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Big Things, Exciting, and Amazing

Posted on February 14, 2012 at 8:49 am by with Leave a Comment

What What! Where is time going? I can’t believe we are at the midway point of February already. Time is fun when you are having flies!

Today is Valentine’s day, Marlo’s first. Marlo turned 9 months old a few days back as well, which makes her adjusted age 6 months. She is really growing quickly and weighs in at over 14 pounds. She is learning to sit up, spit up with more accuracy, and cry. Marlo is a real delight, and keeps us all walking on cloud 9 most of the time. We appreciate even the crying times at 2am, because we cherish every moment.

The other kids seem to be adjusting well and all of them are excelling in their school work. Phil is becoming quite the guitarist and when he plays we all find it very enjoyable to listen. I am of course pushing him to play many of the classic rock songs.

Life is pretty exciting and many things are coming together. 2012 is shaping out to be a unique and amazing year. Big things to come!

families, Featured, Jake Rinard

January 1 – Sunday Night Dump

Posted on January 1, 2012 at 4:58 pm by with Leave a Comment
  • It was a really good service at Hurst Church today.
  • The reason it was good was because we took some good steps in multiple areas
  • Had a good message, but could have hit it harder
  • Decent turnout for January 1
  • We will begin working with the leadership team and laying out the future
  • I am really excited about what is ahead for everyone that attends Hurst Church and the people it will affect in the community around
  • We are laying the ground work for some good things in the Fort Worth area
  • If you know anything about set design, lighting, or sound we want you! Uncle Sam Wants You!
  • Do you like drama? Do you like putting together costumes, acting, or anything to do with a very well done Easter drama? If so, we need to hear from you.
  • Easter Easter Easter!

    • That’s it for tonight. I am tired from the holidays and kicking things off here in Fort Worth. It is going to be a fun wild ride!

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Why am I Excited for Christmas?

Posted on December 24, 2011 at 1:43 pm by with Leave a Comment

I am very excited about Christmas in 2012. Why? Multiple reasons. Our family has had a rough couple of years with the birth and subsequent death of our son John Carter Rinard in 2010, then a miscarriage, followed by a twin pregnancy that ended in the result of beautiful Claire Rinard going home to Heaven, and Marlo Joy an amazing miracle born 14 weeks premature, and fighting for life. Today Marlo is home with us in Texas, and making her presence felt! My parents were involved in a horrific car accident and survived. The list goes on, but why does that make Christmas special in 2012?

Christmas 2012, is on a Sunday. What a great day to celebrate the birth of Jesus. So, we celebrate new life, the life of our Savior, and the new life that is ours for the asking. This Christmas, I will celebrate with my entire family, all my brothers and sisters. All of us! This is the first time in 16 years all of my siblings were together for Christmas! Another reason to celebrate new life!

I am celebrating the life that gives life to all this Christmas.

If you are in the Fort Worth area, please consider joining us for a brief and memorable Christmas service at 10:30 celebrating the greatest gift we all have been given. Click here for location details for Christmas 2012.

church, Encouragement, families, Featured, Jake Rinard

Kick Off Week and Christmas Service at Hurst Church

Posted on December 22, 2011 at 3:29 pm by with Leave a Comment

We made the big move and rented out our old house.
We kicked off the first Sunday service and it all went well.
We have a lot to work on at the church, but will focus on a few things for now.
We need a band!
Sunday evening Installation Service had a lot of people show up, and a great meal afterwards.
The people at Hurst Church know how to put the food on the table!
We need a band!
Last night, we had our annual Christmas Open House, which was attended by about 70% of the people from the church!
Next year, I hope to get neighborhood people invited and joining in at the open house.
We need a band! (did I say this before?)
Seriously, if you like to play music, we may have a fun team for you to help out with. Can you sing, play keyboard, bass, lead…. We want something upbeat and fun. If you can have fun, we have a place!!

We are having a Christmas Day Service!!! So many Christmas Eve services, we opted for the Christmas Day service, and we will have a great time of Carols and a short talk on The Greatest Christmas Gift of All at Hurst Church on Pipeline. Service will start at 10:30, and should be over by 11:15.

church, Featured

Struggle | Get Up Again

Posted on November 16, 2011 at 9:11 am by with 4 Comments

When I suffer it is hard for me to know what to say and what not to say. What is appropriate and what is not?

We all suffer at times, life is full up disappointments. I tend to try to use my down times to help others, and thus don’t want to always say what I am feeling. Other times, which is most times I have no idea what I am really feeling and unfortunately at times what I am saying.

What I do know is that pain hurts. Life hurts. I aim to be strong, I aim to lean on God, I aim to lean on my friends, and I aim to help you with your pain. My suffering has affected me in many ways. So many ways that I don’t even notice them all, but am reminded of them by those I love when I blow it big time.

What I do know, is that I aim to please my wife and children, mom and dad, and most of all bring glory to God. I struggle to do this at times, but please remember I will always try to get up again.

Encouragement, families, Featured

Cutest Cow You Have Ever Seen

Posted on November 2, 2011 at 1:57 pm by with Leave a Comment

Now, I live in the Dairy Capitol of the world currently. We know a good looking cow when we see one. The other day, a cow was in my house, and I reckon it was the most beautiful cow I have ever seen.

What do you think?

Cutest Cow in the World

I want to be a pig!

families, Featured, Photos

Some Pics from Mellowland

Posted on November 1, 2011 at 8:07 pm by with Leave a Comment

We took some fun pics this week as we got prepared to carve the pumpkin! Emma was good at asking to carve the pumpkin, and we were a bit slow on the uptake, but we came through in the end!

What an AWESOME big Brother!

 

Yup, always cute no matter the pose.

 
Beautiful Emma, and Cutie Pie Marlo

 

All my kids.  Yes that includes the big one too.  :)

 

Pictures linked from my Mellowland.

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Boise State vs. Air Force and DFW

Posted on October 21, 2011 at 8:23 pm by with Leave a Comment

I am traveling to Dallas/Fort Worth area over the weekend. I am looking forward to meeting some new friends and seeing my family. It is a quick trip, but will be a great one.

While away I will miss the Boise State football game. This I of course do not like. Being back in the States, I am so happy that I have the Versus TV channel where Boise State is playing host to Air Force. Being an airman myself makes this game an even more exciting one (if that is possible). I am sad to miss it live, but will have it on the DVR, and watch it with my son when I get back.

Air Force could be a surprisingly tough opponent. Their offense just may be pretty tough for our defense. It should be a much better opponent than Colorado State was.

My family in Fort Worth will have to do their best to not let the outcome of the game be known to me. This will be tough, but I hope they can do it.

Go BSU!

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