Heaven Skates News

April 2004

"The most important thing is that I complete my mission, the work that the Lord Jesus gave me--to tell people the good News about Gods grace." Acts 20:24 (NCV)

 

The verse before this one tells us that Paul knew what awaited him in Jerusalem (prison and hardship), yet he was still determined to go there anyway.

On March 28th from noon to 3pm, Heaven Skates had a display at the Ministry Fair at Cartersville First Baptist Church with nearly 50 other ministries. As I walked around the fair and looked at all the other ministries, I tried to imagine which one I would choose to be a part of, if God had not made me a part of Heaven Skates. I realized that if God had not called me to this ministry, I would have never chosen to be a part of it.

When I tell people that I know exactly what my God-given purpose in life is, they often try to question me about how I could know. When God gives someone a vision that is outside the boundaries of a traditional ministry, it is extremely hard to get folks involved. That’s why I thank God each day for those who have given their time, talents, and treasures to help Heaven Skates reach the skaters.

“But sanctify the Lord God in your heart, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear."  1 Peter 3:15 (NKJ)

I want to take a little time to tell you about one of the most awesome people involved with Heaven Skates. His name is Guy, and he has helped in all areas of the Heaven Skates ministry, sometimes with little or no advance notice.

Let me tell you about his first time at Heaven Skates back in about 1997. I had showed him how we check skaters in at the check-in counter. At that time, we had our office in the back of a semi trailer. With both back doors open, we could sit and see the whole skate area and parking lot.

I had to go over to the main church for just a minute so I left Guy alone to check in anyone who showed up. That’s when Guy saw a car drive up, and some older skaters got out. They had facial piercings, and they looked rough that when Guy thought to himself, “I hope they don’t come over here until Bill gets back.”

Just then, he saw their eyes look at the sign right above his head that said, "All skaters must check in before skating," with an arrow pointing right at him. They started to walk right for him. He really got worried and started to pray for my quick return.

Guy told me he was worried all the way to the point when they started a conversation with him. At that point, he knew he had nothing to be worried about. From that day on, whenever those skaters came back, they always talked with Guy. 

Guy has been extremely helpful and faithful to Heaven Skates and to me personally. Thank God I have so many friends like Guy, who are willing to help out anyway they can.

Last Sunday at church, our Pastor said there are 65 million unchurched people in America, and 35 million are simply waiting to be invited to go to church with someone. Who do you know that you could invite to church this Sunday?

 

“Whatever a person is like, I try to find common ground with them so that they will let me tell them about Christ and let Christ save them."

1 Corinthians 9:22 (LB)

 

Heaven Skates uses skateboard ramps to create common ground with skaters of all ages and types. On May 8th, our portable ministry will be at a church in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, and on May 22nd, we will be in Hagerstown, Maryland. We also have an event in Pennsylvania at a tent revival in July, and we are working on several events in Florida.

We are actively working to find land to build our stationary park on, and we are praying daily for God’s direction in that area.

Thanks to a few new givers, we have about one-third of our budget needs met for this year. We are still two-thirds short, and with expensive insurance to buy, we need people to get involved. Please pray that this need is met. All donations are tax-deductible.

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You may contact Bill Mohler at 404-312-0726.      

134 Meadow St. Woodstock GA 30188                      www.heavenskates.org