Connections

I did not know that being a member of church can give you more connections than a cell phone or high speed internet access. I am involved in a small group(a.k.a. a connection group) at my home church, Bammel Church of Christ in Houston, TX and I am really enjoying what it means to be in a community of Christian believers. The group that I am in is really close and is really a blessing to me and we are a blessing to others around us. It would take me all day to tell you about the number of blessings that I have receieved and blessings that I have given to others, but to make a long story short, Connection groups are a way to connect to God and to others. I'll admit, when the elders of my church introduced the idea of connection groups back in 2000, I thought the leadership had lost their minds. I thought this is no way to get people involved. But, after having an open mind and heart, I decided to try out this idea. Eight years later, I am a huge advocate for connection/small groups. My church is big and it's hard to get to know between 1,000 and 1,500 people every week without getting "lost in the shuffle." At Bammel, I'm more than just a number or a pew person, I am a member, and to quote phrase from a TV commerical, "Membership has its privilages. " If you attend a church, whether large or small, and your not involved in a small/connection group, I encourage you to be in one. If your c hurch does not have a small group ministry, ask your ministerial staff to prayerfully consider starting one. You'll have connections that go far beyond 21st century technology. Connections mean everything in our Christian walk and for me and the others in my group, I love to feel connected. That's all I have for now. peace Out!

A GIANT Win

Hello again everyone. I just witnessed what some would call the upset of the millenium when the New York Giants beat the New Engalnd Patriots 17-14. It just goes to show that anything can happen in a given game no matter what the sport. Peace.

History

Hello agian. Well, it's February, and that means it's Black History Month. Keep in mind that Black history is more than just a month, it's American History. I proud to be an American who is black, and I'm also excited about the possibility of having the first African American to be elected President of the United States of America, but we have to wait at least nine more months for that to happen. So as you hear about the tremendous contributions of people such as The Tuskege Airmen, Harriet Tubman, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. et.al., remember life would not be as great for all of us without those contributions. peace.

Kevin

Trekking along

Hello again everyone. I am starting a new pasttime courtesy of some friends. I am watching Star Trek Deep Sapce Nine every Tuesday night with some friends. I guess it's good becasue I am not a sci-fi fan per se, but this is a good way to get out of my comfort zone a little bit. I say this because I usually am channel surfing between the Biggest Loser: Couples and Ameircan Idol, but thank goodness for the internet, I can catch up on it later. I was quite impressed and I guess I'll have a deeper appreciation on what it's like to be a Trekkie. Peace.