Listenup SYV (that's Santa Ynez Valley)

Bros, it was so good to see some of you today at Reality. It was like having a family reunion, actually for me it is my family reunion. As for Listen up SYV, I have opened my house to men who want to grow closer to the Lord, so far it has been me and one other. We did have three one night  and one night I just prayed by myself. However when I feel like giving it up someone will ask about it, so I will keep keeping on. I feel like it is just a faith and trust issue between me and God. So pray for us brothers from the South that the Lord will bring the men He wants to knit together with us to walk as Jesus walked. Love you guys. God Bless.

Greetings from Thailand!

Hey Guys!

Just in case you don't read this post in its entirety, definitely go to www.thaiunit.com for pictures, videos and all updates of our trip. That said, its 10am on Friday in Thailand, which makes it about a week since we arrived. I cannot believe how fast our time has gone. Nevertheless, our Father has revealed Himself in big ways. I can't go into much now, mainly because I have to share this computer with 12 other people. Suffice it to say that Jesus is in this place you guys. The love of God is so visible in these kids. They have nothing, yet everything because of God's unconditional love. God has given favor to this region, and you can feel it, especially being surrounded by Laos, whos government is killing Christians, and Burma, whos government refused to let foreign aid in after the Cyclone devastated the country...basically watching as thousands of children die. 

Please pray that the Lord's Light continues to shine in Thailand and spread into these dark places. Please pray that Gods favor and protection continues for us and that we continue to walk in His will and not our own conveniences.

Keep doin it up men, and thank you for your prayers.

Peace and Love,

Devin

HEY MEN!!!

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Praises from Colorado

What's happening fellers? I sure do miss meeting with you all and am sick with envy for the camping trip that I will not be able to attend this year. Maybe I'll make it back for the 3rd annual outing, so keep meeting faithfully!

I am so blessed by you guys. I am delighted to remember that each Monday you all are gathering to call upon the Lord to be glorified in, about, and through your lives... and my prayer for you all is that the Mighty Spirit of God would continue to move amongst you.

I remember back to the earliest days of the men's group gathering and witnessing the movement of the Holy Spirit. We were typical guys, short in organization, short in preparation, short in discipline, short in righteousness but it was clear that God's eyes were upon Tarik's old house in Goleta each time we gathered in the name of Jesus Christ, Most High. When we'd open his word, or put hands on the shoulders of a brother to pray, or turned our hearts inside-out before God in worship, He would move.

And now take stock: we have a brother leading a prayer ministry in So Cal, we've got a brother en route to Thailand to minister to the orphans and the unsaved, we have a brother leading worship for the youth group, we have a couple of fathers-to-be awaiting that sweet arrival, and we have witnesses scattered throughout the nation who continue to Listen Up, and do our best to act upon our instructions.

Praise God for what he has accomplish, praise God for what he is accomplishing, and praise God for what he will accomplish. He is not one to leave a job unfinished. He promised he'd come back, he promised eternal joy with him, he promised an inheritance of everlasting life... so Praise God, the keeper of his promises. Whatever trials we must endure put on the joy of salvation and praise God, for he will perfect all things in their right time.

I love you all, even those I have yet to meet, for we are all members the same body,

Ivan

Back at Taylors this week only!!

529 w Pueblo #4... We are meeting at Taylor's house this week for men's group. Be there by 7 sharp.   See you and yours there.  TG

Hey Guys, its J.R. miss you all

Hope all is well in Santa Barbara, just wanted to let you all know how its going down here.  First off the waves are awesome and the water is warm.  But thats about the only thing.  I reallized that Santa Barbara is my home now, and i would be lost if i tried to stay in San Clemente.  I am happy to tell you guys that im gunna be moving back after my internship is over in about 2 months or less, gunna try to make it to mens group in a couple of weeks, and Reality also.  And i really wanna go on the camping trip so ill keep in touch and make sure im not doing anything the weekend that its going down.  Kansas was AWESOME!!!!! If you guys could be prayin for me for just staying strong in Jesus, and being able to figure out a place to live and job when i come back to SB, that would be awesome.  Miss you guys and ill see you soon.  Peace. 

2nd Annual Listen-up-Mens Camping Trip

Gentlemen,

We are now approaching the time of the year when we need to start considering some times for the second annual listen up mens camping trip. Now listen, for all you city boys who have never tested your manliness in the rugged outdoors this is your time to prove how tough you really are! But for all you other guys, well, lets just say its time! So at this point we are shooting for one of the weekends in August. I want to take a vote on which weekend we will all be free. so email which of the following weekends you will be free and then i will tally up the scores and make a final decision. Use the example below to vote which weekends you are available then e-mail me at

	Dates Available
Name	8/9-8/10	8/16-8/17	8/23-8/24	8/30-8/31
Neil	N/A	x	x	x

Further details will be updated as decision are made such as the location and what we will need to bring. At this point lets figure out a good time to go!

Armstrong, N.

OC listen up

Men! Please engage in a battle with me. I can not get men to open up here. Most christians in orange county are content with keeping the Lord at a safe distance and its breaking my heart. Its beginning to wear on me. God has been so good to minister to me as I engage in this battle, but I need my warriors right now! He has given me verse for this place that really has scarred me. "When sin is fully grown, it leads to death!" Are we trully chistians here? Do we truly have salvation. If we have too much of the world in us, where is their room for the Holy Spirit? Their is an evil spirit here. Pray! Please pray for this place. Pray for me for strength. May Jesus Christ be Glorified in this place! Love you guys.

Ben

Happy 4th of July!!!

Many families have lived with the loss of loved ones who stood up when called upon to defend freedom.  Knowing that there is evil in this world, they chose to stand against it.  Recently with a new rise of Islam, it has become more and more apparent that the opposite of freedom is death.  Many trends in the world are leaning toward socialism and less individual freedom. Our free country leads the world in helping the widows and orphans, the poor and those who can't help themselves.  Be thankful for the country that God saw fit for you to live in, and since we have freedom of expression and religion, lets continue to be thankful... and use it.  TG