“Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them.” Jeremiah 1:17 (NIV)
I believe that I have been preparing for the last part of 2011 all of my life! When I was a kid in Sunday school; when I was an athlete growing up; when I went to college; when I went to graduate school; when I was a youth pastor; when I was being discipled; when I started this church; when my heart was broken; when I saw miracles; when I was raising my children, building my marriage, and learning from my friendships- - - all of my life has prepared me for the greatest moment of life- - - To meet the challenges that we face as a church between now and December 1st. I will not shrink from this challenge! I will be the person that God has always wanted me to be. I will step into the Spirit-empowered, Jesus-directed, God-fortified zone! Jeremiah stepped into it and I will too. I will not shrink from my challenges, because I am playing for an audience of one.
I believe in this great caring network called Washington Cathedral. I believe we are going to change the world one dump at a time. I believe that God has given us a positive, Christ-centered faith to share with a cynical world. I believe that the eye of the tiger is tougher in a man who is gentle, loving, kind, patient, forgiving, and self-controlled. I'll take the Fruit of the Spirit over a spirit of cursing any day.
If you want to stand back and watch a miracle - that’s fine with me. But as for me, I am preparing to see God work in my life and our church as He has never before. Get back critics- - - prepare to eat your words. Watch out fearful spectators- - -cover your eyes, because God is going to do mighty things in our midst.
I'm just saying- - - No, I’m just believing, because- - - It’s time to believe!!!
Your friend for the rest of my life,
Pastor Tim White
Friday, October 28, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Your Body: is a Temple
Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body. 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
I am so proud of the Health Resource Center (HRC) which is the flagship of our Round Table of the great caring network. Last week they sponsored a health fair in which Cardiologist, Dr. Paul Huang, his son Aaron, and a great team from the HRC tested as many people as they possibly could- - - people of all nationalities and all income levels. Each person really appreciated the free examination. Many, many people were uninsured who would not otherwise have access to this kind of care. It saved lives. As I visited with the people and the physicians I thought that Jesus, the Great Physician, would be so proud of this! And that is what we are in this for- - - to please Jesus Christ. That brings joy to our hearts and blessings on our church.
If you would like to get involved in the many projects of the Health Resource Center talk to the President, Dr. Rey Vath, M.D. or the Executive Director, Colonel Erskine Austin. They are out to change the world and are building a key component to “the greatest caring network that the world has ever seen!” We have people from all nationalities and each of our church congregations involved and they are as fine a group of people as you will ever meet.
Your friend for the rest of my life,
Pastor Tim White
I am so proud of the Health Resource Center (HRC) which is the flagship of our Round Table of the great caring network. Last week they sponsored a health fair in which Cardiologist, Dr. Paul Huang, his son Aaron, and a great team from the HRC tested as many people as they possibly could- - - people of all nationalities and all income levels. Each person really appreciated the free examination. Many, many people were uninsured who would not otherwise have access to this kind of care. It saved lives. As I visited with the people and the physicians I thought that Jesus, the Great Physician, would be so proud of this! And that is what we are in this for- - - to please Jesus Christ. That brings joy to our hearts and blessings on our church.
If you would like to get involved in the many projects of the Health Resource Center talk to the President, Dr. Rey Vath, M.D. or the Executive Director, Colonel Erskine Austin. They are out to change the world and are building a key component to “the greatest caring network that the world has ever seen!” We have people from all nationalities and each of our church congregations involved and they are as fine a group of people as you will ever meet.
Your friend for the rest of my life,
Pastor Tim White
Friday, October 14, 2011
"Encourage One Another"
Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Cor 13:11
The Bible is in essence a collection of stories about man’s encounter with God and how that changed their lives These stories give us guidance and hope for ways to better our lives. This process continues to the present time.
Washington Cathedral has many such stories that need to be told to give us all guidance and hope for these troubled times. I would ask that Sunday school teachers, youth leaders and TLC facilitators to bless our congregations by bringing such life-changing experiences to our attention. This will serve to encourage all of us to pursue a deeper relationship with God as we seek His solutions to our life’s problems.
Some of the stories might appear in our weekly eRadiance, some might be shared at TLC meetings and some might be shared with the congregations during worship services. God is great and God is good - let’s share the glad tidings!
Raymond E. Vath, MD
The Bible is in essence a collection of stories about man’s encounter with God and how that changed their lives These stories give us guidance and hope for ways to better our lives. This process continues to the present time.
Washington Cathedral has many such stories that need to be told to give us all guidance and hope for these troubled times. I would ask that Sunday school teachers, youth leaders and TLC facilitators to bless our congregations by bringing such life-changing experiences to our attention. This will serve to encourage all of us to pursue a deeper relationship with God as we seek His solutions to our life’s problems.
Some of the stories might appear in our weekly eRadiance, some might be shared at TLC meetings and some might be shared with the congregations during worship services. God is great and God is good - let’s share the glad tidings!
Raymond E. Vath, MD
Friday, October 7, 2011
A Real Adventure Classic: The Drama of Life
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13
Most people don’t realize it, but the Bible has a lot to say about courage. For some reason, in our society today, courage has become a trait that isn’t as highly prized as it was in our parents’ day. Our society is enthralled with stories about those whose success came by accident, and we are thrilled when we hear that they hardly even tried―an overnight success! We like the “get-rich-quick” stories- - - buy a lottery ticket and become a millionaire overnight (no work necessary). We love the idea of someone discovering us! Maybe that’s why movie stars and pop musicians are the new “heroes” of our society.
I praise the people of courage who are all around us: the single parent, the businessperson daring to conduct business God’s way in a dog-eat-dog world, the hero struggling to overcome a chronic or even life-threatening illness, the person with an impossible dream! We all cheered Lance Armstrong’s victory in the Tour de France, but just imagine his hard-fought battle against cancer! People flock to successes, but some of us live in admiration of those who have fought the odds and continue holding on to the impossible dream.
Courage cannot be born without the cradle of adversity. If you feel like a failure or that everything is going wrong, let me salute you for your courage! I admire the writer who has never published; the policeman or fireman, and their families, who live with the constant threat of danger; the idealistic school teacher who continues to give everything day in and day out to each child they’re given; the Small Groups facilitator who ministers and really nurtures people’s souls; the person who sticks with their dream even when the results are not so encouraging. I am not the only one who notices- - - there are children watching and learning. God is watching and applauding from heaven!
“Lord Jesus, I pray for the people of courage! Give them this moment to hear your applause of heaven! Amen.”
Your friend for the rest of my life,
Pastor Tim White
Most people don’t realize it, but the Bible has a lot to say about courage. For some reason, in our society today, courage has become a trait that isn’t as highly prized as it was in our parents’ day. Our society is enthralled with stories about those whose success came by accident, and we are thrilled when we hear that they hardly even tried―an overnight success! We like the “get-rich-quick” stories- - - buy a lottery ticket and become a millionaire overnight (no work necessary). We love the idea of someone discovering us! Maybe that’s why movie stars and pop musicians are the new “heroes” of our society.
I praise the people of courage who are all around us: the single parent, the businessperson daring to conduct business God’s way in a dog-eat-dog world, the hero struggling to overcome a chronic or even life-threatening illness, the person with an impossible dream! We all cheered Lance Armstrong’s victory in the Tour de France, but just imagine his hard-fought battle against cancer! People flock to successes, but some of us live in admiration of those who have fought the odds and continue holding on to the impossible dream.
Courage cannot be born without the cradle of adversity. If you feel like a failure or that everything is going wrong, let me salute you for your courage! I admire the writer who has never published; the policeman or fireman, and their families, who live with the constant threat of danger; the idealistic school teacher who continues to give everything day in and day out to each child they’re given; the Small Groups facilitator who ministers and really nurtures people’s souls; the person who sticks with their dream even when the results are not so encouraging. I am not the only one who notices- - - there are children watching and learning. God is watching and applauding from heaven!
“Lord Jesus, I pray for the people of courage! Give them this moment to hear your applause of heaven! Amen.”
Your friend for the rest of my life,
Pastor Tim White
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