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  • The Pulse

    February wk- 3 – 2009

    This Weekend Annoncements

    PLANET WISDOM – MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT
    REGISTRATION ENDS THIS WEEKEND!!!
    Don’t miss this awesome retreat.  We will stay the night in a hotel and attend the conference starting Friday, Feb. 27th and ending on Saturday, Feb. 28th.  Register on-line cost $120!

    ONE NIGHT
    Wednesday March 11th from 7:00 – 8:30 in the Student Center
    All Small Groups will come together for One Service, Honoring One God, Becoming One Voice, with One Challenge . . . To Bring One Friend that doesn’t know Christ!  Don’t Miss it . . . it’s going to be RAD!

    MAKING THE BAND
    If you play an instrument or sing and want to get involved in playing in one of our worship bands now is the time… We are having a meeting on March 1st @ 12:30 in the student center to see who wants to be involved.  This is not an audition just a meeting of interest. Hope to see you there. If you have any question feel free to contact: Tyler Ellison or Josh Tollison

    MEXICO MISSION TRIP
    Happens June 13th – 20th register online or at Seeds Book Store
    Pre – $400 before April 5th with completed registration and $100 deposit.
    Reg – $415 after April 5th with completed registration and $100 deposit.
    Late – $425 after May 10th can only happen if space is available.

    WILD WEEK
    Happens July 7th – 11th register online or at Seeds Book Store
    Pre – $315 before March 15th with completed registration and $100 deposit.
    Reg – $335 after March 15th with completed registration and $100 deposit.
    Late – $365 after April 19th can only happen if space is available.

    SMALL GROUPS
    Wednesdays 7-8:30pm for 6th- 10th grades
    Sundays 7-8:30 for 11th – 12th grades

    PS – If you are in Middle School or have a Middle School Student, don’t miss Planet Wisdom!!!!  It’s happening February 27 and 28. Here is a taste of what to expect!

    Mexico Mission Trip Update

    The Mexico Mission Trip is right around the corner.  We are expecting a lot of students participating and want to make sure everyone has all the info they need.  Therefore we will hold an important Mexico Mission Trip meeting on May 10th. Here are the details:

    Mexico Mission Trip Meeting (Please Note the Change)

    • Sunday, May 10th at 12:30 in the Student Center (for anyone interested in going)

    Who Should Attend?

    • Students wanting to go
    • Parents wanting to go
    • Volunteers wanting to go
    • Parents of teenagers that want to go

    At the meeting we will give info on what we will be doing the week we are there and answer questions that you may have!

    This was an awesome trip last year and God did an amazing work in us and through us.  We are so excited to go back this year and hope that you will join us!

    Communication

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  • Main Event – Bowling with the 6th Grade Small Group

    What a blast last night was!!  It was my first time, won’t be my last time to go to Main Event.  We ate pizza and bowled two games and played some video games all in the normal Small Group time slot.  Everyone had a good time – even David had a good time and he had a broken foot!!!!  Josh Harris did a great job as a Coach putting it together and the small group leaders and interns (Colleen, Chris, Jason and Rachel) did a great job of leading and being relational with the students! Thanks for inviting me and letting me be a part of a fantastic night!

    Here are some pics from last night, enjoy!

  • Road Trip

    Last night the family made a trip to Dallas to hang out with Tyler and Jenn.  Tyler serves as our Student Worship Coordinator and Jenn is a first year teacher.  It has been fun getting to know them.  Tyler is doing such a good job at Fusion.

    After the long drive, (I respect what Tyler does even more knowing how far he drives to invest in our students) we had dinner at Royal Thai.  I must say, that the food was amazing!  Probably the best Chicken Fried Rice I have ever eaten.  The place reminded us of our favorite restaurant in Warrensburg called Siam. I ordered the Pad Thai Chicken and Stephanie had the Mongolian Beef.  The food was great, the company was awesome, the boys behaved, and it was fun just to get away and have dinner with family and friends!

    Now we just have to find a Thai food place this good closer to us, any suggestions?

  • Bust a Move – Jackson Style

    Jackson has been working on his dance skilz.  We happened to catch a short clip on video of it this weekend.  Here is his debut, enjoy!!!

  • 1 Corinthians 15:33

    “Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for ‘bad company corrupts good character.’” v. 33

    Paul addresses the debate about the Resurrection of the dead, claiming that the Resurrection has to happen or the faith we proclaim is a false faith.  In doing this he makes this statement about the people and environments we allow ourselves to be a part of.  These people and places have an affect on us.  They can be places of encouragement, inspiration, and accountability, or they can be places of trouble, selfishness, and disobedience.

    The fact is this, the people and places we spend our time influence what we do, say, and believe.  How are the people around you and the places you spend your time impacting you, your witness, and the Kingdom?

  • 32 oh man!!!! (not old man)

    Yep, its official . . . today I turn 32!  Hard to believe I know!  So I thought I would do 32 random facts about me:

    1. My wife is my best friend!
    2. I love my boys and they teach me so much about life and God!
    3. I have never craved Ice Cream.  I will eat it but don’t really like it that much!
    4. I like warm weather!
    5. It excites me to see people come to know Christ and then experience Him regularly!
    6. I love working with teenagers, and Believe God can do great things through them!
    7. I have a black belt in Taekwondo, so you better watch out!
    8. I use to play the drums and thought I was going to be a band teacher!
    9. Football is my favorite sport!  However I like playing Volleyball and Softball also!
    10. I don’t understand soccer but am learning it because of Josiah!
    11. Ephesians 3:20 is one of my many favorite verses in the Bible along with James 1:22, Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 12:1-2, Psalm 37:4
    12. Romans 8 has become my new favorite passage of Scripture and the book of James kicks my butt, but is still my favorite!
    13. I like to play racing games at the arcade (Dave and Busters)  My wife tries to win but . . .
    14. I like riding dirt bikes and look forward to doing that with my boys!
    15. Stephanie says I am no fun to play Volleyball with because I am so good and competitive! (that’s the way I interpreted it)
    16. I like to watch baseball at the field not on TV. Go Cardinals!
    17. I still watch Wrestling on TV! (sad i know)
    18. LOST and The Office are our favorite TV shows with Friday Night Lights and American Idol being close behind!
    19. If I had a million dollars . . . don’t have the first clue how I would spend it.  Would definitely pay off debt, save, and make sure my family is taken care of!
    20. My first car was a red Firebird!
    21. My first job as a teenager was as a Painter, Mowing Yards, Mechanic, and working at McDonald’s!
    22. If I had more time I would, read more, write more, spend more time with family and friends!
    23. One of my favorite memories as a kid was going to Disney World and riding dirt bikes with my dad and brother!
    24. Jamaica still holds a special place in my heart!  Have been there for 4 mission trips and Honeymoon!
    25. Blue is my favorite color!
    26. I have become a Mizzou football fan and will always like the KC Chiefs!
    27. Springfield MO has the best Chinese Restaurants.
    28. I like to be on the water! (wave runners are my favorite, but boats are cool also)
    29. Stephanie and I went on a 7 day cruise on our honeymoon!
    30. I drive a jeep and wish I had the money to deck it out more than just the tires!
    31. I use to Golf, it’s been awhile but want to play again soon!
    32. I love my life! Everyday is a gift and an opportunity to experience God through the challenges and victories that each day brings!

    Wow, I made it.  I got stuck at about number 8 but was able to pull it through!

  • Josiah aka Womanizer

    So, today was valentine party day at MDO where Josiah goes to school.  On Tuesday Night Stephanie had Josiah put his name on all of his classmates Valentine cards.  As he was filling them out he asked if he could give one to Dani “his girlfriend”.  Dani was the girl that Joe played with all last year.  They were in the same class but this year they are not.  So this morning, he went to the other class and gave her the Valentine present that he had picked out for her.  Her eyes got real big when she saw him and saw the little heart shaped box of chocolates, Josiah got ready to walk away and she gave him a hug! It was a proud moment for the Gould boys.  Josiah was on cloud 9 and I was so proud of him!

    When I picked him up, Dani came into his classroom and gave him a special valentine.  Again it ended with a hug.  At this age it really cute and so innocent . . . I just hope I am not training him to be the womanizer that Brittany Spears describes in her song but a young man that will treat girls and women like a daughter of the King.

    Here are some pics of him putting his classmates gifts together!

  • THE PULSE

    February wk- 1 – 2009
    This Weekend
    This weekend we start an new series called YOU!!!!  Make sure you are here this weekend as we talk about Worship!  We are going to answer these questions:

    • What is it?
    • Why Honor God?
    • How to Honor God

    Also this weekend is Student Life with Francis Chan and Kristian Stanfill.  I am excited to hang out with our High Schoolers learning, and playing together.  It’s going to be an awesome Weekend.

    Live Love Magazine Video from Student Life on Vimeo.

    PS – If you are in Middle School or have a Middle School Student, don’t miss Planet Wisdom!!!!  It’s happening the last week in February and is going to be a lot of fun also! Here is a taste of what to expect!

    Mexico Mission Trip Info
    The Mexico Mission Trip is right around the corner.  We are expecting a lot of students participating and want to make sure everyone has all the info they need.  Therefore we will hold 2 Mexico Mission Trip Information meeting!  When?

    Mexico Mission Trip Meeting

    • Sunday, April 5th at 12:45 in the Student Center (for anyone interested in going)
    • Sunday, May 17th at 12:45 in the Student Center (for anyone interested in going)

    Who Should Attend?

    • Students wanting to go
    • Parents wanting to go
    • Volunteers wanting to go
    • Parents of teenagers that want to go

    At the meeting we will give info on what we will be doing the week we are there and answer questions that you may have!

    This was an awesome trip last year and God did an amazing work in us and through us.  We are so excited to go back this year and hope that you will join us!

    Fusion Happenings!
    ESL INFO
    We have some info!!!!  We will work the 3rd Tuesday and Thursday of each month, Tuesday from 5-7 pm and Thursday from 5-8 pm.  It does qualify for service hours if you need it.  Please put ESL on your tear off and the day that works best for you.  We will play, teach, help with homework, or other things that arise.  It’s a great way for us to impact a kid with Christ’s love!

    PLANET WISDOM – MS ONLY
    Don’t miss this awesome retreat for Middle School Students.  We will stay the night in a hotel and attend the conference starting Friday, Feb. 27th and ending on Saturday, Feb. 28th.  Register on-line or at Seeds Book Store – cost $120!

    MEXICO MISSION TRIP
    We are going back!  Don’t miss a great week serving God and the Mexican people!  We have a great opportunity to impact kids for Christ!  You will need a passport this year so get it now!
    Happens June 13th – 20th register on-line or at Seeds Book Store – cost $400.

    WILD WEEK
    Yes it will be here soon!  Don’t miss a great week getting to know others and God better, plus all the fun and amazing Worship.
    Happens July 7th – 11th register on-line or at Seeds Book Store – cost $315.
    Weekend Worship

    • YOU – Why did god make me?  Why am I here?  Have you ever asked these questions?  I have!!  We hope you will join us on the weekend as we look in Gods Word for some answers!
    Small Groups

    • Small Groups are BACK!!!!  If you haven’t connected with a Small Group yet, now is a good time. Click here to get the location for your age group.  Here is when they meet:Wednesday Nights @ 7-8:30pm
      6TH, 7TH, 8TH, 9TH, 10TH Grades
      Sunday Nights @ 7-8:30pm
      11th & 12th Grades
    Missions

    • MEADOWS ELEMENTARY ESL PARTNERSHIP – We have a great opportunity to hang out with kids at Meadows Elementary while there parents learn English. We will work the 3rd Tuesday and Thursday of each month, Tuesday from 5-7 pm and Thursday from 5-8 pm.  It does qualify for service hours if you need it.  Please put ESL on your tear off and the day that works best for you.  We will play, teach, help with homework, or serve in other areas that may arise.  It’s a great way for us to impact a kid with Christ’s love!
    Communication

    • THE PULSE – Help us keep Parents and Students in the know.  Make sure you encourage others to sign up to receive THE PULSE via e-mail.  It might be the life-line to the information they are missing! Click here to sign up for The Pulse via E-mail!

  • Jackson Update #8 from Home

    Jackson is doing much better.  He is still congested and coughs but is now eating and playing like normal.  Stephanie and I are still uneasy at night when it’s time for bed.  Jackson coughs more and has a hard time spitting it out or swallowing the mucus. (I know that’s gross) However, I do believe we have made the turn to recovery.

    On another note, our neurologist has increased is medication.  We are in the process of switching from depakote to keppra.  Stephanie and I feel that the levels of these 2 meds were too low and that’s why he had a seizure on Saturday.  Hopefully we will get those levels balanced and not have as many seizures.  That’s the whole point of switching medication.  Please pray with us in this direction.

    Thanks so much for the prayers and taking this journey with us.  I will keep you posted if things get worse!

  • Jackson Update #7 from Home

    We are glad to be home with Jackson, but I must admit last night I was questioning whether we made the right decision to come home or not.  Jackson is really congested.  He now has mucus in his nose that has to be suctioned several times throughout the day.  He has been so couped up for the last couple of days that he runs around the house like a wild man even though you can tell he doesn’t feel good.  I couldn’t imagine trying to contain or entertain him like this in the Hospital.

    We had a scare last night when he got a little choked up from the mucus right before we were going to bed.  He tried to cough it out but couldn’t.  I think he swallowed most of it, you could tell he was scared by the look on his face.  The good news is after that, the night went pretty good.  In fact, Jackson is still sleeping now, praise Jesus.

    We will keep you posted on how he is doing.  I am hoping today is a turning point like Tuesday was.  Thanks again for all the prayers and support you have shown us and Jackson!