We are back!  This past Saturday we got back from our first real family vacation.  Most of our “vacations” are often spent visiting family, but this time we were able to get away.  Our trip started in Jamestown, NY where I was a youth pastor for four years.  We were able to see friends, go on a plane ride, visit the church, and take in a wonderful wedding.  Congrats again Bre and Dan!  We are sooo excited for you guys as you begin your new life together.

After Jamestown we took a beautiful drive to Penn Yan, NY, which is located on Keuka Lake.  While there we swam, played at three different playgrounds, hiked at Watkins Glen (picture) and took a trip to Rochester to visit the Museum of Play – Kaitlyn loved the Sesame Street and Berenstain Bear sections.

We really had a great time.  A trip like this really reminds me that I serve a great God, and have been blessed with an amazing family and wonderful friends.  Thanks God!

Is the story of Jonah more than a kid’s story?  When you hear the name “Jonah” in reference to the Bible, what is the first thing that comes to your mind?  Is it Sunday school or dare I say Veggie Tales?

Well this Sunday I’m going to be filling in for Pastor Tim and continue his series called “Minor Prophets Major Themes.”  Guess what I’m talking about…yeah you’re right – Jonah.

Is it more than a kid’s story?  I’ll let you know – stay tuned…

T

This past Sunday I had the opportunity to speak in “big” church and talked about “Reaching for God-Sized Plans.”  It’s kind of crazy to me to think that we serve a God who can do greater things than we could ever ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20) and yet we reach for “man-sized plans.”  Why?  Why do we settle?

Well in my message we spent some time focusing on Nehemiah and learned several things from him regarding reaching for God-sized plans.  Here they are:

1. We need to have a heart that breaks for the things that break the heart of God.
2. We need to be in tune with God through prayer and His Word.
3. We need to take steps of faith toward God given opportunities.
4. We need to Remember the Lord.
5. When we reach for God-Sized Plans, great things can happen!

If you’re interested in hearing the message, click here.

God can do greater things than we could ever ask or imagine!  Try to let that sink in.

Tommy

I just received a text saying a junior at Jimtown High School was killed in a car accident this morning.  I don’t know any other details at this time.

Please pray for the students’ family, the students, and staff during this very difficult time.  May God bring some good out of this tragedy…

Ephesians 3:20 (NIV) – “Now to him (God) who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”

Tommy

Every blog has some sort of focus and so will this one….well…..kind of.  Some blogs are purely focused on someone’s life and their experiences.  Some are about a specific field of work or sport.  My blog will hit many different things.  Most of you will not want to read every blog, because it really doesn’t matter to you and that’s definitely OK!

So here’s a brief overview of the things that will be a part of my blog, or at least as I see it now:

HS Sunday Night AMP Review

This will be primarily for high school students and their parents.  It will include some of the songs we did, some of the main points from the message including scripture passages used, and other random information from that night.

AMP Student Ministries Info

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As I begin this blog I thought it would be appropriate to tell you a little bit about myself.  So here goes:

Who is Tommy Morelock?

A Man who is Unfinished

I wish I was, but I’m not.  I’m a guy who is in need of transformation.  Yes I have given my life completely to the Lord my God and have been saved from my sins, but I am definitely not there.  Romans 12:1-2 says: (more…)