Love for Orphans Transforms- from Catalyst Monthly

July 15, 2010

I’m leaving in a few hours to go back to Casa Hogar Elim, an orphange in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico that I have been visiting for 14 years. I can’t wait to be there. I miss these children and look forward to every opportunity I have to spend time with them. I’ve often wondered myself why I’m so taken by this place and these kids. This morning I woke up to a monthly email from Catalyst and it contained the following article. The timing was perfect. I think Jedd Medefind says it better than I ever could so I included his article below. I hope you’ll take time to read it, and I pray that you have a transformational experience as well.

Shaun

Love for Orphans Transforms

Unwanted infants in ancient Rome were often disposed of via the practice of “exposing.”  Whether undesirable because it was malformed, female or simply inconvenient, the child would be left alone, outside the city walls, without defense before glaring sun, icy winds or roving animals. Read more

Daraja Children’s Choir of Africa

June 23, 2010

Wow! That pretty much sums up this past weekend for me. I’m still riding the wave of excitement. For those of you who were not able to attend Beachside this past Sunday we had 20+ kids from Kenya, Africa lead us in worship. The singing, dancing, costumes, and drums were awesome, but it was the smiles that did me in. Read more

Rock the Beach

June 22, 2010

This Sunday evening, June 27th, was our scheduled Beachside at the Beach night. However, due to the current oil spill crisis, Okaloosa County has scheduled a last minute concert at the same time and location as our event to promote tourism in our community. Therefore, we would like to encourage you to support our community and enjoy a great FREE concert by the Doobie Brothers and Kenny Loggins at 5:00 pm at the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. We will reschedule our beach event at a later date.

So, instead of an official Beachside beach day, let’s Rock the Beach!

And don’t forget about part 2 of Everybody. Everybody’s Included Sunday at 10:30am.

Night of Worship – this Saturday

June 2, 2010

Because of the strategy we have here at Beachside, there are some things we don’t get to do in our weekly Sunday worship service. Our Sunday service is what we call a Foyer environment, and foyer environments are made with our guests in mind. So, a few times a year we schedule a Night of Worship. This is a time for us to have an extended time of worship through songs and communion together. We had one last year and another back in January. Now our next Night of Worship is this Saturday!

So, join us this Saturday for a Night of Worship. This is an opportunity to celebrate our Savior as we sing songs and share in communion together. We have an incredible night planned with Casey Darnell and the Bigstuf Band leading our worship. This is a family event. No childcare will be provided.

And if you are on Facebook, don’t forget to check out (and ‘Like’) our Beachside page and use our Night of Worship event page to invite your friends.

Sarah Canterbury Joins the Beachside Team

May 13, 2010

We have great news! Kim Neel has done an amazing job of creating  our Family Ministry environments here at Beachside, but she recently decided it was time to step back from her staff role and find a new role as a Beachside volunteer. So, as usual, God has provided in an incredible way! I want to introduce you to Sarah Canterbury and her husband Ryan. Sarah is now the newest member of our team of Beachside staff, and she will be serving as our new Children’s Director. Rather than me telling you about her why don’t we ask Sarah some questions:

Q: Tell us a little about Sarah Canterbury. Where are you from, where have you been living, are you married, kids, etc…? Read more

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