Good evening!
I hope you are having a blessed Christmas season. This has been one of reflection and prayer for our family as we prepare for an incredible vision and mission in 2010. We have not made one single gift purchase to this point for the Christmas season and our kids are doing a really good job at keeping the focus on Jesus for this Christmas season.
We are so thankful for our ministry partners for Revolution Church. As Jennifer and I continue to contribute to National Missions to help us reach our first-level goal of $40,000, we have sent 129 letters to family, friends and individuals asking them to partner with us as:
1. A prayer partner
2. A core team or launch team member
3. A financial contributor
Thus far, we are 62 percent of the way to our goal - but that is based on some projections of giving that still need to come in. We need you to pray that God continues to open the hearts of some wonderful people to partner with us. Some may give one dollar; others have the potential to do so much more - on into the thousands, as we have received some large gifts already.
But we cannot sign our ministry contract until this goal is reached, so December is an EXTREMELY CRITICAL month for us.
We can make it, God can do it and we thank you for praying and partnering with us!
Pastor K
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
White House Football Banquet - Live Blog
The following is a blog from the White House football banquet for our fans. If you are a ministry partner for Revolution Church, please disregard this post.
Thanks!....Pastor K
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
White House High School Football Banquet
WHHS Cafeteria
The banquet began at 3 p.m. with opening statements from head coach Jeff Porter and Pastor Kris Freeman, with the invocation led by Pastor Jonathan Finch of Temple Baptist Church.
The meal was served to all guests and Coach Jim Grantham opened with a thanks of the Cafeteria Staff.
The awards presentation:
THE BLUE DEVIL NETWORK (Randy Cline and Lee Smith)
The following awards were voted upon by the Blue Devil Sports Network and presented during the banquet. Each week's award is voted upon during the broadcast and the player of the year is presented today.
Week 1: Bryan Dixon
Week 2: Zack Byrd
Week 3: Kevin Jackson
Week 4: Jonathan Duke
Week 6: Trent McEwen
Week 7: Cole Elrod
Week 8: Aussie Light
Week 9: Walt Wages
Week 10: Tyler Davis
Week 11: Cody Adair
Player of the Year: Zack Byrd (Linebacker #32) - "Overall, the kind of White House football player we are looking for. Career 245 tackles rnaking him 8th all-time at White House. This season, 106 tackles, 16 tackles against Sycamore is the sixth best in White House history for one game. Five games with double digits. Second-longest INT return in White House history. On offense, led the running game as starting fullback. Our 2009 Player of the Year, Zack Byrd."
THE BLUE DEVIL ADVOCATE AWARD (DeWayne McDaniel)
The following award is selected by Blue Devil football historian DeWayne McDaniel, the author and creator of The Blue Devil Advocate newsletter.
"The award generally goes to the player's character. As such, this award is earned not presented. The winner through his attitudes and actions has brought nothing but pride to his team, his pride and his family. I don't know this young man personally, I don't think I could pick him out of the crowd. It's the anonymity that deals with the offensive linemen. Without your offensive linemen, you will not have success. From everything I have heard from fans, Coach Porter, and Mr. Cordell, this young man is well deserving of this award. I salute the winner of this year's award:"
The Blue Devil Advocate Award: Jacob Knight (Tight end, #88)
Reflections
By Eddie Ray Anderson, Blue Devils public address announcer
"Potential has to be worked to do something with it. I am not talking about this year's team. They fulfilled their potential by facing setbacks, adversity and injuries and still kept their head up and kept going. There is always a possibility that next year will not be that way. What we hope next year's team not only has great potential, but great success. Next year's team has the potential to be very successful. Choose your role models, work hard and be successful so that we can be here in January next year instead of December."
FRESHMAN AWARDS
The following awards were voted upon by the players of the 2009 freshman team. Presented by head coach Ryan Hamilton and assistants Joe Draper, Chad Broadrick, Shane McDonald, DeWayne Dotson.
All freshmen were recognized in numerical order and given their "WH" letter for the jacket.
Offensive Player of the Year (presented by Coach Shane McDonald): Chris Mullins (Quarterback, #7)
Defensive Player of the Year (presented by Coach Chad Broadrick): Bryce Bumbalough (Defensive Lineman, #74)
Most Valuable Player (presented by Coach Ryan Hamilton): Grant Wicker (QB/TB/DB, #9)
ACADEMIC AWARD (Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Jeff Bennett)
"This award is given to a senior football player who has exemplified themselves as a student athlete. We have a young man who has a perfect grade point average and scored a 35 on his ACT and has never received a B."
Academic Award: Jacob Lamberth
GEORGE C. NASH CITIZEN'S AWARD (Principal Jeff Cordell)
"This man is a graduate of White House High School and he knows everything there is to know about White House High School football. He is also our number one fan and he does not miss a game and on the 50 yard line every game."
G.C. Nash Citizen's Award: DeWayne McDaniel
QUARTERBACK CLUB AWARD (QB Club President Keith O'Neal)
"On August 2nd, 54 football players, 19 hours and two hours of sleep. Lots of food, team building, 14 decisions, eight to receive Christ for the first time and six recommitments. This led to a revival with a service of over 700 people and this spread to two other schools and 24 other conversions. This would not have been possible without someone willing to serve and be obedient. I want to thank this person for their willingness to give back to these young men and this program."
Quarterback Club Award: Jonathan Finch
Coach Porter recognized the sophomores in numerical order.
Coach Porter gave special thanks to community and football program supporters.
ERIC BLAYLOCK SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD (Coach Mark Lamberth)
This award is presented in memory of the late Eric Blaylock, a former White House High School football player in the 1980s. This award is given to a person who cares more about other people than themselves. This individual is the first to congratulate someone else on their success. This award is voted upon by the players.
Eric Blaylock Sportsmanship Award: Jacob Lamberth and Ryan O'Neal
DEFENSIVE BACK AWARD (Coach Jim Grantham)
This includes linebackers, safeties and cornerbacks. This award is voted upon by the players.
Defensive Back Award: Zack Byrd
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN AWARD (Coach James Honeycutt
This includes defensive tackles and defensive ends. This award is voted upon by the players.
Defensive Lineman Award: Aussie Light and Jonathan Duke
SCOUT TEAM AWARD (Coach DeWayne Dotson)
This includes all players and is given to a player who best exemplifies work ethic in practice and preparation for each week's game. This award is voted upon by the players.
Scout Team Award: Caleb West
OFFENSIVE BACK AWARD (Coach Ryan Hamilton)
This includes quarterbacks, fullbacks, tailbacks and receivers. This award is voted upon by the players.
Offensive Back Award: Trent McEwen
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN AWARD (Coach Mark Lamberth)
This includes offensive tackles, offensive guards and tight ends. This award is voted upon by the players.
Offensive Lineman Award: Walt Wages
SULLY AWARD (Principal Jeff Cordell)
This is a new award in 2009, given in honor of Cody and Cory Sullins, who played at White House from 2001-04 and then walked on at the University of Tennessee as offensive linemen before becoming starting offensive linemen for the Vols by their senior year in 2009, and will graduate as four-time members of the All-SEC Academic Team.
Sully Award: Joey Smith
WAYNE GOURLEY AWARD (Coach Jim Grantham)
This award is given to a football player who best exemplifies the utmost in character, work ethic and commitment. This person strives always to commit all they have to the team. He exemplifies the hustle, desire and dedication of the true athlete. This is not an award of popularity, but of tribute. This award is voted upon by the players.
Gourley Award: Cody Adair
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER (Head coach Jeff Porter)
This award is voted upon by the players.
MVP: Bryan Dixon
TEAM CAPTAINS
Each year, the players elect two permanent team captains.
Team Captains: Aussie Light and Zack Byrd
Juniors were recognized in numerical order.
Senior were recognized in numerical order and gave closing comments.
Thanks!....Pastor K
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
White House High School Football Banquet
WHHS Cafeteria
The banquet began at 3 p.m. with opening statements from head coach Jeff Porter and Pastor Kris Freeman, with the invocation led by Pastor Jonathan Finch of Temple Baptist Church.
The meal was served to all guests and Coach Jim Grantham opened with a thanks of the Cafeteria Staff.
The awards presentation:
THE BLUE DEVIL NETWORK (Randy Cline and Lee Smith)
The following awards were voted upon by the Blue Devil Sports Network and presented during the banquet. Each week's award is voted upon during the broadcast and the player of the year is presented today.
Week 1: Bryan Dixon
Week 2: Zack Byrd
Week 3: Kevin Jackson
Week 4: Jonathan Duke
Week 6: Trent McEwen
Week 7: Cole Elrod
Week 8: Aussie Light
Week 9: Walt Wages
Week 10: Tyler Davis
Week 11: Cody Adair
Player of the Year: Zack Byrd (Linebacker #32) - "Overall, the kind of White House football player we are looking for. Career 245 tackles rnaking him 8th all-time at White House. This season, 106 tackles, 16 tackles against Sycamore is the sixth best in White House history for one game. Five games with double digits. Second-longest INT return in White House history. On offense, led the running game as starting fullback. Our 2009 Player of the Year, Zack Byrd."
THE BLUE DEVIL ADVOCATE AWARD (DeWayne McDaniel)
The following award is selected by Blue Devil football historian DeWayne McDaniel, the author and creator of The Blue Devil Advocate newsletter.
"The award generally goes to the player's character. As such, this award is earned not presented. The winner through his attitudes and actions has brought nothing but pride to his team, his pride and his family. I don't know this young man personally, I don't think I could pick him out of the crowd. It's the anonymity that deals with the offensive linemen. Without your offensive linemen, you will not have success. From everything I have heard from fans, Coach Porter, and Mr. Cordell, this young man is well deserving of this award. I salute the winner of this year's award:"
The Blue Devil Advocate Award: Jacob Knight (Tight end, #88)
Reflections
By Eddie Ray Anderson, Blue Devils public address announcer
"Potential has to be worked to do something with it. I am not talking about this year's team. They fulfilled their potential by facing setbacks, adversity and injuries and still kept their head up and kept going. There is always a possibility that next year will not be that way. What we hope next year's team not only has great potential, but great success. Next year's team has the potential to be very successful. Choose your role models, work hard and be successful so that we can be here in January next year instead of December."
FRESHMAN AWARDS
The following awards were voted upon by the players of the 2009 freshman team. Presented by head coach Ryan Hamilton and assistants Joe Draper, Chad Broadrick, Shane McDonald, DeWayne Dotson.
All freshmen were recognized in numerical order and given their "WH" letter for the jacket.
Offensive Player of the Year (presented by Coach Shane McDonald): Chris Mullins (Quarterback, #7)
Defensive Player of the Year (presented by Coach Chad Broadrick): Bryce Bumbalough (Defensive Lineman, #74)
Most Valuable Player (presented by Coach Ryan Hamilton): Grant Wicker (QB/TB/DB, #9)
ACADEMIC AWARD (Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Jeff Bennett)
"This award is given to a senior football player who has exemplified themselves as a student athlete. We have a young man who has a perfect grade point average and scored a 35 on his ACT and has never received a B."
Academic Award: Jacob Lamberth
GEORGE C. NASH CITIZEN'S AWARD (Principal Jeff Cordell)
"This man is a graduate of White House High School and he knows everything there is to know about White House High School football. He is also our number one fan and he does not miss a game and on the 50 yard line every game."
G.C. Nash Citizen's Award: DeWayne McDaniel
QUARTERBACK CLUB AWARD (QB Club President Keith O'Neal)
"On August 2nd, 54 football players, 19 hours and two hours of sleep. Lots of food, team building, 14 decisions, eight to receive Christ for the first time and six recommitments. This led to a revival with a service of over 700 people and this spread to two other schools and 24 other conversions. This would not have been possible without someone willing to serve and be obedient. I want to thank this person for their willingness to give back to these young men and this program."
Quarterback Club Award: Jonathan Finch
Coach Porter recognized the sophomores in numerical order.
Coach Porter gave special thanks to community and football program supporters.
ERIC BLAYLOCK SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD (Coach Mark Lamberth)
This award is presented in memory of the late Eric Blaylock, a former White House High School football player in the 1980s. This award is given to a person who cares more about other people than themselves. This individual is the first to congratulate someone else on their success. This award is voted upon by the players.
Eric Blaylock Sportsmanship Award: Jacob Lamberth and Ryan O'Neal
DEFENSIVE BACK AWARD (Coach Jim Grantham)
This includes linebackers, safeties and cornerbacks. This award is voted upon by the players.
Defensive Back Award: Zack Byrd
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN AWARD (Coach James Honeycutt
This includes defensive tackles and defensive ends. This award is voted upon by the players.
Defensive Lineman Award: Aussie Light and Jonathan Duke
SCOUT TEAM AWARD (Coach DeWayne Dotson)
This includes all players and is given to a player who best exemplifies work ethic in practice and preparation for each week's game. This award is voted upon by the players.
Scout Team Award: Caleb West
OFFENSIVE BACK AWARD (Coach Ryan Hamilton)
This includes quarterbacks, fullbacks, tailbacks and receivers. This award is voted upon by the players.
Offensive Back Award: Trent McEwen
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN AWARD (Coach Mark Lamberth)
This includes offensive tackles, offensive guards and tight ends. This award is voted upon by the players.
Offensive Lineman Award: Walt Wages
SULLY AWARD (Principal Jeff Cordell)
This is a new award in 2009, given in honor of Cody and Cory Sullins, who played at White House from 2001-04 and then walked on at the University of Tennessee as offensive linemen before becoming starting offensive linemen for the Vols by their senior year in 2009, and will graduate as four-time members of the All-SEC Academic Team.
Sully Award: Joey Smith
WAYNE GOURLEY AWARD (Coach Jim Grantham)
This award is given to a football player who best exemplifies the utmost in character, work ethic and commitment. This person strives always to commit all they have to the team. He exemplifies the hustle, desire and dedication of the true athlete. This is not an award of popularity, but of tribute. This award is voted upon by the players.
Gourley Award: Cody Adair
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER (Head coach Jeff Porter)
This award is voted upon by the players.
MVP: Bryan Dixon
TEAM CAPTAINS
Each year, the players elect two permanent team captains.
Team Captains: Aussie Light and Zack Byrd
Juniors were recognized in numerical order.
Senior were recognized in numerical order and gave closing comments.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
The following devotional appears in the Dec. 14, 2009 edition of The Bargain Browser/The Connection in White House, TN.
Visit the official site at http://www.browserconnection.com
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Surprise – it’s Actually Free
I am a people watcher. I could sit on a park bench and just pay attention to those around me for hours. Unfortunately, none of us have that time unless our wives take too long in the grocery store.
Be a good husband, and shop for her or with her. That is what I am supposed to say.
This past Saturday, Jennifer and I participated with 14 others from our small group in an event for The Gift Revolution, a pay-it-forward concept designed to spread the good news of Jesus Christ through servant kindness during the Christmas season. We set up shop outside the largest retailer in White House and handed out free hot chocolate and apple cider in freezing temps.
You would think this is an easy concept. People-watching tells a different story. We did have a great response, but perhaps more surprising are the skeptical views of many who passed by.
Some hurried across the sidewalk in a blur, never turning an eye. Others waved their hand at us, irritated. A few more gave us the “we’re not giving you any money” glance, and some even dug out their wallets, only for us to stop them and hand them something to drink.
The hot chocolate and apple cider were free for a reason. It was a gift/kindness, we had no strings attached other than to pass along a Gift Revolution card, which takes them to a website where they can share their story about Jesus.
What a shame – our worldview is so skewed by skepticism and doubt that we are by nature analytical. We believe that every act has a catch – and perhaps this did, too. But before your nature takes hold, be reminded that some passers by simply took the cup and never took the card or said a word. In those cases, you give what you have regardless of how it’s received. There was never an obligation.
As we work for Jesus Christ, be careful to never neglect what was so freely given to us. The Bible says that “we are saved by grace through faith, that not of yourselves it is the gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). As a Christian, I believe we should be obedient to God’s Word as a follower of Christ – but what is required to follow Him has already been paid. Jesus died for it.
You can’t earn it, can’t buy it, can’t talk your way into it. Salvation is a free gift. Open the box, and let God revolutionize your life. Then you might find that serving Him doesn’t feel like an obligation, but rather an opportunity.
Be blessed!
Kris Freeman is a pastor and church planter with General Baptist National Missions. Revolution Church launches in White House and Cross Plains in the fall of 2010. For more, go to .
Visit the official site at http://www.browserconnection.com
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Surprise – it’s Actually Free
I am a people watcher. I could sit on a park bench and just pay attention to those around me for hours. Unfortunately, none of us have that time unless our wives take too long in the grocery store.
Be a good husband, and shop for her or with her. That is what I am supposed to say.
This past Saturday, Jennifer and I participated with 14 others from our small group in an event for The Gift Revolution, a pay-it-forward concept designed to spread the good news of Jesus Christ through servant kindness during the Christmas season. We set up shop outside the largest retailer in White House and handed out free hot chocolate and apple cider in freezing temps.
You would think this is an easy concept. People-watching tells a different story. We did have a great response, but perhaps more surprising are the skeptical views of many who passed by.
Some hurried across the sidewalk in a blur, never turning an eye. Others waved their hand at us, irritated. A few more gave us the “we’re not giving you any money” glance, and some even dug out their wallets, only for us to stop them and hand them something to drink.
The hot chocolate and apple cider were free for a reason. It was a gift/kindness, we had no strings attached other than to pass along a Gift Revolution card, which takes them to a website where they can share their story about Jesus.
What a shame – our worldview is so skewed by skepticism and doubt that we are by nature analytical. We believe that every act has a catch – and perhaps this did, too. But before your nature takes hold, be reminded that some passers by simply took the cup and never took the card or said a word. In those cases, you give what you have regardless of how it’s received. There was never an obligation.
As we work for Jesus Christ, be careful to never neglect what was so freely given to us. The Bible says that “we are saved by grace through faith, that not of yourselves it is the gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). As a Christian, I believe we should be obedient to God’s Word as a follower of Christ – but what is required to follow Him has already been paid. Jesus died for it.
You can’t earn it, can’t buy it, can’t talk your way into it. Salvation is a free gift. Open the box, and let God revolutionize your life. Then you might find that serving Him doesn’t feel like an obligation, but rather an opportunity.
Be blessed!
Kris Freeman is a pastor and church planter with General Baptist National Missions. Revolution Church launches in White House and Cross Plains in the fall of 2010. For more, go to .
New Revolution Church promo video for General Baptist National Missions! Check it out!
Be blessed!
Pastor K
Revolution Church - Coming to White House and Cross Plains from Kris Freeman on Vimeo.
Be blessed!
Pastor K
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