RAW

Normally when I use the word "Raw" I am referring to the ministry experience at Shelterwood but this weekend it took on a new meaning.  Corey turned 12 on Saturday and to celebrate we had a WWE style birthday party with "John Cena" and "Ray Mysterio" grappling for the Main Event.  Translation: (Jason Ussack vs Nick Muroki).  Two of my friends.  As you can imagine, it was a riot and the boys loved it (if you have Facebook, check out the video).  Honestly, even though I laughed and even joined in as the Referee, I was humbled that my friends cared enough about Corey to practice and perform a wrestling event at the risk of looking ridiculous.  I am grateful and blessed.  Thank you Nick and Jason.

A few other cool things from last week...my good friend Jeremy was the guest speaker for Shelterwood chapel on Thursday.  He spoke on the ups and downs of life through the example of Elijah and Mt. Carmel.  It was just what we needed to hear and Jeremy did an excellent job.  

I recently started leading worship at our local church - New Community Church  http://www.nccbluesprings.org/.  In the process I recruited some talent from Shelterwood.  (Brad is playing the drums).  Always a win-win situation to worship along with a SW kid.  Brad did a great job and the worship time was amazing.  

One last note...this morning Tom and I did wake-up in the Guys House while the house staff was away on a leadership conference.  It was just like old times.  The guys make me laugh all the time I enjoyed spending my morning with them.  With an new guy coming Monday, we are now up to 10 boys (5 girls).