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Weekend Reflections

Monday, August 18th, 2008

I’m whipped, what a long weekend!
I was overwhelmed by the response to the message. So cool to see people see their weaknesses as God’s potential!
Adam did a great job leading worship.
Bob Franquiz was in service this weekend. I really enjoyed getting to know Bob, he’s a great guy.
8:30 service is nearly full, 10 & 11:30 […]

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Sharpening The Ax

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

I believe strongly in my need to be continually growing; it’s the only way to lead a health, growing church forward. Today was a day where I felt like I was sharpening my ax for the task ahead. We took 15 staff and volunteer leaders from Palm Valley to Nelson Searcy’s seminar on assimilation. Nelson, […]

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Weekend Reflections

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

What an amazing weekend at Palm Valley Church. I came home from High School Camp tired and exhausted, and to be honest I was really struggling Saturday afternoon to find the energy and will to preach… “the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak”. That said, I believe this might have been the most […]

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HS Camp - Day 4

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

Today was our last full day with the students up here. I think next year we’re going to have to extend camp a day to give us more time. It was an awesome day, here’s some reasons why…

I actually got 6 hours of sleep last night, most since we got here. I’m whipped!
Went white-water-rafting today, what […]

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HS Camp - Day 3

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Day 3 of camp was another awesome day! For so many of the students they are experiencing things they’ve never done before, and it’s so cool for Lori and I to watch them explore and enjoy. I’m writing this as worship is going on, and the students are rockin’. Here’s some quick hits from the […]

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HS Camp - Day 2

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

It’s nearly midnight as I write, and I’m pretty darn tired, but had to share with you all what an awesome day we had. I’m loving spending time with the High Schooler’s, they’re such awesome young people! Here’s some quick hits about our day…

9:00 we kicked off the day with alpine slides, mini-golf, bungee trampoline, […]

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HS Camp - Day 1

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Today was the first day of our High School Camp, called “Crashing The Rohlinger Family Vacation”. We have 50 high school students with us up in Durango, Colorado for a great week. The students drove for about 11 hours today, finally getting to Durango about 7:00 p.m.  Some highlights from our brief night together…

Parents can rest […]

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Ending the Silence

Monday, July 21st, 2008

I’ve been quiet the last few weeks, just spending some time investing in my family, my staff, and spending time with the Lord pondering what’s down the line for PVC. It’s been a great summer so far, very profitable. It’s hard to explain, but I believe Palm Valley benefits the most when I’m not around. […]

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Water Wars

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Now that I have a jr. higher, I have a built-in excuse to hang out at more student ministries events. Wednesday night I dropped Jake off at the “Water Wars”, and decided to get in on the fun.  What a blast! Nothing better than hanging out with a hundred jr. high students and just having a […]

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Volunteers Matter

Friday, June 27th, 2008

I’m always reminded in the summer, when it’s 120 degrees outside, that people who volunteer at Palm Valley must really love Jesus (especially those who serve outside). We have nearly 800 volunteers who make PVC happen every week, and we’re not missing a beat during the summer.
Recently the staff gathered and dreamed of fun ways […]

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