Things to do for 2009

Things to do for 2009:

1) Write a Letter to Individual donors and do fundraising for GGC

2) Start a monthly prayer meeting for the Church

3) Give the Core roles and responsibilities

4) Educate the Core

5) Create a financial goal for 2009

6) Create and implement a strategic plan that will help us fulfill our purpose and mission

7) Advertise and promote the Church 

8) Inspire and motivate the Church in joining Christ as He changes the World! 

9) Get a bank account

10) Meet with Church Planters and get more info about starting a Church

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The Raptors are cursed!!

The Toronto Raptors suck! This was supposed to be a great year for the Raps but it has become a disaster. There is nothing wrong with O'neil and Bosh- they are great together! They are the ones keeping us in games. Actually, they are the only ones that score- and that's the problem. They can't be the only ones scoring. They need help! And they are not getting it!

Jose Calderon is a pretty good player, but he is a little too unselfish. He needs to shoot more and drive to the basket. He needs to take more initiative and take matters into his own hands because every time he passes off to one of our wing players they can't score. Our wing players are absolutely horrendous. They can't drive to the hoop or create their own shot. And when they are open they can't make shoot. If our wing players regularly and consistently contributed we would win more games! But they don't, leaving Bosh and O'neil to do all the work.

There has to be change! Bryan Colangelo needs to do something or this year will be a complete failure. Our team is simply not good enough! At this moment the playoffs are not realistic. There are just too many teams that are better than us and its really sad. This was suppose to be a year where the Raptors take a giant leap forward. But it feels like we have taken another step back. 

The Raptors are cursed. It just feels that way. We have lost players like Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter and got nothing in return. We traded Vince Carter for Eric Williams- Eric who? Our drafting of players has just been horrible. In the last 4 years we have made the wrong draft choices.

We drafted Charlie V and Joey Graham instead of Danny Granger

We drafted Rafael Araujo instead of Andre Igudoala

We drafted Andrea Bargnani instead of Brandon Roy

These 3 players are exactly what Toronto needs. They all can create their own shot and drive to the hoop. They are all future superstars! Poor Toronto! They have so many regrets! One thing is for sure- the Toronto Raptors are cursed!

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Being like Jesus

You hear it all the time-we need to be like Jesus. But I often wonder if somewhere along the line we have lost that truth. How come more and more people do not see Christ in the lives of Christians. When they hear the word Christian they think- judgemental, anti-gay, hypocritical, not loving, and arrogant. These aren't qualties or characteristics of Jesus Christ. Yet, as a believer whether I like it or not I have been steroetyped to be judgemental or hypocritical because I am a Christian. I don't like these stereotypes at all because it does not represent who Jesus was and what He stood for. But then again these stereotypes have been proven true from a few Christians who misrepresent Christ every single day. Some people may not care but they should because it affects us all. 

I am never afraid to tell people that I am a Christian. In fact I am proud tha I am! But what bothers me is all the negative stereotypes surrounding the word "Christian". I often wonder if I should stop saying I'm a Christian and instead say I am a follower of Christ. They should mean the same thing really, but research has pointed out that many people love Jesus but they hate the Church. How could that be??? Are we not supposed to be the representation of Jesus Christ himself?

It doesn't make sense! How come people don't see Christ in Christians?? There has to be something wrong! I mean we are known always for what we are against then what we are for. Sometimes it appears that some Christians think they are better than non-Christians. We sometimes have such pride and when we share truth we share it in an arrogant and superior manner. Whatever happened to humility?? Did we forget that because of grace we are saved! God has shown us grace, why can't we show grace to others? 

I often wonder if every Christian compared themselves to a Holy God and His righteousness and His standards, they would see that they fall tremondously short of His Glory! It should humble us to the core. But what I find is that many Christians like to compare themselves to other people and when they somehow see that they are "better", it feeds their pride making them feel higher than the rest. And I think that's the root problem- pride!

The only people Jesus offended were not the sinners but the Pharisees- the prideful and proud religious people. I wonder what Christ would say about  Christianity today? Jesus said the world will hate you because of Him. But it seems that the worlds hates us not because of Jesus but because of our pride. I truly believe that pride is the root problem that causes Christians to act UnChristian and not like Christ.

Striving to be like Jesus is not an easy thing. But it is worth spending our whole lives trying. Jesus Christ transformed lives! He wants us to become more like Him. The question is are we being like Jesus? Does our lives accurately represent Jesus Christ? Or have we become something that Christ never intended us to become?

GGC'S Core Values

Hey guys

So I was thinking of what Grace Generation Church and this is what I came up with. Let me know if I missed anything or if you have something to add

Grace Generation Church Core Values

Love God- First and foremost we are to love God and have a relationship with Jesus Christ. We strive to live for Christ and become more like Him.

(Matthew 22:37-38)

Love People- We need to love each other. We need to respect and treat others with dignity regardless if they are Christian or not. We need to love those that disagree with us. We need to show them the love of Christ!

(Matthew 22: 39-40)

NO Judging- We are not to judge anyone and look down on anyone. We are not higher than anyone. We cannot act arrogant or feel superior towards others.

(Matthew 7: 1-5)

Humility- We must strive to become completely humble. We are not to compare ourselves with others but instead compare ourselves to a Holy God and His Glory and Standards. When we do that we will see that we fall tremondously short to an Almighty God. This should humble us.

(Ephesians 4:2; Romans 3:23; Luke 18: 9-14)

Grace- God's Grace is what sets us free and saves us from our sin. We are not saved by works and trying to earn our way into heaven. Since God has shown us grace, we must show grace to others. We strive to live lives based on grace.

(Ephesians 2:4-9; Galatians 5)

Unity- We must keep the Unity of the Church at all costs. We must learn to agree to disagree on issues of conviction. We must learn to work together and love each other amongst our differences and disgreements.-

(Ephesians 4:1-6; Romans 14- Romans 15: 1-7; John 17: 20-25)

Sharing the Truth- We value sharing the truth with love and respect. Sharing the truth in arrogance or in feelings of superiority is wrong. We must be gentle and respectful in sharing the Good News of God's love and the hope that He gives us. In discipline, we must rebuke the person in love and gentleness.

(Matthew 28: 18-20; 1 Peter 3: 15-16)

Acceptance- We believe in accepting anyone regardless of who they are, what they wear, or what they believe in. It does not mean we agree or approve of their lifestyle, but we want to love them and introduce them Jesus Christ.

(Matthew 9:9-13; Luke 7: 33-50; John 8:11)

Transformation Power of Jesus Chrst- We believe that it is only Jesus Christ that can transform someones life. We, the Church are only working alongside Christ- planting and watering seeds. But it is only Christ that can make something grow. 

(John 16: 1-16; 1 Corinthians 3: 5-9; John 6:44)

Family- We value the community of believers and making it into a family. Everyone should feel like they belong and that they are a part of something special. We value hanging out with each other and having fun!

(Hebrews 10: 25; Acts 2: 42--47; Acts 4: 32-35)

Dreams- We value the dreams and desires that everyone has in their heart. We believe that God has a dream for all of us. We believe He has a specific plan for our lives- a purpose that gives life meaning. We believe in helping each individual reach the dream that God has for them.

(Jeremiah 29: 11-13; 1 Corinthians 2: 9)

Discipleship- We want to everyone to as they are but we don't want them to stay where they are. We want to create culture of growth because we value everyones spiritual growth. We want people to learn and grow in their relationship with Christ. We value education. We aspire that everyone becomes educated in their faith and what they believe in.

(Matthew 28: 19-20; 1 Peter 3: 15-16)

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