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Duluth/Johns Creek/Alpharetta CPA on Seeking God’s Power With All of Your Mind, Body & Spirit…Taking Christianity Into the World

When our family was first asked to lead a Family Mission Trip, we immediately began praying the prayer of Jabez and that God might allow us to have a dramatic impact on the reservation and in the heart and lives of the Navajo. 

Be Bold In Your Faith: Call on God for Miracles  

Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. 1 Chronicles 4:10   

This trip has grown from the first year to when almost fifteen of us went  five times that number going this year. God has done it all. All we have done is to be obedient to His calling  

I am reminded of the story in the Old Testament of the Bible in the book of 2 Kings. There we are told about a widow of a man who had deceased.  The widow called on the Prophet Elisha for help. Elisha promptly advise her go to all of her neighbors and to ask for empty jars and not just a few and then to take all of them home. Elisha told the widow to pour from the oil in her jar at home into all the jars that she had gathered. The widow however did only partially what Elisha had told her and stopped when she felt she had “enough” jars in so doing limited God’s blessings. 

Don’t Underestimate or Limit God  

She [the widow] left him and afterward shut the door behind her and her sons. They brought the jars to her and she kept pouring.  When all the jars were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another one.”  But he replied, “There is not a jar left.” Then the oil stopped flowing.  2 Kings 4:5-6   

Too frequently I believe we are like the widow and limit God. Frequently in life when we are at the precipice of our greatest victory that we begin to get afraid and tend to limit what God might want to do in our lives. I believe God calls us to live expectantly seeking all the more so that we might do more for the Kingdom.   

When Nehemiah heard about how the walls of Jerusalem lay in ruins he first was still as he fasted and prayed seeking to learn what God would have him do. He did not rush out but was well reasoned and organized. After confirming God’s calling on his life, Nehemiah called out to God seeking God’s favor and blessing for his journey ahead, for which he quickly learned God was blessing his obedience. Upon arriving in Jerusalem, Nehemiah was analytical in surveying the damage to the city walls,  insightful in his delegation and leadership and both wise and prudent in seeking out others of like mind.  

Then I [Nehemiah] said to them, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me and what the king had said to me. They replied, “Let us start rebuilding.” So they began this good work. Nehemiah 2:17-18

John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC (An Atlanta Christian CPA firm) 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone 770-814-9304   http://www.hiscpa.com/    http://www.john-dillard.com/ To retain John Dillard CPA (An Atlanta Christian Speaker/Author) for your business group or church congregation, you can contact him today at 770.814.9304 

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Duluth/Atlanta CPA Presents to Atlanta Christians/Believers The Great Day of Service…March 27th…Feeding the Homeless of Atlanta…Taking Christianity Into the World 

Duluth/Atlanta GA CPA Presents: A Great Day of Service

Give and Serve the Least, Last and Lost on Saturday, March 27, 2010

This is our 8th year of outreach and we have committed to 30 agencies/projects in our local community. There is something for all ages including construction, parties, yard work, and repairs.

Friday, March 26 – 7 – 8:00PM Casual dinner, worship and meet your team

Saturday March 27 – 8AM Communion and Send-off

Register now at www.sugarloaf.org

Don’t forget to bring canned foods to stock the North Gwinnett Coop

The Giving Garage – a new addition to Great Day of Service     
Most of us have more “stuff” than we need, so spend a little time looking through your closets, rooms, kitchen cabinets, and basements to find gently used household items (clothing, hangers, toys, stuffed animals, tools, dishes, furnishings, books, etcetera) that you are willing to donate to the Giving Garage. 

On March 27th, Community Families in need, who have received invitations, will be able to shop for free at the Giving Garage.

What are you holding onto?
Give from your abundance …  not from your leftovers!
         
Drop items off in the wooden bins outside the Missions Resource Room throughout the week or in the designated Giving Garage pick-up trucks parked in front of the church on Sunday mornings.  Items may also be delivered directly to the farmhouse at 1695 Old Peachtree Road (same location as the Pumpkin Patch), just one block from SUMC between the hours of 10:30am and 1pm on Sunday mornings (March 7th, 14th, & 21st). 

Do you have a clothing rack that the Giving Garage can borrow?  If yes, then please tape your name and phone number to it and drop it off near the bins or at the farmhouse. 

Contact Edie Haney (678-778-9655 or ediehaney@charter.net ) if you need to make arrangements to drop off items at another time, need assistance transporting furniture, need additional information, want to volunteer, or know a family in need who would like an invitation.

John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC (An Atlanta Christian CPA firm) 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone 770-814-9304   http://www.hiscpa.com/    http://www.john-dillard.com/ To retain John Dillard CPA (An Atlanta Christian Speaker/Author) for your business group or church congregation, you can contact him today at 770.814.9304 

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Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!

Atlanta/Duluth GA CPA Presents Men Step  Up…Taking Christianity Into the World

I wanted to let you know about something that has been going on for men in Gwinnett County for about 4 years. 

One of the things I have been looking for is a place to grow that is relevant to me as a man in the marketplace. I think I’ve finally found it in a forum called Men Step Up.  This is a weekly forum where men have an opportunity to look at real issues, step up to the truth, and personally interact with the Word of God and one another. 

A lot gets done in an hour (6:30am – 7:30am on Friday).  They serve coffee & doughnuts, followed by a brief opening that sets up a lie commonly held by most men, and the truth about that lie.  Then, there is 20 minutes of discussion with no more that 4 people at a table.  One of those 4 is a table leader who directs the conversation for the other 3 to be heard.  The most important thing that happens is each man takes the specific verse of the week and meditates on it and then discusses what jumps out to him.  Then the discussion is opened up to the room and a large group wrap-up takes place.  It is amazing what comes out of this simple approach. 

Men Step Up has been around for about 10 years with its origins in Alpharetta.  It now has a subscription based on line offering that is available to any man all over the world.  Check out www.menstepup.com 

Locally, Men Step Up – Gwinnett meets every Friday at California Dreaming at 6:30am (I-85 & Old Peachtree Rd. Exit 109). 

If you have any questions, call Casey Sanders at 404-918-5343 or email caseymatts@aol.com 

John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC (An Atlanta Christian CPA firm) 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone 770-814-9304   http://www.hiscpa.com/    http://www.john-dillard.com/ To retain John Dillard CPA (An Atlanta Christian Speaker/Author) for your business group or church congregation, you can contact him today at 770.814.9304 

His CPA PC…A Christian Atlanta CPA Firm: Never Underestimate the Long-Term Benefits 

Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!

Roswell/Sandy Springs/Alpharetta  CPA on How Family Members of all Ages Can Serve on Navajo Family Missions…Taking Christianity Into the Word 

From time to time we all struggle to see what God would have us do on a Family Mission Trip. Especially on the first trip I wondered what would I say, what would I do and how would I and the message be received. Ultimately what I discovered was that God would guide my steps, my words and my actions and all I had to do was to show up, be humble, be who God made me to be and to simply love others. However it is also prudent to walk others what they might do on a Mission Trip to help them gain peace, provide comfort and security for the journey ahead. Below is a sample inquiry we might receive and their questions and answers detailing tasks and opportunities on a Mission Trip as we seek to be the Hands & Feet of Jesus Christ as we are  Taking Christianity Into the Word.

Had some questions from one of the mothers who is considering going on the trip and thought these were great questions/answers to share with the group and may help you in making your decision so wanted to pass them on.  We can discuss them further at our next meeting.  

What is the likely place where an eight-year-old girl and an eleven-year-old boy would contribute?  What do you think they would be doing?  Most eight year olds are either helping in vacation bible school (being a crew leader helper or helping with snacks) or helping with the younger children.  At 11, depending on the number of 12-18 year olds that we have, they would be a co-crew leader, help with outdoor games or work with snacks.  I encourage you to talk with others who took young children last year and it is amazing to watch the children – they adapt far better than adults and jump in and help out wherever needed.

Are the sleeping accommodations separated by gender – is there a male house and a female house?  Or will we be together as a family? The sleeping accommodations are by gender…everyone houses together by gender usually with 10 people per house.

Besides the airfare and the $300 per person, are there any additional costs? None except the Navajo’s do bring their wares up to the school and sell them and you might want to purchase something.

If someone is self employed and his business usually requires that he check email at least twice a day, is there any type of internet access available?  We have internet access by logging onto the schools wireless network – not a problem – lots of business people go on this trip and conduct business from there.  Obviously, we encourage everyone to focus on the trip as much as possible but we are realistic about business needs that people have to attend to.

Do people bring electronics (cell phones, computers, etc.) which they use in the evening?  Our children have been asking us this question.  Along those same lines, is it safe to leave things such as computers, iPods, etc. in the house during the day or is there a high risk of theft?  We ask that parents not allow their children to bring any electronics… phones, game boys, etc.  We are encouraging team building and developing new relationships and that is definitely a distraction.  They don’t miss them (honestly, they don’t).  We lock the houses when no one is around and yes, it is safe.  We’ve never had a problem with theft. I wouldn’t leave things out in the open and would put them away before you leave the house though.

What time do we typically leave every morning to go to the reservation, and what time do we usually return in the evening? We are on the reservation the entire time – we never leave the reservation.  We usually have breakfast at 6:30 and then the vans leave to pick up the kids.  You can usually turn in at night whenever you like…we do activities at night but not late.  You will also be in a house with other mothers of young children so you won’t have to battle with people coming in and out at all times.

How far away are the houses where we are staying from where we would be working? They are right next door

This question is mostly from our children, but we are curious also.  What do we usually have for meals, and do we eat at the house or the reservation? Meals are things like…chicken, spaghetti, tacos, etc for dinner.  Breakfast is usually cereal, cinnamon rolls, etc and lunch is almost always sandwiches.  The food in the past has been incredible although our kitchen head is stepping down and we are now looking for someone to fill his incredibly large shoes.

To gain a glimpse of our vision visit or if your church wants to get involved with our work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/blog/2009/07/30/casting-a-vision-navajo-family-missions-taking-christianity-into-the-world/

John Dillard is an Christian Speaker/Author and an Atlanta CPA. To See how he takes Christ along with him to work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/  and for his latest book Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s: Job’s Journey and a Voice of One: Nehemiah’s Prayer visit http://www.john-dillard.com/  or call John Dillard CPA today at 770.814.9304 (All Rights Reserved) Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!

Award Winning Atlanta CPA on Living in Prayer and Petition…Taking Christianity Into the World

Just to wanted to tell everyone that I am so grateful to know good people.  I pray you all have a blessed day.  May everyone who received this message be blessed.  Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive.  There is no cost, just a lot of reward.  Make sure you pray, and pray believing God will answer.  May today be all you need it to be.  May the peace of God and the freshness of the Holy Spirit rest in your thoughts, rule in your dreams tonight, and conquer all your fears.. May God manifest Himself today in ways you have never experienced.    May your joys be fulfilled, your dreams be closer, and your prayers be answered.  I pray that faith enters a new height for you; I pray that your territory is enlarged.  I pray for peace, healing, health, happiness, prosperity, joy, true and undying love for God.  God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. Many blessings to you and your family & in the Matchless Name of Christ I Pray!

John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC (An Atlanta Christian CPA firm) 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone 770-814-9304   http://www.hiscpa.com/    http://www.john-dillard.com/ 

Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it! 

To retain John Dillard CPA (An Atlanta Christian/Speaker & Author) for your business group or church congregation, you can contact him today at 770.814.9304

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Atlanta CPA Author & Speaker John Dillard CPA to Present at Duluth First United Methodist Church

Happy New Year!

The decorations are down – or nearly down, the celebration with family and friends is past and we’re off into 2010.

27:17 is rolling along too.  There are some great events planned for this year!

This month, John Dillard will be joining us and talking about your role as a believer in mission and the Navajo Family Mission Trip in July 2010.

No matter where you are on your spiritual walk, whether a new believer or old, missions and seeking to serve beyond our walls is a mark of an impassioned believer on fire for the Kingdom of God.  Many of us, if not all of us have frequently asked “what can I do on a mission trip, what do I have to offer, or what can I say to encourage others?”

When Jesus looks about for those to serve, He does not call the equipped but rather He chooses to equip the called.  In this way, God can gain all of the glory for it is only when we humble ourselves that God can truly be exalted.

Food?  A signature of 27:17 events is food.  We’re having shrimp, french fries, a salad and dessert.  It will be a good meal.

Let us know you’re coming and try something new for the New Year – bring a friend!

27:17 is a monthly Men’s Gathering and Dinner open to men of all ages.  27:17 is based on Proverbs 27:17 “Iron Sharpens Iron as One Man Sharpens Another”.  It’s purpose is to bring men together from all walks of life so that they may sharpen each other against the difficulties and temptations in the world.

If you have questions or comments, you can call Bob Balkcom @ 770-241-0146, Carey Odum @ 770-476-4539 or email us at proverbs.2717@yahoo.com.  Hope to see you on Thursday, January 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Duluth UMC “Fish Tank”! 

Duluth First UMC is located at 3208 Duluth Hwy (Hwy 120), Duluth, GA 30096 US

Yours in Christ,
27:17 

John Dillard is a Christian Speaker/Author and Certified Public Accountant (All Rights Reserved). To See how he takes Christ along with him to work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ (An Atlanta CPA firm) and for his latest book Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s: Job’s Journey and to learn about his ministry visit http://www.john-dillard.com/ To contact John Dillard CPA (Atlanta Christian Author/Speaker) today call 770. 814.9304 Proudly serving Duluth, GA, Gwinnett County and Beyond.

Atlanta CPA Offers Serving the Homeless of Atlanta This Christmas…Taking Christianity Into the World 

Well, for those of you who didn’t get enough on Thanksgiving, we are going back for more.  Christmas day, after all of your family’s gifts have been unwrapped, the hot cocoa mugs put in the dishwasher, the Christmas brunch eaten and enjoyed, we are heading down to serve the homeless once again.  We are going to meet at The Garden at noon on Christmas Day for a special, intimate Christmas service/get together, take a tour of the facilities there (because so many had to leave before they made it to The Garden) and then head out into the streets. At the Garden we will both celebrate the birth of our Savior and catch a vision of what Pastor 7 is doing at the shelter and how we might partner with him during the year. 

We are going to keep it simple unless people feel a real calling to do more – (serving/providing lunch to the shelter).  If you would like to join us, we are asking that each family make up 5 lunches for the streets (sack lunches to include PB& J sandwich, chips, water, fruit, sweet snack).  You can also bring any donations you have at that time. Please reply and let me know if you are interested in joining us. 

WWJD do at Christmas?  I believe he would do as He did every day…Serve the Lost the Last and the Least. If you would like to join us please send your e-mail address, full name, how many will be in your group, and contact/phone information to tamfram2002 AT yahoo.com 

Pastor 7 has recently been donated several thousand dollars of lumber and supplies to build out the dorms/sleeping area for the ladies. Soon we will be announcing dates that people might be able to help with the construction efforts. Also, they are in need of  more construction supplies. If you feel led and would like to donate a Lowe’s or Home Depot gift card to the ministry it will help the lives of many.

Thank you for caring and please pray for Pastor 7, his men and the ministry. To learn about his ministry visit http://www.7bridgestorecovery.org/home_page.html  Below is a sample of his weekly e-mail to the world along with their needs. Pray to see what God might have you do to serve Him in your community. God Bless You Each and Every One.

 John Dillard is an Christian Speaker/Author and an Atlanta CPA. To See how he takes Christ along with him to work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ and for his latest book Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s: Job’s Journey and a Voice of One: Nehemiah’s Prayer visit http://www.john-dillard.com/ or call John Dillard CPA today at 770.814.9304 (All Rights Reserved) Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!  

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Atlanta CPA Offers Free CPA Consultation in Return for Your Donation of 20 Canned Food Items or Three Coats for the Homeless of Atlanta 

All Donated Items will go to feed and clothe homeless children, women and men of Atlanta living at the 7 Bridges to Recovery 

To reserve you consultation please contact John Dillard CPA of His CPA PC at 770 814 9304 

Duluth CPA Seeks to Start Gwinnett Christian Business Men’s Group

Our Christian Business Men’s Group will not meet the week of Thanksgiving. I pray that during the rush of the holidays that God finds you still and that you let He, His heart, and His Passion for your Life be revealed. 

It is in living in obedience to God that we can best find His will for our lives and Our Destiny. 

Our group will continue meeting weekly the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. 

Below is the initial announcement about our group. Please share it with others both to strengthen others and to reach out to a lost world. 

In the Matchless Name of Christ,

John Dillard CPA

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John Dillard is an Christian Speaker/Author and Certified Public Accountant in Duluth, GA. To See how he takes Christ along with him to work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ and for his latest book Overcoming Life’s 9/11’s: Job’s Journey and a Voice of One: Nehemiah’s Prayer visit http://www.john-dillard.com/ or call John Dillard CPA today at 770.814.9304 (All Rights Reserved) Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!  

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