Fun In Colorado
I've been in Colorado for a week now and have really enjoyed myself. I was able to reconnect with some old friends from days gone by, which proved a lot of fun to take stroll down memory lane.
Last week I was in Fort Collins with Marc Leverett. Marc is doing a bang up job in making some slow, but needed transitions there. I am impressed with not only the church, but his quality of membership; some really genuine people.
Then I headed South toward Canon City - with a small side excursion through some of my old stomping grounds in Denver. I even stopped by the old Westland Baptist Church and had about a 20 min. chat with one of the pastors from what used to be South Sheridan Baptist (now Red Rocks Baptist). They are renting the buildings until Jan. when their new facilities are competed.
Currently they (Red Rocks Baptist) are running about 550 on Sunday Morning. It was interesting to say the least, but I will save you the mess, just knowing that it is sad to see such a great work (Westland) dimished to just a handfull of people trying to revive what was once a thriving church.
I drove by all the houses and apartments I lived in while in Denver (four in all). One, the duplex my wife and I lived in right after our daughter was born is no longer there. It was located in the middle of 80-acres which today has been converted into single dwelling housing. I'm glad I don't live in Denver anymore. It's much bigger than I want to deal with.
Then I was with David Almanzar where I did a concert for his people. I love Canon City Baptist. David is doing such a great job in this small town. He is a perfect fit and they obviously love their pastor.
I had coffee with several of the men during the week and got to visit with a few of the members over dinner last night. This morning we met at 7:15am (not my best time of day) :-) for a men's prayer breakfast that was such a delight. David has a great ministry with his men and these guys are such a joy to be around.
I especially have enjoyed the time spent with one gentleman who has only been saved about a year. He was saved out of Mormonism. This guy is on fire and such a delight to talk with. David has a great group of senior adults that are more than willing to wrap you in warmth and love.
I also got to see the plans for his new building that will be starting soon and his people are ... well I want to say excited ... but I think that is an understatement. Rick Blue did a great job of helping them see the vision of what can be done and they are still talking about. I can't tell of all the stories that I have already heard from these people who already seeing the blessings of God as they have responded to sacrifically give to see God's work go forward.
One evening I got to go on a hay ride with this great group of senior adults (NO - I'm NOT a senior, but they like me ... plus there is food and I'm no dummy, I know these ladies can cook!). What a treat. I knew this would be one of the highlights of my trip and it was. It was cold and rainy, but that is what makes hay rides fun. They only bad part, they left out the hay. HEY! What's up with that? Oh well, I guess they decided that senior adults didn't want mess with all that hay and stuff. It was still fun.
Then I headed back North to Denver to be with Billy Hamm - he was in Virginia preaching for another pastor friend. This was a nice completion of an already good trip. I was able to see some friends I had not seen in over 25-years. The church was a lot of fun to be at and I am excited about the possibility of going back some time in the near future.
Last week I was in Fort Collins with Marc Leverett. Marc is doing a bang up job in making some slow, but needed transitions there. I am impressed with not only the church, but his quality of membership; some really genuine people.
- His pianist is probably one of the most talented I have heard in a long time.
- His youth guy (Eli) is doing a bang-up job. I got to spend some time with he and his sweet wife. What a great couple.
- Marc is teaching the college/career class (I sat in on this class on Sunday morning) and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Marc is a perfect fit for this group of young adults and they seemed to genuinely enjoy him leading them. He played "speed golf (Bible study)" with them and it was very engaging; lots of fun.
Then I headed South toward Canon City - with a small side excursion through some of my old stomping grounds in Denver. I even stopped by the old Westland Baptist Church and had about a 20 min. chat with one of the pastors from what used to be South Sheridan Baptist (now Red Rocks Baptist). They are renting the buildings until Jan. when their new facilities are competed.
Currently they (Red Rocks Baptist) are running about 550 on Sunday Morning. It was interesting to say the least, but I will save you the mess, just knowing that it is sad to see such a great work (Westland) dimished to just a handfull of people trying to revive what was once a thriving church.
I drove by all the houses and apartments I lived in while in Denver (four in all). One, the duplex my wife and I lived in right after our daughter was born is no longer there. It was located in the middle of 80-acres which today has been converted into single dwelling housing. I'm glad I don't live in Denver anymore. It's much bigger than I want to deal with.
Then I was with David Almanzar where I did a concert for his people. I love Canon City Baptist. David is doing such a great job in this small town. He is a perfect fit and they obviously love their pastor.
I had coffee with several of the men during the week and got to visit with a few of the members over dinner last night. This morning we met at 7:15am (not my best time of day) :-) for a men's prayer breakfast that was such a delight. David has a great ministry with his men and these guys are such a joy to be around.
I especially have enjoyed the time spent with one gentleman who has only been saved about a year. He was saved out of Mormonism. This guy is on fire and such a delight to talk with. David has a great group of senior adults that are more than willing to wrap you in warmth and love.
I also got to see the plans for his new building that will be starting soon and his people are ... well I want to say excited ... but I think that is an understatement. Rick Blue did a great job of helping them see the vision of what can be done and they are still talking about. I can't tell of all the stories that I have already heard from these people who already seeing the blessings of God as they have responded to sacrifically give to see God's work go forward.
One evening I got to go on a hay ride with this great group of senior adults (NO - I'm NOT a senior, but they like me ... plus there is food and I'm no dummy, I know these ladies can cook!). What a treat. I knew this would be one of the highlights of my trip and it was. It was cold and rainy, but that is what makes hay rides fun. They only bad part, they left out the hay. HEY! What's up with that? Oh well, I guess they decided that senior adults didn't want mess with all that hay and stuff. It was still fun.
Then I headed back North to Denver to be with Billy Hamm - he was in Virginia preaching for another pastor friend. This was a nice completion of an already good trip. I was able to see some friends I had not seen in over 25-years. The church was a lot of fun to be at and I am excited about the possibility of going back some time in the near future.
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