This is just a quick invite to any and all for Zachary's 16th Birthday Party. The party will be THIS Friday, February 25th at 7 pm at our church. It will be a simple family and friends get together. Snack foods will be served along with an assortment of deserts.
NO ONE should feel obligated to come, everyone is invited. Gifts are optional, PLEASE don't feel obligated to bring a gift. We'd just love to see your faces!
I know not everyone can come, so please don't feel the need to explain if you can't. We just wanted you to all know you were invited. :-)
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to write or call. I'll put our contact info and a map to the church at the bottom of this message. Hope you all are having a blessed week and we look forward to seeing you all Friday. We love you!
Micah, Carrie, Zachary, and Samuel Mauldin
Cell # 903 949 1003
Church address is:
New Beginnings Baptist Church
2200 Lowell Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2200+lowell+st%2C+texarkana%2C+ar&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq&hnear=2200+Lowell+St%2C+Texarkana%2C+AR+71854&gl=us&ei=VRdjTfXyOsq1tgeBzvXqCw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBcQ8gEwAA
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
ITS SUPER PIG!!!! (NOT!)
Samuel and Peeda
I was playing with my little one today. My two year old son Samuel is a mess. He's too smart for his own good sometimes.
I had been wrestling with him, tickling him, just all around good Daddy fun. Then I picked up his favorite thing in the world, Peeda or Pigda. His stuffed pig. He LOVES Pigda, can't bare to be without him. He somehow got those two words from Piggie but I digress.
Anyway, I picked up the pig and started buzzing it at his head, pretending that Pigda could fly. I then said "ITS SUPER PIG!!!" He got this very serious and perplexed look on his face. Then the looked turned to extreme disapproval. Then he looked at me very seriously and said "He not Supew Pig, he not have a S on his chest!" Man you've got to love them at this age. Kid cracks me up!
Samuel looked at me so serious and said "Don't move or I shoot the pig!"I don't call him the "Texas Tornado" for nothing!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
White Chicken Chili - A New Mauldin Family Favorite!
The Mauldin family discovered a new, simple dish not long ago, that we just love. It is quickly becoming a favorite.
I'm sure there is a recipe on the internet but if you are a gourmet like us, buy the McCormick seasoning packets.
Here is the recipe, this is for a double batch. You can cut it in half if you'd like. Cube three large or four small boneless skinless breasts. Put a tablespoon or so of oil in a large pot. Season the meat as you like. I usually add salt, pepper, garlic powder, a bit of italian seasoning mix, and my favorite spice Kicken Chicken. It doesn't take a lot of spicy additions because the mix itself has a kick. Though not too hot. My two year will eat it but thinks it is a bit spicy.
Cook the cubed chicken on medium heat till thoroughly done. Stir frequently. No need to drain the cooked chicken.
Add two cups of water, four cans (15 oz / 16 oz) of Great Northern Beans, and TWO packets of the McCormick White Chili mix. Our Wal-Mart sells it.
Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer for ten minutes, covered. Stirring occasionally.
Serve with a little shredded cheddar cheese mixed in or maybe a dollup of sour cream. It is awesome! Quick, easy, awesome. A Mauldin family classic in the making!
If you try it. Let me know what you think. We love it!
I'm sure there is a recipe on the internet but if you are a gourmet like us, buy the McCormick seasoning packets.
Here is the recipe, this is for a double batch. You can cut it in half if you'd like. Cube three large or four small boneless skinless breasts. Put a tablespoon or so of oil in a large pot. Season the meat as you like. I usually add salt, pepper, garlic powder, a bit of italian seasoning mix, and my favorite spice Kicken Chicken. It doesn't take a lot of spicy additions because the mix itself has a kick. Though not too hot. My two year will eat it but thinks it is a bit spicy.
Cook the cubed chicken on medium heat till thoroughly done. Stir frequently. No need to drain the cooked chicken.
Add two cups of water, four cans (15 oz / 16 oz) of Great Northern Beans, and TWO packets of the McCormick White Chili mix. Our Wal-Mart sells it.
Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer for ten minutes, covered. Stirring occasionally.
Serve with a little shredded cheddar cheese mixed in or maybe a dollup of sour cream. It is awesome! Quick, easy, awesome. A Mauldin family classic in the making!
If you try it. Let me know what you think. We love it!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
2011 Anniversaries Did you know?
Did you know that 2011 will mark:
The 400th Anniversary of the publishing of the King James Bible.
The 235th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The 175th Anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo.
The 150th Anniversary of the start of the Civil War.
The 70th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor & the USA's entrance into WWII.
The 50th Anniversary of the start of the Civil Rights Movement.
The 20th Anniversary of the end of the 1st Gulf War.
The 10th Anniversary of the attacks of 9/11.
And out of place but no less significant to the history of the world:
The 40th Anniversary of my birth will be held on October 16, 2011! ;-)
The 400th Anniversary of the publishing of the King James Bible.
The 235th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The 175th Anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo.
The 150th Anniversary of the start of the Civil War.
The 70th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor & the USA's entrance into WWII.
The 50th Anniversary of the start of the Civil Rights Movement.
The 20th Anniversary of the end of the 1st Gulf War.
The 10th Anniversary of the attacks of 9/11.
And out of place but no less significant to the history of the world:
The 40th Anniversary of my birth will be held on October 16, 2011! ;-)
New Beginnings - 1st Sunday of 2011 - Believing God for His Promises
HEAVEN CAME DOWN AND GLORY FILLED MY SOUL!!!
What a great morning at New Beginnings! The Word was strong and true, the Spirit was full and moving, and scarcely a dry eye in the room! People on their faces praying all over the sanctuary!!! The altar was full! We as a church are believing God for 12 souls, 12 new families, and every life in our church touched by God in 2011!
He is able and we believe!!!
What a great morning at New Beginnings! The Word was strong and true, the Spirit was full and moving, and scarcely a dry eye in the room! People on their faces praying all over the sanctuary!!! The altar was full! We as a church are believing God for 12 souls, 12 new families, and every life in our church touched by God in 2011!
He is able and we believe!!!
Friday, December 31, 2010
NBBC Year End Update and Invitation
Good New Year's Eve to one and all!
Hard to believe another year is almost behind us. Still can't quite wrap my head around the idea of it being 2011! God has been so good to us, as He always is. 2010 has been a year to remember that is for sure.
Before I get into a quick recap of our year, I want to let you know New Beginnings is having a New Year's Watchnight Party tonight. It begins at 7 pm and lasts till it is over. If you don't have plans, we'd love to have you, no matter where you go to church! You don't have to stay till Midnight by any means, stay as long as you like. We are all just bringing what we like, mostly finger food, snacks, sweets, or something to drink. We'll fellowship, play games, dominoes, whatever. We'd love to see you come out and join us if you don't have plans. I'll put a link to a map to our church at the bottom of this email.
As for 2010, it has been a year of contrasts. We started the year off really strong with a great deal of momentum. One of the highlights was our 1st Annual Block Party and Anniversary in June. It was a great success. Satan of course couldn't let all the good things go unchallenged and tried his fair share of attacks on many of our sweet and faithful people. I for one was brutalized this summer during that never ending heat wave. It was the worst physical setback I've had in a long time. Extended absences then really hurt the church's attendance and momentum. As we came into the fall season, we began to see small but steady increases in both attendance and new visitors. It never ceases to amaze me how God knows exactly what you need and when you need it! The end of this year has seen me alive with renewed physical health and vigor, steadily increasing attendance, and financial giving on the rise as well. We look forward to baptizing two in the coming weeks. God is good, all the time.
One note of praise, our financial giving hit a slump the same time our attendance seem to, late summer to early fall. Lest we get discouraged, we received an unsolicited gift of $7,000.00 to close out this year's budget. Isn't God so very, very good? I certainly stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazarene!!! He is forever faithful!
As for me and my family, we have nothing but praise for the One who rules our heart and lives. I am blessed with an unbelievable wife, mother to our children, and partner in the ministry. She is so much more than my right hand. She is my heart, my conscience, and my faithful partner in life. There aren't enough words in the universe to tell of what my sweet Carrie means to me. Our oldest son Zachary continues his sprint into manhood. He will be 16 in just a few short weeks. His maturity, intelligence, thougthfullness, and support are a never ending blessing to us both. He will graduate two years early this May. He is amazing. That leaves our little Texas Tornado, Samuel. So rotten, so bad, and so wonderful all in one. He is such a joy in all of our lives. I never would have dreamed God would answer those prayers for another child, prayers we'd almost forgotten we made. Yet God gave us our little late in life surprise just when we needed him and what a blessing he is. Again, God is good all the time.
Then there is our church family. Again I am at a loss for words to describe their faithfulness, commitment, love, support, hard work, and grace they demonstrate in their love for God, their church, and their pastor. It is such a joy to serve among such people. I have seen a move of God in these last few weeks in our church. A deepening in our study, a moving in our hearts in our services, and a conviction that God is in New Beginnings Baptist Church, with a purpose. I see God growing our faith and deepening our trust. He has great things in store for us!
Lest I forget so many of you, our faithful prayer warriors, encouragers, friends, even financial supporters, we could not do what we do without all that you do for us. I know that seems like a lot of do's but that is what the ministry is, doing, doing, and doing. You help make all that possible. We love you and we thank you!
Hope to see many of you friends at our church tonight. If you don't have plans already, make plans to join us. It is nothing fancy, just a good time, fellowship, food, and games. My kind of new years! Here is a map to the church:
http://www.google.com/search?q=2200+lowll+street%2C+texarkana%2C+ar&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
We love you all. Thank you for you love, faithfulness, and support. May God richly bless each of you in the coming year. May God bless the New Beginnings Baptist Church for His glory and His glory alone.
In His Service,
Micah
--
Pastor Micah J. Mauldin
New Beginnings Baptist Church
Texarkana, USA
www.nbbctexarkana.blogspot.com
Hard to believe another year is almost behind us. Still can't quite wrap my head around the idea of it being 2011! God has been so good to us, as He always is. 2010 has been a year to remember that is for sure.
Before I get into a quick recap of our year, I want to let you know New Beginnings is having a New Year's Watchnight Party tonight. It begins at 7 pm and lasts till it is over. If you don't have plans, we'd love to have you, no matter where you go to church! You don't have to stay till Midnight by any means, stay as long as you like. We are all just bringing what we like, mostly finger food, snacks, sweets, or something to drink. We'll fellowship, play games, dominoes, whatever. We'd love to see you come out and join us if you don't have plans. I'll put a link to a map to our church at the bottom of this email.
As for 2010, it has been a year of contrasts. We started the year off really strong with a great deal of momentum. One of the highlights was our 1st Annual Block Party and Anniversary in June. It was a great success. Satan of course couldn't let all the good things go unchallenged and tried his fair share of attacks on many of our sweet and faithful people. I for one was brutalized this summer during that never ending heat wave. It was the worst physical setback I've had in a long time. Extended absences then really hurt the church's attendance and momentum. As we came into the fall season, we began to see small but steady increases in both attendance and new visitors. It never ceases to amaze me how God knows exactly what you need and when you need it! The end of this year has seen me alive with renewed physical health and vigor, steadily increasing attendance, and financial giving on the rise as well. We look forward to baptizing two in the coming weeks. God is good, all the time.
One note of praise, our financial giving hit a slump the same time our attendance seem to, late summer to early fall. Lest we get discouraged, we received an unsolicited gift of $7,000.00 to close out this year's budget. Isn't God so very, very good? I certainly stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazarene!!! He is forever faithful!
As for me and my family, we have nothing but praise for the One who rules our heart and lives. I am blessed with an unbelievable wife, mother to our children, and partner in the ministry. She is so much more than my right hand. She is my heart, my conscience, and my faithful partner in life. There aren't enough words in the universe to tell of what my sweet Carrie means to me. Our oldest son Zachary continues his sprint into manhood. He will be 16 in just a few short weeks. His maturity, intelligence, thougthfullness, and support are a never ending blessing to us both. He will graduate two years early this May. He is amazing. That leaves our little Texas Tornado, Samuel. So rotten, so bad, and so wonderful all in one. He is such a joy in all of our lives. I never would have dreamed God would answer those prayers for another child, prayers we'd almost forgotten we made. Yet God gave us our little late in life surprise just when we needed him and what a blessing he is. Again, God is good all the time.
Then there is our church family. Again I am at a loss for words to describe their faithfulness, commitment, love, support, hard work, and grace they demonstrate in their love for God, their church, and their pastor. It is such a joy to serve among such people. I have seen a move of God in these last few weeks in our church. A deepening in our study, a moving in our hearts in our services, and a conviction that God is in New Beginnings Baptist Church, with a purpose. I see God growing our faith and deepening our trust. He has great things in store for us!
Lest I forget so many of you, our faithful prayer warriors, encouragers, friends, even financial supporters, we could not do what we do without all that you do for us. I know that seems like a lot of do's but that is what the ministry is, doing, doing, and doing. You help make all that possible. We love you and we thank you!
Hope to see many of you friends at our church tonight. If you don't have plans already, make plans to join us. It is nothing fancy, just a good time, fellowship, food, and games. My kind of new years! Here is a map to the church:
http://www.google.com/search?q=2200+lowll+street%2C+texarkana%2C+ar&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
We love you all. Thank you for you love, faithfulness, and support. May God richly bless each of you in the coming year. May God bless the New Beginnings Baptist Church for His glory and His glory alone.
In His Service,
Micah
--
Pastor Micah J. Mauldin
New Beginnings Baptist Church
Texarkana, USA
www.nbbctexarkana.blogspot.com
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Book Review - "Heaven is for Real" by Todd Burpo
I found out about a pretty neat program not too long ago. I could get free books if I'd agree to write a review. As a lover of books, with over 1,000 of them in my library, I jumped at the chance.
The first book I received was titled "Heaven is for Real" by Todd Burpo. Needless to say, as a pastor I was skeptical! I thought, Oh no, not another I've been to heaven book! Beginning with 90 minutes in Heaven, the market has been flooded by books of peoples accounts of their journey to Heaven, Hell, and the Laundromat! I assumed this book would be little different and I thought I'd wind up relegating this book to the "not worth my time" pile. I was wrong.
"Heaven is for Real" is a a heartwarming, simple, and surprisingly biblical glimpse into a little four year old boy's journey into Heaven. Colton Burpo was four year's old when he found himself at death's door. His family didn't realize he had made his amazing journey until small but shocking revelations that amazed and bewildered his parents began to leak out. Colton didn't just have one sit down conversation, he let his journey be known one startling revelation at a time.
How could this little boy know these things? How could he know about relatives who had died long before he was born? How could someone so young offer such amazing insights into Heaven, Christ, and the glories that await Christians? How could he know things he'd never been taught and couldn't know?
As I mentioned before, I'm a skeptic at heart. A book like this one wouldn't likely catch my attention and certainly wouldn't win any praise from me. So many books like these are fanciful, unbiblical, and simply outright inconsistent with what I know to be true from the Bible. Colton Burpo's story was a refreshing and surprisingly accurate portrait of what awaits each of us whose destiny is Heaven. I read the book with a critical eye, looking for those little details that would prove this story to be at best inaccurate or at worst a fraud. I couldn't find them. His tale seemed honest. His descriptions fit the way a child would describe things, not one whose words had been fed him by an adult. Some of his revelations were simply amazing!
Who would be blessed by this book? I'd honestly say almost anyone. If you've recently lost a loved one or maybe you are a mother who has lost a child to miscarriage. You can find something here that will warm your heart and quite possibly help ease your pain. This book is a sweet, touching, and amazing story. I think you'll be blessed by it.
That said, you might wonder if I found anything in the book I didn't agree with. That's a tough question. I found nothing I'd say was blatantly wrong or in direct contradiction with the scriptures. There were a couple of things that made me raise my eyebrow but I can't quote a verse that says Heaven couldn't be like that, just a couple of things that didn't fit my expectation or interpretation of what Heaven would be like. Those things might make you wonder but I think you'll find they don't detract from what this book is meant to do, strengthen your faith, encourage you in your walk with Christ, and maybe just maybe long for Heaven just a little bit more.
Hope this review helps you make your choice of whether or not to pick up a copy of this book. I'd recommend you do.
Micah
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com <http://BookSneeze.com> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
The first book I received was titled "Heaven is for Real" by Todd Burpo. Needless to say, as a pastor I was skeptical! I thought, Oh no, not another I've been to heaven book! Beginning with 90 minutes in Heaven, the market has been flooded by books of peoples accounts of their journey to Heaven, Hell, and the Laundromat! I assumed this book would be little different and I thought I'd wind up relegating this book to the "not worth my time" pile. I was wrong.
"Heaven is for Real" is a a heartwarming, simple, and surprisingly biblical glimpse into a little four year old boy's journey into Heaven. Colton Burpo was four year's old when he found himself at death's door. His family didn't realize he had made his amazing journey until small but shocking revelations that amazed and bewildered his parents began to leak out. Colton didn't just have one sit down conversation, he let his journey be known one startling revelation at a time.
How could this little boy know these things? How could he know about relatives who had died long before he was born? How could someone so young offer such amazing insights into Heaven, Christ, and the glories that await Christians? How could he know things he'd never been taught and couldn't know?
As I mentioned before, I'm a skeptic at heart. A book like this one wouldn't likely catch my attention and certainly wouldn't win any praise from me. So many books like these are fanciful, unbiblical, and simply outright inconsistent with what I know to be true from the Bible. Colton Burpo's story was a refreshing and surprisingly accurate portrait of what awaits each of us whose destiny is Heaven. I read the book with a critical eye, looking for those little details that would prove this story to be at best inaccurate or at worst a fraud. I couldn't find them. His tale seemed honest. His descriptions fit the way a child would describe things, not one whose words had been fed him by an adult. Some of his revelations were simply amazing!
Who would be blessed by this book? I'd honestly say almost anyone. If you've recently lost a loved one or maybe you are a mother who has lost a child to miscarriage. You can find something here that will warm your heart and quite possibly help ease your pain. This book is a sweet, touching, and amazing story. I think you'll be blessed by it.
That said, you might wonder if I found anything in the book I didn't agree with. That's a tough question. I found nothing I'd say was blatantly wrong or in direct contradiction with the scriptures. There were a couple of things that made me raise my eyebrow but I can't quote a verse that says Heaven couldn't be like that, just a couple of things that didn't fit my expectation or interpretation of what Heaven would be like. Those things might make you wonder but I think you'll find they don't detract from what this book is meant to do, strengthen your faith, encourage you in your walk with Christ, and maybe just maybe long for Heaven just a little bit more.
Hope this review helps you make your choice of whether or not to pick up a copy of this book. I'd recommend you do.
Micah
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com <http://BookSneeze.com> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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