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Monday, September 11, 2006

This Week At The Passion House


WE'RE STILL SEARCHING for the next Passion 07 promo video. Not sure if any of you out there are taking us up on the challenge, but we need you to help us by either making a great promo video for Passion 07 or getting this info to the video genius in your world who would love to be in the running. The winning video will be seen by thousands of people around the world, inspiring people to make the trek to Atlanta and flinging the Passion vision far and wide. The stuff you need to know is in the last Blog and on the main website. We're hoping someone is in full production mode right now!

FRIDAY THE 15TH the price for Passion 07 goes up twenty bucks! So, if you know you're coming, register before Friday and put that extra cash in your pocket. Registration continues to cruise along, with over 9050 people securing a spot in Atlanta so far.

SEE THE MORNING arrives on the scene in two weeks, bringing with it 11 new tracks from Chris Tomlin echoing the faithfulness of God. Clips of all the songs are posted now at  268Store.com. You're going to love it!

WE NEED YOUR PRAYERS as we lead this journey. Every year as August comes the adversity heats up and our team and families come under fire. Leading up to big Passion gatherings the blows intensify and, in past years the cost has been enormous. In that I'm not saying struggles aren't a part of everyone's lives...surely sickness and death are no respecter of persons. But the timing is like clockwork for our team, and each time a massive event is in sight we know almost exactly when the missiles will start to land. Several family members of our staff team have been diagnosed with serious stuff in the past few weeks and the daughter in law of a Board member has undergone surgery for brain cancer. We are praising God in the midst of it all (Yet will I praise you and rejoice in God my Savior), but we need more covering and are asking you to surround us with your prayers.

posted by 268gen at 6:00 PM

25 Comments:

  • Hey Passion Team!
    I just wanted to let you know that you are all in my prayers! I appreciate all of the hard work that you do for me and my generation, and I can't even begin to express the gratitude I feel. I know that God can take even the worst of situations and create something beautiful, so I know that He will use you no matter what circumstances you may find yourselves in. I'm praying for you all!

    See you in Atlanta,
    Caleb

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/11/2006 7:34 PM  

  • Hey team, thank you all so much for all the behind the scene stuff that make passion conferences possible. I am praying for the team, that God would give you joy, strength and wisdom. and that we dont base God for who He is by how He answers our prayers but knowing His Word is the truth and He is God almighty, everything He does glorifies Him, no matter in times of trouble or joy.

    By Blogger Unknown, at 9/11/2006 7:48 PM  

  • hey guys,

    i've heard that you've been having some setbacks as you prepare for Passion '07. Just wanted to let you know that I'm grateful for all the work you guys do to create an awesome atmosphere to meet with God. I met with God in a powerful way at Passion '06...and I know there are so many others who will benefit from what you are planning to do for '07.

    [Peace]

    Andy

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/11/2006 8:00 PM  

  • Thanks for the updates. I'll be praying for you guys!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/11/2006 8:12 PM  

  • Please know that there are prayers and thoughts on your behalf. I hope that whatever difficulties you are currently facing will be dealt with and that you are able to cast your cares on Jesus. Keep up the good work, and hopefully we will be able to worship together in Atlanta soon.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/11/2006 8:15 PM  

  • Please know that there are prayers and thoughts on your behalf. I hope that whatever difficulties you are currently facing will be dealt with and that you are able to cast your cares on Jesus. Keep up the good work, and hopefully we will be able to worship together in Atlanta soon.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/11/2006 8:16 PM  

  • Hey Passion Team,

    You will most certainly be in my prayers -- the work you have done and are doing is so essential and phenomenal: I have showed so many of my friends from school the pictures and videos from Passion06 and they have all been simply amazed.

    Caleb basically expressed what I wanted to say, and I wholeheartedly agree with him: God is working wonders through you all, and, to quote Matt Redman... "I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on!!!"

    Can't wait for Atlanta,
    Hei-Yue
    New York City

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/11/2006 8:30 PM  

  • you are in our prayers!!!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/11/2006 8:51 PM  

  • Passion Team,
    I wanted to let you all know how much everything you guys do means to me and my friends. Passion is an experience that we're looking forward to more than anything ever before. You guys rock, and you're in my prayers. I've been through quite a bit this year, a close friend with brain cancer and a close friend's death amongst other things, has been rough, so I feel your pain. I just feel compelled to offer what I learned through it all and that is that God works in our hearts through struggles. Hopefully He is preparing us for the greatest movement in His name in the history of the world.
    Can't wait for Atlanta

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/11/2006 9:38 PM  

  • You all are in my prayers! I really appreciate all you all are doing to get prepared for all of us to have a wonderful experience at Passion 07. You know God is gonna do something big if you're facing all these trials. Just continue to remember that God is faithful and has the best plan in store even if we can't see it.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/11/2006 10:16 PM  

  • Hey Passion Team,
    I just wanted to say you guys are awesome and I'm praying that the situations you all are facing, God's hand will be on and it'll all work out.
    With Love and Prayer!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/11/2006 11:04 PM  

  • Lifting you guys up in prayer tonight... God has given you all huge gifts to bring us closer to Him and I thank Him for each and every one of you every day. Thank you for all you are doing to prepare for Atlanta and know that you are constantly in my prayers.

    By Blogger The BOB-O, at 9/11/2006 11:21 PM  

  • Hey 268gen~
    we'll be in prayer for the woman you mentioned.... for the whole Passion team & for your families...

    I'm sorry you are having trying times but I'm thankful you are praising Him in the storm... that is a great verse(Yet will I praise Him...)
    This reminds me of some obstacles that presented themselves last December before Passion... I hope it’s ok if I quote part of your post, it was such a thought provoking sentance- “But whatever drives us downward is a gift, because with our faces to the ground we are in the very best place we can be.” I'm not saying it's an easy sentance; but a good one to think on...that being said...

    He is our Shield... our Defender... our Strong Tower... our Healer... our Way-maker... our Strength... our Peace...our Joy... the Covenant Keeping God... the God for Whom Nothing is Impossible... God the Most High...The Lord Who is Present...

    The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our Fortress Ps 46:7

    The Lord is gracious & righteous; our God is full of compassion – Ps 116:5

    The Lord is my strength and my shield;
    in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
    my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.     Ps 28:7

    Don't be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine. When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end – Because I am God, your personal God, the Holy of Israel, your Savior. I paid a huge price for you: all of Egypt, with rich Cush and Seba thrown in! That’s how much you mean to me! That’s how much I love you! I’d sell off the whole world just to get you back, trade the creation just for you. Is. 43:1-4 (Message)

    Our help is in the Name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth Ps 124:8

    I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord, be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. – Ps 27:13-14

    Because he holds fast to Me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows My Name. Ps 91:14

    you who fear Him, trust in the Lord - He is their help and shield Ps 115:11

    Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You Ps 143:8

    Thanks so much for all you are doing
    Blessings to you all 268gen~

    By Blogger Kimmer, at 9/12/2006 1:30 AM  

  • Louie, the call for prayer reminds me of your post of 12/13/05 which you entited "Kneel." I found that so moving that I printed it off and have it in front of me as I write this.

    Your prayer on that post is just as apt today, and I shall continue to pray along those lines.

    May the Lord Jesus be glorified in all that is happening.

    "Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. For your name's sake, O LORD, preserve my life; in your righteousness,bring me out of trouble. In your unfailing love, silence my enemies;destroy all my foes, for I am your servant. Psalm143:10-12

    By Blogger gail, at 9/12/2006 2:53 AM  

  • standing with you all!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/12/2006 9:09 AM  

  • Hey Passion Team!! You are in our thoughts and prayers as Passion 07 gets closer and closer. Everyone is so excited about what God is going to do this year through Passion!! God is so awesome and I cannot wait to be in ATL with all of you!!

    See you very soon!!
    -Ash

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/12/2006 10:35 AM  

  • Suffer well, my brothers and sister, so through it He may be glorified. Praying for you.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/12/2006 10:57 AM  

  • I have been keeping Passion 07 in my prayers that God would just move in the hearts of this generation of people who are coming this year!!!
    And I for sure keep the Passion Team in my prayers!!Many prayers go out to you guys!!And I just want to thank you all for what you are doing.And I want to thank you guys for listening to God and following him even when times might get hard!!!God Blessyou guys Passion Team : )
    Miranda

    By Blogger FanofGOD, at 9/12/2006 1:41 PM  

  • Know that you are being held in intercessory prayer by many, thru the power of the Holy Spirit. All for the Glory of God!

    Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

    Word of Encouragment

    2 Corinthians 4:1-15

    Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;

    But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

    We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

    Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

    Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.

    For we which live are always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.

    For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/12/2006 2:07 PM  

  • May God continue to move and breathe on the passion conferences and may the gospel of God speed ahead and the renown of Christ be heralded throughout all the world.....Atlanta= targeted lighthouse for the beacon of Christ.....Christ is exalted in the excellence of the Passion Team...and may he be pleased to continue the passion for his renown and glory throughout the world..........proud to be one his sheep.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/12/2006 2:55 PM  

  • I cannot wait for Tomlins new album!!!!I listened to the clips and just hearing 30 seconds of the songs fired me up!!I can already tell how good it's going to be!!God just keeps giving Chris such amazing stuff!!CAN'T WAIT!!!

    By Blogger FanofGOD, at 9/12/2006 8:45 PM  

  • I'm with you

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/13/2006 3:59 PM  

  • No production here. Working a full-time and a mostly full-time job kinda puts a damper on producing any videos. I actually have 2 or 3 in line that I've promised. I preordered Chris's new cd when I bought P'06 DVD. Amazing. I've only had time to watch a little bit, but so far - I am blown away. My thoughts and prayers are with all. When I'm fixin' computers tomorrow (today I guess), I'll be thinking about y'all and those close. Love you guys.

    By Blogger will polley, at 9/14/2006 2:02 AM  

  • You are definitely in my prayers! Thank you for all that you and the rest of the Passion team do. Passion ministries has had a huge impact in my life. I had the privilege of going to last year's conference and I know that God will continue to move in incredible ways.

    Keep on pressing on! And on a side note, I just signed up for Passion '07 ... thank you for believing in a generation of students that can do amazing things for God! I can't wait to see the ripples of what God will do in those days.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/14/2006 2:38 PM  

  • Hey Passion Team! I want u to know that everyone of u are in my prayers! "Be Still and know that I am God" ~Psalm 46:10....God is sovereign! and that is the awesome thing to remember!! The devil will try to work and destroy what God is doin through Passion, but God is in control! Remember that! :).....Thank u so much for all of your hard work and dedication! Ya'll are just incredible! It's amazing how God is usin u! Don't give up because God has His hand on you! :)

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/15/2006 9:05 PM  

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