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E4 "Special LIQUID Edition"
Empowering Kids
March 2008

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Dear Suzanne,

I hope everyone had a great Easter. I must admit, here in Southern California, the weather was absolutely amazing (yes, I know we are spoiled and no, I'm not trying to rub it in). It was about 75 degrees with the sun shining, a light breeze and bright blue skies. I couldn't help but think of words like "new" and "life" and "fresh." Easter is an incredible time to reflect on the past year. Perhaps for you it was a difficult year (does anyone want to give a testimony?) and now is the time to turn that corner and put the past behind you, look toward the future and the promises God has for you. Perhaps there have been "voices" telling you that you can't succeed, you can't take the next step, you can't reach the shore, you should stop swimming. Nope, that's not the voice of God. That's the voice of an active enemy. I love the song by Casting Crowns entitled the "Voice of Truth" an amazing song that says the voice of truth tells me a different story. The voice of truth says do not be afraid.

Check out itunes and download the song...you will be blessed. Perhaps it was a great year and you look upon this next year as building on the great foundation God has established for you. That's great, rejoice and build. Here's what I know, no matter what your situation, God is in control. Even if it "feels" like He isn't.

Well, without going into too much detail I wanted to dedicate this E4 to what God has done through LIQUID this past week. Perhaps a brief inside look at some comments, testimonies and pictures from our inaugural LIQUID Gathering in the great state of TX. The event sold out by the grace and mercy of God and He was present "in this place." I have learned so much this past year about family, health and spirituality mostly from humility, my wife Mary and a wise counselor and close friends. I have learned to love deeper and I hope I have spoke sweeter (thanks Tim McGraw) and it was great to share that with everyone who attended. We absolutely loved the people we met in TX. So, to everyone in Dallas, TX thanks for "pouring" into our lives just as much as we had the opportunity to pour into yours.

Blessings in Christ,
Craig

Philippians 2:17


In This E4
:: LIQUID Holland, Michigan
:: Help, My Bucket Is Empty
:: What Happened @ LIQUID Dallas TX
:: A Quarter Mile for an Orphan?

LIQUID
A Children's Ministry Leadership Gathering

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Holland MI June 13-14
Simpsonville SC September 26-27
Overland Park KS October 17-18

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Cost $59.00 per peson.


Help, My Bucket Is Empty!

How to Replenish Your Soul When You Have Nothing Left To Give

By: Craig and Mary Jutila


In the final session of our LIQUID Gatherings Mary and I address the issue of replenishing your soul when you have nothing left to give. We look at this as "holes" in our life's bucket that need to be fixed before you can "Refill" and "Replenish" your bucket. The idea is, if you keep "losing life" through the holes in your bucket, how on earth can you replenish yourself? We address three holes in this session and this is the first "hole" we address.
           
The First Hole That Empties Our Bucket is
Confused Priorities And A Hurried Life

While speaking at a conference a few months ago a gentleman walked up to me and said, "Craig, have you read Genesis 33:12-14?"
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What Happened at LIQUID
Dallas TX?


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If you want to get a peak of what happened at our first regional gathering of LIQUID in Dallas, TX this month, click "Absorb" below!

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Would You Go A Quarter Mile for An Orphan?

Let us show you how.
We have several people and churches asking how they can help with orphan care around the world. We have designed a tube, a "Quarter Mile" tube, to be filled with, you guessed it, quarters. If you stack several quarters from end to end so that it totals a quarter mile we could raise enough money to help offset the cost of 10 international adoptions. We could also refurbish an entire bathroom if we went a "mile." If you would like to join in on the 8008 campaign, you can request the quarter tubes for you, your family and your church by contacting Elizabeth Holmes at elizabeth@hadassahshope.org.

Learn More about Hadassah's Hope
Host a LIQUID
 

Would you like to host a LIQUID Gathering in your area? Let Suzanne know and we will pour on over.

suzanne@empoweringkids.net

Where Craig and Mary will be in the next 90 days:

Apr 4-5      Fort Lauderdale FL
Apr 24-25   Southhaven, MS
Apr 28-30   Atlanta, GA
May 24-26  Calgary, Alberta
Jun 13-14   Holland, MI (LIQUID)

Have Craig or Craig and Mary come to your church and speak to your team or at your event. Email Suzanne or give us a call a 1-866-empower.