The response to the first posting to this blog last month was small but powerful. The mens ministry at Clear Lake Presbyterian Church is clearly gaining momentum and our focus going forward will be on fellowship and service, but this will not be without a challenge. From conversations with many, it is clear that we all suffer from the case of our hearts wanting to do more than our schedules allow. Life is hard and it is difficult to juggle the responsibilities of being a son, father, spouse, employer, employee, neighbor, and Christian. Finding time to devout to yourself, and to other men in the spirit of fellowship typically gets knocked down to the bottom of the list. Unfortunately, finding time to devout to complete strangers typicaly doesn't even make the list. It is easy to see why given the schedules that we all live. But there is hope.
We had a record number of men enjoy a fantastic time in Bastrop this past weekend as part of the annual CLPC mens golf outing. I am not sure how and when this started - but would enjoy any comments from anybody out there that has insight. I just know it has gone on for over 20 years now and is one of the most enjoyable fellowship activities I have ever been a part of. Thank you to Sandy and Ed Westerlund for coordinating the activities this year.
On November 14th, we are planning our next Mens Breakfast at CLPC. This will be a busy day at CLPC because it is also the day of the youth garage sale. I for one, like the idea of having a church facility packed with people and activity on a Saturday morning. More the merrier. The purpose of the mens breakfast at CLPC, like many other churches, is a time to gather for an hour or so to enjoy good fellowship with others, meet new friends, and hear more about what God has lined up for the men of CLPC. I hope you can make it and hope you bring a friend. It will be from 7:30 - 9:00 (there abouts) at CLPC Fellowship Hall. Please contact Rick Hainly (rhainley@yahoo.com) or comment to this blog if you are interested in helping out or just would like to know more about it.
The Sunday morning mens class, led by Vic Hirsch, started manly movie night last year. This is an evening when we gather for good grill'n, nice refreshments, and usually a movie or something. My personal favorite is tied between watching Saints & Soldiers while sitting on Vic's dock (before Ike dropped by), or watching Tim Allen's original comedy routine at Tom Nic's house. The tradition continues the evening of Novmeber 14th at Jason Pettreys home with a night of guys grill'n and movies/football/darts. We will publish more information (logistics) but feel free to contact Jason directly (jasonpettrey@hotmail.com) or comment to this blog if you might be able to make it. Jason has a tendancy to watch anything as long as it involves Virginia Tech football. (UPDATE: Jason will start the grill'n and homebrewed refreshments at 3:00 PM for anybody that wants to stop by for afternoon football. Official grill'n and movie night will start at 7:00 PM but it will be come-n-go)
All of this fellowship is fun and is a good way to experience the fact that you can be a devout follower of Christ and still have fun with the guys. However, it is still about the service. We are now seeking volunteers who can help with a few small projects around the house for a few congregation members that need a lending a hand. What a great opporutnity to resurrect our Helping Hands ministry. If you are a handy man and want to help - please let Lee Swindler know (l_ktech@yahoo.com)
or leave a comment to this blog. We are not asking for a big commitment and even if you can only do it on one day - that is great. This was a ministry that several men at CLPC had started but faded when Travis went to Iraq and a few of the projects turned out to be bigger than the ministry was equipped for. I am specifically interested in anybody interested in spearheading this effort. In the meantime, please let me know if you are available late morning and afternoon of Saturday, November 14th to help out. What a good day it would be to enjoy a great breakfast, do some good deeds, enjoy a great worship on Saturday night, and wrap it up with good grill'n at Jasons.
To close, I hope everyone is enjoying Steve's sermon series and his constant reminder to read scripture, pray, and to surround ourselves with the right people.
Have a blessed week - Josh
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My son, Eric and I attended the men's golf outing in Bastrop for the first time last weekend. What a great time of fellowship. Kuddos to all that orgranized the event. It was particularly good to see the number of non-members that attended.
And thanks to Josh for all the work in organizing this blog. Something us older guys will have to get used to - so where is that spell check anyway?
Mark Christensen
All I have to say is... get pumped up for Man-Day on the 14th.
CLPC has a whopping electricity bill ~ $15-20k/month.
Session is looking for ways to reduce this recurring expense. The Building and Grounds Committee and the CLPC staff have identified two major areas to tackle:
1) Renegotiate the fixed rate electrical contract to reduce the rate per kw hour
2) Reduce the kw hours used
So, I volunteered to canvass CLPC men, to add to the brain trust. That’s why you are receiving this e-mail.
Can you help with any of the following?
Do you know an insider at our energy provider, Constellation NewEnergy?
Do you have special HVAC, EE, IT skills or contacts?
Can you recommend an HVAC contractor to do an equipment check up/tune up?
Do you have tool skills to install/change/relocate thermostats, temp sensors, remote dampers, sheetmetal, etc.?
If you can help, call me or e-mail me and I'll call you.
Sandy Fine
281-332-6675
zekefine@hotmail.com
Sounds like a wonderful day...I will be around for breakfast, but arriving family from out of town and Anna's region choir concert will pull me out of the action for the rest of the day. I will miss being with you guys.
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