jakerasmussen.com

Every year there are approximately 500 refugees resettled in Tucson.  They come from countries like Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan, Russia, Vietnam and Cuba.  Some of them speak English.  Most of them are Muslim.  Many have left behind everything when they were forced to flee their homeland.  All of them deserve a friend like you to come alongside them and show them the unconditional love of Jesus as you build relationships and share your life with them.

To learn more about this oppertunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus please contact  Cherie Gray at cherie@tucsonrefugeeministry.com

PORN SUNDAY at Epic Church

We are going to be doing this at the same time as CityEdge Church.

The blog world has already picked up news

Check it out here:  http://tucsoncitizen.com/blog/view/297

Good times!  I worked at Starbucks this morning.  I started at 4am.

When I got off of work my phone had a text message to call my wife.

I called her and this is how the conversation went down:

Jennifer - “Hey baby, don’t be mad, ok?”

Me - “Ok”

Jennifer - “I am selling all of our furniture.”

Me - Silence…..   “umm… ok”

Jennifer - “Giggle”

Me - “You know new furniture costs more than what we will get for ours.”

Jennifer - “I have a plan, don’t worry.”

Me - “Ok, I trust you.”

Jennifer - “Ok.”

Me - “Love you”

Jennifer - “Love you”

[click]

I love my wife 100% and the trust we have built in this 7+ years of marriage is wonderful.  I know she always has the best intrested of me and our family in mind.  She is an amazing woman.

This is how I view leadership in organisations.  There is trust and respect in the relationships that have been established.  This takes time for sure but it is wonderful with you have acheived this.

Kristin McGee is the musical worship leader at Epic Church.  She does an outstanding job leading us in music each week at our Sunday Gatherings.  She is a talented writer as well.  She entered into a community contest at Jedidiah.

Her story was selected and a shirt was designed for her.  We need your help in voting online for her shirt.  It is quick and simple.  But, we NEED your help.  Follow this link:

http://www.jedidiahusa.com/community/vote/item/7

And vote for Kristin McGee.  You might even read her story and share your thoughts with her as I am sure she would love to hear from you.  You can send her an email at: kristin @ epicchurchonline (dot) org

Thanks in advance for all who vote!

• Leaving grandparents house. There was a first day of school party. #
• USA 3 more medals in just a few minutes. Man, Phelps is a ron star! #
• @kitonga Hang in there man. You are doing a noble thing for sure. We are praying for you. #
• @DJJenkins You are intense. #
• Eric Gibson totally rocks. He is a stud and I am thrilled God has led him to Epic. He is making a difference in this city! #
• Dropping Maddie off at school. Then the day with Riley. #
• Leaving the house after an awesome time with Jesus. Headed to eat and Costco with Bubby. #
• Wondering if Jesus drew big crowds because he was God or because he did great things? The answer could help with reaching the 930k in Tucson #
• Costco done. Heading to the OP. #
• Leaving Summit Hut. Still didn’t spend my gift rock. Headed home for lunch. @jenbean7 picked up lunch. #
• Almost to my Dr. Appt. #
• Waiting for devil doctor. Devil doctor because he removed one of my boys. #
• @DougFields PDYM 2.0 #

• Can’t wait for live swimming. Enjoy so much being with the people of Epic Church. #
• @outsideallday I saw that live. That crash was awesome. Across the lines then into the ditch. #
• Watching tv with the wifey. And trying to get my oldest sweetiee to stay in bed. #
• Wow. Mens 4 x 100 relay. Gold #2 for Phelps. Who’s talkin’ now? Stinkin’ French. #
• Taking Maddie to 1st day of school. #

• @jenbean7 is the hottest woman around. And I love her thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis much. She is amazing and the best wife a man could ask for. #
• Great dinner with the Gibson’s. Now to visit a friend in the hospital. #
• @Mary27 “Olympic Action” must be code for something. #
• @Mary27 GROSS! #
• The stength of some people amaze me. Ms. Edwards you are strong. #
• @DJJenkins swimming was live. Phelps, gold metal 1 of 7. #
• At SBux. Coffee and the Bible. Good morning thus far. #
• At theater to set up for the Gathering. #
• Unusally tired. #
• @Kamea You have two, I have one. #
• Watching USA vs. China in basketball. Enjoying the Olympics. #
• @Kamea Jerk! I was watching it via DVR. #
• @Mtbikerguy Rad. I am up for it too. #
• Nap time. #
• @KMcGee Awesome! And a Bass? #

• Alright movie. By far the beat part was just being next to my baby. #
• @DJJenkins Swing vote. #
• @DJJenkins Swing Vote. #
• Olympics are inspiring! #
• Watching the Olympics live. #
• @Kamea Praying for you. You will do awesome! #
• @kamea Totally awesome. I knew you would. #
• Headed to kid pictures! No party tonight at my house. Party tomorrow night! #
• Billy Creech ROCKS! #
• @billycreech it isn’t that hard. #
• CityEdge has an awesome team. #
• Just saw an awesome shirt: “Sex without Love is just Exersise” #
• CityEdge people are cool. And I can’t wait to meet this person that @lennymarino is talking about, “lake”. And I so could handle that team. #
• Working on stuff for Sunday. #

• Rain! #
• Woman just told me not to ride the bike in the house. I was riding Madison’s bike! She was 80 #
• Any idea how many orphans are inthe world? #
• @Mtbikerguy No Sean you cannot take my job as Pastor of Epic Church. I love these people WAY TO MUCH! #
• @Mtbikerguy Its called a joke! I was answeing your “questionaire”. Gosh. #
• Packing up. #
• @kitonga I think it starts Saturday. Hey everyone, what about a Olympic party at the Rasmussen’s. Can anyone come? #
• In bed. Bubby is yelling. Long day of driving tomorow. Not looking forword to it. #
• @alishadawn33 True, true. When do you all fly home. #
• @Kitonga They do start today! #
• @Mtbikerguy Yeah, thanks for inviting me to go biking but never taking me. Solid. #
• @DJJenkins http://twitpic.com/6yof All I see. #
• Ready to not be driving anymore and we still have 6 hours. #
• http://twitpic.com/6zyo - Yeah…. Back in Az. #
• Ummmm yeah…. Still driving. #
• In Tucson. LAND! #
• Too hot here. #
• Anyone know where my tv remote it? #
• @Julia14 Try a real coffee shop. Heard of Starbucks? #
• @billycreech quad espresso. Straight up. #
• Headed to movie with my wifey @jenbean7 #

• http://twitpic.com/6skf Bringing sexy back. #
• You know you all want a peice of this! #
• @Mtbikerguy I had no idea that picture had been taken. The drugs were awesome. #
• I am totally convinced that there is a hell and that the Bible is TRUE. But, do I live like it? Not fire and brimstone, sober reality. #
• Intense worship. Done. #
• I am so happy I have a 5 yr old that thinks she is 25. Oh how I love her. We are eating breakfast. #
• How I love sitting outside with a light jacket, grande cup of Sumatra coffee and working on my message. Only thing missing is @jenbean7 #
• @DJJenkins Nope never been there. I don’t drink heavy spirits. Shame on you. Totally playing. That feeling is wicked weird. #
• @billycreech Where have you been? #
• @Mtbikerguy And you are content with staying in Tucson. #
• @Mary27 Praise God. Prayer IS amazing. #
• Last Lunch at Glorieta. #
• @Mtbikerguy Tomorrow for sure. @jenbean7 wants to leave today. #
• Hanging with @jenbean7. Her reading about parenting and I working on my message. #
• It is 71 here in the mtns of New Mexico. I am dreading the return to HOT weather. #
• @DJJenkins Are you drinking? Just playing. Ha ha ha #