walking in the Spirit

Walking the walk...

Are you walking in the spirit? Think about it...before you click off this blog and move on to something else, take some time to consider your walk. Are you walking in the Spirit? The Apostle Paul encourages us to “Walk by the Spirit” and he goes on to say “and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16) So many believers struggle with “sin” and the word of God teaches us if we are walking in the spirit we will not give in to sin! How do we walk in the spirit? That is a great question, I am so glad that you ask; we walk in the Spirit by immersing ourselves in to the Word of God! The Bible truly helps us to understand the characteristics of Christian living! We are to be mirror reflections of Christ! Others should be able to see our Savior in us! By staying clean, close and continual our lives will be a beacon to those around us who might be struggling with the issues of life. St. Francis of Assisi said “Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” Walking in the spirit will take you places that you have never dreamed of. I feel compelled to reach as many people for Christ that I can. This may seem overwhelming to some but by walking in the Spirit I can feel confident that our Awesome God is going to use me to do amazing things! St. Francis of Assisi also said “Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Walking in the Spirit is a daily thing! So start walking today! You will be blown away at how God changes the direction of your life! I love you all! <><

We"ve come to worship

We’ve come to worship...

Yesterday was truly an amazing day for me! I had a great opportunity to worship God! Don’t get me wrong, I worship regularly, but yesterday I worshiped in a completely different way! Our Church moved our evening service to St. Augustine beach and I had the wonderful opportunity to see 27 people profess Jesus Christ in a real and personal way by following Him in believers baptism. I also got to experience the body of Christ fellowship and see the gospel presented while many people gathered around to watch! A lady from Michigan could not believe that we were doing this! She thought it was wonderful to see the Church alive and well! We must always remember that the church is not brick, mortar and concrete nor is it wood and shingles. The Church is a live...it is people who are sold out in a relationship with Jesus Christ! We (Believers) are the Church! I cannot help but wonder what those who gathered around thought about hearing the gospel! My prayer is, that because of what they saw and heard that their lives would be somehow changed forever. We truly serve an amazing God! He is worthy of all of our praises! We can worship Him anywhere! I love you all <><

Graduate Recognition/Reception

On March 31 during our evening worship service we will be recognizing our Graduating High School Seniors. Special seating will be reserved for our Graduates and parents! Immediately following the Service we are having a Graduates reception in ED III. Parents of Graduates will be able to decorate the tables after 3 p.m. Call the Student Ministry Office if you have questions!

Senior Banquet

Graduating High School Seniors and Parents are invited to our Class of 2009 Senior Banquet at the Club House on Fleming Island! This will be a great time to honor your graduates! Menu details are being mailed to you! Sign up at www.hibernia-baptist.org

Kristian Stanfill

Are you looking for some great music? On the Live Love tour I was exposed to a great artist named Kristian Stanfill! I love this CD! It is available on i-tunes! Listen and let me know what you think!

it is a jeep thing, you probably wouldnt understand

It is a jeep thing! This is a great picture of my Grand Son Ben on his first Jeep Ride! Notice the smile which proves people with Jeeps tend to be happy people! Ben is very happy person!

Florida Super Summer

shhhhhh! Don't tell anyone this! I am going to do something very special for the 37 person to sign up for Camp! The 37 person to register for camp at
www.hibernia-baptist.org will get to go to camp for half price! Don't tell anyone! Sign up now! Maybe you will be number 37!

Date Night with Ave!

Last night was one of the most amazing nights for me! I took Avery, my three year old grand daughter out on a very special date! When I arrived to pick her up she was waiting, and was telling me she was ready to go! We first went to Chic-fil-a for a wonderful meal!

Then I waited while Avery enjoyed her self on the play ground!



Then it was off to Dunkin Doughnuts for a treat, and the fun did not stop there we then went to Starkbucks for a coffee!




We finished the evening off at Wal-Mart where every had my buy her a Lighting McQueen and Doc Hudson Car! What a wonderful night!

Youth Evangelism Conference

I cannot wait until the Youth Evangelism Conference! It is going to be a great event to challenge you as you prepare to go back to school! Sign up early! The cost for the event is $60 which covers your conference, lodging and transportation! You can sign up at www.hibernia-baptist.org The dates for YEC are August 7-8 and the will be held at First Baptist Church Orlando! Invite your friends!

Igniting a Movement!

Florida Super Summer! The time has come for you (parents & students) to start thinking about what you are going to do this Summer! We will offer several things for you to do this Summer one of which is an awesome camp called Florida Super Summer! The Camp is held at Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center near Leesburg Florida.

This years camp is going to be the best ever as over 600 students are already signed up! Dr. Alvin Reid will be our camp Pastor and worship will be led by Jeff Capps and his band! There are going to be all kinds of activities (High and Low ropes, canoeing, sailing, paint ball and organized recreation!) You will not want to miss this camp! Sign up now at www.hibernia-baptist.org. The Cost of the Camp is $275. If you know that you are going to have problems with raising funds please talk with me! We can always work it out! I love you all! <><

SNOW cone!!!

Everybody loves Snow Cones! I love Snow Cones and on Wednesday Night May 6 we are all going to enjoy Snow Cones! Bring your friends! We are also going to have a pop ice eating contest and the person who eats the most pop ice in three minutes will win a $50 i tunes card! I have heard from some of the guys that our young ladies should not even show up for this event because they don't have a chance! Ladies, the challenge has been made! Can you do it? See you at Hibernia Baptist Church, 7100 Highway 17 South, Fleming Island, Florida!

Generation This

Generation this…

“And let us be concerned about one another in order to promote love and good works, not staying away from our meetings, as some habitually do, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25 HCSB

I am amazed at how many people are not affiliated with any church these days. More and more I talk with people who claim a relationship with Jesus but chose not to join with a local body. Some call this “Generation this” the Churchless Christian. I have been in the ministry along time and over the years I have heard of people leaving the church because of “things” that bother them. Can I remind you this morning, that it is not about us! God did not call us to be happy, He called us to be holy! Scripture teaches us that we need to be concerned about one another. When a person leaves the assembly, an attempt should be made to restore the person to the fellowship in order to promote good works. But then the onus is on the person who left the assembly! We have to get over personal feelings and think about what Jesus did on Calvary’s cross. We are the body! We need to be joined together as the body. We need to work through not run from problems within the church. If you are reading this article this morning and you are a “churchless Christian” can I remind and plead with you to reconsider your stance! Strength comes when the body works together and if you are not doing your part it only hurts you. Let no one ever forsake the Assembly of God’s people! I love you all!

Florida State Parks

Little Talbot Island...

I have just returned home after a wonderful week in the Real Florida! I want to take a moment and space on my blog to brag a little about Florida State Parks. The men and women that work in the Florida State Park system are second to none! These courteous professionals are always willing to help and inform to insure your stay at any of the Florida Parks is one that you will always remember! I appreciate their dedication to our state and to the individual parks they represent! I am looking forward to many years of camping in the Sun Shine State! <><