VBS Last Day, Friday

Last day of Southwood's VBS with 155 in attendance.

Raised over $700 for a ministry in Watts, LA

Rabbi Joel and youth pastor Brian Thompson
Brian as Andrew
Bethany, Tribe Team Leader
Dottie in Kitchen

Rabbi Yo-el praying in the Southwood Synagogue

VBS Second Day

Rabbi Yo-el consulting with 3 wisemen

VBS, First Day

Lot's of Dads and Moms came to check out how much fun their kids were having.

VBS, First Day, Monday June 26

A great first day in the Jewish markeplace. 133 kids in attendance. A great time was had by all as we learned about this strange new rabbi in town, Jesus.

Sunday, June 24 am Message

John 17:1-12, "The Real Lord's Prayer - Part 1"
Message preached can be found at:
www.southwoodministry.org in the Current Messages link
Notes and Powerpoint are posted; audio should be up after Monday
You can subscribe to the audio feed via iTunes.

Dottie, My wonderful partner in life

Dottie is the love of my life, my partner for life, loyal confidant, greatest encourager, and soon to become a grandmother (amazing, since she looks so young!).

Pastor Joel's New Blog

Welcome to my new blog. I have set this up primarily for my Southwood Church family. I hope it will be a strong encouragement for your walk with the Lord as you experience His grace each day and grow in your enraptured worship of His magnificence.

Stay tuned for insights and updates. I plan this to be:
1. Devotionally honest, practical encouragement of what it means to walk in the presence of God.

2. Resources from the internet that will encourage your journey.

3. News and notes of Southwood happenings, often posted immediately from my handy cell phone.