If you are out there trying to make something happen or to live into your dream this is for YOU!

Just saw an interview with Andy Grammar, a rising pop star.  He's a former street performer in Southern California who's recent song, Gotta Keep Your Head Up, is getting a lot of airtime.  What impressed me most was that this particular song was written by Andy after he'd stood out in the sun performing for over 12 hours and nobody was paying any attention.  He earned $10 to $15 for his entire's day's efforts and was discouraged.  His dream just wasn't turning out so good. 

So, he drove home in the mini van that he had borrowed from his mom and wrote this song to himself.  It will pick you up!

Anyone who wants to do something great will be faced with fears and naysayers.  Listen to this song and remember that you can accomplish your dreams if you don't let the bozos get you down!  You gotta keep your head up!  

It's interesting that another songwriter from a long time ago, King David, wrote a Psalm about keeping your head up where he preaches to himself in Psalm 42:6.  

I promise you that in launching Phos Community Church there were more days that I had to preach to me than you'd want to hear about.  Days when it seemed like there was no way and days when it seemed like it was all just a pipe dream.  

Everybody who wants to achieve anything beyond the humdrum of punching a clock for 'the man' will face days where you gotta 'preach to yourself' and keep your head up and move on.  So, if you're attempting something great with your llife remember that 'ordinary people' and 'normal people' will not understand what you're attempting to do.  You gotta choose who you're gonna believe and who you're gonna listen to!  

At times like that it's great to have a song and scriptures like these to feast on.  

And, I'd encourage you to move closer to those who do believe in you and your dream and to learn from someone else who is doing or has done what you are attempting to do!  

Psalm 42:4-6

The Message (MSG)

 4 These are the things I go over and over,
      emptying out the pockets of my life.
   I was always at the head of the worshiping crowd,
      right out in front,
   Leading them all,
      eager to arrive and worship,
   Shouting praises, singing thanksgiving—
      celebrating, all of us, God's feast!

 5 Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul?
      Why are you crying the blues?
   Fix my eyes on God—
      soon I'll be praising again.
   He puts a smile on my face.
      He's my God.

 6-8 When my soul is in the dumps, I rehearse
      everything I know of you,
   From Jordan depths to Hermon heights,
      including Mount Mizar.
   Chaos calls to chaos,
      to the tune of whitewater rapids.
   Your breaking surf, your thundering breakers
      crash and crush me.
   Then

God
promises to love me all day,
      sing songs all through the night!
      My life is God's prayer. 

Sing great songs to yourself and preach God's word to yourself and tap into His power and go live your dream!

Jeff Fuson

Journey + Adventure + Community = Phos Church

Posted by Jeff Fuson
 

If you are out there trying to make something happen or to live into your dream this is for YOU!

Just saw an interview with Andy Grammar, a rising pop star.  He's a former street performer in Southern California who's recent song, Gotta Keep Your Head Up, is getting a lot of airtime.  What impressed me most was that this particular song was written by Andy after he'd stood out in the sun performing for over 12 hours and nobody was paying any attention.  He earned $10 to $15 for his entire's day's efforts and was discouraged.  His dream just wasn't turning out so good. 

So, he drove home in the mini van that he had borrowed from his mom and wrote this song to himself.  It will pick you up!

Anyone who wants to do something great will be faced with fears and naysayers.  Listen to this song and remember that you can accomplish your dreams if you don't let the bozos get you down!  You gotta keep your head up!  

It's interesting that another songwriter from a long time ago, King David, wrote a Psalm about keeping your head up where he preaches to himself in Psalm 42:6.  

I promise you that in launching Phos Community Church there were more days that I had to preach to me than you'd want to hear about.  Days when it seemed like there was no way and days when it seemed like it was all just a pipe dream.  

Everybody who wants to achieve anything beyond the humdrum of punching a clock for 'the man' will face days where you gotta 'preach to yourself' and keep your head up and move on.  So, if you're attempting something great with your llife remember that 'ordinary people' and 'normal people' will not understand what you're attempting to do.  You gotta choose who you're gonna believe and who you're gonna listen to!  

At times like that it's great to have a song and scriptures like these to feast on.  

And, I'd encourage you to move closer to those who do believe in you and your dream and to learn from someone else who is doing or has done what you are attempting to do!  

Psalm 42:4-6

The Message (MSG)

 4 These are the things I go over and over,
      emptying out the pockets of my life.
   I was always at the head of the worshiping crowd,
      right out in front,
   Leading them all,
      eager to arrive and worship,
   Shouting praises, singing thanksgiving—
      celebrating, all of us, God's feast!

 5 Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul?
      Why are you crying the blues?
   Fix my eyes on God—
      soon I'll be praising again.
   He puts a smile on my face.
      He's my God.

 6-8 When my soul is in the dumps, I rehearse
      everything I know of you,
   From Jordan depths to Hermon heights,
      including Mount Mizar.
   Chaos calls to chaos,
      to the tune of whitewater rapids.
   Your breaking surf, your thundering breakers
      crash and crush me.
   Then

God
promises to love me all day,
      sing songs all through the night!
      My life is God's prayer. 

Sing great songs to yourself and preach God's word to yourself and tap into His power and go live your dream!

Jeff Fuson

Journey + Adventure + Community = Phos Church



Posted by Jeff Fuson
 

Phos Crew, here's how we can help at the ApplePatch Dance this Friday …. let Kim know if you wanna help….


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From: Kflanders <kim.flanders@yahoo.com>
Subject: Valentines dance
Date: February 8, 2012 4:55:52 PM EST
To: Jeff Fuson <jeff@ph-church.org>, Jeff Fuson <jeff@phoschurch.com>

Hey Jeff,
I talked to Jennifer from Apple Patch about the dance this Friday. She needs to get in the church about 3:00 to set up. The dance is from 6-9. Here is how we can help:

If people want to meet us at the church at 3:00 to help move chairs and set up food that would be great.

We also need some volunteers to chaperone/ serve drinks and food from 6-9 during the actual dance. They are expecting between 130-150 people.

We could also use a late crew to come in at 9 to help put the chairs back in place for Sunday service.

They are planning on doing most of the work themselves, but it would be nice if we could all pitch in.

Could you post something on the blog about this? If possible, have people e-mail at Kim.flanders@yahoo.com to let me know when they are available to help. I can also be reached on my cell 418-8553.

Let me know if there is anything else I can do on this end to help.

Thanks,
Kimberly


Posted by Jeff Fuson
 

A Love Language Minute: Apologies-Because People Aren't Perfect


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Apologies: Because People Aren't Perfect 

When is the last time you apologized? What did you say or do? Did the person to whom you apologized seem to accept your apology? Did they forgive you? Was the relationship healed? If not, I have an idea as to why they found it hard to forgive you. They did not hear your apology as being sincere.  

When someone hurts us and is now trying to apologize, the question in our minds is: are they sincere? We judge sincerity by how they apologize. If they simply say, "I'm sorry,"  that may seem a bit weak. We may want to hear them say, "I was wrong. Will you please forgive me?" There are five ways to apologize. If you speak only one, you will likely come across as insincere.

Apology 101
Do you know how to apologize? Chances are you do what your parents taught you, but that may not be enough. Dr. Jennifer Thomas and I discovered that people have different ideas on what it means to apologize. In fact there are five languages of apology. If you don't speak the right language you are not likely to have a favorable response.

If you aren't sure how to apologize, consider saying this: "I value our relationship. What do I need to do or say in order for you to consider forgiving me?" Their answer will reveal their 'primary apology language'. Express your apology in that language and will likely receive forgiveness.

Sincere Apologies
What do you consider to be a sincere apology? What does the person need to say or do that will make it possible for you to forgive them? I have discovered that there are five ways that people typically apologize. I call them the five languages of apology.
  • Expressing regret.  "I'm sorry for what I did."
  • Accepting responsibility.  "I was wrong."
  • Making restitution.  "What can I do to make things right?"
  • Genuine repentance.  "I don't want to ever do that again."
  • Requesting forgiveness.  "Will you please forgive me?"  

Which of these is most important to you? That is your primary apology language. Why not share this information with your family and friends so they will know how to apologize to you.

Authentic Apologies
Do you have a relationship that is presently broken or fractured? What would it take to heal the relationship? I'd like to suggest two essentials: apologizing and forgiving.
Posted by Jeff Fuson
 

Prayer for the Simpson Family

A very close friend of Big Al Maupin's family lost their daughter in a car accident Sunday afternoon.  Her name is Crystal Simpson and she was 19.  Please pray for her parents Brian and Cindy and everyone else involved in the days ahead.

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Meals for the brand new babies :)!

Hey there,

I wanted to write and see if you were interested in providing a meal for one or both of the Phos families that welcomed new babies into their homes this week.  

We will be providing meals this coming week for Alecia Velasco & little Liliana. (One week is all she has requested).  Saturday (4th), Monday(6th), Tuesday(7th) & Thursday(9th).  She is not picky and would appreciate anything you could bring.  I will be doing Saturday the 4th.  So, if any of you would like to take the 6th, 7th or 9th.  Just email Meredith@phoschurch.com and let me know.  I will also have a sign-up sheet on Sunday.  The Velasco's address is - 12523 Brothers Ave. Louisville, KY 40243.  You can bring food between 4:30 & 6:00.  

Also, we will be providing meals on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday for the next few weeks for Megan and Jordan Bonilla and little Cooper. Megan is a teacher in Oldham County and has been on bed rest for a while now, she and Jordan welcomed little Cooper this week.  Megan is the daughter of Angela Lasseigne.  They will be coming home tomorrow from Tri-County hospital and live in Pewee Valley.  Because this one is a little more long term I have set-up a care calendar that you can go to and sign-up on.  (it includes the address and all details you will need) I will also have a sign-up sheet on Sunday, but it would be easiest to use the care calendar.

See the links below:

To access Megan and Jordan Bonilla's personal CareCalendar site, 
visit http://www.carecalendar.org/logon/102037 and enter 
the following information in the appropriate spaces:

    CALENDAR ID      :   102037
    SECURITY CODE :   3010

ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE EITHER FAMILY WOULD BE APPRECIATED!

Thanks,

Meredith Lewis
Phos Community Church
Posted by camnoah1
 

Superbowl Party On Sunday (Please help with food!)

Teens (and anyone else who would like to join us!),

This Sunday's All-Teen gathering will be at 4200 at 6 PM and will last a little bit longer than usual... because we are watching the Superbowl!  Please BRING YOUR FRIENDS - Everyone is invited!  And, read Julie Wilson's note below and reply to her so that she can plan a great smorgasbord of food for you.

Thank you!
Laura

P.S. Remember to bring your $75 deposit for Crossings Summer Camp (July 8-12) and sign up HERE.  (Deadline is Sunday!)

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Hello Teens and Teen Parents!

Hope you have all heard about our upcoming Teen Super Bowl Party!  We hope that you will be attending.

We need your help making our event a success!

What’s a Super Bowl party without junk food?  So, we would like you to bring something from one of the following categories and let us know what you are bringing.  So, fill in the form below by typing your name on the line you’d like to bring, then copy everything here in red and send it back to Julie Wilson: jefeandjulia@bellsouth.net.  I will e-mail you back if the item you chose is already covered. 

Thanks for your help.  Would love to get this back from everyone by Saturday at noon. 


What I Am Bringing to the Super Bowl Party

My Kid(s)’ Name:                                                            

Food/Drink Options:

Chili (Two Big Pots):                                                                                                                                       

Crackers & Cheese (Two People):                                                                                                                                          

Cheese Dip & Chips (Two People):                                                                                                                                         

Chicken Nuggets & Dip (Two People):                                                                                                                                  

Meatballs (One Person):                                                                             

Chips—not tortilla (Four People):                                                                                                                                           

Other Appetizer (Three People):                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Desserts: (Four People):                                                                                                                                              

Two Liters—Bring Two (Six People):                                                                                                                                      

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Megan Lasseigne Bonilla & Jordan in Having a Baby Today!

Angella Lasseigne reported that Megan will be delivering their new bundle of joy today. Pray for the whole family.
Posted by Jeff Fuson
 

Gloria Maupin Emergency Gall Bladder Surgery this morning ...

Just got word from Big Al that Gloria's doctor is going to remover her Gall Bladder this morning. She's in a lot of pain. Pray for Al and Gloria.
Posted by Jeff Fuson
 

Welcome to the World, Liliana Jo! :)

Congratulations to Alicia Velasco on her beautiful, new baby girl!  Both Alicia and Liliana "Lili" are doing well!  Lili was born this morning at 11:56 AM, weighing 7 lb. 12.4 oz and measuring in at 19" long.  Please send much love to Alicia and Lili and pray them along as they head home from the hospital midway through this week.

Thank you!
Laura
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