It Matters/Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

This week at the Doral campus we are having a huge kick-off to our new series... It Matters. We will be starting this 5 week series with a Mexican style celebration. Bring your family and friends to attend service and then stay with us after service for a great time together.

As we kick off this series I just want you to how important you are to God. You are the only one like you in the history of the world. some may come close in physical looks, but no two are exactly alike. You are unique, and as a result, you matter to God and to our church. Likewise, those people you come in touch with each day, your co-workers, family and friends, also matter to God. That is why our vision is so important to reaching those in our sphere of influence. Chances are that you are here at FRC Doral because someone invited you. Do the same for those you do life with and watch God change their lives forever. We all matter to God!

Come ready this weekend to see God do some great things. Bring a Mexican dish and come early.

I look forward to seeing you all with us,

Pastor Igor.

08 Doral Realy for Life... a great success!

This year's Doral Relay for Life was as one of the most energy filled events of the year. Many teams made of local individuals and corporations collaborated to raise over $127,000 to fight the battle against cancer.

One of my favorite moments was the luminary moment. The two video stories of survivors really touched me deeply. Just like these two stories, there are so many other stories we will never hear. This is why it is important to continue to support this cause and give people hope.

There are so many people to thank. Without your efforts this event would not have been possible. Thank you Julie Perez for chairing the event and leading us this year. You did a great job. A special thanks to all who served on the committee or were involved in a team.

Last but not least, a BIG thanks to all who performed. Your willingness to come out and give of your time and talent means so much to this event. Thanks for sharing your selves with us.

Let's dream big for next year. It is going to be better than ever!

Doral Relay for Life tonight!

Friday, April 25, 2008

Hello everyone! Tonight we kick off Doral's Relay for Life event. It all starts at 6PM. If you are coming out to volunteer, we ask that you come between 4:30 and 5:00pm. we are playing a very important role in this year's event.

Janis Whipple will be sharing her story as a cancer survivor on video. she will also be singing the National Anthem and performing with the band.

Pastor Heredes is leading our awesome FRC Doral band.

I will be leading the invocation.

We have two tents with lots of food, DVD's, Bibles, and lots of FRC Doral Invite Cards. Come ready to have a great time, meet some people and invite as many folks as possible to come out this weekend.

Here’s the info for Friday:
JC Bermudez Park
3000 NW 87th Avenue
Event time: 6PM – 7AM

The band is schedule for 8:00pm for 45 min.

Hope to see you all there,

Pastor Igor

Launching A Leadership Revolution #6

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Can you teach an old dog new tricks?
The answer is of course you can, it just may take a little longer. However, for most of us as we become older, our desire and inspiration to learn often dry up. This is specially true if you have experienced any type of success doing whatever you do. If we are not careful, we convince ourselves that learning if irrelevant to what do. The fact is leaders must work at being life long learners. Give up on learning and watch your leadership ability begin to dwindle and ultimate fade away into the abyss.

In a practical way, Chris Brady and Orrin Woodward do a great job at providing different ways we can learn. Here's a shortlist leaders can use to further their learning experience:

1. Leaders can learn from anyone
2. Leaders can learn best from those who have obtain results
3. Leaders should have some goals and objectives
4. Leaders learn about processes
5. Leaders learn about measurements of performance
6. Leaders learn about rewards
7. Leaders learn about history
8. Leaders learn about environment
9. Leaders learn about obstacle and oppositions
10. Leaders learn from books, videos, and conferences
11. Leaders learn from coaches and mentors

These incredible nuggets, if employed and made a part of you life, can lift you high in your leadership development. Select the ones you need to improve on the most and begin to grow and increase in your influence.

Above all we do have the best model of them all...Jesus. He believed in 12 men he chose to change the world, knowing that he was only here to start the revolution, but they had to continue it. He knew that ordinary men could become extraordinary through perseverance and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

As Pastor Troy says often, what is keeping you from reaching your God-Potential? You have more assigned to you than you can imagine, and God wants to help you accomplish it. As a learner, what is the one thing you do to keep you sharp?