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Ken Warren Senior Associate Pastor kenwmail.gabc.org Before long, Ponca would take his place in the big chair, adjust the coffee can on the floor, cross his arms on his lap, intertwine his fingers, lean his head back and say the magic words, Did I ever tell you ... And even though we knew many of his stories by heart, we couldnt wait to hear them again. You see, I learned the power of stories from Ponca. Ponca called himself an old mountain man, and he had the credentials to back it up. He spe
Ken Warren Senior Associate Pastor kenwmail.gabc.org Before long, Ponca would take his place in the big chair, adjust the coffee can on the floor, cross his arms on his lap, intertwine his fingers, lean his head back and say the magic words, Did I ever tell you ... And even though we knew many of his stories by heart, we couldnt wait to hear them again. You see, I learned the power of stories from Ponca. Ponca called himself an old mountain man, and he had the credentials to back it up. He spe
Staff Ken Warren Senior Editor Paula Ayers Creative Director DesignerPhotographer Mary Ann Lackland Editor Lori Cooper PhotographerDesigner Printing Impressive Image Works Features 2 8 Real Life Single Ages 35 Worship 28 14 15 16 L.E.A.D by Faith Mens Bible Study and Fellowship The Power of Stories Ken Warren, Introduction Salesman for God We are all missionaries... wherever we go. CrossWalk An Evening of Worship with Jared Anderson Upcoming Events Humble Hearts Ministry Helping girls he
Staff Ken Warren Senior Editor Paula Ayers Creative Director DesignerPhotographer Mary Ann Lackland Editor Lori Cooper PhotographerDesigner Printing Impressive Image Works Features 2 8 Real Life Single Ages 35 Worship 28 14 15 16 L.E.A.D by Faith Mens Bible Study and Fellowship The Power of Stories Ken Warren, Introduction Salesman for God We are all missionaries... wherever we go. CrossWalk An Evening of Worship with Jared Anderson Upcoming Events Humble Hearts Ministry Helping girls he
As you read the personal stories reflecting Gods grace in this edition of the Surveyor, I think youll agree that He is up to marvelous things among the Green Acres family When I read some of the accounts of Gods faithfulness among our members, I found myself shaking my head in wonder. Im confident that God is going to continue to amaze us with even more of His blessings this fall. Ive had the joy of serving as pastor here for almost 22 years, and I sincerely believe that THE BEST IS YET TO COME
As you read the personal stories reflecting Gods grace in this edition of the Surveyor, I think youll agree that He is up to marvelous things among the Green Acres family When I read some of the accounts of Gods faithfulness among our members, I found myself shaking my head in wonder. Im confident that God is going to continue to amaze us with even more of His blessings this fall. Ive had the joy of serving as pastor here for almost 22 years, and I sincerely believe that THE BEST IS YET TO COME
Salesman for God By Gina Tucker Back Row Andrew Tucker Jared Bray Middle Row Joley Bray Gina Tucker Jase Megan Bray Front Center Gracey Tucker O nce a salesman, always a salesman.Thats true for Corbin Priefert, a career salesman who at age 91 continues to talk to everyone he knows and even strangers hes never met about Jesus. One of seven children, Corbin grew up on the family farm until he left at twenty one years of age and traveled 600 miles south to Dallas to be a salesman. He sold dust
Salesman for God By Gina Tucker Back Row Andrew Tucker Jared Bray Middle Row Joley Bray Gina Tucker Jase Megan Bray Front Center Gracey Tucker O nce a salesman, always a salesman.Thats true for Corbin Priefert, a career salesman who at age 91 continues to talk to everyone he knows and even strangers hes never met about Jesus. One of seven children, Corbin grew up on the family farm until he left at twenty one years of age and traveled 600 miles south to Dallas to be a salesman. He sold dust
The Making of A BehindtheScenes Look at an AwardWinning Video By Richie Huval, writerproducer On That Day to us as Christians in America, the less I became focused on the day itself. There is so much more to September 11, 2001 than just that Tuesday morning more than a decade ago. Draft after draft, I scrapped entire pages of the script. I simply couldnt convey the way I felt it needed to be. I reviewed hours and hours of footage, some very graphic images, testimonies from sobbing victims, acc
The Making of A BehindtheScenes Look at an AwardWinning Video By Richie Huval, writerproducer On That Day to us as Christians in America, the less I became focused on the day itself. There is so much more to September 11, 2001 than just that Tuesday morning more than a decade ago. Draft after draft, I scrapped entire pages of the script. I simply couldnt convey the way I felt it needed to be. I reviewed hours and hours of footage, some very graphic images, testimonies from sobbing victims, acc
Beth Phillips Helping Heart Inspires Food Pantry By Amy Brocato Pearson B y all accounts, Beth Phillips inspired others. She made such an impact that the Celebration SMBS group dedicated a project in her honor. A food pantry located in the Adult Education Building that serves struggling single parents now bears the name, Beths Pantry. She was such a sweetnatured lady, says friend and classmate Sue Flanigan. She was one of those people you are immediately drawn to, and she made quite an impact
Beth Phillips Helping Heart Inspires Food Pantry By Amy Brocato Pearson B y all accounts, Beth Phillips inspired others. She made such an impact that the Celebration SMBS group dedicated a project in her honor. A food pantry located in the Adult Education Building that serves struggling single parents now bears the name, Beths Pantry. She was such a sweetnatured lady, says friend and classmate Sue Flanigan. She was one of those people you are immediately drawn to, and she made quite an impact
35 F or the men of the L.E.A.D. Bible study, what happens at Bible study stays at Bible study. Its kind of the Vegas thing, says founder Bret Lugten, laughing. But in all seriousness, the foundation of the highly successful and wellattended Tuesday night study is firmly faith, fellowship and friendship. Its a place where men can go and talk about things that they might not talk about in a mixed class, says class member Woody Edmiston, director of the GABC Retreat Center. Every Tuesday night, a
35 F or the men of the L.E.A.D. Bible study, what happens at Bible study stays at Bible study. Its kind of the Vegas thing, says founder Bret Lugten, laughing. But in all seriousness, the foundation of the highly successful and wellattended Tuesday night study is firmly faith, fellowship and friendship. Its a place where men can go and talk about things that they might not talk about in a mixed class, says class member Woody Edmiston, director of the GABC Retreat Center. Every Tuesday night, a
35 Dennis Costea, Jr., once said, Life It is about the gift, not the package it comes in. The package that my life was wrapped in began with a horribly abusive father who sexually and physically abused and deeply wounded his daughters and wife in every way possible. The ironic miracle was that each Sunday we were taken to church, and it was there that I first experienced Gods love. T he impact of those formative years of abuse left their mark on a heart that was looking for a way to relate to
35 Dennis Costea, Jr., once said, Life It is about the gift, not the package it comes in. The package that my life was wrapped in began with a horribly abusive father who sexually and physically abused and deeply wounded his daughters and wife in every way possible. The ironic miracle was that each Sunday we were taken to church, and it was there that I first experienced Gods love. T he impact of those formative years of abuse left their mark on a heart that was looking for a way to relate to
in the car while handing them a box of stale cereal to eat on the way. I speed like a NASCAR driver to get them to school before the tardy bell rings. 811am NOismorethanatwoletterword. Say no to TV, texting, games, iPods and computers during the morning routine. Kids are much more likely to get ready if they arent sidetracked with technology. Shootforearlyandarriveontime. As much as you and your children enjoy the extra few minutes of rest or morning cartoons, you are much more likely to be
in the car while handing them a box of stale cereal to eat on the way. I speed like a NASCAR driver to get them to school before the tardy bell rings. 811am NOismorethanatwoletterword. Say no to TV, texting, games, iPods and computers during the morning routine. Kids are much more likely to get ready if they arent sidetracked with technology. Shootforearlyandarriveontime. As much as you and your children enjoy the extra few minutes of rest or morning cartoons, you are much more likely to be
Kevin Burdette Minister of Adult Impact 9035251186 AdultImpactmail.gabc.org Y By Kevin Burdette, Minister of Adult Impact a negative way. Their finances can take a hit, their own health can be jeopardized, plus they lose precious time with their children and spouse. Personal time becomes a thing of the past as they put their goals and dreams on hold until this chapter passes. Keeping up with childrens activities and energy level is a fulltime job for any parent. Then add all it takes to care
Kevin Burdette Minister of Adult Impact 9035251186 AdultImpactmail.gabc.org Y By Kevin Burdette, Minister of Adult Impact a negative way. Their finances can take a hit, their own health can be jeopardized, plus they lose precious time with their children and spouse. Personal time becomes a thing of the past as they put their goals and dreams on hold until this chapter passes. Keeping up with childrens activities and energy level is a fulltime job for any parent. Then add all it takes to care
35 Jana A Love Story By Amy Brocato Pearson T o know Jana Vanderslice is to love her.To love her is to love her spirit. And her spirit seeks nothing other than to love and to glorify God. Easier said than done when, on some days, its too tiring to move from the couch. When its so painful to swallow that you have to go to the emergency room. When you sneeze too hard and a bone in your forehead breaks, severing nerves. It sounds like most peoples version of a living hell, but to Jana its heav
35 Jana A Love Story By Amy Brocato Pearson T o know Jana Vanderslice is to love her.To love her is to love her spirit. And her spirit seeks nothing other than to love and to glorify God. Easier said than done when, on some days, its too tiring to move from the couch. When its so painful to swallow that you have to go to the emergency room. When you sneeze too hard and a bone in your forehead breaks, severing nerves. It sounds like most peoples version of a living hell, but to Jana its heav
Day Trip to the Dallas Arboretum November 1 Come with us to see the famous Chihuly blown glass exhibit at the Arboretum. Dont miss the opportunity to see this amazing exhibit of some of the worlds finest blown glass and the beautiful landscape before its gone Thursday, August 23 Emily Williams, Fiddle Violin Thursday, September 20 Mayor Barbara Bass Come play 42 Chickenfoot Thursday, October 25 Class Reunion Quartet Thursday, November 15 Radio Personality, Tom Perryman Tuesday, September
Day Trip to the Dallas Arboretum November 1 Come with us to see the famous Chihuly blown glass exhibit at the Arboretum. Dont miss the opportunity to see this amazing exhibit of some of the worlds finest blown glass and the beautiful landscape before its gone Thursday, August 23 Emily Williams, Fiddle Violin Thursday, September 20 Mayor Barbara Bass Come play 42 Chickenfoot Thursday, October 25 Class Reunion Quartet Thursday, November 15 Radio Personality, Tom Perryman Tuesday, September
Hey World, Look ... I Am Smart follows a student named Emily through a schoolday journey as she gets worried and frustrated over not feeling as smart as her classmates. She is admonished by one teacher but finds encouragement in another and realizes there are multiple ways of being smart. Hers just happen to be in different areas than her classmates. The book was the first literary piece put out by Knowing Science, which publishes science and math curriculum, and Mrs. Warren is hoping that stude
Hey World, Look ... I Am Smart follows a student named Emily through a schoolday journey as she gets worried and frustrated over not feeling as smart as her classmates. She is admonished by one teacher but finds encouragement in another and realizes there are multiple ways of being smart. Hers just happen to be in different areas than her classmates. The book was the first literary piece put out by Knowing Science, which publishes science and math curriculum, and Mrs. Warren is hoping that stude
The New Face of Harness the power of Church Planting Angie Smith An Evening of Worship with Childrens Music Coordinator Kidz Praise is a fun and exciting place where kids learn about Jesus and the many ways we can praise Him. There are so many ways to praise Him other than just with our singing voices. Every child will have the chance to explore all kinds of exciting things in Kidz Praise. Playing instruments, drama, art and dance are just a few of the many ways we explore the very reason we w
The New Face of Harness the power of Church Planting Angie Smith An Evening of Worship with Childrens Music Coordinator Kidz Praise is a fun and exciting place where kids learn about Jesus and the many ways we can praise Him. There are so many ways to praise Him other than just with our singing voices. Every child will have the chance to explore all kinds of exciting things in Kidz Praise. Playing instruments, drama, art and dance are just a few of the many ways we explore the very reason we w
A Life Changed at Breckenridge Village By Steven Campbell At BVT, we have diligently worked with Brian on expressing his thoughts and communicating with others about his feelings. It is often difficult for us to understand what is going on inside Brians mind, and we sometimes wonder if the work at BVT is even having an impact on him. However, one day this summer we received our answer. F Healthy Families Enjoy The Family Life Center GABCs Family Life Center offers an indoor track for walking a
A Life Changed at Breckenridge Village By Steven Campbell At BVT, we have diligently worked with Brian on expressing his thoughts and communicating with others about his feelings. It is often difficult for us to understand what is going on inside Brians mind, and we sometimes wonder if the work at BVT is even having an impact on him. However, one day this summer we received our answer. F Healthy Families Enjoy The Family Life Center GABCs Family Life Center offers an indoor track for walking a
Praise Alive Summer Tour Pam Toulouse T Assistant to Student Music and Instrumental his summer, 84 Praise Alive High School Choir students, sponsors and way too much luggage hit the road in two buses for the long trek to Aurora, Colorado.They arrived late that evening at Mississippi Avenue Baptist Church in Aurora. GABC staff member and sponsor, Pam Toulouse, recalls, Bags were unloaded, air mattresses blown up and everyone fell into bed, only to awaken a few hours later for Sunday school and
Praise Alive Summer Tour Pam Toulouse T Assistant to Student Music and Instrumental his summer, 84 Praise Alive High School Choir students, sponsors and way too much luggage hit the road in two buses for the long trek to Aurora, Colorado.They arrived late that evening at Mississippi Avenue Baptist Church in Aurora. GABC staff member and sponsor, Pam Toulouse, recalls, Bags were unloaded, air mattresses blown up and everyone fell into bed, only to awaken a few hours later for Sunday school and
SHE Serves SHE, Ministry to Young Adult Women, recently took on the challenge of transforming a GABC Outreach Center classroom into a counseling room. The Outreach Center serves as an operations center for many local and international mission organizations. They were desperate for a comforting place to counsel people and families who are walking through challenging seasons of life. SHE worked hard to collect furniture and accessories, paint the room a calming color and then stage the area in a r
SHE Serves SHE, Ministry to Young Adult Women, recently took on the challenge of transforming a GABC Outreach Center classroom into a counseling room. The Outreach Center serves as an operations center for many local and international mission organizations. They were desperate for a comforting place to counsel people and families who are walking through challenging seasons of life. SHE worked hard to collect furniture and accessories, paint the room a calming color and then stage the area in a r
Since that time, the Lord has been at work opening doors for a faithbased dorm inside the Coffield Prison. GABC member, Richard DeLeon will serve as the FaithBased Wing Director at the Coffield Prison Unit. Working through the GABC Restorative Justice Ministry, Richard will soon lead up to 84 inmates in a twoyear Bible study program offered through Southern California Seminary. Students will live and study in one of the cell block wings at the prison. Upon completing their first year of study, t
Since that time, the Lord has been at work opening doors for a faithbased dorm inside the Coffield Prison. GABC member, Richard DeLeon will serve as the FaithBased Wing Director at the Coffield Prison Unit. Working through the GABC Restorative Justice Ministry, Richard will soon lead up to 84 inmates in a twoyear Bible study program offered through Southern California Seminary. Students will live and study in one of the cell block wings at the prison. Upon completing their first year of study, t
Natalie Thigpen As Gospel Village continues to expand, Natalie coordinates Gospel Mentoring, the newest addition to our local school ministry . This fall, mentors from GABC will team up with an incoming 1st grader at Dixie Elemen tary to serve as a positive role model through out their school education. Mentors will spend approximately two hours per week with stud ents, along with monthly Gospel Village activit ies. Natalie spent the summer recruiting and trai ning mentors and mentees. A stayath
Natalie Thigpen As Gospel Village continues to expand, Natalie coordinates Gospel Mentoring, the newest addition to our local school ministry . This fall, mentors from GABC will team up with an incoming 1st grader at Dixie Elemen tary to serve as a positive role model through out their school education. Mentors will spend approximately two hours per week with stud ents, along with monthly Gospel Village activit ies. Natalie spent the summer recruiting and trai ning mentors and mentees. A stayath
Jim Storms Minister to Wired ages 1834 www.wiredministries.org 9035251123 COED groups will be forming this fall beginning September 9. Contact WIRED Ministry at 9035251123 for the scoop. Top row LR Heath Johnston, Kenneth Ward, Tonda Tiffee, Lindsey Batchelor, Jacob Beddingfield Bottom LR Amanda Katengell, Dawn Humes, Katie Ethridge, Katelyn Kelly, Ashley Anthony conversation about what a walk with Christ is like. Not Meant to Be Alone Having grown up in church, I felt I had heard all the
Jim Storms Minister to Wired ages 1834 www.wiredministries.org 9035251123 COED groups will be forming this fall beginning September 9. Contact WIRED Ministry at 9035251123 for the scoop. Top row LR Heath Johnston, Kenneth Ward, Tonda Tiffee, Lindsey Batchelor, Jacob Beddingfield Bottom LR Amanda Katengell, Dawn Humes, Katie Ethridge, Katelyn Kelly, Ashley Anthony conversation about what a walk with Christ is like. Not Meant to Be Alone Having grown up in church, I felt I had heard all the
Retiring Scoutmaster Changes Lives Jim Reed Retires from GABC Boy Scout Troop 370 thats one thing that our culture needs today is the acceptance of responsibility. Scouting goals include duty to god, others and then self. These are consistent with the mission statement of gaBc. Scouting also requires an extended commitment in order to reach the rank of eagle Scout which at a minimum requires 3 years to achieve but typically takes 5 to 6 years. This allows the Scout leader to establish a really
Retiring Scoutmaster Changes Lives Jim Reed Retires from GABC Boy Scout Troop 370 thats one thing that our culture needs today is the acceptance of responsibility. Scouting goals include duty to god, others and then self. These are consistent with the mission statement of gaBc. Scouting also requires an extended commitment in order to reach the rank of eagle Scout which at a minimum requires 3 years to achieve but typically takes 5 to 6 years. This allows the Scout leader to establish a really
I Womens Minister Editors note Linda Lesniewski just returned from the opportunity of a lifetime, spending four weeks in Israel on a welldeserved study leave. Our church provides study leave as an extended time for professional retraining and personal renewal. The goal is to return with fresh excitement and expanded vision for ministry. Linda, our Womens Minister, partnered with NETS, the Nazareth Evangelical Theological Seminary in Israel. She shares what she learned and experienced. 44 Fall
I Womens Minister Editors note Linda Lesniewski just returned from the opportunity of a lifetime, spending four weeks in Israel on a welldeserved study leave. Our church provides study leave as an extended time for professional retraining and personal renewal. The goal is to return with fresh excitement and expanded vision for ministry. Linda, our Womens Minister, partnered with NETS, the Nazareth Evangelical Theological Seminary in Israel. She shares what she learned and experienced. 44 Fall
Musical Chairs at the E.E.C. Musical chairs is all about change...and that is what you will see this fall at the Early Education Center time receptionist to spend more time with her husband of 54 years. Shirley taught fouryearolds at Caldwell preschool for 30 years and has been at Green Acres since 1998 The first seven years here she taught children. She thought she was ready to retire, but we convinced her to stay on two days a week as our receptionist She is the cheerful and helpful first impr
Musical Chairs at the E.E.C. Musical chairs is all about change...and that is what you will see this fall at the Early Education Center time receptionist to spend more time with her husband of 54 years. Shirley taught fouryearolds at Caldwell preschool for 30 years and has been at Green Acres since 1998 The first seven years here she taught children. She thought she was ready to retire, but we convinced her to stay on two days a week as our receptionist She is the cheerful and helpful first impr
Hispanic Womens Conference This summer, heart pounding, I watched Nik Wallenda venture onto a tightrope to walk across Niagara Falls. His focus was intense, step after scary step, through dripping mist over cascading foam. Yet what really caught my attention was his constant pattern of praise to the Lord, plus his humble response to the commentator that everyone has a talent to use to the glory of God. While I would never step onto a tightrope anywhere, let alone over Niagara, I realized a numbe
Hispanic Womens Conference This summer, heart pounding, I watched Nik Wallenda venture onto a tightrope to walk across Niagara Falls. His focus was intense, step after scary step, through dripping mist over cascading foam. Yet what really caught my attention was his constant pattern of praise to the Lord, plus his humble response to the commentator that everyone has a talent to use to the glory of God. While I would never step onto a tightrope anywhere, let alone over Niagara, I realized a numbe
I used to think that if I tried hard enough in my own power, I could break my familys pattern of generational dysfunction. I intended to give God the glory for raising perfect children, but it would also accomplish another purpose by helping eliminate the sense of overwhelming shame I felt. When things didnt turn out as Id planned, I went into hidingreal hiding. I began to spend more and more time at home hoping to avoid seeing anyone I knew and having to answer that ageold question, How are yo
I used to think that if I tried hard enough in my own power, I could break my familys pattern of generational dysfunction. I intended to give God the glory for raising perfect children, but it would also accomplish another purpose by helping eliminate the sense of overwhelming shame I felt. When things didnt turn out as Id planned, I went into hidingreal hiding. I began to spend more and more time at home hoping to avoid seeing anyone I knew and having to answer that ageold question, How are yo
Whats in a Name Introducing the Newly Named Adult Transformation Ministry Dont become so welladjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. Youll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops wellformed maturity in you. Romans 122 MSG becoming less and less infl
Whats in a Name Introducing the Newly Named Adult Transformation Ministry Dont become so welladjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. Youll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops wellformed maturity in you. Romans 122 MSG becoming less and less infl
God Changes a Heart...and a Life even though she truly believed that she would never meet anyone in Tyler who believed differently from her. However, God soon had something to teach her about talking with someone with a different religion. Ann adds, It seems we can never be too old or too young for the heavenly Father to move in our life in a mighty way. One day while grocery shopping at Super 1, she began talking with a woman when the conversation took a natural turn toward spiritual matters. T
God Changes a Heart...and a Life even though she truly believed that she would never meet anyone in Tyler who believed differently from her. However, God soon had something to teach her about talking with someone with a different religion. Ann adds, It seems we can never be too old or too young for the heavenly Father to move in our life in a mighty way. One day while grocery shopping at Super 1, she began talking with a woman when the conversation took a natural turn toward spiritual matters. T
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