Friday was an interesting evening!

Well... sleep did not come for Courtney and I until close to around 3:30am Saturday morning! But nothing but fun preceeded! lol Around 8:30pm Friday evening Walmart was raided by two pennies in lifejackets, sun bonnets, with the world's ugliest beach bags! You should have seen those two cuties! lol Slippered football players in Bel Air down the Depends aisle, cookie monsters on Lark Street, and the most amazing house shoed basketball players at 12am on the corner of Bradshaw and Calvine. What a night to remember! MEMORIES!

A quotable day

"To err is human: To forgive; divine." Alexander Pope

Worship- Chiefly British word...

....with a powerful meaning!
Worshipe: worthiness, respect, reverence paid to a divine being...
extravagant respect or admiration for or devotion to an object of esteem

Once again the doors of The Rock Church will be open for yet another "Evening of Worship" An annual event intended to express our sincere and honorable God the praise and adoration he deserves.

Come join us as The Rock Church Mass Choir along with Psalmist C. Myles Young lift their voices in song. Click on the link below for more information! Hope to see you there! God Bless!

http://www.therockchurch.org/worship

Think on these things....

"For God Loveth a Cheerful Giver!" When we hear these words we immediately associate them with $$$ Money! Right?.... But what if we apply these words to TIME, ACTIONS, WORDS, and LOVE.

God asks for us to be cheerful in all things!

" In whatsoever state I am, therewith to be contect" In the Hebrew content simple means to "Not complain" Challenge yourself and say...."No matter what situation occurs throughout my day, I will be Cheerful and not complain, but give a smile and offer a tender word or prayer."

"Sing a song, and let JOY begin to play along!" a.rose 2006

Sincerly,

a.rose 2007

In Dedication to a Mother!

Each of us have one, many are one and everyone needs one. A mother is an integeral part of our everyday being. From the moment of our conception a mother begins to prepare for this life long goal, raising the best you. Our mothers wear many hats, often changing from moment to moment, wife to her husband, keeper of her home, and a nurse to comfort both our physical and physcological hurts and fears. Mother is more than just a name, she is a comfort, a gentle listener and most of all, your best friend. She is a strong tower in the middle of a storm and the fundamental element that holds the family together. It has been said that what shows on the outside is what is happening on the inside. A mother prepares her home, decorating and organizing, adding her gentle touch to the outside appearance with love and care. She daily washes dishes, does laundry, makes beds, irons, prepares meals, and tends to the needs of not only her family, but those around her. She is seamstress to missing buttons and holes in the knees of your favorite jeans. Mother works daily to add comfort and the warm fragrance of brownies and milk after your long day out in the world. She adds her fingerprints to our lives, praying daily for the Heavenly Father to guide and protect us as she ushers us out each day with a tender kiss on our cheek. As children our imaginations tend to lead us into believing we are famous airline pilots, the first astronaut to land on the moon, a rodeo cowboy, a princess in training, a soldier in a far away country and Miss Betty Crocker Jr. But in the midst of the couch cushions, kitchen table, and mothers high heel shoes, accidents happen. Cowboy tripped on a stone chasing Indian and scrapped his knee, and who else but Dr. Mom could possibly come to the rescue. Mother is a tender to our childhood scrapes and bruises and a mender to our teenage heartbreaks and friendships. She is like a warm blanket and a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter night. She is the one by our bedsides with a steaming bowl of soup and a calming song on her lips; reassuring us that everything will be all right if we just leave it in the hands of someone more capable.
A puzzle is not quite complete unless each piece fits together. A milk shake would not be as sweet and perfect unless the ice cream was added. Our flag would not wave as proudly if the stars had been removed. Just is the same with our mothers, she is the glue that keeps us all together. She is the missing piece, the component that makes us all complete. Without her influence and support we would never be the individual she set out to create. Each story we tell, and each memory we create shapes us and forms us, developing our habits and traditions. I have been blessed with two incredible mothers. Both are unique in there own ways; but both remain my strength, my comfort, the one I turn to when it hurts. They have always been there, and I know no matter what they will continue to fight for me, even if it means they must first lay down their life in exchange for my own.

Happy Mother's Day to all those who have had such an impact upon my life! I love you dearly!

Sincerely,
a.rose May 2006
Revised May 2007

An New Revelation!

All my life I have been raised to believe that there is a God, one God and his name is Jesus. He loved me enough to die for me, he died to save me, and he saved me to live with him in heaven. A true Pentecostal child brought to believe this God could do anything and everything. I was instructed in the one god denomination; yet compassed about by Trinity, Jehovah witnesses, and Catholics. I believed in one God because that is what I had been taught, this belief was firmly grounded into my heart from a young age by my parents, pastors and elders. Taught by example and preached into existence. Everything about my walk with God pointed to his solo being; yet I had only the basic scriptures to back me up. I believed because that is all I knew to believe, and it was the most logical of all.
But something within me stirred the afternoon I read James chapter 2 and verse 19. “Thou believest that there is one God: thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.” Never in my 21 years of life have I ever read such an incredible scripture. I was content to stay with the one line I had used for years, Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God…” that summed up the whole Bible for me, yet this verse shook me. I believe in one God, and he tells me, "You are on the right path, but do you know that the devil himself believes in me. Yes, the one who tempts you with everyday sin, the one who whispers words of bitterness into your ear, the one who attempts to steal your joy every lonely evening. Yes, even the one who haunts you with your past and torments you with dark nights of fear." He and all his colleagues tremble with dread at the thought that there is one God! They have no choice but to believe against their false doctrines, and petty cults; their made up fantasies and devilish tricks. They were created by the one true living God, and no matter their attempt to exalt themselves; they will forever be subjects to the one and only, Jesus Christ! This somehow gives me a greater fight towards victory, not only in my own life; but hope in those lives I come in contact with each and every day.

This revelation has given me a new found strength that on my knees, no matter what I may go through, no matter how lonely, how hard, nor how tedious my steps may be, I have a relationship with someone that is to be reverenced by all, including my greatest enemies!

a.rose 2007

I love the very "thought" of this quote!

"It doesn't matter where you are coming from. All that matters is where you are going."-Brian Tracy

This is an article you can not pass up!

Gods amazing miracles are not just for the book of Acts. They are alive and real and being played out all over the face of this world. For the locals here in Sacramento a miracle was handed to them and then added to the daily news. Two gentlemen from my church, John Allen and Bro Danny Walker we just coming in from a day of fishing when a man came running up to them with tears streaming down his face screaming, "I can't find my wife, I can't find my wife!" Bro Allen and Bro Walker turned their boat around and headed out again coming upon an object in the water. There they found the woman, deadly purplish blue, swelled up and already stiff. They took her to shore and 911 was called. The operator attempted to to explain the method of CPR but John Allen would have nothing to do with it, he is such a man of God, and not a quieted one at that, began to do the only thing he knew how to do, PRAY. Over ten minutes went by before help arrived, but by then the woman had already began to cough up the mirky water and talk to the men who saved her. Death had proclaimed her body and it was evident it had several hours before yet God, who stepped beyond death many years ago, gave life and raised her up before the eyes of the witnesses. How could you not share such a story!

Click on the link below for a full story featured on Channel 13 news!

http://cbs13.com/topstories/local_story_123083904.html

Bored Silly

Well...its Wednesday night and Elk Grove has closed down. All residents are dreamily drifting off to slumber land. Everyone except the Midnight Spa Bandits!
Beware to those attempting to sleep you will be prosecuted. All organized pizza parties will be raided!

I was enjoying a quiet evening at home in my jammies and the cutest slippers. Face mask and whitening strips, working on my writing when Joey decided to come over. There goes my evening...I ran and got dressed and then he gets the big idea "Hey "paint" my face, I want to be a mime." 20 mins later everyones' face was "painted" and we were at the Jones trying to scare them. Try being met with a pizza cutter, its quite an experience! It was just one of those boring Wednesday nights!

Joey, Tamsen, Ayla, Katie, Vincent and I, The official MSBs!

One of a kind..three of a kind

There is something about having a friend that you can share everything with. A friend you can argue with; yet love even more because of it. A best friend you can tell your secrets, your sorrows, and share your joys. Few can find a true friend that is there no matter what life may bring, who is not only there to listen, but there to walk with you and go through the storm by your side to ensure you make it out strong. I am so proud to have two incredible sisters who have been there through thick and thin. We have laughed together, fought each other, and in the end have learned to cling to each other. Ayla...Tamsen....Thank you for being such incredible lil sissys'! I am so proud of you both!

"Sisters, Sisters, there were never such devoted sisters!"-White Christmas

*photo taken in Mom's limo for her 40th birthday, sparkling cider anyone?

Free at last!

After 20 months of wires, colored ties, pain and manipulation of the jaw, April 25th, 2007 will forever be a monument in my life! Though there comes a sorrow with the loss of a close "friend" I will forever be indebted to my nearly two year companion and orthodontist. At 8:40am this morning I was free of my chains called braces! WOO HOOO!! I am very much excited about the change and am pleased with the results! I just want to give a public thank you to Dr Gregory Adams DDS and his incredibly talented staff! You make me Smile! =0)

Got a riddle for you!!!

What king can you make if you take

~the head of a lamb
~the middle of a pig
~the hind of a buffalo and

~the tail of a dragon?

If you think you know the answer please don't hesitate to let me know!

I would like to know what you believe the answer is!

Hint:Think out of the box, or "in" the box.

Your secret place...A Psalm 91 Experience

Have you ever looked into the mirror and noticed how odd the world you stand in looks in that object of glass? It reflects your present world, yet everything is different, the left is now the right, and the right becomes the left. Have you ever imagined yourself drifting beyond the glass and entering that reflective world and looking back? What an experience that would be! This adventure would, in a spiritual sense, "mirror" the presence of God. The Bible states we see through a glass darkly. We see our present situation, and know God has a plan and a purpose, but we don't see the purpose nor the true expected outcome. But when we come into the presence of the Holy God, things that looked dark and dreary, become purposeful and grow bright. In the presence of God; we are still in our same room, the tangible things are still within our reach, yet the world takes on a new and different light. The storm around us still rages, but we have a protection, the eerie darkness surrounds us, but light illuminates our souls, fear reaches to grasp our minds, but a powerful existence binds and gives peace. It is here you have not only stepped into the world beyond the glass, but into an intimate place of peace and love, your own secret place with the most high.

Psalm 91 clearly proclaims that, "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high, shall abide under the shadow of the all mighty!" What a time of refreshing~ Have you visited your secret place today?

Sincerely,

a.rose 2007

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*******"The Secret Place" *******

written by A. Lombardo and K. Horton

Happy Easter!

Many German writings streching back to the 1500s express the origin of the easter bunny we now display in windows and in local grocery stores; announcing the beginning of the Spring season. The hare and the rabbit are known as one of the most fertile animals alive and serve as a god to many religions as the symbols of new life. Americans were first introduced to the easter bunny by the Germans closer to the 1700s. The arrival of the "oschter haws" was considered to be "childhood's greatest pleasure". Each year the children would build a nest in a secluded place in their home or surrounding gardens. There the boys could be found neglecting their best caps, and girls their precious bonnets, to return chasing away the field bunnies to find that the "oschter haws" had layed a glorious, beautiful nest of colored eggs. The eagerly awaited chocolate bunny, first made its appearance in the 1800s, made simply out of pastry and sugar. The easter bunny has became a beloved character amoung children and elders alike.


But the true story and celebration reaches far beyond the 1500s and begins in a time we have only been able create from buried artifacts. The history of Easter reaches far back to the days of the Romans mighty rule and the Jewish sacrifices. It is there that the Easter story was birthed. In a secluded stable a virgin gave birth to a humble man child. This child grew and displayed the ultimate sacrifice of unconditional love. Jesus marveled the listeners and charmed the children, yet was beaten and hung upon a splintered cross, envisioning far beyond his present situation and looking directly into the eyes of a simple Californian girl. Knowing the pain life would bring, not only to her, but to those surrounding her, he died to save her soul. Hebrews 9:22 states"...without [the] shedding of blood [there] is no remission." He gave His life so we could have the opportunity to be born again. He not only saw me, and gave me hope, but he saw each one of you who read this. In essence that is the whole reviving feeling of new life that spring has given to us each year. Flowers bloom and turn their heads to the out reaching sun, and frozen stagnant waters become rushing rivers of life. I am so thankful on this beautiful Good Friday! "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall(promise) not perish but have everlasting life" John 3:16



In the hustle and bustle of colors, pretty grass, and chocolate bunnies, take time to stop and reflect on the true meaning of our celebration. Consider who has given you the breath you breathe and the lives you now hold in your arms. God Bless you on this Glorious weekend, and may you always be filled with the refreshing life only a God as amazing as Jesus Christ can bring. Happy Easter!



Sincerely Yours,
a.rose

Please Pray!

Bro Jeff Hoffer's daughter, Bre from Bro. Bertram's church near San Diego, has just been diagnosed with cancer. They didn't catch it until now and its in the final stages according to the doctors. She is only 13, I believe! She will be having a bone marrow transplant today at 4pm. They are good friends to many of us. Please help me pray that all goes well... This little girl needs our prayers today!
Thank you all...

Well...Hello World... Im Back!

Well... I am sitting here at my desk at work sipping a tall glass of ice cold sweetened tea thinking about all the important stuff I could be/should be doing, and how long it has been since I visited my own blog site. Pathetic... I know! My time over the last few weeks have been a collaboration of tears, laughter, and adventure. No Limits came upon me and just about crumbled me, friends coming in from all over the world(HI Canada) and work escalations piled up, I have simply been under a pile of mess, called stress since March 1!! Its just the benefits of being young, I hope! Sincerely, No Limits was awesome, one of the most awe striking conferences I have ever attended. Lives were changed, minds renewed, and Churches revived. It was a time of renewal for pastors and saints alike. The 11th marked a day in history, a day of Dedication, the day we offered our hard work, our time, our sleepless nights and weary minds, to God. The New Rock Church Sanctuary was Dedicated to God in the presence of over 1200 saints and Homecoming pastors. What an experience!

Sadness and loneliness can overwhelm a person, especially when they have been deprived adequate sleep for over 3 weeks. But tears of pain soon turned to tears of joy when I received the phone call on Wednesday the 14th! "You have a plane ticket to Canada the 16th at 5:10pm, be there, hope you have a passport and can get off work!" WOO HOO Passport? Major stress test...Passed! San Francisco never was lovelier, even after spending all day in the passport office! I had the time of my life, I was able to relax, have such a good time and create memories, which includes surprising Angie in the middle of the night, that will last a lifetime.

My weeks have been stretched beyond compare, yet they run together in a distant blur...As reality begins to settle I now reflect on my priorities and realize, IM BEHIND! =) Time goes on and once again I am in the groove of the music of life, almost on beat, give me a few more days!

I have so much to include in this post, but both time and your attention permit me to continue on my random creation of words. I will once again be updating my blog with many new and mind evaluating quotes, stories and inspirations within the upcoming months. Hope you are doing well, God Bless and don't forget to offer a Smile!

Sincerely Yours,
a.rose

Welcome Home Hero!

Local captain faces bittersweet homecoming

Some waited patiently, others could not sit still while waiting for five soldiers to arrive at the Colorado Springs airport. As the uniforms came into view, the emotions rushed out.
But it was a bittersweet homecoming for Air Force Captain Kevin Lombardo. After spending eight months in Iraq, he arrived to see the faces he loves, all except one. His two-year-old daughter Chloe died a year ago, after she and her brother swallowed prescription pills they found in the medicine cabinet.
"It's been very difficult, but thankfully I have my wonderful family here," Lombardo's wife, Billie, said. "I couldn't ask for better friends, they helped me get through this."
Lombardo came home after his daughter died, but just a few months later he was back in the middle east. He says "It's absolutely fabulous after seven or eight months being gone, just to be home with friends and family. Absolutely incredible being home," he said.
While she couldn't be there to welcome her daddy, Chloe was close to the hearts of everyone there. The Lombardo family said they hope others will remember Chloe, and what brought the ending to her short life.
http://www.koaa.com/news/view.asp?ID=6853

Welcome home Uncle Kev!! I love you! You are my Hero!!

Are you Ready for REVIVAL...

The most incredible conference on the west coast is only 2 days away! Are you ready for Revival, Truth, Revelation, Refreshing and the most unbelieveable Experience in a lifetime? No Limits the conference is the a highly motivating gathering for leaders and saints alike to glean from World Class Leaders in our Apostolic movement. Come join us March 7th-9th and then again on the 11th for the dedication of The Rock Church newest and Elk Grove's largest Sanctuary. You will be empowered from the teachings of Bro Sam Emery, Revivalist Cody Marks, Dr Nathaniel Wilson, Psalmist C. Myles Young, and many many more! Come expecting the unexpectable, for there are NO Limits in God!

*Please visit http://therockchurch.org for more exciting and informative information!

Hope to see YOU there!

Sincerely Yours,
a.rose

The skies the limit, so reach beyond!

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
-Eleanor Roosevelt

How do you measure up?

Is it not amazing how in a body, that is made up of nothing but chromosomes, as individual as they are, can come together, seperate, and then fuse together again to create a human life. Just imagine with me for a moment, pieces, hundreds, maybe even thousands of pieces, independent and secure; But when brought together in unity and on one common ground, they become a masterpiece!!


Now apply that to your spiritual walk with God and in the church... ;)


Sincerely Yours,
a.rose

Always remember you are Loved!

..For God so lo V ed the world,
.......That He g A ve
.............his on L y
............Begott E n
..................So N
.......................T hat whosoever
.........Believeth I n Him
............Should N ot perish,
..........But have E verlasting life."

................John 3:16

.......Happy Valentine's Day!

Your daily quote

"Only those who dare to fall greatly can ever achieve greatly" Robert Kennedy

If there is anything that my mentors and elders have taught me is "dare to dream". Reach higher heights and if you fail, get up again and reach higher. You never know what great heights your Heavenly Father has in store if you only attempt to do the impossible.


When there is failure fall on your face before God, for there is strength for the next climb on the bended knee!

A Thoughtful Prayer for Your Day

I may never see tomorrow
There’s no written guarantee
The things that happened yesterday
Belong to history

I cannot predict the future
I cannot change the past
I have just the present moment
I must treat it as my last

I must use this moment wisely
For it soon will pass away
And be lost to me forever
As part of yesterday


I must exercise compassion
Help the fallen to their feet
Be a friend to the friendless
Make an empty life complete



The unkind things I do today
May never be undone
Any friendships that I fail to win
May nevermore be won

I may not have another chance
On bended knee to pray
And I thank God with humble heart
For giving me the day










*author unknown

StRaNgErS

Strangers are not always considered invited guests, whether it be into your home, your personal conversation or your physical and spiritual life. A stranger in a physical form may become your best friend within that year; or they may become your feared foe. You never know who God will send to help you make it that extra step in life. Strangers present themselves in many shapes, sizes and color. Ugly, pretty, rebelious and clean. An uninvited guest will leave when you simple ask it to excuse itself, right? In most cases, the answer is NO! Once seated at your table they begin to execute their purpose. That stranger may come in physical form, or he may come in a spiritual form. Loneliness, depression, pain and even fear. They enter our homes, lives, dominating our minds and holding us as victims on their playing field. At that moment we have but two decisions to make. I can let this stranger frighten me and control me or I can accept it and learn from its intended games. C. Myles Young, a well known psalmist and minister once said that "When adversity comes, you know you are in the purpose and will of God" So when the devil, adversity, depression and fear knock at your door, do not dwell in its grasp, but instead turn and grasp it, give it to God, let that opportunity of loneliness create in you a relationship with the Heavenly Father that you never would have other wise been able reach. Learn to stand on His word, fight back when the spirit of fear enlarges itself. Your stranger of evil will never be your friend, but when he sneaks in the window or through the door remember he left it open. Open for The Peace, The Healer and The Way maker to come in and take control.

"Strangers are simply opportunities for a miracle called friendship" a.rose 2006


*inspired by Sis Vonnie Lopez

A daily thought:

WITH MONEY YOU CAN BUY A HOUSE,
BUT NOT A HOME

WITH MONEY YOU CAN BUY A CLOCK,
BUT NOT TIME

WITH MONEY YOU CAN BUY A BED,
BUT NOT SLEEP

WITH MONEY YOU CAN BUY A BOOK,
BUT NOT KNOWLEDGE

WITH MONEY YOU CAN SEE A DOCTOR,
BUT NOT GOOD HEALTH

WITH MONEY YOU CAN BUY A POSITION,
BUT NOT RESPECT

WITH MONEY YOU CAN BUY BLOOD,
BUT NOT LIFE

WITH MONEY YOU CAN BUY A MOMENT OF PLEASURE
BUT NOT TRUE LOVE

BUT GOD:
~THE KEEPER OF THE FAMILY
~THE CREATOR OF TIME
~THE REST IN A WEARY WORLD
~THE CREATOR OF KNOWLEDGE
~THE GREAT PHYSICIAN
~THE HIGH AND LIFTED UP
GAVE HIS LIFE, HIS BLOOD, EXPRESSED THE ULTIMATE LOVE, TO PURCHASE OUR SALVATION!

How do you see it?

Have you ever been standing right next to someone and still are looking frantically for them? Maybe you even bumped into them, apologized and kept moving, in desperate attempts to find them! Comic, but still a fact that is true. This morning I was reading in Matthew on the birth of Jesus...I came upon Matt. 2:2 where the wise men ask Herod, king of Jerusalem, "Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him." Herod in total shock calls in his scribes, who read from the Holy Scriptures of the birth of a child that will be the savior of the world. A troubled, prideful man that Herod was sends these wise men to find the child so he too can worship him(sarcastic). Then upon hearing that the men totally dis him, he sends his army out to kill every male child under the age of 2. Now think about it for a moment. The star, scriptures, signs, a big HELLO! Right?! This is how I see it....Herod, like a average human was so caught up in himself and the things that concerned him that he missed the biggest happening right outside his city. Yet three men, total strangers, who probably met each other on the way, see a star from the East and set out on a journey to find out what the star was all about. When you are in the darkness of this world and have no purpose other than to please yourself, you miss the light that shines right before you. Just as the person you actively seek, the greatest miracle is right in front of you. God is shining and sending willing souls to break that darkness and allow you to reach out and receive it for yourself. It is a light that gives you purpose, hope and unconditional joy...So evaluate yourself and consider the outcome...Now how do you see it?

2007!!

Happy New Year to all!
What a time we had this holiday! Christmas was amazing and December 31st, 2006 was the best ever! After years of preparing we the saints of The Rock Church have moved into the new facility at the corner of Bradshaw and Neiman! We had an incredible service and we filled the bottom section and even spread out into the risers, over 1600 people gathered for our first official service! =) I am so excited to see what the future of 2007 has to bring!
God Bless you and yours this holiday season!

Check out http://www.therockchurch.org

Time in the life of an Angel...

Wow things have been so busy lately! Time has been swept away as if it were a grain of sand on a distant beach...2006 was a year of change for me, I simply will never be the same after such an impacting year such as this. I learned how to grieve, give, love and laugh even in the midst of troubled times. Last year (2005)I lost two very close family friends, my great grandfather and then on Dec 1st, I lost a childhood friend and four days after Christmas lost my baby cousin Chloe. To add it all up my Uncle Kevin, her father, was serving in Iraq. I was certain this next year was going to be a horrible one considering the struggles that had already begun. But God was gracious. Despite the set backs, this year has birthed a new understanding and appreciation for the beautiful things that surround my being each and everyday.
I started an incredible job at HealthNet as a multi product rep. It is a challenging job but something I definitely have the opportunity to advance in very quickly.
My drama experiences have been simply inspirational, I have written a total of 5 new sketches and dramatic interpretations this year and am in the midst of creating a book for others to purchase and perform.
"Let's practice that pretty smile" has become a known phrase with me lately. I am thrilled to announce my newest project, photography. And with the holidays, WOW it has been so busy!
Jennifer Butts, a Godly woman and mentor of mine gave birth to four premature babies in March of this year and unfortunately three were taken home to be with Jesus, but the one remaining has been a fighter! Carisse Lynn has become so dear to my heart, and from the first moment I laid eyes on her at two pounds in the NICU I fell in love and claimed that little one. She is doing so wonderful, God has brought her through the test of time and she has survived with His love and grace! =) I can not wait to see her again! Please continue to pray for her!*pictured to the left
Well I did it!! I passed my Psychology class with a beautiful A!! I was extatic when I received my transcript! I had an incredible professor as well as some outstanding peers to help me out! Rogers, Freud, Ellis, Adler, and so many others as well as their therapies will forever be embedded into my memory! =)
Well, God has been so good to me this year! Sunday December 31st we will be moving into our New Sanctuary! The devil has fought hard, but God stands in VICTORY! I am so excited and could not think of a better way to end this year! I could go on and on sharing with you all the exciting things of 2006, but this post has already exceeded its limit! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and I am praying that God blesses you in this New Year above and beyond all that you could ever ask or think! I love you all and am praying daily for the incredible people He has placed in my life!
Once again, A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOURS!

A daily thought to keep in mind

You have the power to choose how good of a day You will have! So Smile! =) a.rose 10/24/06

Friends are a gift from God

It has been months since my dearest friend Vivien has returned home to her birth counrty Germany. She came not knowing anyone, and left knowing everyone. Drawn by her smile and simple outgoing personality Viv and I clicked. We made the best memeories within the first few days. We chased pigs together, walked llamas, practically destroyed a house and had the time of our lives! Vivien recieved the Holy Ghost a few months after her settling in with the Bolding Family, and has grasped the relationship with her creator in a way I have never seen before. She is a soul winner and a true believer in Romans 6:8, Not ashamed of the Gospel!! Viv their is so much to say about such a dear friend, you have inspired me and encouraged me in more ways than one! I will forever miss you and those absolutely crazy, splendid times we spent together. Hurry up and come Home!! =)

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In honor of a Mother

Mother-More than just a Name

Sis. Wilson, myself and Sis. Young


Each of us have one, many are one and everyone needs one. A mother is an integeral part of our everyday being. From the moment of our conception a mother begins to prepare for this life long goal, raising the best you. Our mothers wear many hats, often changing from moment to moment, wife to her husband, keeper of her home, and a nurse to comfort both our physical and physcological hurts and fears. Mother is more than just a name, she is a comfort, a gentle listener and most of all, your best friend. She is a strong tower in the middle of a storm and the fundamental element that holds the family together.

It has been said that what shows on the outside is what is happening on the inside. A mother prepares her home, decorating and organizing, adding her gentle touch to the outside appearance of love and care. She daily washes dishes, does laundry, makes beds, irons, prepares meals, and tends to the needs of not only her family, but those around her. She is seamstress to missing buttons and holes in the knees of your favorite jeans. Mother works daily to add comfort and warm fragrance of brownies and milk after your long day out in the world. She adds her fingerprints to our lives, praying daily for the Heavenly Father to guide and protect us as she ushers us out each day with a tender kiss on our cheek.

As children our imaginations tend to lead us into believing we are famous airline pilots, the first astronaut to land on the moon, a rodeo cowboy, a princess in training, a soldier in a far away country and Miss Betty Crocker Jr. But in the midst of the couch cushions, kitchen table, and mothers high heel shoes, accidents happen. Cowboy tripped on a stone chasing Indian and scrapped his knee, and who else but Dr. Mom could possibly come to the rescue. Mother is a tender to our childhood scrapes and bruises and a mender to our teenage heartbreaks and friendships. She is like a warm blanket and a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter night. She is the one by our bedsides with a steaming bowl of soup and a calming song on her lips; reassuring us that everything will be all right if we just leave it in the hands of someone more capable.

A puzzle is not quite complete unless each piece fits together. A milk shake would not be as sweet and perfect unless the ice cream was added. Our flag would not wave as proudly if the stars had been removed. Just is the same with our mothers, she is the glue that keeps us all together. She is the missing piece, the component that makes us all complete. Without her influence and support we would never be the individual she set out to create. Each story we tell, and each memory we create shapes us and forms us, developing our habits and traditions. My mother is my strength, my comfort, the one I turn to when it hurts. She has always been there, and I know no matter what she will continue to fight for me, even if it means she must first lay down her life in exchange for my own.
Angelica Rose Lombardo
May 14th, 2006



My mum, Grandma Stein and myself

Mark King-6.5 Billion Worlds

Bro Mark King, a young man who has a passion for the lives and "worlds" around him, from Calgary, Alberta Canada preached an impacting message last night at our mid week service! " For God so loved my world..." Before HIM my world was formless, void, empty and dark, but He loved my world enough to transform it and live amongst it! (Paraphrasing) "Tears filled my eyes, as I watched millions of worlds pass by below, as I stood on a friends balcony today. Millions of worlds just like mine, all spinning together, but some will never make it through this month, some of their worlds will spin out of control never knowing the love and grace and forgiveness I know and experience each and every day!!... If only we, who know HIS Love and HIS grace, could have the passion to feel what they are feeling, the pain they experience all the time! There are over 6.5 BILLION people on this earth today, we can't save them all, but can't we do our part to reach at least half. "Hell hath enlarged herself..." Its getting bigger and bigger each and every day. Hundreds of worlds have spun out into eternity just in these few short moments, what are we doing to reach them, what are we doing to touch a lost and dying world!"

It touched me so deeply! Reaching down deep inside, to a tender place in my heart! I want to do all I can to touch someone else's world, to see them smile again, to hear them laugh again, to know they have the same opportunity to enter into the Holy of Holies as I do! Does someone Love Jesus enough to tell someone elses world that He lived and gave HIS everything for them!

How many of these 6.5 Billion worlds do you see, touch, and come in contact with EVERYDAY? What are doing to change the cycle and pull their world into your galaxy?

The Rock Group Youth Community(TRG)

The ROCK GROUP (TRG) youth community, under the direction of Youth Pastor Johannes Escudero, is one of the largest entities of The Rock Church. The Rock Group youth community is a growing, multi-cultural collection of young people in Jr. High, High School,College & Career, ranging between the ages of 12 and 25 years old, and is rapidly becoming a magnet for young people, and an icon for youth development, in the greater Sacramento area. The ROCK GROUP meets every Friday Night, and most Saturdays, alternating between The Experience, The ReUnion, Friday Night FUNADDICTS and the OZONE.
Don't miss out any longer, check out http://www.therockgrouplive.com



Our very own Wayne Scott, one of our chaperones and servers for our Youth Christmas Banquets!

NO LIMITS THE CONFERENCE

WOW!!! No Limits-Beyond was absolutely incredible!! From the very first sermon preached by Rev. Rick Mayo to the grand finale Sam Emory and the infamous "Get Your Rear in Gear" preached by the one and only C. Myles Young, this was by far the greatest year ever!! Plan now for next year!! You don't want to miss it!!

Check out www.therockchurch.org for further info and video clips!!

I had the privilege of meeting sooo many new and absolute fun loving people!! Here's to you Vren, Shad, Angie, Rachelle, Greg, Mark, John, Luke, Loro, Sara, Alana, Star*, Aydin, oh boy, I should have not started naming names!!! You all were an absolute blast!! Love ya and rock on!! =)

Sleeping Baby of Beauty

In Loving Memory of Chloe Bella Lombardo

February 4, 2003 - December 29, 2005

To my Baby Cousin, whom I never met, but Love tenderly and miss so much!
I was there when your mommy found out you were coming, and still long to hold you and laugh with you. One day, sweet beauty, one day. Sweetest kisses and love my little Coco.
Dedicated to my Uncle Kevin, Aunt Billie, Lexi, Lidia, and lil mousey Kevin -
I love you dearly!

Angelica Rose Lombardo
January 10th, 2006


Sweet baby of ivory and green
Hazel locks of curls and eyes of the sea
So far away, yet so near
Tears of sorrow with tears of love
Our sleeping baby of joy

Tell us; tell us all the beauty you see
The melodies you hear
And the aroma that fills the air
Whisper the words in the wind
Fill us with smiles again
Ask Him to let the sunshine play
Sweet beauty please visit us today

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Weep for me no more
Coco’s with you forever more
So many were miles away
Please understand
I can be with you all today

There’s no pain here
Oh, nothing to hurt me
His sweet kisses have awakened me
And I can sing once more

There’s streets of gold and rubies
With an angel choir
That sounds so lovely
The very best you’ve ever heard

He gave me a halo of flowers
The most divine
That smells so pretty
All the time

And there are too many steps to count
Big ones and little ones
As far as the eye can see
Me and Jesus already reached infinity

There’s kisses and hugs everyday
And miles of dirt fields for me to play
I have tubs of every color
Oh, how I wish you could see
The sand castles we’ve made
Jesus and me

Mommy, Daddy he did it
Just for me
He let me help him make the snow
That reminded you so much of me
And he even let me write my name on each one
Each shape he fashioned with his own hand
Directing each one where they should land

My sweetest sisters
There are so many trees
With birds and animals
As far as you can see
Jesus tells the most wonderful stories
And tucks me tenderly in
Singing a melody only Heaven has heard and only Heaven can make
He said we can color the sunset when you come
And even sing with the sun

My best friend, my brother, my twin
Oh, how I miss you and long to be together again
From the beginning we did it together
We laughed; we played and had so much fun
There’s bubble baths and candy
Hide-n-seek valleys and yes, even a Christmas tree for you to climb
I gave you my all, make me proud my love

Oh, my time was short
I know it seems
But if you only knew what lies ahead
Those of you who shared my laughs, my kisses, my love
And even those who hadn’t
Look for them always
In the sunshine, the wind, the rain and the snow

Jesus holds me and loves us all
He is perfect and merciful still
I’ve seen Papa, Auntie Carm, and even lil John
All those who have gone on before
They send their love and kisses
Oh, wait till you see what they have in store

The day is coming soon when we all shall gather at his throne
And worship at His precious feet
And rest sweetly on his crystal shore

Be ready Mommy
Hear His call Daddy
Grandma, aunties, uncles, and cousins I love
Listen closely He’s calling you home

Thank you, Thank you for teaching me to love the “Sun”!
I love you more than words can say
Thank you for letting me fly today

Forever and Always - Your Sonna Bella,

Sleeping Baby of Beauty

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The Rock Church 2005 Holy Ghost Revival with Cody Marks (click here)

Wednesday, March 16, 2005

The Rock Church 2005 Holy Ghost Revival with Cody Marks
Rock Church, Elk Grove Sacramento, CA


The Rock Church 2005 Holy Ghost Revival with Cody Marks, Rock Church, Elk Grove Sacramento, CA
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Evangelist Mark Morgan

Evangelist Mark Morgan THE ROCK CHURCH, Elk Grove, Sacramento, CA

WOW! time to sssllllooooww down! :)

Okay I know I haven't updated my profile in a long time but life has been soo busy! I leave for work around 7:30 am and work until around 2pm. I leave work and head for school and I am there until 9pm sometimes 10pm! Trying to do homework and find the time to sleep has been a challenge! Its fun at times though!

Just a little encouragement!

Last weekend I borrowed my dad's truck. I was meeting a friend of mine at 24 hr fitness. When I got in the truck the radio was on and there was a program on called "Life on the edge Live", a program I hate to listen to because when someone has a problem the host pats them on the hand and tells them almost exactly what they want to hear, " I know life is hard, just live for God as best as you can! " Well anyways, that just gets on my nerves! But there was a woman on and one of her comments stood out to me! The talk of the night was "Purity and Relationships" she didn't patty cake around, she told them exactly what they didn't want to hear, "Live for GOD STRONG! Don't be a wimp, fight back and WIN!" It made me think! Here I was about to go and work out and God began talking to me! For one, I hardly ever listen to this program let alone call in, but I felt God had something to say so I dialed the #. The program was almost over, but the woman on the other end let me give my comment! The words that came were as follow:

"I have always believed that we as humans are vessels that the Potter (Jesus) is molding and making. There are times when we give under the pressure, but the potter gently, yet forcefully begins the molding process again. It is a proven fact that if you and the Potter become close friends that he will let you chose one of his vessels as a gift. But, if you will let Him chose he will pull out a key and reveal a hidden cabinet full of his Favorite and Most Precious vessels. Vessels he has hand chosen and formed, many hours have been set aside preparing these precious pieces. He knows where you are weak and where you are strong. He will chose the perfect vessel that will compliment you, where you are weak that vessel will be strong, where that vessel is weak you will be strong. But the key is, You MUST let the potter chose! You can not choose HIS perfect will for you. You must refuse to chose!"

The words came so strongly and wonderfully! Continue to let Him mold you and use you! He is preparing something and someone for you so special, but even when you crumble, just let yourself be re-moldable!
I love you all and miss you dearly! I pray everyone who reads this will be encouraged and strengthened! You are special and much loved! I need you!
Have a wonderful day and Don't forget to SMILE!

~Angelica Rose