a blessing.

4. That I don’t have to live on PowerBars and peanuts.

5. Amazing men who I am privileged to call friends (and I happen to work with)… okay it’s Jim Reklis and DeWayne Watson, my traveling companions. I am so grateful for the great team we have at Grace Church.

6. A healthy body.

7. Clear signs on our roads. Have you seen the Family Circus cartoon when the kid walks to school. Well… that was our trip across Romania.

8. I don’t pass gas like the guy sitting next to me on the plane.

9. Family! First of all, my spiritual family at Grace Church. After visiting other churches, I return home and want to give everyone a hug. We are blessed by God. My natural family. Being away for a few days allows you to appreciate that which you can easily take for granted. I love my kids. Every day is a gift. I definitely have the best wife in the world.

Are you grateful for some one (some people) in your life? Might be good to tell them today how much you really appreciate them.

Romania/Moldova Trip Update

kendrick — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:31:02 +0000

I’ve been having a great time with Jim Reklis and DeWayne Watson in Romania. We spent the first night having dinner with Daniel and Doina Matei as well as Tom and Julie Johnson. We went to Baia Mare, Romania for a pastors conference. The theme was “Creating an Environment of Grace.” I did two sessions and two workshops.

We returned to Timisoara on yesterday (Saturday). This morning I shared at Daniel’s church (Agape Church).

Tomorrow we fly to Chisnau and then go to Tiraspol with Yuri for two days. Really looking forward to seeing Yuri and playing some Russian billiards.

Moldova, Transnistria, Holland

kendrick — Mon, 28 May 2007 00:13:00 +0000

Back from Missions Trip

Jim Reklis and I spent 9 days together in Moldova, Transnistria, and Holland. Wow, what a great trip. You plan and believe it’ll be good, but God really did far beyond all we could ask or think.

Here are some photos: Moldova Transnistria Holland 07