Freedom to teach the gospel and preach Gods word.

Published by
Char Chandler
at March 2, 2010 in Food for Thought and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

We have so many things to be thankful for here in the United States of America. Think about that statement for a moment. Here in the good ol’ U.S.A. we have so very much to be thankful for. What do you thank God most for as an American? Is it the fact that we have an abundance in this country even in a time when the economy is poor? Is it as simple as the fact that you have a warm place to sleep and clean running water? Would it possibly be the fact we live in a country where we have a voice, freedom of speech?

Yes, it’s true we do have many things, too many to even mention to be thankful for here in the U.S.A.

With all that being said and while hoping that I made you think and ponder what you are thankful for as an American, and if you know Jesus as your savior as a fellow Christian.

What is it that you most treasure? Is it those things that if the freedom was taken from you that you would never have even thought of? “What do you mean?” This is probably the question facing you now… What if someone told you that you could not read the Bible, that it was against the law? Or that you could not assemble together with other believers (go to church)? Or that you could not go out and share the word of God and who Jesus was to others especially in public.

That’s some of the things that I just was wondering…Hmmm if there’s so many people out there who are confessed to be followers of God and are not really doing much right now, or have had their once hot flame grow cold for serving the Lord…does that mean that they are taking the freedom that has been afforded to them by being born in or moving to a free country? Would it take possibly losing this freedom to get them zealous for what Jesus did for them? Would it take them loosing the freedom that many died for so that they could live and experience it here in the United States Of America, for them to actually appreciate it?

I’m just saying that what if??? Why wait to do what God’s word so clearly states that we should do? Many people who don’t live in a free country like the U.S.A. have to hide to assemble together with other believers (go to church) they have to share a bible between several families..they die for what they believe in, become Martyrs.

There is a movement that’s going on right now in the U.S.A. to indoctrinate our children of this nation into believing things that are untruths. To get them to think a certain way and to vote a certain way and to grow up with those values that are given to them..by the media, school, science, political parties they all have agenda’s. We have to make a choice to consciously be aware of what the world is trying to teach our children, our next generation.

It’s so important to take an interest in the youth of America..don’t get me wrong, I love all the youth of the world..but I once heard this saying, how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time! What I mean to say is this, how do we change the world? One person at a time…the future of this country relies on how we raise our countries kids. This means we need to take the liberty’s afforded to us by those who died for our freedom. We don’t have time to waste!! Don’t wait until it’s too late..and make this statement “I wish I would’ve taken the time.” Dust off that Bible that’s been on the shelf, get on your knee’s and talk to God, assemble yourselves with other believers (go to church)…and go out and teach, be a living testimony, share the love of God with others, go or send those out to share the word of God with others.

(1 Corinthians 9:19 Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.)

At Power House we are changing the world one night at a time, by sharing the love of God and the good news of the gospel with America’s future, our children the next generation…If we don’t teach them to love all those things that are valuable the world will be teaching them to love all those things that will ultimately destroy them..(John 10:10..The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full) and this country that was founded on Biblical principals…those things our founding fathers of this country and many, many afterward have fought and even have died for…

Freedom isn’t free it cost a great price for us all here in the United States by those who was before us and who fight even now for it!

Someone paid a very costly price for you and me so that we could have a relationship with our maker the most high and only living God. That person was Jesus..John 3:16, says it all.. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

He gave so that we don’t have to..won’t you receive this gift that cost Jesus so much, or if you have share this gift of love with others?

Say this prayer if you would like to receive this freedom purchased for you:
Father God, I want to receive your gift of salvation purchased by your Son Jesus Christ. I admit, I am a sinner and I want to live for you now, I ask you to forgive me of my sins (wrong doings). I turn my back on my old life and I want to live for you now today and forever. Help me to have the boldness to share this gift with others and to live right every day. In Jesus precious name Amen.

If you prayed this prayer for the first time and want follow up prayer please contact us by replying to this blog with your name and email so that we can pray for you and answer any questions you may have.

Power House Adopt-A-Camper

Published by
Char Chandler
at February 21, 2010 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

This is our second year we will be doing our Power House Adopt-A-Camper campaign!! You may say, what!? Power House, say what, say what!! (A little too much Hannah Montana!) Power House was able to send 16 kids to camp last year and this year we are pursuing to send 16 kids again that may not ever get the opportunity to go if it weren’t for a program like Power House Adopt-A-Camper. Adopt-A-Camper is when we partner with these Power House kids who were exceptional students at each of our Power House sites to help them achieve the goal of raising the funds needed to attend kids camp.

You may wonder why Power House is so excited to have these kids experience kids camp??!! We see how each of their lives are affected by attending Power House one time a week. Imagine if you will what it would be like as a child to be saturated in the presence of Gods love for 4 1/2 days at camp, experiencing God on a whole new level..relying on Him for each physical challenge that is new and exciting and sometimes a little scary to someone who may have never experienced even being out of the city?!
Wow!!! What an incredible way to minister to a child, by partnering with them in a life changing experience!

We have some great way’s you can become involved in helping support this awesome cause!!

You, can make a difference and be a partner with these kids and Power House by attending our Flapjack fundraiser on Saturday, May 22nd from 8:00 AM-10:00 AM at Applebee’s in Grandville off Rivertown Pkwy at 4488 Potomac Ave.
Tickets are just $6.50 and include egg’s, bacon, all the pancakes you care to eat and your choice of beverage.

Tickets must be purchased in advance!!
Contact Char @ (616)261-3778 or charc@reslife.org for ticket’s.

Keep posted for future updates of events that you can be involved in to support Power House Adopt-A-Camper.

You can have influence in a community..

Published by
Char Chandler
at February 16, 2010 in Uncategorized. 2 Comments

I once heard that it takes a community to raise a child. Think about that statement! Look around the communities you live in, drive through, and what’s going on in each one. You can tell when a community is interested in its youth.

It’s so wonderful to see when a community embraces a child, their gifting, their talents, and their interests. I have seen neighborhoods that have gone from run down with graffiti to cleaned-up neighborhood gardens and a community arts center for kids right here in the Grand Rapids area. I also have seen that it was a local church that took an interest in the community where they have felt God has planted them.

The bottom line is Jesus makes a difference in all of these areas I have mentioned. With out the love of Christ we would never really win in life.  Sure, you may have what the world may call successful or rich.  The fact is Solomon had all the wealth and things many things man may consider all you could want, wish for, dream of and more.  But there is only one thing that can fill that empty spot and that’s Jesus. Solomon talks about that in Song of Solomon in the Bible.

At Power House we are able to partner with a community for their youth, to help them raise up a generation of winners. Winners, you may ask??!  Yes, winners!  When these kids that we minister to receive Jesus, they also receive so much more. We train and equip these kids for successful, meaningful, and purposeful lives. Power House is only powerful because of the One who has sent us…God!

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

We share this message with the kids we minister to. They are more than what society has told them they are.

370 Parents and Kids Blessed this Christmas

Published by
jonl
at December 21, 2009 in Events. 0 Comments

This year we had Power House Christmas at 8 different locations with a total attendance of 370 parents and kids and 53 decisions for Christ.  I was able to be at all but two of our sites.  I guess you could say that I had the privilege of getting a bird’s eye view of our event.

Our lesson was about being a gift to God. People are valuable and God cares for each one the same.    It is awesome to be a part of a church that reaches out to the community.  This year particularly, even during a recession that has shook many in our own congregation, I saw people with the heart of God give of themselves to bless others that are less fortunate.  Church members donated turkeys and other food items which were given to a parent from each site.  Volunteers went beyond the call of duty.  At one site, a couple of our volunteers baked cakes and knitted together stockings for all the kids.  The night of the blizzard, volunteers battled the weather to make sure the kids didn’t miss out on Power House Christmas.  Lives were touched.  This year I saw God’s love demonstrated.

See pictures of our event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=photos&ref=ts&gid=68532346215

Power House Christmas

Published by
Char Chandler
at December 8, 2009 in Events and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Well its that time of the year when we are celebrating our saviors birth! We have already had 3 of our celebrations! We have learned that the best gift for God is YOU!! God wants a relationship with you, He created us to have a relationship with us. Parents and kids alike have really responded to the invitation to receive the free gift of salvation. Remembering why we celebrate this awesome time of the year when our savior was born.

We have 3 more sites in Grand Rapids also 2 sites in Lansing next week.

If you want to come out to help just give us a call for information @ 616-261-3778.

Power House Christmas 2009

Published by
jonl
at November 25, 2009 in Events. 0 Comments

Power House Christmas starts next week!  We are currently collecting Christmas dinner food items like, turkeys, dressing, stuffing, canned food items etc.   At this point, parents at each site will enter a drawing for a chance to win a food box.  If we get enough food boxes, we will give them to the parents who show up.  Donations can be dropped off at the Rezkidz office.  Here are the Power House Christmas dates and times:

  • December 1st – Alexander Elementary 7 PM
  • December 3rd -Traditions Apartments 6:30 PM
  • December 7th – Sun Flower Apartments 7 PM
  • December 8th – Clancy Street Ministries 6:30 PM
  • December 10th – Acts Gospel 7 PM
  • December 10th – Grace Korean Church 7 PM
  • December 14th – Lansing 6 PM

Come out and join us!

Leave a Legacy

Published by
jonl
at November 22, 2009 in Uncategorized. 2 Comments

A man who was a great influence in my life passed away today.  Through TV ministry, world missions, and international Bible colleges, Pastor Billy Joe Daugherty has impacted lives of millions around the world.  Because of him, thousands of people are reached on a weekly basis in Tulsa.  Just this last weekend his church fed 3900 people Thanksgiving meals.  Each week 1200+ children come to church through the bus ministry.  Thousands are ministered to through Sidewalk Sunday School and food ministry.  Pastor Billy Joe was an amazing man of God.  His church is known for outreach; the one thing that amazed me about Victory Christian Center was you could have a millionaire sitting on one side of you and a homeless guy on the other.

I’m just one of the many people whose life that were touched by Pastor Billy Joe.  I attendend Victory Bible Institute in 1999 -2001 and stayed in Tulsa a while longer getting involved with the bus and sidewalk ministry at Victory Christian Center.  Outreach is in my DNA.  Hearing about Pastor’s graduation to heaven today just inspires me to do more.  Pastor has done more in his lifetime than what many could accomplish in five lifetimes!  He has left a legacy.

What we accomplish in this life will echo throughout eternity.  We’re given one life, one chance to have an impact on the world.   Will we live a self-absorbed life?  Or will we live a life that makes a differnce in others?  I want to leave an impact in this world.  I want to leave a legacy.

Thank you Pastor Billy Joe for passing the torch on to us.

Power House Baptism

Published by
Char Chandler
at October 21, 2009 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Baptism is one of the fundamentals of Christianity. We had 3 weeks of teaching on baptism at the Alexander site.

Last week Wednesday, October 14th was the third time that Power House kids were involved. This is the second time that Alexander was involved in the kids baptism.

What an awesome opportunity to connect with families after the baptism. Francis Moore who is 16 years old has been going to Power House for years. Francis  was very happy to be able to have the opportunity to be baptized. She had her Aunt, two cousins and a friend come to watch her as she was baptized.

Power House is a wonderful place where kids are able to receive Jesus and grow and develop their walk with Christ. We are blessed to be able to offer baptism to the kids. Sometimes there’s kids who would like to get baptized through Power House but because of various reasons may not be able to. We are in prayer that whole families be saved and get to be baptized together. What an incredible thought…Jesus through the
Power House Ministry….
Restoring hope to not only a child but to a community.

Char Chandler

There is only one true and living God!

Published by
Char Chandler
at October 15, 2009 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

This week at Power House we were teaching a lesson with this title. We do believe that there is only one true and living God and the only way to Him is through Jesus.

At the Power House sites we encounter diversity in more than just race. We get to minister and show the love of Jesus and share that Jesus is the only way to the Father. We always hope that as we do this we are showing this truth in a way that Jesus would. We are the body of Christ reaching out to the world around us.

Many times the body of Christ may get a bad name and offend a culture before even reaching them. We are in hope that at Power House, as the truth is told hearts are prepared by the Holy Spirit for conversion to happen.

The simple truth is this the Bible is the infallible truth, it’s the living word of God. We can’t deny this as believers. It’s our job to be vessels for the Holy Spirit to use to share the love of God. That truth that is the way if we yield and always do it Gods way, then victory is ours!

Char Chandler

Psalm 115

1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us
but to your name be the glory,
because of your love and faithfulness.

2 Why do the nations say,
“Where is their God?”

3 Our God is in heaven;
he does whatever pleases him.

4 But their idols are silver and gold,
made by the hands of men.

5 They have mouths, but cannot speak,
eyes, but they cannot see;

6 they have ears, but cannot hear,
noses, but they cannot smell;

7 they have hands, but cannot feel,
feet, but they cannot walk;
nor can they utter a sound with their throats.

8 Those who make them will be like them,
and so will all who trust in them.

9 O house of Israel, trust in the LORD—
he is their help and shield.

10 O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD—
he is their help and shield.

11 You who fear him, trust in the LORD—
he is their help and shield.

12 The LORD remembers us and will bless us:
He will bless the house of Israel,
he will bless the house of Aaron,

13 he will bless those who fear the LORD—
small and great alike.

14 May the LORD make you increase,
both you and your children.

15 May you be blessed by the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

16 The highest heavens belong to the LORD,
but the earth he has given to man.

17 It is not the dead who praise the LORD,
those who go down to silence;

18 it is we who extol the LORD,
both now and forevermore.
Praise the LORD.


New Volunteers

Published by
Char Chandler
at September 28, 2009 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Wow!  God’s bringing in the laborers for the harvest!  We just had our very first open house for Power House.  At the ministry expo here at church we had many people waiting to get information about Power House.   We have college students from Cornerstone who are coming and helping out on Monday’s.  We are really going to wrap up 2009 with a bang for the kingdom of God through Power House and our volunteers!

Luke 10:2… “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.