Open Door Ministries Blog

Fundraiser Success!

Last week, I was checking the forecast and saw that they were calling for sunshine and 60 degree weather on Sunday, the day of our fundraiser. I was thinking "That's not possible! In February! C'mon on God!" Sure enough, we had beautiful weather! No rain, sun was shining and it felt incredible outside! 

Sunday marked the first time we had ever done a fund raiser with Adam's Auto-wash and ODM showed up! Adam's tallied 121 Open Door cars but that does not even include those of you who came in the morning. We were able to raise over $1,300 for AMP/418!! John McGuiness, manager of Adam's Auto-wash, said it was the best fundraiser that they had done yet.  

What really got me stoked was when he talked about how nice and respectful our people were to his staff. It is a blessing to be apart of a church that is living out its mission, loving God and loving people. This fundraiser could not have been as successful as it was without your support. It amazes me how giving and loving our church truly is. From all the staff here at Open Door, we want to say a BIG THANK YOU for every thing you guys do! 

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 God bless, 

 John.

Amp/418 Parents

"No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another. Thank you." ~Author Unknown 

This past week, we had AMP on a Sunday morning due to the Super Bowl that night which, was a major let down since the Colts lost! 

Earlier in the week, I had a parent approach me and ask if there was anything they could do to help. I of course said YES! She made the most incredible, delicious cupcakes in the world and the service awesome. 

This week I had another parent email me asking if there was anything they could do!  I just mentioned to spread the word about our upcoming fundraiser with Adams Auto Wash on February 21, 2010 from 10:30-4:45.(I had to get that plug in there!!) He replied saying he would spread the word and it really got me stoked about the parents at this church. 

These are just two recent stories.  If I had to blog about all the other ones I would never leave my computer! You (parents) are so important to everything we do in our youth ministry and I cannot tell you how much you have blessed the leaders and myself of AMP and 418. So I am writing this to tell you that your help, prayers, and support mean so much to us.  Thank you so much!! 

God bless,

John.

Amp/418 Fundraiser

On Sunday, February 21, AMP/418 and Adam’s Auto-Wash will partner together to raise money for this years winter ski retreat, Shred Fest '10. 

Adam’s Auto-Wash is giving us a unique opportunity by opening up their business Sunday morning from 10:30 am to 4:45 pm. 

This will allow you to have your car shined up, while supporting the youth ministry here at Open Door! 

Forty percent of all revenue taken in that day will go directly the help pay for a portion of each student’s trip. 

We need your help in reaching our goal of 300 cars. This is a great way for the community of Open Door to get together and support our youth, hope to see you there!

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John

Love Believes All Things...

1 Corinthians 13:7 

Tuesday night, I was at my folks house and like every Tuesday night my sister and B-Dub (Wesley) came over. It was  a usual Tuesday night, my Mom cooked, Lauren gave Wesley a bath, and then it was play time!

Wesley loves to play and the kid is super smart.  As we were playing, Wes got in the chair with my Mom and started acting like he was trying to find something in the chair. HE WAS GOING CRAZY!   It looked like he had a case of the wiggle worms to me but anyways, my mom reached in the chair and found her chicken baster!! Crazy, right?!?!   

Wes loves that thing!  What struck me as odd was my mom kept telling me and my sister "Oh look at what Wesley found!" Lauren and I were like "Mom, what's the big deal? Wes was just looking for something and you found it!" 

The reality is that Wesley put it there weeks ago but he didn't know that it was still there. What stuck with me was that as I was watching my mom with Wes, she totally believed he found that and was so excited. It reminded me of that verse above, "Love believes all things". God truly does believe in us! He never doubts us and always chooses to view us through love, rather then skepticism. 

What would happen in our relationships, churches and society if we began to truly live out this verse?

John

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