He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit

Titus 3:5 (ESV)

Hopefully you had an excellent spring break! The group of 22 people that went to Corpus Christi, TX for "Navs Beach Reach 2009" had an excellent time of spiritual growth, rewarding (and difficult) experiences sharing the gospel, and wonderful community bonding time.

If you weren't there, make sure to ask someone about it. There are some great stories of seven people who came to faith in Jesus for the first time, and many many gospel seeds that were planted. Thanks to all who were praying, cause God was clearly at work!

Salvation Not By Works - Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast

Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV)

According to The Weather Channel forecast for Wednesday, March 11th:

Minneapolis, MN: 14° F (high temp)
Corpus Christi, TX: 81° F (high temp)

Differential: 67° F

Christ Paid the Penalty - 1 Peter 3:18

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit.

1 Peter 3:18 (ESV)