A Word From Jarrod

Lately, I've been thinking about the future and some dreams that God has given me.  I've also been thinking about what I must do to see these dreams come true and how awesome it is going to be.  Something I have noticed though is that the world and the enemy keep telling me my dreams are too big, why don't I come down to realistic goals and dreams?  For a while, I thought , maybe it's true...maybe I made this up and will never really do this stuff? Then God spoke to me and reminded me to never settle for less with than the dreams and goals he has given me.  These dreams are the minimum I can accomplish when I obey him. In reality, I say I am going to change a certain geographical area, but God says I will change the world.  It all comes back to believing in Him and having faith in Him.  I've got to believe that the power in me can do more than just stop something, it can completely reverse the way things are going.  That's awesome!  So, if there are any dreams you have that you think may be to big, just remember that God gave you those dreams and ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!
Adios-
Jarrod

*bonus* if you read this before Wed. service say this  extra bonus word: Adios for a special treat.

Treasure Hunt

Hey- What a great time we have been having at the Edge!  We have had two treasure hunts recently.  We did one a few weeks ago that was a little different.  We took one group out, we had one group pray for the youth in the church and we trained the other group of youth.  It was really cool.  It is so exciting to see God speak and move.  Last Wednesday, we went on another treasure hunt and everyone participated. I believe we will all agree, it was so fun!  God is so good to share with us what he wants to do in the people we encounter.  I am so thankful that he chooses to use us to do his will. 
Life is hard, sometimes all we have to do is smile to lift people's spirits.  This time is year is suppose to be one of the happiest, it is all about hope.  When Jesus was born, he brought with him hope.  He was the saviour of the world.  Because of his birth, we no longer had to live under the curse of our sin. He provided us freedom! I think this is just the perfect time of year to share our freedom with others! Lets show them that we are different.   Lets show them that we have hope, that we have been released from our past and that we don't live under condemnation! Lets go out and live who God says we are.  The best gift we can give those around us is the freedom we walk in!
Thank you to all the Edgies that make me smile on a weekly basis! I am very bummed I had to miss church yesterday- I hope we do the dance party again.  I can not wrap my brain around the fact that Mr. Eric danced on the speakers-- Cody- it is a given that he would do that.  Haha! Shane said when he saw Cody dancing, he looked over to see if someone else was doing it and when he saw Eric, we was relieved he didn't have to kill Cody! LOL!! I love our church!
Look forward to seeing you guys Wednesday! It is going to be another fun night.  Invite your friends!  Don't forget- Christmas party on the 15th. If you don't want to dress up, come anyway.  We can laugh at those who do!
Have an awesome week!
Melissa