M242 UPDATE

Hello all!!
Just a little update on the Mission 242 status at CSUB. We are going to shift gears a little bit due to some circumstances beyond our control. We do not have enough students from GBFPC going to CSUB to serve as officers of the registered club. Therefore, we are going to try to get M242 started at BC instead. Bro. Matt did a GREAT job last year balancing 2 jobs, a full schedule, and M242 and even managed to be faithful to church(good on ya, mate). He is disappointed, as I am, that for now we cannot continue at Cal State, but it is for the better.
I do want to say that we are also looking into more get-togethers at *Bucks and things of this nature to get out of the box and reach out to those around us. I believe we can draw some attention to us and our God by engaging in Bible studies in public places and thus engage people in conversation. You never know who might just be interested in what you're doing.
I challenge c2 to look inside ourselves in this new school year and lets see what God can do in us and through us. We should not be on this earth to just satisfy our flesh but we should be reaching those around us with the Gospel of Christ " for it is the power of God unto salvation".
We have a beautiful gift from God and it should be shared with others. Let's touch our 'community'. By that I mean our neighbors and our fellow students or work-mates.

God Bless,
Bro. Martin

Sometimes you just wonder, shouldn't the proprietor of this establishment be more diligent in making sure this type of thing doesn't occur? When I saw this sign it didn't make me think of tires and all that goes with a tire place. It brought about a train of thought that I couldn't quite shake.

How many churches do you think there are in Bakersfield? How many of them are promising salvation? How many of them will tell you that they teach truth? I know Truth. 1 John 14:6, "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." I also know truth when I hear it and what some churches are touting as truth is far from it. There is an agenda by the denominational sector to become unified. This is a prophesy that will be fulfilled, but those of us who know the truth will never become a part of this unification.

I'm thankful for a church that teaches the truth. Not what we think is truth, but the bonafide Word of God is taught. I do know that there are churches that advertise things and never really deliver on these promises. The Bible tells us that " many will say Lord, Lord, didn't we do things in Your name" (paraphrased, of course). The Lord will tell them, "I never knew you". All this being said, Do I think that the sign at this particular place of business being out of 'alignment' reflect bad business practices. I really don't have proof of that,but do I want to take a chance? Not really. Neither do I want to take a chance on my salvation. I'll go where I know I'll have a preacher give me the unadulterated Word of God.

And for the record, I'll take my alignment business elsewhere.

Regards,

Bro. Martin

Psalm 78:5-7 For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: That the generation to come might know [them, even] the children [which] should be born; [who] should arise and declare [them] to their children: That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:

Doesn't she look innocent? A young life so full of potential. All she needs is direction and she'll be looking for it in a few short years. This passage of scripture is so awesome! Two things go hand in hand in this passage. The law of God and the testimony of the generation of old.

I know, you are young people and you may wonder why I'm posting about the law of God and the testimony of the generation past, but you need to testify NOW and fall in love with the law of God NOW. This will be your life in a few short years. Married with a child or 3.(lol) "that the generation to come might know them..." We don't have time to play with our relationship with God. We need to understand that now is the time, it is 'high time' to live for God and to fall in love with Him and his word and His law. And then it behooves us to testify of Him to our peers, so that when it comes time for our offspring to come into this world we have laid a firm foundation for them to build upon. There is a generation coming up that HAS to know our God! They have to know His Word! They HAVE to KNOW who they serve and it is cyclical. They in turn will testify of their God and teach their children the Word of God.

Not too long ago this picture could have been you or me. Just a year or so old. Now? 18, 21, 26, 37? "That they might set their hope in God". Where is your hope? Do you have a hope?

1Pe 3:15
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and [be] ready always to [give] an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
1Th 2:19
For what [is] our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? [Are] not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? My hope is not in this world but it is out of this world. It is an understanding that one day if I continue in the path of my father and those before me, I can also testify to this generation and they can have the same hope that I have. Let's do this! Lord, help me to declare your Word to this generation that they might set their hope in You!

In His Service,

Bro. Martin

Wild horses have always been interesting to me. So much energy and strength and ability! Bro. Brock mentioned wild horses just last week in YPOWT Service. Their potential is extraordinary. I wonder just how much of a correlation between us and them we can make? Bear with me.

If you are going to go out and catch some wild horses, what are you looking for?

1. Youth




2. Strength




3. Stamina




4. Speed




5. Leadership

All of these factors are given thought in looking for a good horse, but it's still wild! It must be tamed! Romans 12:2 says"And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed..."

Until that horse is tamed it's potential is really untapped. It has no purpose other than running the country side. Once it allows itself to be transformed into a tamed horse, it not only becomes a blessing to it's owner but it also is taken care of by its owner. 1 John 2:14 says"I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong". Young people, I love your potential but, sometimes there is some taming to do. We need your strength! We need your stamina! We need your leadership abilities! But you need to understand that you can never tap into your potential until you allow yourselves to be transformed. 1 Peter 5:5 "Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility:" and Hebrews 10:36 "For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise". Allowing yourself to be transformed is not so hard. Really. God's not finished with me yet either.

In His Service,

Bro. Martin

Bro Jeremy Brock is the Youth Leader of YPOWT at FPC(www.gbfpc.org). Bro. Brock has been in youth work for over 10 yrs and is a great leader. I consider him a great friend and fellow youth worker (although he is my leader). HaHa

Breaking Out!!

Well, c2 students, here we grow!! I have wanted to get a site going for awhile and it seemed to never come to fruition. My vision was for a website, however, the blog is much easier to post to and update and one thing we all should be happy about in the rough economical times, it is FREE! Hallelujah!
I am confidant that you all will have some imput as to how you want this blog to look. We are going to have to work as a team to keep it updated with new pics and calendar, etc... Tell me what you think and we'll work on this until it is perfected.

I just want to say I LOVE ALL Y'ALL! Let's win some more College Students for God this year.

In His Service,

Bro. Martin