tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post3233716962113892806..comments2024-02-02T23:18:20.621-05:00Comments on Baby Bangs: BCF - The First 2 WeeksAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-5789892350569332022011-09-29T18:26:02.236-04:002011-09-29T18:26:02.236-04:00Amanda,
My husband and I are similar ages as you a...Amanda,<br />My husband and I are similar ages as you and Curtis, have two boys (7 & 9) and worked/served in youth ministry for 10 years before God brought us to the church we are at now (and no, it's not a church plant, although for a while we thought that might be the direction He was leading!). We have been here for one year now~as the preacher and preacher's wife :) I LOVE IT!!! I love meeting the people and getting to know their stories. There are still families I don't know that have been coming for a few months (and others that have just been coming a few weeks, praise God!) and I can't wait to get to know them, too! I know as churches grow, it's near (if not totally) impossible to know everyone, but it sure feels more like a family when you know their stories. One of the things we've come to realize is that, although we may not have lived in the community for as long as some of our fellow church family, due to the vulnerabilities that people feel more free to share with a pastor, it hurts like crazy to have to move on to the next place. LORD willing, you and Curtis and my husband and I will be in this place for a good deal longer, but even so, our people's hurts cause US a good deal of pain, too~and rightly so because we love them so much :) I am so thankful for your submission to the King! I might be a teensie bit jealous that you get to go to church with your family :) but am so thankful for that, too!<br />May you continue to be faithful to what He entrusts to you!<br />love,<br />AudreyAudreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17170975274066311099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-88991549928908650422011-09-27T15:11:51.394-04:002011-09-27T15:11:51.394-04:00If I've not told you lately how happy I am the...If I've not told you lately how happy I am the Lord has allowed me to be a part of this, I am now. Seriously, friend. I am beyond thankful for this body. It has made this transition not only so much easier, but so much more joyful. I'm so excited to get to know this body more and serve here! Needless to say, I'm so thankful for the way you and Curtis have stepped out. I love y'all!Lindseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575555245582359975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-69308311226336903162011-09-26T18:22:52.417-04:002011-09-26T18:22:52.417-04:00honored to walk alongside you and curtis and all a...honored to walk alongside you and curtis and all at bcf. love the details of the story align the way.annaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03135876545251981583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-89110837564221385152011-09-23T23:11:37.359-04:002011-09-23T23:11:37.359-04:00Praise Him!!! We would so be there if we could!!!!...Praise Him!!! We would so be there if we could!!!! love, karikarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01242057715052148730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-43303996028663043302011-09-23T18:15:04.409-04:002011-09-23T18:15:04.409-04:00I want to you know that God has used BCF and YOUR ...I want to you know that God has used BCF and YOUR leading and trusting to throw me over the edge with our church plant. I've had so many doubts for so long, so many questions, so many fears, and after hearing Pastor Curtis' first sermon, I just said, LORD I am willing and I will trust you fully even though so many things don't make sense to me! Thank you for being obedient, and being such an inspiration!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415886657792872415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-92203208525144209762011-09-22T13:26:57.684-04:002011-09-22T13:26:57.684-04:00This makes my heart SOAR!!
Praising God with you...This makes my heart SOAR!! <br />Praising God with you for His faithfulness and Love!<br />BTW: in the picture of the foyer a movie star/model standing outside the door caught my attention then I realized it is Melissa with her movie star shades and dynamite hair - LOVE IT!<br />Congrats!!!connorcolesmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15884632453329830736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-51382230461274215482011-09-22T11:45:36.824-04:002011-09-22T11:45:36.824-04:00Stephanie, your comment meant a lot to me. Thank y...Stephanie, your comment meant a lot to me. Thank you.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-88480330317895373692011-09-21T22:37:27.555-04:002011-09-21T22:37:27.555-04:00My family and I attended the first two Sunday'...My family and I attended the first two Sunday's of BCF and all I can say is that we are in love! Annalee is a friend of a friend and after reading her blog and your blog, I decided that this may be the place for our family so I emailed her about coming. I started praying and asking God to set it on my heart if this was the place for us. The first Sunday that we attended, I looked up to the ceiling of the chapel while we were singing praise songs and I thought, "I'm home." I know that may sound crazy, but I really feel like BCF is what I have been looking for since graduating college, getting married and having 2 kids. We've tried out a lot of different church's in the Houston area, but I have never felt like this before. And your children's ministry! Oh my goodness! AMAZING! I just want to tell you thank you. I cannot wait for the community groups to start and to get more involved. Hopefully we will get a chance to meet in the coming Sunday's!<br /><br />Love, <br /><br />AllysonAllysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14305412990771041803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-82552670676600321152011-09-21T19:27:51.558-04:002011-09-21T19:27:51.558-04:00Amanda,
I am so excited for you guys! You all ins...Amanda,<br /><br />I am so excited for you guys! You all inspire me! If I lived there...I would so be going to BCF! God is good!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02271947250999211000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-74964855047799489392011-09-21T17:39:18.898-04:002011-09-21T17:39:18.898-04:00Before you know it, BCF will be moving into its ow...Before you know it, BCF will be moving into its own building! Hang on for an amazing ride! May the Lord continue to bless you all, sweet girl!Shelli Littletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136640834514348086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-28355395219157944642011-09-21T16:45:57.334-04:002011-09-21T16:45:57.334-04:00So bizarre to me how I love your precious family h...So bizarre to me how I love your precious family having never met them! It's been so exciting to pray for you all and see our Savior do His thing. My husband finishes seminary in December and you make me want to jump in the car and head to Houston and serve alongside of you all!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03154664827712498093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-49861604670557391772011-09-21T16:44:40.636-04:002011-09-21T16:44:40.636-04:00So glad to hear that everything is off to a great ...So glad to hear that everything is off to a great start.<br /><br />Many blessings!!!<br /><br />MyriamMyriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04777058461658866230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-67829472154627181532011-09-21T15:09:38.954-04:002011-09-21T15:09:38.954-04:00So excited to be a part of this Amanda if only thr...So excited to be a part of this Amanda if only through prayer and blog following. This is such an amazing gift you are sharing with us.<br /><br />Our Pastors wife and I plan to attend BCF after the SSMT Celebration. Until then we will continue to pray and wait eagerly for more posts.His Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625633511613985245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-12199075727054784822011-09-21T15:02:54.682-04:002011-09-21T15:02:54.682-04:00I am so gald everything went well. Curtis is defi...I am so gald everything went well. Curtis is definitely one of my all-time favorite people to hear preach, so I'm jealous we're not in Houston with you! Much love and prayers being sent your way!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01724526910958839669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-44449174952063033332011-09-21T13:55:50.134-04:002011-09-21T13:55:50.134-04:00So, so happy for you and the family and the entire...So, so happy for you and the family and the entire BCF!! If I lived in Houston I would come cuz this is my kind of church. In the future I hope to find Pastor Curtis' sermons on itunes which I will download on my ipod. I give God all the praise for all the good reports that will come from this church. PRAISE HIM!California Dreaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621415255055928811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-15688069318277343262011-09-21T13:47:48.263-04:002011-09-21T13:47:48.263-04:00Wow, Amanda. I only know you thru your blog, but ...Wow, Amanda. I only know you thru your blog, but it sounds like this church is really something. Anything with that much prayer (and prayer warriors!) surrounding it is going to be blessed beyond belief. <br />I am a pastors kid myself and always loved (and still love) being a part of dad's ministry. Being the pastor's family is a beautiful calling (if you just stay real. Which I am sure you will!)<br />I am positive if we lived nearby, we'd be in the second row next Sunday! Blessings to you!Kristen Madduxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043759532603036419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-48942640576080056122011-09-21T13:37:39.191-04:002011-09-21T13:37:39.191-04:00Thanks for the update. I have been praying for you...Thanks for the update. I have been praying for you'll. Wish I lived close enough to come worship with you.slhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05507056896608165052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-53051096970527517562011-09-21T13:28:35.518-04:002011-09-21T13:28:35.518-04:00I'm thrilled for ya'll, Amanda!
He is a...I'm thrilled for ya'll, Amanda! <br /><br />He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine!Sunnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04455873059176066896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-3880786395992574302011-09-21T11:30:47.542-04:002011-09-21T11:30:47.542-04:00I pray for you and Curtis often, friend. Love you!...I pray for you and Curtis often, friend. Love you! And so excited!!!Marla Tavianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485117754789717519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-27855183030939462192011-09-21T10:53:30.852-04:002011-09-21T10:53:30.852-04:00Amanda, I was at BCF last Sunday and I loved it! M...Amanda, I was at BCF last Sunday and I loved it! My husband and I will definitely be back this week. Lately we have been thinking of trying a new church, and I think BCF could be our new church home. I love your blog, by the way. I am not yet a mom so technically I don't have baby bangs, but I can still somehow relate! :) <br /><br />Blessings!<br />Rachel in KatyRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191139244537230973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-65890234883651657812011-09-21T10:48:14.771-04:002011-09-21T10:48:14.771-04:00I just love this post!!! God is so GOOD!!!!!!!!!! ...I just love this post!!! God is so GOOD!!!!!!!!!! :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257352882657911252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-28946479831401580032011-09-21T10:26:25.836-04:002011-09-21T10:26:25.836-04:00So blessed to be there and can't wait to see w...So blessed to be there and can't wait to see what all God has in store for our church!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388468688754715480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-83328735805569115912011-09-21T10:13:22.440-04:002011-09-21T10:13:22.440-04:00How awesome! I have read this and your moms and c...How awesome! I have read this and your moms and craziness and blessings all wrapped into one.Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08108624261378486641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-22572832437761583952011-09-21T08:23:54.416-04:002011-09-21T08:23:54.416-04:00This makes me so happy, Amanda. So, so happy.This makes me so happy, Amanda. So, so happy.Amy Beth @ Ministry So Fabulous!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09165074851194770660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-35052873371557893182011-09-21T07:18:18.202-04:002011-09-21T07:18:18.202-04:00I don't go to church -- I use to (I should say...I don't go to church -- I use to (I should say). But I have watched and read about the creation of this church since you went public that you were planting a new one. I have read on your mom's blog, your blog, and followed where I could. If I lived closer, I would be honored to go to church there. I feel, even through the writings on your blog and your mom's blog about your church, that despite my struggles and weaknesses, I would be welcomed there and fed as I worked on my own issues. I hope God truly blesses your church, and I can feel that those who attend will be fed. Thankyou for sharing.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03954681653504072287noreply@blogger.com