That the generations to come might know..."
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Dear Friends,
The Passion4Christ Summit registration deadline is just one week away from today (October 7) and there is still a little room left for those who are still thinking about coming. We would love to see you there. To register or for more information, visit our website at http://vision4living.org/events/passion4christ-summit/.
Daniel Cavanaugh
Director of Operations
Vision4Living Ministries, Inc.
What a privilege it was for us to have the Weis family take it upon themselves to plan and support the second Family Leadership Summit sponsored by Vision4Living Ministries. The beautiful rolling hills of North Central Ohio provided a splendid backdrop for the “Summit”. The home of the Ric & Denise Weis family was the venue for a weekend focused on passing a vision for Christ to the next generation. Seven couples, one engaged couple, and several singles participated as we contemplated the significance of a biblical vision that will stand the test of time and discussed the practical aspects of having and imparting such a vision to our descendants. The necessity of a personal biblical understanding of the Gospel as the foundation for purpose and direction in life helped to lay the ground work for the topics discussed. Pam & Daniel shared testimonies of God’s grace and goodness in imparting such a vision to them, and small group discussion gave everyone the opportunity to personally grapple with the biblical issues involved. And the final message, “Vision for Living” challenged everyone to realize that vision directs life and that a vision for living must be thoroughly biblical.
The attendees included grandparents, parents, and singles. The parents where parents of younger and older children. The diversity of the group fit the variety of application. If you are interested in hosting such a “Summit”, please see the Family Leadership Summit page on our website.
Charles Cavanaugh
President, Vision4Living Ministries, Inc.
