"Thoughts for a Life That Counts" by Neal Hatfield

I truly believe that seeking the will of GOD for your life is only second to your salvation, these are the two highest priorities in life and eternity. If these two are not right in your life everything else will be failure. I want to share some quotes with you to meditate on as you pray and seek HIS face.

“Faith is not believing GOD can, it is knowing that HE will”-Unknown

“A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner”-Unknown

“Any simpleton can follow the narrow path in the light: Faith’s rare wisdom enables us to march on in the dark.”

-C.H. Spurgeon

“Courage, my heart! Go little by little, for many littles will make a great whole.”-C.H. Spurgeon”

“True greatness does not come to those who strive for worldly fame; it lies instead with those who choose to serve in JESUS name.”- DeHaan

”The most common reasons for not pursuing a dream or goal are fear of failure or the uncertainty of success. If you wait for the perfect conditions, you will most likely never act.”-Ron Edmonston

“When you can’t track GOD trust HIM”-Lester Roloff

“He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.”- Jim Elliot

“Only one life will soon be past, only what is done for CHRIST will last.”-Unknown

“If GOD be your partner, make your plans large.”-D.L. Moody

“Something is wrong when our lives make sense to unbelievers.”-Francis Chan

“Every generation has a duty to the next.”-Unknown

“We talk of the second coming; half of the world has never heard of the first”-Oswald J. Smith

“There are no crown wearers in heaven, who were not cross bearers on earth.”-C.H. Spurgeon

“Inspiration may move us to start, but passion drives us to finish.”-Unknown

“Those who turn back will never reach the summit.”-H. Jackson Brown

“Unshakable faith is faith that has been shaken.” -Unknown

“Leaders are not born into the family of GOD, they are made in the refining fires of life.”-Neal Hatfield

“Keep your eyes on JESUS!”-Neal Hatfield

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”-JESUS

"Radicals for Christ" by Neal Hatfield

"Radicals for Christ" is what I would call the World Changers who came to CORE Camp.  We trained middle school, high school, and college age champions to share their faith.

We invaded Appalachian State University on The Rock at the Appalachian vs. Wofford game.  These Warriors shared Christ with as many as they could.  There were over 30,000 attending that particular game.

We then cut them loose to text as many of their unsaved friends as they could and lead them to Christ.  It is so cool to see people get saved.

I believe God is raising up an army of radical young people who can reach this generation.  I can't wait to see what God does at camp this summer.

Finally...Pics from CORE Camp

Enjoy these pics from our rockin' weekend!  God really moved in some big ways.  May we remember that sharing His Gospel is something we are called to our whole life long.

 The Whole Gang!

Witnessing at the Applachian  State Football Game

 Go B.J.!

 Jesus Christ changed many hearts during the weekend

Yes...there's a person in there.  Go team Hatfield!

These People Are Hard Core

CORE Camp 2010 in one word: 

Intense.

These campers were in for the ride of their lives - starting off on Saturday morning, they engaged in some fierce activities and then dug deep in God's Word to learn how to confidently share the Gospel.

That afternoon, these on-fire teenagers went out in teams at Appalachian State's Kidd-Brewer stadium and witnessed to whoever was willing to listen.  God did some amazing things - people gave their hearts to the Lord, and these bold campers grew in their abilities to share Truth.

Here's what some of our crew and campers had to say about CORE Camp 2010:

“It was an awesome time learning how to lead people to Christ!”  Megan, 12, Camper

I can safetly say that I have grown up, and grown close to my Uplands Reach family this weekend.  I am a born again Christian!  Amen!

p.s. URCC ROCKS!” – Raegan, 17, Camper

“This weekend showed me that there is so many others that need God, and I can lead them to Him.”  Allison, 18, Camper

“I could feel the will of God moving at CORE Camp 2010.”  Elijah, 22, Youth Pastor

 “This was a weekend that has radically changed my life, and has helped me to gain the courage to witness for Christ.  Thank you so much.  It was an honor and a privilege.”  Jason Hanna, 32, Crew Member

Thank you, Jesus Christ, for giving us the opportunity to share about what you did for us on the cross.

The Word on the Street

    'Nuff said.

Decisions Are Made Whether We Make Them or Not

"Indecision is itself a choice.  Not to decide is to decide not to."  - Billy Graham

What does this mean in the case of evangelism and witnessing?  Whenever we pass up an opportunity to witness, that chance is gone, never to return again.  How long will we stay indecisive about our boldness for Christ?

This Stadium is Missing One Thing: YOU!

Hey!  Come join our team this weekend as we share Christ at an Appalachian State football game!  The thrill of a college football game mixed with the utter joy of spreading the Good News of Christ - what could get any better?  We submit - not much!

CORE Camp 2010 - We'll see you there!

Go to UplandsReach.org for more info.

A Weekend for Champions

I need a couple of loud amen's from ya'll:

Witnessing and evangelism is essential for any follower of Jesus Christ: AMEN!!! 

Witnessing…is…scary…: AMEN!!!

Huh?

Now the second statement is something I know we could all agree on.  In fact, if I had to give a reason for why I often don’t share my faith, it’s…because…it’s…gulp!…scary.

Alright.  I just admitted to everyone that I’m a coward. 

At Uplands Reach, we’re all about honesty.  You can come to any one of us staff members and admit what I just admitted: “I’m scared to share my faith!  I don’t know what to say!  I’m not equipped!”  We will totally understand.  We’ll even give you a hug.

BUT…at Uplands Reach, we’re also all about building Champions for Christ.  We want to challenge you to grow, to get outside of yourself, to realize that it’s up to each one of us to share what Jesus did on the cross; to do hard things.

When the Apostle Paul went to the city of Athens (read about in Acts 17:16-34), he saw a bunch of “religious people.”  The Bible says that the Athenians “would spend their time in nothing except telling or hearing something new.”

Are you Paul, or are you and Athenian?  Are you someone who cares about sharing the truth of God, which never changes, or someone who lives for the newest scoop on Facebook, the newest DVD to come out, the newest drama at school?

Let’s get real with ourselves.  If we want to be Champions for Christ, we’ve gotta get real about sharing the Gospel.  This weekend at URCC, come get equipped at CORE Camp.  It’s not too late to register!  We believe that each one of you has what it takes to be a World Changer.  Visit UplandsReach.org for more info.

See you this weekend, Champions.

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