WE ARE GOING TO LOL!

This year is going to be a special year in the history of CWS.  We are expecting God to 'cement' the foundation of this movement in the coming months of 2013.  The 'cement' will be LOVE.  God has given us a rhema word to pray, focus, and be open to love Him and people and build strong relationships with Him and people.  He spoke to me through Acts 2 at the close of 2012 in reference to the vision for CWS in 2013. 

We have started year 3 of this journey called CWS (for now).  Year 1 everything was new and different and it was a FRESH START for individuals, families, and the ministry of CWS.  Year 2 God enabled us to focus on spiritual disciplines for the individual and ensuring we grow to be SOLID ROCK DISCIPLES OF CHRIST.  Year 3 is the year He expects us to LOL!  Yup, you read that right!  We are going to LOL this year at CWS.  We are going to:

 
And going back to Acts 2 the closing parts, we are reminded how the community of believers was fortified and developed.  Through that the last words in that chapter says, the Lord added to them daily.  We are not abandoning evangelism and outreach, but we are strengthening the reality of community within the folks of the church.  All that has to originate, flow, live out, and be fruitful through love.  When we accept the love of Christ, we have to live out the love of Christ in all circles of our life. 

The vehicle through which CWS will prepare an environment will be similar to what we see in Acts 2: SMALL GROUPS.  We are launching small groups in February with sign ups to start this Sunday.  I'm not going to give away too many details today, but feel free to come check out a service Sundays at 930 am or follow us online via Facebook / Twitter / YouTube.  We believe that we will grow through small groups in all facets of life.  And that LOVE will flow out through lives, families, groups, church into our communities which will draw the people away from Christ towards Him.

If you are not plugged into a church that is Bible-based, Christ-centered, Spirit-filled, and multi-ethnic living out the Great Commission & Great Commandment, come check it out.  Our mission is to be a catalyst in restoring lives for a Christ-centered purpose, empowering minds with knowledge of God, aligning and developing leaders for service, and proclaiming Jesus Christ in Biblical worship & lifestyle. 

Let's take this journey together because greater things are yet to come!

Enjoy The Ride,

Pastor Cecil

Throwdown to Surrender

1 King 18:42 So Ahab went off to eat and drink, but Elijah climbed to the top of Carmel, bent down to the ground and put his face between his knees.43 "Go and look toward the sea," he told his servant. And he went up and looked. "There is nothing there," he said. Seven times Elijah said, "Go back." 44 The seventh time the servant reported, "A cloud as small as a man's hand is rising from the sea."

The servants of God must head up to the top of the mountain fall on their face and talk to and hear from God. Then lead their team to run and look if the clouds/rains are coming. Let the people in the church stay at the base of the mountain while you go up to receive from the Lord. They will wait to hear what God has told the servant of God to share with them. Dont burn yourself out trying to appease everyone and run to every beckon call. Wait in the presence of God and release ministers to run for you.

 

The rain started as a cloud the size of a small fist. The church is the small fist - bound tight and close together - not like an open hand with five fingers exposed pointing in all directions. Stand together and come together and be strong as the small fist for one vision and purpose. God will turn the small fist into a great movement and covering of the rain clouds that will lead to the sound of abundance of rain. The famine is over and the rain is coming. Get ready for the downpour of blessings into the church and your life.

 

Enjoy The Ride,

 

Pastor Cecil

Is Jesus Church Shopping?

This is part 5 of M&M: Missional & Maintenance series at CWS shared on Sunday, December 30, 2012. 

Can Jesus call your heart, life, church His home?  What are 7 characteristics that Jesus is looking for in His children and His church?  Do you want faith for the new year or need faith for the next moment?



Enjoy The Ride,

Pastor Cee

Moments at CWS in 2012

Enough said ...

Been Away

It's been a while since last post.  It has been that kind of season.  You know ... that kind where it seems like everyday there is something going on.  It can be work, home, school, kids, church, etc... I'm thankful for it and the experiences through it.  But, I'm also thankful for some days ahead of hopefully taking a breather. 

On The Homefront:
Sherin and kids are doing well but all have been going through a cold / cough bout the past few weeks.  I ask for your prayers for them for complete healing and everyone back to full strength.  Abi was a flower girl at her uncle's wedding - that was fun watching her get ready and walk down the aisle.  And yes, I did fast forward 20 years or so in my head wondering when I walk down the aisle with her.  Proud of my baby brother for taking next step in life and starting a family with a beautiful person - Jenny.  Welcome to the family!

Kayla is just growing up way too fast and in a couple of days it will be 10 months of her life in the history books.  We've tried our best and I think we've succeeded in some ways to take as many pics and videos of her as we did with Abi.  Usually, as #2 and others follow, less pics and videos of each.  Had both of them at my office for an afternoon and it was definitely fun having them around.  Little one was just crawling all over the place.  Can't wait to have them over my new CWS office soon.

        



At Church & Ministry:

We have just been in a God-ordained season of becoming stronger as individuals and as a church family.  We are going through the growing pains and challenges but we know its all for the best.  Lives are being healed, set free, and empowered to grow with God & in His Word.  The church has served those in need during Sandy relief. The church has helped those in need within the family as well.  It's great to see lives encountering the love and power of Jesus. 

Also, had the honor to minister in Scotland for a youth conference they hosted for the first time.  It was truly a different and blessed experience for me.  Being away from Sher and kids was tough especially since it was right after the storm and we still had no electricity at home when I left.  The people, church, and host family were great in Scotland.  I truly believe that conference was a catalyst for many lives, leaders, and churches. 

There's more to come but I'll pause for now.  Keep us in your prayers.  Just hoping to be the difference to make a difference all for Him!

Enjoy The Ride,

Pastor Cee