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Atlanta CPA: In Search of a Karman Ghia: An Open Letter to Volkswagen of America

What Are You Doing to Draw Others Closer to God…Taking Christianity Into the World

In Search of a Karman Ghia

While in search for another Karman Ghia to restore, I found a 1967 Ghia on the other side of our hometown. This bright red Ghia looked great from the road, was mechanically sound, and was only priced at $1,500.  What a bargain!  NOT!  Upon close inspection, the bright red paint was covering up massive amounts of bondo and rust.  You could put your fist through holes in the undercarriage and the rocker panels were wasted.   

Fast forward to the next week.  My wife found a 1972 Karman Ghia in Forsyth.  The previous owner of this car had stripped all of the paint from the car.  It was definitely a case of “What you see is what you get”.  No paint or bondo to hide serious rust issues.  Believe it or not, the body was as close to perfect as any Ghia I have seen.   

I am glad that we were patient and purchased the second Ghia instead of jumping on the first one! 

You know, people who call themselves Christians are like those two cars.  Many are like the first car I looked at.  From a distance they look to be in great shape with no sin evident in their life.  Only after getting close to them do you realize that they are just good at hiding their sins.  I would much rather be around those Christians who are like that second car.  They don’t attempt to put up a front that they are perfect and without sin.  Jesus put it this way in Matthew 23:25: 

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites!  You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.” 

Through this object lesson, Jesus is reminding me that I don’t have to pretend that I am perfect.  He is the only one that accomplished a perfect life.  On the cross He died for all of my sins, past, present, and future.  PRAISE GOD FOR THAT! 

John Albrycht, a youth pastor  involved his youth group in the secret restoration of a 1971 VW Beetle. The project was dubbed “Bugs4Christ” and the Beetle soon became an object lesson in how God wants to restore our hearts to a right relationship with him. John wanted his youth to understand the mandate of Hebrews 10:23-25: “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope that we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching!” He wanted his youth to feel the power of encouraging others by restoring and giving the gift of unconditional love to the owner of the vintage car. Since that first incredible project, the members of this ministry have been involved in several other restoration projects including on the Mission Field in the desert of New Mexico as we loved and mentored our Native Americans, the Navajo. You can read more at www.Bugs4Christ.webs.com 

Our Purpose: Mentor young men and women in their walk with Christ, while teaching them how to restore Volkswagen Beetles. We also model for them Christ’s unconditional love by giving these vehicles to those in need. On the Navajo Indian Reservation in Pueblo Pintado, NM we rebuilt a Volkswagen Beetle “VW” as the talk about the reforming, restoring and redeeming power of Christ. If you would like to be a part of our mission to serve the Lost, the Last and the Least I invite you to consider how you might partner with us by donating a part to the VW that will be used next year or that you family may want to go. For just as God calls us all to serve, we believe that Family Mission Trips are a way to bring all of those you most love closer to God. 

To get a feel for our work on the Mission Field in Pueblo Pintado NM might I invite you to watch our video at http://bit.ly/QS0V9 If you listen and watch with an open heart, it will change your world. 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, CPA of His CPA, PC (An Atlanta 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

Atlanta CPA on Bugs4Christ 

What Are You Doing to Draw Others Closer to God…Taking Christianity Into the World 

John Albrycht, a youth pastor  involved his youth group in the secret restoration of a 1971 VW Beetle. The project was dubbed “Bugs4Christ” and the Beetle soon became an object lesson in how God wants to restore our hearts to a right relationship with him. John wanted his youth to understand the mandate of Hebrews 10:23-25: “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope that we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching!” He wanted his youth to feel the power of encouraging others by restoring and giving the gift of unconditional love to the owner of the vintage car. Since that first incredible project, the members of this ministry have been involved in several other restoration projects including on the Mission Field in the desert of New Mexico as we loved and mentored our Native Americans, the Navajo. You can read more at www.Bugs4Christ.webs.com 

Our Purpose: Mentor young men and women in their walk with Christ, while teaching them how to restore Volkswagen Beetles. We also model for them Christ’s unconditional love by giving these vehicles to those in need. On the Navajo Indian Reservation in Pueblo Pintado, NM we rebuilt a Volkswagen Beetle “VW” as the talk about the reforming, restoring and redeeming power of Christ. If you would like to be a part of our mission to serve the Lost, the Last and the Least I invite you to consider how you might partner with us by donating a part to the VW that will be used next year or that you family may want to go. For just as God calls us all to serve, we believe that Family Mission Trips are a way to bring all of those you most love closer to God. 

To get a feel for our work on the Mission Field in Pueblo Pintado NM might I invite you to watch our video at http://bit.ly/QS0V9 If you listen and watch with an open heart, it will change your world. 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, CPA of His CPA, PC (An Atlanta 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

Atlanta CPA on Magnifying Christ

Taking Christianity into the World 

We pray this email finds you well and you and that Christ is magnified in your body whether by life or by death. We have had a beautiful week and have much to praise Him for! We brought home our bus from Mississippi and should have it insured and ready to go in the next day or so. Last week, we mentioned we needed a fuel-efficient vehicle for travel and evangelism and God has blessed us with one! Again, He knows our needs and provides far beyond anything we could ever ask or imagine! All praise goes to Him! We had a sister church, Trinity Chapel, come and bless us with painting and the furnishing of Wanda’s apartment. We had multiple churches and groups come out to serve with us as we reach out to the least and the lost. We have brought in more people from off the streets and have a full house here at the Garden! God is faithful. God is moving. God is extravagant!

 Our brother, Gary Graham, with Young-N-Christ ministries, is having a prayer initiative on August 8th and desires 1000 churches to partner with him to pray for the youth of America. We ask for you to join us and him on August 8th and pray for our youth. Here at 7 Bridges, we have youth coming to serve us constantly, and we desire each one of their hearts to be transformed into the image of Christ.  They are our future and we want to see a future generation that magnifies Christ in life and in death!

Thank you for taking the time to read this update and again for your continued support. Lord willing, we will have another update next week. Until then, have a blessed and highly favored week!

GO JESUS GO JESUS GO!  LOVE, 7

Pastor 7 with 7 Bridges to Recovery is doing great things to feed the Homeless of Atlanta while spreading the word of God. I suggest you go down and see what he is doing on the weekends to take the message to the streets of Atlanta. I believe he would be a great speaker to the whole congregation and Discipleship Groups as people are looking for opportunities to get real with their faith by being the very Hands and Feet of Jesus Christ.    You can read about his Ministry at http://www.7bridgestorecovery.org/home_page.html    We are actively involved in going and supporting Pastor 7 and the great work he is doing to serve the Lost, the Last & the Least.   

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 

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

Duluth GA CPA on the North Gwinnett Co-Op

Feeding the Lost, the Last and the Least of Gwinnett…Taking Christianity Into the World

There is an opportunity for someone to facilitate a bible study at the North Gwinnett Co-Op on either Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Since their expansion last year we have been able to provide students with tutoring on Monday night which has been well attended and very much appreciated.   It would be wonderful to be able to use other available space at the co-op to reach out to our adult clients through a bible study especially in these hard hit times.   

If this is something you feel led to pursue please contact Maureen.  I’m sure that she would be happy to talk with anyone interested in facilitating a bible study at the North Gwinnett Co-Op. You can reach   Maureen Kornowa – Director of the  North Gwinnett Co-Op at Phone: 770-271-9793. Their address is 70 Wiley Drive, Buford, GA 30518-2564 and you can visit them online at www.northgwinnettcoop.org

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.

“Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God, that it is Doomed to Failure Lest God be in it!”

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Award Winning Johns Creek/Duluth Christian CPA on Navajo Family Missions 

Taking Christianity Into the World 

This Year’s Group Size to Serve God in the desert of New Mexico presents several challenges as well as/woman power to accomplish things we have never done before. I invite the Holy Spirit to speak to each of you and to lead you to Divine Inspiration. 

I invite you to have a few moments over the next few weeks to be still, put on your thinking cap and to see what God might offer for us to better connect with those we serve and find creative/unique ways to present God’s word in new and unique ways. 

This year I am seeking you to each to take with you a verse of the day that you both meditate on each day and to share with your group and to those that we serve to encourage those around you. 

For all groups including the construction and service projects I ask that you do the same and to start off each day at the job site, with a five to ten minute devotion and that you find encouraging ways to remind all who are working with you during the day. For with a group of our size, much of our team building with need to come from the small groups that we ALL will be broken into as we serve. 

Ephesians 5:1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children

Though we are to be the very hands and feet of Jesus Christ as we ready ourselves and those we serve with to be His bidding. We are to be living examples of our love as we seek to Honor God by our actions, attitudes and obedience. You have all proved to be imitators of Christ and to belong to the God to whom we all serve. 

Proverbs 11:30  The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

There will be times both to those we serve with and to those we serve that you and you alone will be the one that can speak truth into a lost world. I ask that you pray to be ready with encouragement, support and the very word of God, while being able to quote your favorite verse. 

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

God came to serve the world and to lay down his life for those of others. As you do so please be reminded of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 2:3  where he says “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” 

I believe we are destined to see great things on the reservation but it is only in our readiness that God can best use our hearts and minds.

I am excited to see what God will do to and through us in the desert of New Mexico.

To get a feel for our work on the Mission Field in Pueblo Pintado NM might I invite you to watch our video at http://bit.ly/QS0V9 If you listen and watch with an open heart, it will change your world. 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, 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.

Norcross/Tucker CPA on Taking Christianity Into the World…Being the Hands & Feet of Jesus Christ: WWJD 

Serving on a Family Mission Trip 

Having served on a Family Mission Trip for six years I have watched families of one and families of many call on the power of Christ to change and redeem the lives of those we serve with and those we serve. 

Just this past year we have had three members from the Reservation visit here, been asked to be the Godparents of one of those we served, added adult Bible Study, deepened relationships with the seniors and watched God do much to bless our efforts both while we are there and since. 

We continue to have almost daily contact with the reservation. We often meet sometimes as many as three to four times a week with members of our team to cement our love of each other, to encourage our faith in God, and to develop strategies how we can best witness to each other and to the Navajo. Just this past week we have met several times with others and the predominant thoughts of our talks are our journey on the reservation. Also this past week to discuss the best way/options we could reach the Navajo youth as well as the adult men and women on the reservation. 

This year we plan to have a 5 p.m. dinner on the reservation at the Senior Center to meet on their turf, to cook out, to fellowship, to present the Volkswagen we are going to rebuild and to present God’s word. John of Bugs 4 Christ has been a Youth Minister and adds much depth and spiritual insight to ways that we plan to reach out and to touch the lives of those we serve and those we serve with. 

One of our team members recently suggested and we are going a theme that “He (God) Knows My Name.” By reminding all on the reservation that the mighty God of the universe knows who each and every one of them are, giving a shirt along with these words and a Navajo style cross, we will do much to make God real in the lives of many who are not blessed to attend a church of any type. 

We have also discussed and would like to have a 3 Day Fast as we prepare for our mission. We would like to invite churches at large to join all people going on missions and would like to invite all as we prepare our minds, hearts and souls as we prepare to be the very hands and feet of Christ. 

As this is a family trip for us we pour our entire hearts and soul into this trip striving to do all that we might to make it what God would have it to be. As the demands of a larger and larger group have encouraged us to seek out the godly, wise and most treasured help of our dearest friends to assist us in leading on this trip. Their insight and assistance has done much to bolster our faith, generate energy and to strive to do all that we might not to limit what God might want to do in the lives of others. I believe what makes this group unique is the people of God, which is the lifeblood of our trip who lay the world aside and focus on what God would have them do. 

I believe that the church model that I see that meets the most success is when mission members  raise their own support (via support letters) that this would be an advantage to others to Take Christianity Into the World as all seek to tell friends, family and others about what we are doing in His name. 

This trip has grown from the first year to when almost fifteen of us went to almost five times that number going this year. I feel that as long as God calls that I should and can do all that I might to make sure that all “find a seat at the table.” 

We have found that in serving the Lost, the Last and the Least that God’s redeeming power is poured out again and again into the lives of those who have served. I am committed to doing whatever I need to do to ensure that all that are called, serve. 

I believe that the Navajo people and more specifically the people of Pueblo Pintado are ready for a revival in God’s word that is to be sparked by us. I believe that in so doing that we will all be more of what God wants us to be, both there, and in our daily lives. For it was from small groups that Jesus poured his life into and from which we are all enjoying still the fruits of his efforts. For whether we go to two locations for two weeks in New Mexico, I believe that all that are called should serve. 

I challenge you today to do what you might in your church, your community, your school and your work place to see what you can do to be a light of the gospel and to join us as we are Taking Christianity Into the World.

To get a feel for our work on the Mission Field in Pueblo Pintado NM might I invite you to watch our video at http://bit.ly/QS0V9 If you listen and watch with an open heart, it will change your world. 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/

We feel led to take Christ to the Navajo Nation (approximately the size of West Virginia). We are looking to take our model of service to the Navajo in Pueblo Pintado by partnering with churches, Bible Study Groups, Rotary, Chambers of Commerce and Kiwanis and then branching out to other locations on the reservation.

John Dillard is an Christian Speaker/Author and a Duluth GA 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!  

Atlanta /Alpharetta/Grayson CPA on Serving the Homeless of Atlanta…You Never Know What Blessing You Are Going to Get…Taking Christianity Into the World 

When my family serves the Homeless Women, Men and Children of Atlanta, you never now what you are going to get. This Christmas Day, my family put down traditions, food and gift giving and gave as Jesus would…by serving our fellow alongside our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. This Christmas Day like all days that we set aside our own needs and desires, God showed up in a fabulous and majestic way when William sang for us. Open your heart and listen to William at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocrW8D3VYJY  I invite you to join us as we Serve the Kingdom of God by Taking Christianity Into the World.

 Pastor 7 with 7 Bridges to Recovery is doing great things to Feed the Homeless of Atlanta while spreading the word of God. I suggest you go down and see what he is doing on the weekends to take the message to the streets of Atlanta. I believe he would be a great speaker to the whole congregation and Discipleship Groups as people are looking for opportunities to get real with their faith by being the very Hands and Feet of Jesus Christ.    You can read about his Ministry at http://www.7bridgestorecovery.org/home_page.html   We are actively involved in going and supporting Pastor 7 and the great work he is doing to Serve the Lost, the Last & the Least.  

 John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC, 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!  

Gwinnett/Alpharetta CPA Offers Family Mission Trip to Pueblo Pintado, NM 

Trip Dates:  July 10th – July 17th

 Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico for the  Navajo Indian Reservation 

Estimated Cost

$300 + Airfare (currently $470.00)

Cost Includes: Accomodations, Hot Showers, Three Meals Daily

Cost does not include incidentals or lunch on 7/10 & dinner on 7/17 

Application and $100 Non-refundable deposit due Sunday, March 1st

$200 due no later than Sunday, April 2nd

Service Areas

Vacation Bible School – K through 7th grade

Sports Camp

Senior Citizens Activities

Community Service Projects

Construction

Community Events (Community Night/Bingo)

Ladies Bible Study

Pre-School 

Open to Adults & Families 

Meeting Dates:

February 21, 2010

March 21, 2010

April 25, 2010

May 23, 2010

June 13, 2010

June 27, 2010

All meetings will take place after 2nd service unless otherwise noted. 

Contact Info:  The Dillard’s at 770-814-9304 or tamfram2002@yahoo.com for more information

Atlanta CPA Presents Word for the Day: Becoming Whole Romans 7:13-25…Taking Christianity Into the World 

When a friend fell of her bike and suffered  a severe brain injury, doctors weren’t sure she would survive. For several days she reminded suspended between life and death. The first good news came when she opened her eyes. Then she responded to simple voice commands. But with very small improvement, anxiety remained. how far would she progress? After one difficult day of therapy, her husband was discouraged. But the very next morning he exclaimed:” Sandy’s back ! ” Physically, Mentally, and emotionally, Sandy was becoming the “self” we knew and loved.

 Sandy’s fall reminds me of “the fall” of mankind (Gen. 3) And her struggle to recover parallels our struggle to overcome the brokenness of sin. ( Rom 7:18) If only her body healed, recovery would be incomplete. The same would be true if the brain worked but her body didn’t.  

Wholeness means that all parts works together for one purpose. God is the one healing Sandy, but she has to work hard in therapy. The same is true of us spiritually. After God saves us through Christ, we must “work out” our salvation (Phil.2:12)- not to earn it but to bring our thoughts and actions into agreement with His purpose- Julie Ackerman Links

                 More like the Master I would ever be,

                 More of his meekness, more humility;

                More zeal to labor, more courage to be true,

                 More consecration for work He bids me do. -Gabriel  ( to become whole, keep yielding to the Holy Spirit. ) 

With much love, I would greatly like to appreciate all the volunteers that keep this ministry running.  We will be having a LOVE Concert Feb 14th. It won’t be to raise $money$ but to show our love and appreciation for keeping this ministry alive. So always remember we thank you for all your support, prayer, and love.  

Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. -Phil 2:12 

GO JESUS GO JESUS GO!  LOVE,  PASTOR 7

Pastor 7 with 7 Bridges to Recovery is doing great things to Feed the Homeless of Atlanta while spreading the word of God. I suggest you go down and see what he is doing on the weekends to take the message to the streets of Atlanta. I believe he would be a great speaker to the whole congregation and Discipleship Groups as people are looking for opportunities to get real with their faith by being the very Hands and Feet of Jesus Christ. 

You can read about his Ministry at http://www.7bridgestorecovery.org/home_page.html  

We are actively involved in going and supporting Pastor 7 and the great work he is doing to Serve the Lost, the Last & the Least. 

John Dillard, CPA of His CPA, PC, 1940 Woods River Lane, Duluth, GA 30097  Phone 770-814-9304   http://www.HisCPA.com/    http://www.John-Dillard.com/