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Gungor!

I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am to announce this incredible event at ROCK Church. Whether you are an artist, worshiper, Christ follower, lover of good music or all of the above, you do not want to miss this event.

This is not just a concert. This is not an event just for young people. It is not an event just for ROCK Church. This is a worship experience for the Church in Wilmington… young an old alike… no matter what church you attend.

Who is Gungor? Thanks for asking. Take a look at this video to know more.

Don’t miss this incredible event. You can purchase your tickets at ROCK Church after any service or by coming by our office. You can also purchase tickets at the Glory Academy office or online at http://gungor.eventbrite.com.

Also, help us spread the word by inviting your friends via Facebook, Twitter or even in person. People still do that, right?

This is going to be epic. I guarantee it…

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Team Haiti!

Jason Leray, Shawn Schilling, Allison Dutka, Kyle Runner, Bradley Lutterloah, Jessica Kaiser, Matthew Ray (Pastor / Team Leader), Hannah Jarman

I haven’t been able to get out a lot since surgery last week. But, this morning, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to pray over our Haiti Mission Team before they left.

I’m proud of these incredible men and women who are giving themselves to serve the people of Haiti. Over the next 8 days, they will have some of the most intense, life-changing experiences of their lives. While there, they will assist in the rebuilding efforts. I’m asking God to rock their worlds as they serve His people.

I will admit that I am jealous for the opportunity they have this week. I wish I was on the trip with them. But, alas, there will be other trips. My role for this trip is to pray for them. Would you join me in committing the next 8 days to covering our team in prayer? They are representing us on the ground in Haiti. So, we will stand for them in prayer.

Want to follow along on their adventure? You can stay up-to-date by subscribing to the ROCK Haiti Twitter Feed at http://twitter.com/rockhaiti2010.

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Water Baptism!

This Sunday, July 11th, we will have our next water baptism at ROCK Church in our 11am service. I can’t wait! It is going to be a blast!

If you have not been baptized in water since giving your life to Christ, I want to personally invite you to join us this Sunday. Want to know more about water baptism? You can download an information packet and register online at rockwilmington.com.

What’s holding you back? Isn’t it time you went public with your faith?

“For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.”
Romans 6:4 NLT

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Praying for our teens

In the early morning hours of Monday, July 5th I had the honor of praying over a group of 23 crazy teenagers and 4 adults before they piled into 2 vans headed to Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They knew that the next 10 days would be one of the greatest adventures of their lives.

FlipSide Youth are in Baton Rouge serving at the Healing Place Dream Center. They are serving selflessly. While other teenagers are vegging out on Xbox or laying on the beach, these young people are letting a Servolution begin in their own lives.

I believe God is going to do something big in the hearts of these young people. I’m praying that God will rock their world while they serve His people. Tomorrow, I will be fasting as I pray for these urban missionaries.

Will you join me by setting aside all food until dinner? It’s only breakfast and lunch. You will not die. But God just may listen and do something HUGE because of our prayers.

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Separate now for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them. Then after fasting and praying, they put their hands on them and sent them away. Acts 13:2-3 AMP

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Get a new wife/husband by Friday

I ripped off borrowed two lists today for my message “Love Junk“. You can download that message here. It’s OK, they came from my uncle Pastor Milton Dykes so I’m pretty sure he won’t sue. At least that’s what I’m banking on. For all who asked, I present you with both lists below.

Get A New Husband By Friday

10. Respect what he says.

9. Tell him how important he is in your life.

8. Tell him how much you need him in your life.

7. Pursue him.

6. Don’t correct him or make fun of him, especially in front of other.

5. Don’t talk down to him. He’s your husband, not your child (even if he acts like it sometimes.)

4. Touch him physically. One caress can last a long time and will really get his attention.

3. Say nice things about him and to him. (Good gossip about your guy is like an emotional hug.)

2. Eliminate the words why, never and always from your vocabulary.

1. Think about what you’re going to say and divide it by ten.

Get A New Wife By Thursday

10. Cherish her.

9. Tell her that she is the most important person in your life.

8. Treat her as if she truly is the most important person in your life.

7. Find out what she loves and then give her what she loves.

6. Say sweet and kind things about her to others when she can hear you say them.

5. Listen to her with all distractions laid aside.

4. Touch her in romantic but non-sexual ways. Hold her hand, put your arm around her. Open the car door for her.

3. Never use harsh tones or unkind words. Talk tenderly to her.

2. Make time for her and her alone.

1. Open up your mouth and talk. Share words about your life without having them drug out of you. Think about what your are going to say and multiply them by 100.

To read more wisdom from my Uncle Milton, check out his blog over at mdykes.blogspot.com. Thanks for letting me plagiarize Uncle Milton!

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ROCK Church: Snowpocalypse Schedule Change

It’s snowing! IT’S SNOWING!!!

Wait… can we have church in the snow… in Wilmington? YES WE CAN!

But, we want to be safe. The weather dudes are saying it’s going to be very cold tonight and that means ice. The good news is that they have already salted most of the roads and it will warm up quick tomorrow.

So, we are canceling our 9am service. We will have one service at 11am.

You do not want to miss this service. Everyone will be buzzing about what happens.

• The bands gonna rock.
• We’ll baptize a bunch of new believers.
• What happens just before the message will be hilarious.
• We’re gonna answer the question, “Where are the men?”
• Lives are gonna be changed.

Help us spread the word via Facebook, Twitter, email. Somebody call somebody! It’s going to be a great time in God’s house.

See you tomorrow.