some bullet points from Challenge; Blessed is more like complete. not just happy.

1. Poor in spirit- Beggar, spiritually bankrupt, let go of my stuff and loose the full of myself attitude.
2. Merciful- not getting or giving what is deserved. must experience this before we can give it our culture is so self centered. Mercy is counter culture. aware of people in need. feel compassion and emotions of others. take action/ move. status is traded to love enemies/ sinners. experience; have i cried for mercy
3. Mourn- not sadness, but opposit of complacent. Mourn for people like Jesus did. Look at sin the way God does. complete and total surrender. How bad do i want the saviour to be seen. Art on the stage showed mud on the picture of Christ.
4. Pure in heart- free from dirt, blemish, spots in our will and emotions. See Jesus leads us to be pure.
5. Meek not weak, but strength and power under control. adjust your rights to serve another back to life. illus was a mountain climber who could reach the summit, or save the life of another who would have died. not who you are but whose you are. live or die for God. accepts personal hurt without resentment. patient with others. Never gives up.
6. Peace maker- not peace keepers. be reconciled and reconcile others to God. sinners that come to church should find Jesus, not rules. a stubborn church, a segregated church or a solid church. the gospel transends. Discipleship is life on life with one you led to Christ.
7. Hungry for Righteousness- Moral and spiritual perfection. justification- declared righteous. follow trail of your time, resources and efforts to know what you hunger/ worship. we cannot reach righteousness, but we can reach Jesus.
8. Persecuted- (i missed the notes on this one)

Students have a 50 day devotional that they started on Saturday. how are they doing?

to undo is to loose the selfishness to take on the mission and role that Jesus has for us.

Shane said everyday; The main thing is to make disciples that make disciples that make disciples . . . . . Our youth ministry needs disciplemakers. we have some great ones. our students need about 4 more adults.

All for Jesus, Mike