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FAQ’s for P4C!

Daniel — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:28:49 +0000

Dear Friends,

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We have just posted the FAQ’s for the Passion4Christ Summit. With any event like this comes questions that need to be answered as you make your plans. Hopefully these will be helpful to you as you make plans to come or seek to give others information. However, we also realize that we cannot possibly answer all the questions that the human mind could come up with for an event like this. Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. If your mind should think of anything that is not on the FAQ’s feel free to email us at summit@vision4living.org, and we will answer those to the best of our ability. Thanks for your interest and don’t forget to have a great day!

In Christ,

Daniel Cavanaugh

Passion4Christ Summit FAQ’s

Ecuador:Salvation Belongs to Our God

Daniel — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:09:37 +0000

Dear Friends,

In a month’s time [June 20-July 10], I will be heading to Ecuador to lead a short term mission trip with Global Encounters Ministries. The team will consist of high school and college age young people. I am excited at the opportunity not only to disciple the already existing churches in Ecuador and to spread the Gospel to those who don’t know Christ, but also to work with this team of young people; many of whom have never been on a missions trip. This will be my 9th mission trip in the last six years and my 8th one to lead. Going this many times brings with it a since of normalcy and many times you tend to lose that excitement you had on the very first one you traveled. However, those who are going for the first time renew my passion and heart for spreading the Gospel to both the saved and unsaved alike. Their enthusiasm gives me a fresh perspective on what I am really about and reminds me that we should always be excited to share the good news of Christ. Don’t get me wrong: I love what I do. I just love the freshness that comes with a new comer. It’s so awesome to share in that adventure with them and to disciple them along the way.

I am also excited to have the opportunity to practice my Spanish that I have been trying to learn. This will be my first trip since attending Language school in Mexico last winter. My prayer is that the Lord will give recall and the ability to pick up even more when it comes to actual speaking.

While in Ecuador, we will be working with two different local churches in Quito and Esmeraldas [we also have one other opportunity that has not been confirmed as of yet]. The pastors are not only setting up bible clubs for their church kids but also opportunities to work in schools in the area. In the morning, we will be working in the schools and evening with the church kids. This will also include separate sessions during the evening with the high school age group and up, addressing issues they face every day. We will also be training them to work with the kids by incorporating them as leader assistants into the kid’s program after their sessions. We want to be able not to just have a one-time impact but rather leave a lasting impact that will continue from generation to generation – the only way to do this is to teach and train leaders who live there all the time.

Also pray for the financial side of things. For both Global Encounters and myself, the finances are tight for this trip. I know that God will provide. Many times on trips we have found this to be true. You leave thinking, “Man, finances are tight for this one”, and once you arrive someone pays for your meal here or there is a donation from a church in that country that was unexpected. It is so amazing how God works. So we go: trusting Him all the way.

We will be there a total of three weeks and would covet your prayers. Discipleship/Gospel work is never easy. But by the grace of God and the prayer support of His people back home, I know we can be “successful”. And what is success: the simple obedience to God’s word to “go ye unto all the world…” and to let Him do the work through us by His holy Spirit. As His word says, “obedience is better than sacrifice”. Obedience is the work we are called to; salvation “belongs to God”.

Serving with you,

Daniel Cavanaugh

P4C Registration is Open!

Daniel — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:29:34 +0000

Dear Friends,

Just wanted to make you aware that Passion4Christ Summit registration is now open. We are so excited about this years Summit as it brings with it new speakers, content, and activities. If you are a single who is 20 and up, we hope to see you there. If you are not, please help us to spread the word to the singles in your church. We have also just had the brochure printed for this year P4C. If you would like some to hand out in your church or if you just know someone whom you feel would benefit from P4C, fill free to email us at summit@vision4living.org with you name, address, and amount you would like. We will be sure to put those in the mail to you asap. Thank you for your support and help us spread the news about 2010 P4C!

Daniel Cavanaugh

Director of Operations

Michigan FLC Pictures

Daniel — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:05:14 +0000

Check out the pictures we have posted on Facebook of last weekends Family Leadership Conference we held in Hickory Corners, MI. The Lord blessed and gave a very receptive group. We had awesome fellowship in the Lord. May the fruit from the conference be lasting and bring glory to our amazing Christ!

Daniel Cavanaugh

Vision4Living Ministries

2010 Passion4Christ Summit!

Daniel — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:22:09 +0000

We have just posted the information for the 2010 Passion4Christ Summit! Check out whats new with this years Summit. Registration will begin on May 1. Space will be limited so be sure get your registration in soon. Hope to see you there.

Vision4Living Ministries

http://vision4living.org/events/passion4christ-summit/

Teleios in Review

Daniel — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:05:24 +0000

Thanks to all of you who prayed for Daniel Cavanaugh, John Fechtel and I during the Teleios Conference. We had a challenging yet good time of encouraging the young men in their relationship with Jesus Christ. All of the speakers shared from their life experiences about what God has been teaching them. I opened it with the theme passage from Rom. 12:2 and what we need to be doing with our lives. Daniel gave a challenge about the problem of being lukewarm and asked straight up for the guys to raise their hands if they thought they were hot, cold, or lukewarm. Most of which raised their hands for lukewarm. We attempted to have a fireside chat but due to the weather the wood was wet and wouldn’t stay burning. So instead we all went back to the bunk house and had a casual discussion time. I spoke on idols of the heart and what I have struggled with in my life as well as things that deaden our spiritual senses and cause us to not have a hunger for God. There was definitely spiritual warfare going on (as expected). Not long after we had all gone to bed, one of the young men got sick and threw up all night; from 1am to 8am. This not only deprived him of sleep but the rest of us as well. He unfortunately had to be sent home due to the sickness, and one of the other guys also went home early for fear of getting sick. Weary and living on subpar camp food, John Fechtel started our Saturday with a challenge to the guys that if we call ourselves Christians why isn’t living for Christ our main priority. He challenged us to live like we mean it! Daniel shared two messages back to back on the need for ‘Biblical Thinking’ and on walking in ‘The Spirit of Life’. I spoke on honoring parents; especially the Father/son relationship. In between sessions many of the guys would hit the volleyball around or throw the Frisbee to get the blood flowing. Many of the young men were receptive to the message and challenges that they heard. Some shared (to the point of tears) very deep personal issues which they struggle with while some seemed indifferent and uninterested. It was a tough group to talk to because you couldn’t tell if you were getting through to them. I believe, though some ‘seemed’ uninterested, God is doing a work in their hearts and seeds were planted that will bring forth fruit in due season. This whole conference was something I felt God was leading me to do. While I didn’t feel this was something I would be good at, I knew He would have me to do it, and in my weakness He would be strong. I thank God for the guys who came alongside me and helped to encourage the men and for the young men whom God brought to the conference. I also thank God for all of you who prayed for us because I know your prayers made a difference in the lives of the young men.

God Bless,
Steven Curry

‘Teleios’

Daniel — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:11:33 +0000

Dear Friends,

‘Teleios’ Life Conference, which is hosted by Lakeshore Bible Church in Tampa, FL, is designed for young men to pull away for the weekend and just seek the Lord and hear His word. Please be praying for Daniel Cavanaugh, Steven Curry, & John Fechtel as they will be the speakers presenting the word to these young men. The conference will be starting at 4:30 PM EST tomorrow and ends Saturday afternoon. Thank you for praying, and we look forward to sharing what the Lord is going to do!

In Christ,
Vision4Living Ministries

P4C Summit in Review

Daniel — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:41:15 +0000

The end of October brings anticipation of gules and goblins for many, but for a group of Christian young adults it brought the opportunity to renew and strengthen their passion for Christ. Pleasant Hill Outdoor Center near Perrysville, OH was the setting for leaving the world behind and focusing our attention on “Approving the Excellent” at the 2009 Passion4Christ Summit. Five days of practical exposition along with volleyball, wall climbing, hiking, canoeing, camp fire & story-telling, and just plain “chilling out” offered a fellowship in Christ that was both encouraging and challenging. Eighty attendees were served by an entirely volunteer staff of seventeen who graciously gave of their time, resources, and energy for the sake of Christ and His Gospel.

Every message emphasized the importance of commitment to a life which leads to the approval of and a choosing of that which is excellent. Pastor David Sunday, Pastor Steve Cavanaugh, Dewey Novotny, Charles and Daniel Cavanaugh urged everyone to embrace suffering for Christ, exercise the mind of Christ, rejoice in God’s saving and sanctifying work, serve with grace, think biblically, and learn to be content within the circumference of Christ’s work in our lives. Amy Vest and Pam Cavanaugh challenged the women to submit to Christ’s work of making them beautiful by conforming them to the image of Christ. All those things were seen as the backdrop for a life of Biblical purpose and direction.

God used all that might have been a distraction to enhance the experience and draw the group together into a corporate pursuit of a greater passion for our Savior. The Lord is to be praised for His evident blessing on “the Summit”, His protection of the staff and attendees in their travels and activities, and His gracious provision for the needs of P4C ’09. Was it worth it? Without a doubt! One attendee put it this way. “Was it just me, or does anyone else feel like they just went to heaven?”

Next year’s Passion4Christ Summit will be on October 27-31. Perhaps your will want to give prayerful consideration to being there with us, keeping in mind that space is limited. Registration opens May 2010.

To God Alone Be Glory,

Charles Cavanaugh

President of Vision4Living Ministries

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Passion4Christ Summit is now full!

Daniel — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:16:05 +0000

Dear friends,

We are pleased to announce that the 2009 Passion4Christ Summit is full! Thank you so much for your prayers and support. Those of you who are registered we look forward to seeing you there! Lord bless and its only just three weeks away…

Daniel

Vision4Living Ministries

PCS Final Details & Schedule is Posted!

Daniel — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:46:39 +0000

Dear Friends,

We have posted the Passion4Christ Summit’s Final Details & Schedule on the web for your information – http://vision4living.org/events/passion4christ-summit/. For those who are coming, we look forward to seeing you there. Lord bless and remember our God reigns!

Daniel Cavanaugh

Director of Operations

Vision4Living Ministries, Inc.