http://ambassadorpres.org/blog Insights into the Ambassador family Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:23:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For the past ten years, I have preached from the New International Version (NIV) translation of the bible.  My reason for this was two fold.  First, since it came out in the late 70’s, the NIV has probably been the most widely read and memorized bible translation by evangelical Christians ... http://ambassadorpres.org/blog/2008/01/03/a-new-bible-translation-for-2008/ On Sunday December 9th, the group formerly known as the "young marrieds" bible study (currently looking for a new name) gathered at the Clark's beautiful house for their annual Christmas party. There was lots of food - which Link greatly enjoyed! Ayla and Lincoln. The anticipated White Elephant exchange. There were some ... http://ambassadorpres.org/blog/2007/12/15/clark-study-christmas-party/ Well, Ambassador Presbyterian Church is not actually going to Hollywood, but one of our own has already been there and is going back.  As many of you know Link Neal, along with his friend Rhett McLaughlin, have been making waves on the internet with their videos, podcasts, and funny songs.   Their ... http://ambassadorpres.org/blog/2007/09/18/ambassador-goes-to-hollywood/ As Steve Brown stated in the congregational meeting today, there are seven sub-committees representing each of the major areas of the new building.  Here at Ambassador, we are blessed with folks having many different skills and talents.  We urge you to prayerfully consider becoming involved, either as a member of ... http://ambassadorpres.org/blog/2007/08/05/building-sub-committees-we-need-your-help/ Every now and then, I attend a conference both as a means of personal spiritual refreshment and as a pastor, it serves as a kind of continuing education opportunity.  I've been to different conferences with different emphases, and in every case I've come away both more encouraged and better equipped ... http://ambassadorpres.org/blog/2007/08/01/recommended-conferences/ Our mission team returned from Mexico tired, but filled with praise at God's work in and through us. We went to Rio Verde in the state of San Luis Potosi and worked hard with a group from Covenant ARP in Statesville doing painting and repair work, children's bible clubs and ... http://ambassadorpres.org/blog/2007/07/18/mexico-mission-update/ Today was our second service at Penny Road Elementary...and our first service actually inside. (Last week, we met outside and enjoyed the breeze and the shade right next to the school.) Here's a link for directions to our temporary Sunday morning home, until our building is complete near ... http://ambassadorpres.org/blog/2007/07/08/in-the-new-location/ Beginning on July 1st, we'll be moving from Olive Chapel Elementary School where we've met for the past nine years over to Penny Road Elementary School, 10900 Penny Road, Cary NC.   This move is necessitate by some changes at OCE this year, but God has opened a great door for ... http://ambassadorpres.org/blog/2007/06/15/were-moving/ Hello Ambassador Men! Small groups are an important way for us to get involved in each other's lives and grow closer as a church family, as well as work out the connection between faith and daily life -- so I encourage you to join one! The Men's Covenant Group is a small ... http://ambassadorpres.org/blog/2007/06/11/mens-covenant-group-info-and-an-invitation/ It seems all to common in our day to awake to tragic news such as happened at Virginia Tech yesterday where over 30 students were gunned down in their dorms and classrooms.   It breaks my heart to think of those students, classmates, parents, faculty, and families who are suffering pain ... http://ambassadorpres.org/blog/2007/04/18/thoughts-on-the-virginia-tech-killings/