Awaken The Giant

I describe John Eldredge as a pioneer in men’s-ministry. He has helped move many a man from a passive role in life to being a man fully alive. This is what he writes on fear:

“Because we bear the image of God in our strength, because we are a ’stem of that victorious stock,’ there’s one thing we all know: We are made to come through. And yet we wonder, Can I? Will I? When the going gets rough, when it really matters, can I really pull it off? That is why every man shares the same core fear of being exposed, being “found out,” that something will happen and he’ll be revealed to be an impostor, and not really a man. Are you aware of that fear? Where would you hate to be called upon to come through, because you don’t know whether or not you can come through?” (Wild at Heart Field Manual. pg 62)

Those questions are at the core of Awaken the Giant. As men, we must be willing to “come through”, no matter how fearful it may be. I can assure on the other side of the fear is not what we imagine. It is glorious victory, but few men ever experience it because of fear. So, I leave you with Eldredge one more time, “”Where would you hate to be called upon to come through?”

Let there be no rest until the fight is over,

Lance

Get a sneak-preview of one of our 2010 ATG speakers, Pastor Michael Slater. Author of the book “Becoming a Stretcher Bearer”, Mike stresses the importance of support and encouragement we need to both have and give. Join us for this father-son breakfast Saturday, March 27th, 7:45 am at New Life in Pismo Beach.

The title for this year’s ATG event is “The Second Turning”.  As we continue to see God’s stirring on the Central Coast, the focus on ATG II will be about His redemptive power.  And second chances.

The date for Awaken The Giant II has been set for October 9, 2010.  Mark your calendars. Details on the event will come later!

Gary Holcomb’s video, a shortened version of his talk at ATG, is now available online. Go to http://video.nlccn.com/videowindow.php?id=509&author=Ron%20Salsbury&title=Lust&date=11/1/2009 to view it. It’s really powerful.

We are planning a free Evening in the Wilderness for men’s small group leaders this fall. We want to encourage, inspire, and cast a vision for you to lead a men’s small group within your church. This event will be for both current small group leaders and those planning to lead a new small group. If you marked “small group leader” on your response card, we will be contacting you. If you did not turn in a response card and are interested in this leadership event, please e-mail us at info@awakenthegiant.org.

Gary Holcomb’s message from Awaken the Giant will be replayed in its entirety at New Life Pismo this weekend. Pastor Ron Salsbury is in the middle of a 7-part series on the seven deadly sins and has decided to use Gary’s talk to address the sin of lust. Many of you may not have realized that Gary’s appearance at Awaken the Giant was his first ever speaking engagement! This would be a great opportunity to share Gary’s powerful message of redemption with your family or friends. Service times are Friday Oct 30, 7pm (special time) and Sunday Nov 1, at 9am & 11am (remember to set your clocks back 1 hr on November 1 or else you will be 1 hr early!).

Awaken The Giant has a booth at the Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival Saturday September 26. We are selling event tickets ($35) and also Awaken The Giant T-Shirts ($10) and Sweatshirts ($25). This is a rare opportunity to get a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt before the event. The apparel was donated and all proceeds (minus sales tax) from the apparel sales will go to Lifeline Crisis Pregnancy Center and local women’s shelters.

Come by and say hello, buy an Awaken The Giant T-Shirt, and support the Lifeline Crisis Pregnancy Center!