Musings of the Minstrel
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOU
Recently I have been thinking about the words I heard Elder Charles Grisham (no relation to John) say years ago. He stated to a group of young preachers and pastors, "Do something everyday that will outlast you". Wow! This is really working on me. Isn't this what we are supposed to doing? Think about how much our life is spent working on stuff that really doesn't amount to a hill of beans (never figured out what that meant). How much energy, talent, time and money do we spend on temporal things? How much better would our personal world be if we just spent a little time on the things that will outlive us. Things like; our kids, our church, our spouse, our friends, our communities. I am currently reading a book that drove me to my knees early this morning. It is entitled Revolution in Missions by Dr. K.P. Yohannan. As I read a portion of this book today, I was overwhelmed by a sense of how little time we spend trying to save the world. Is there anything more important than the souls of lost humanity that will live forever somewhere (heaven or hell). Lets spend time today working on what really matters.Labels: elder charles grisham, Revolution in Missions, Yohannan
Monday, February 25, 2008
NO LIMITS LIVE BROADCAST
Hey everybody! Help me get the word out. NO LIMITS WILL BE BROADCAST LIVE, MARCH 5-7. We will be doing a live testing this coming Sunday Morning and Sunday Night, live from the Rock. You can watch the webcast by clicking on the new link that will be provided on therockchurch.org site. We have a new format and a new company that we are excited about. We anticipate this being a new level of quality. We are also planning on going live on Sundays following No Limits on a regular basis if everything works the way that we are hoping it will. Spread the news, its going to be a great conference.Labels: apostolic, Live Broadcast, No Limits, pentecostal, praise
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Samantha and Stephanie said...
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I'm so excited! every sunday morning...what a blessing that will be for all of us who have been missing the great preaching that comes from the TRC pulpit!
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James Wilder said...
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We will spread the word...definitely be posting a blog on the M242 site with the links. The media player and site look great!
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Can't find the link...
Thanks for webcasting this conference! Looking forward to hearing all the speakers, especially Bro. Sam Emory!!
Friday, February 22, 2008
Live Broadcasts
Sunday AM - 10 AM PST
click on logo to Labels: Live Broadcast
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Liberia Revival
Bro BJ Wilmoth just returned today from Liberia. I spoke with him briefly. He was pumped up! 152 people received the Holy Ghost at the conference he preached. Some incredible things took place. Lord willing he is going to check in and give us a "KINGDOM" report after he gets over his jet-lag. Pray for the Stewarts as they continue to lead the revival in Liberia. Labels: 152, apostolic, BJ Wilmoth, holy ghost, kingdom, Liberia, pentecostal, praise, prayer, revival, Stewarts, Worship
Monday, February 18, 2008
THE MISSION
We sang, we danced, we cried, we partied and we gave. It was World Missions Sunday and what a time we had. Bishop John Wayabire form Uganda was with us here at TRC. Much of the congregation dressed in native clothing from various countries. It was a sight to behold (Some of them I am not sure what country they represented, looked like the flea market). It was a total blast, but it was also a place where we submitted our will to the will of the Holy Ghost. There is a planet on course for eternal judgement and we are the ones who hold the key to grace that will set them free from the curse of sin. Let us never forget the words "for whosoever will". What can we do this month to help propagate the gospel to a lost and dying world for after all this is what our purpose is.Labels: 2 - 5 club, bishop john wayabire, c myles young, nathaniel wilson, orphans, praise, prayer, two-five club, uganda, widows, world missions
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Vonney said...
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What a fun service! Awesome presence of God and comraderie with the people of God! Great blog, thanks for sharing!
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Music Eloquence said...
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My Mom told me all about this service. She was very impacted by it and I got to experience it vacariously through her. She said she was thinking about AL.
PS Incredible things are happening here Bro.Young. I am so excited about the revival and breakthrough AL is having. We just had an offering come into the office that will blow your mind. God is faithful!!!!!!!!! -
James Wilder said...
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Many types of worship services we have...this one was definitely FUN! The Kingdom of God was a party last night!
God Bless our brothers and sisters of Uganda.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Samoa needs a Savior
I was thrilled to be invited to go preach a crusade in Samoa. What an incredible place. The only thing more beautiful than the island was the Samoans themselves. They treated me with love and acceptance and received the word of God gladly. Dr. Baumeister and I had the time of our lives. It was a great crusade and many were filled with the Holy Ghost. I look forward to going back soon. Bro & Sis Blunt have invited me back sometime so I would love for some of you to go with us for another crusade. I am working trying to get on the radio in Samoa (God may be working something out) so keep Samoa in your prayers.I filmed a "God Quest 2" video while we were there. You will get to see the country as well as some the results of revival breaking out. Just click on The Rock Church link and you can watch the clip. There is a great need in Samoa for property and a building. Maybe God will speak to someone that views the web-site.
Labels: Apia, apostolic, Blunt, c myles young, crusade, dr baumeister, God Quest, Jesus, radio, revival, rock church, sacramento, Samoa
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James Wilder said...
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Let's go to Samoa!
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Kari Morgan said...
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Awesome...what an exciting trip! Is a crusade is on the horizon???
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Canada's in the House
Hey everybody, I just wanted to give a shout out to all of my brothers and sisters from the beautiful nation of Canada. Why don't some of you drop us a line and let us know what God is doing across our northern border. It is good to have all of you on board. It is revival time in Canada.Labels: apostolic, c myles young, Canadian flag, God, Jesus, pentecostal, praise, Worship
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Judy King said...
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Bro. Young....I just clicked on your blog and saw that you posted to the Canadians on Feb 13th! Well, that happens to be my birthday!! THANKS! LOL!
God is good to us in Canada. We are going forward in Jesus Name!
Truth Church is an international church...last month we had a large group of Filipinos over to our house for a potluck supper and yesterday Jamaicans! You would have loved the national food and the fellowship!!
It is so neat how God brings people from so many nations and makes us into one great church!!!
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Michele Scott-Pontius said...
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Well all I can say is that Canada has been good to me !!!!! LOL What is up with this Canadian "love connection" ???
It is so great to be a part of God's great kingdom & have so many wonderful friends from different places around the world.
Our God is THE God of ALL Nations.
Sis. Michele Pontius
Monday, February 11, 2008
"Innovate"
MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT THE "INNOVATE" LINK. This is going to be a great time. Let all of your music friends know. I really think that "Innovate" could be come one of the most influential music venues in America. This is the first year and already so many have pre-registered. It is not too late to hook with "Innovate", just click on the link below. Check it out (turn your volume up, there is a great song playing).
Labels: apostolic, ben vandiver, bishop wilson, elk grove, innovate conference, Liberia, pentecostal, revival, rock church
My Sunday Worship
Well Sunday has come and gone. The choir robes are back in the closet, the sound and lights are turned off, the church is dark and silent and another week has begun. So what did you glean from your worship experience? Did you just go through the routine of church as usual? Did you encounter God today? Did the Spirit give you direction? Did you recognize the call of the Spirit? Or was it just another Sunday where you went to church, sang a few songs, heard a sermon, then went and ate with friends? How many of us really touched heaven on Sunday? What if God was providing something we needed to carry us through the week? How sad would it be to have made all the efforts to go to church but never receive what God had for us. This week make it a priority, next Sunday I am going to touch God and God is going to touch me, then watch how much better your week will be.Labels: apostolic, c myles young, elk grove, revival, rock church, sacramento
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Samantha and Stephanie said...
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Love the website! Finally a website from The Rock Church that will be updated on a regular basis! There are so many of "us" out here longing for any tidbits, sermonettes, songs, photos, services, etc. anything from The Rock Church!!
Your latest entry is so true. You get out of church just what you put in to it...It took me quite awhile to realize that it isnt the people on the platform that supply your needs...they are simply the messengers. It took me so long to get past what they were (or werent) wearing, how they looked, and if it wasnt said just right. If you focus on Him, He will supply what you need, when you need it! If you worship Him, He will bless you for it.
Too many people go to church waiting to be entertained...well that may happen, but you will leave just as empty as you came.
Would love to see more services, photos, songs, etc. added to the website (realize this is quite a process).
Anyway...thank you for taking the time to blog...I'm sure you needed something else added to your list of things to do...as you are jumping off the cliff...people are so funny!
Friday, February 8, 2008
Think about the Kingdom
In that beautiful passage of scripture we call "The Lord's Prayer" is a very powerful statement not only for praying but for living. "Our Father, which art in the heavens, Labels: c myles young, God, Jesus, kingdom, praise, rock church, Worship
Thursday, February 7, 2008
A Flying Leap
Lately I have received advice from several people concerning my ministry. I have been told that I am trying to be like the Amish and that I am throwing my ministry off the cliff. I am quite sure that their advice was offered in sincere love and concern so I thought this picture was fitting for the occasion. Hope this makes you smile a little. Lets not take ourselves so serious.Labels: apostolic, bishop wilson, c myles young, elk grove, pentecostal, revival, rock church, sacramento
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James Wilder said...
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That's funny right there, I don't care who ya are!
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Chris Lombardo said...
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Me thinks we have a Blogger Addict in the making! I love it.
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YPMARK....Peter? said...
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It's nice to look over and see others launching over the edge of the cliff with me! I think this picture should be the new cover of "Defining Moment".
Thanks for being my friend!
Love ya (and She, Boss and London)!
Mark King
No Limits - 08
Well we are only a few days away from the annual "No Limits" conference March 5-7. It is going to be a great time of fellowship and powerful preaching & teaching. The speakers this year are:
(Wed PM) - Larry Booker
(Thursday AM) - Nathaniel Wilson, Steve Buxton
(Thursday PM) - Tom Foster
(Friday AM) - Robbie Mitchell, Chris Craft
(Friday PM) - Sam Emory, Greg Godwin
Mark your calender. It is going to be powerful.
Labels: apostolic, c myles young, chris craft, elk grove, greg godwin, larry booker, nathaniel wilson, No Limits, pentecostal, robbie mitchell, rock church, sacramento, sam emory, steve buxton, tom foster
Pastor B J Wilmoth goes to Liberia
Hey everybody my man B J Wilmoth is in Liberia. He is preaching a convention and doing some very exciting investigative work on a whole new open door of ministry in Africa. He is going to be meeting with a key leader of a large church that recently visited TRC. Send some prayer coverage up for him and his crusade team as they minister in Africa. I believe that Africa is ripe for the biggest apostolic revival in the history of the world. This is only the beginning. Bro Wilmoth is going to be checking in with me while he is there and I will be posting the results of what God is up to there in Liberia. Labels: Africa, apostolic, bishop wilson, BJ Wilmoth, c myles young, elk grove, Liberia, pentecostal, prayer, revival, rock church, sacramento
Priscilla McGruder
Labels: apostolic, bishop wilson, c myles young, elk grove, heaven's point of view, pentecostal, prayer, priscilla mcgruder, rock church, sacramento
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GrammyT said...
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Pastor Young,
Besides normal life that seems to be all that I have been able to do is think about and pray for Sis. McGruder and Bro. McGruder as well. I have been looking back on how she has blessed me not just through her annointed singing but through her ministering to us at our Ladies Retreats. I keep hearing her singing that song as well "From Heavens Point of View". We are so very blessed to be able to sit under such wonderful ministry and leadership and I do thank our God daily for this. We will continue to pray for the McGruders and look forward to having them back at our church once again. Thank you for being such a wonderful pastor. We love and appreciate you and your family.
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James Wilder said...
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Pastor,
First of all, thanks for sharing your site. Secondly, our prayers are with Sis. Priscilla and Bro. Carol McGruder.
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Michele Scott-Pontius said...
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Absolutely believe God's hand is on this situation ! Been praying for Sis.McGruder, her husband & strength for Sis. Wilson...God truly knows what he is doing ALL THE TIME. I absolutely have been blessed by the ministry of Sis. McGruder & know no matter what happens I will continue to be blessed by her strength & Godly example.
Love & Appreciate you & your family !
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Music Eloquence said...
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Bro.Young, I'm so glad I came by your site. I have and will continue praying for Sis.McGruder. Love and appreciate you and Sis.Young soooo much! Hope to see you at No Limits this year! -Von de Leigh
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Tornado in Tennessee
Labels: apostolic, bishop wilson, c myles young, don lance, elk grove, pentecostal, prayer, rock church, sacramento, tennessee, tornado
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Michele Scott-Pontius said...
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This is a great blog Pastor...Jason & I will be in prayer over this situation. Romans 8:28 comes to mind.
Welcome to my blog
Myles Young
Labels: apostolic, bishop wilson, c myles young, elk grove, pentecostal, rock church, sacramento
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BJ Wilmoth said...
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Hey, Myles! I'm excited about your blog! I'll keep my eye on this place. Yes, I'll join you in prayer for the Lance's. I'm headed to Liberia in a couple of days. I'll keep you posted to what the Spirit is doing!
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Bro Young welcome to the land of the bloggers! lol Please let the McGruders know I am praying for them, and also please tell Nanny Wilson I miss her and am praying for her as well! God Bless my pastor!
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Gram Stein said...
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Bro Young, This is an opportunity for me to how I miss the Rock Church. What a blessing all of our Pastors are there. I will certainly pray for Sister McGruder. She has God at her side, what more can any of us ask. She is a great lady.
I will be in Ca. Feb. 23rd. I can't wait. At christmas, all i did was play your song, Christmas in Ca. Did i ever think i would miss christmas there? Take care Pastor, and God Bless.
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Hi Pastor Young,
The blog is cool.Just showing some love.Keeping our Brothers & Sisters in prayer. We love you all!
God bless & Much love!
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THAT IS THE TRUTH!! ALL I EVER WANTED TO BE IS A SOUL WINNER WORLDWIDE!!! IT AIN'T OVER!!! YOUR #1 CONVERT. "VALLEY OF DECISION"