Comments on: Half Full? http://www.shauninthecity.com/2009/05/half-full.html The Blog of Shaun King Thu, 12 May 2011 15:57:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Buck http://www.shauninthecity.com/2009/05/half-full.html/comment-page-1#comment-6059 Buck Thu, 21 May 2009 14:49:55 +0000 http://www.shauninthecity.com/?p=870#comment-6059 Every summer at my church we do a "Project Fix-up Weekend" The pastor does a campaign and gives the numbers of what it would cost to outsource the projects and what we save by volunteering. We are blessed to be be able to afford a maintenance staff and a comfortable budget (hard times for us too), but we are asked to "stretch" and reap the benefits and blessings of the fellowship. The projects are broken down to painting, plastering, cleaning storage space, etc and broken up in 2-4 hour allotments. It gives people a beginning and end to their committment and the opportunity to know that at least one hour is appreciated. The turn out is always good and I love getting to know other membership outside of worship services. Be encouraged and I love you brother. Every summer at my church we do a "Project Fix-up Weekend" The pastor does a campaign and gives the numbers of what it would cost to outsource the projects and what we save by volunteering. We are blessed to be be able to afford a maintenance staff and a comfortable budget (hard times for us too), but we are asked to "stretch" and reap the benefits and blessings of the fellowship.

The projects are broken down to painting, plastering, cleaning storage space, etc and broken up in 2-4 hour allotments. It gives people a beginning and end to their committment and the opportunity to know that at least one hour is appreciated. The turn out is always good and I love getting to know other membership outside of worship services.

Be encouraged and I love you brother.

]]> By: Rai King http://www.shauninthecity.com/2009/05/half-full.html/comment-page-1#comment-5920 Rai King Tue, 19 May 2009 03:55:27 +0000 http://www.shauninthecity.com/?p=870#comment-5920 We love you Jinean...seriously, you are the bomb- I'm sorry. I'm so not cool anymore. Is it still ok to say "the bomb?" We love you Jinean…seriously, you are the bomb- I'm sorry. I'm so not cool anymore. Is it still ok to say "the bomb?"

]]> By: jinean http://www.shauninthecity.com/2009/05/half-full.html/comment-page-1#comment-5900 jinean Mon, 18 May 2009 17:06:19 +0000 http://www.shauninthecity.com/?p=870#comment-5900 I write this reply to encourage you and all you do. I started a project this year that God had been in my spirit to do for a while. And when I FINALLY decide to move in it I was like "Ta da!!! I'm here....great cause!!! Let's do this!!" Only to hear crickets as the response. This caused me to question, "maybe I'm wrong...maybe I mistook God's command." But more and more I'm realizing that it sometimes builds your conviction with God even more. In a weird way, when I came in last week I too expected the space to be overflowing with volunteers, but found only you, a hammer, and the radio playing...I was perplexed and saddened...then encouraged. Encouraged because I KNOW beyond a doubt that your vision for the space and the Courageous movement is PURELY of and from God. So it showed me that sometimes being the only armor bearer is not a sign of misguidance but a step along your path with God. I agree with all the comments, especially Rai's–I mean if Christ had 12/11 then we can expect no more to do those greater things (reminds me of this verse...not meaning AT ALL that non-volunteerism constitutes hate but the comparison between us and Christ proves true - "If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you"). Keep doing what your doing!!! So many people's lives will be changes by this "movement command center :P" When feeling a lil half empty think of Plumpy Nut (<a href="http://www.theywilldie.org)" target="_blank">www.theywilldie.org)</a> with the visual of that child whose life WILL inevitably be saved through plans that WILL be birthed out of that space as you chip away at drywall....IT IS ALL WORTH IT!!! Stay encouraged and half full!! Side note: I also learned that if God gives you the vision, it will get it done somehow and we can't try to do it all. So when it comes to your health and rest take heed–we need a healthy-nonladder-injured Pastor Shaun :P, to lead this movement–it will get done. I write this reply to encourage you and all you do. I started a project this year that God had been in my spirit to do for a while. And when I FINALLY decide to move in it I was like "Ta da!!! I'm here….great cause!!! Let's do this!!" Only to hear crickets as the response. This caused me to question, "maybe I'm wrong…maybe I mistook God's command." But more and more I'm realizing that it sometimes builds your conviction with God even more.

In a weird way, when I came in last week I too expected the space to be overflowing with volunteers, but found only you, a hammer, and the radio playing…I was perplexed and saddened…then encouraged. Encouraged because I KNOW beyond a doubt that your vision for the space and the Courageous movement is PURELY of and from God. So it showed me that sometimes being the only armor bearer is not a sign of misguidance but a step along your path with God. I agree with all the comments, especially Rai's–I mean if Christ had 12/11 then we can expect no more to do those greater things (reminds me of this verse…not meaning AT ALL that non-volunteerism constitutes hate but the comparison between us and Christ proves true – "If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you").

Keep doing what your doing!!! So many people's lives will be changes by this "movement command center :P"

When feeling a lil half empty think of Plumpy Nut (http://www.theywilldie.org) with the visual of that child whose life WILL inevitably be saved through plans that WILL be birthed out of that space as you chip away at drywall….IT IS ALL WORTH IT!!!

Stay encouraged and half full!!

Side note: I also learned that if God gives you the vision, it will get it done somehow and we can't try to do it all. So when it comes to your health and rest take heed–we need a healthy-nonladder-injured Pastor Shaun :P, to lead this movement–it will get done.

]]> By: Lynnette http://www.shauninthecity.com/2009/05/half-full.html/comment-page-1#comment-5894 Lynnette Mon, 18 May 2009 12:30:30 +0000 http://www.shauninthecity.com/?p=870#comment-5894 i have to tell you shaun,i am looking in new jersey for a good mission-minded,outreach-minded church to join and cant find one. i know theres more to being a christian than singing and believing in the lord for the things YOU want to aquire in YOUR life. i wanna help people...iwanna roll up my sleeves and get my hands dirty and make a difference in this world for GOD.thats why i gotta tell you to keep doing what youre doing and people will be drawn to the Courageous Church..IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME lol.man i wish i lived in Atlanta!!! i have to tell you shaun,i am looking in new jersey for a good mission-minded,outreach-minded church to join and cant find one. i know theres more to being a christian than singing and believing in the lord for the things YOU want to aquire in YOUR life. i wanna help people…iwanna roll up my sleeves and get my hands dirty and make a difference in this world for GOD.thats why i gotta tell you to keep doing what youre doing and people will be drawn to the Courageous Church..IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME lol.man i wish i lived in Atlanta!!!

]]> By: Rai King http://www.shauninthecity.com/2009/05/half-full.html/comment-page-1#comment-5875 Rai King Mon, 18 May 2009 01:07:19 +0000 http://www.shauninthecity.com/?p=870#comment-5875 Hey there is a typo in your post. You said God encouraged you but that was actually me. I understand that you would get us confused. I guess I'm always in your ear and don't leave much space for anyone else :-) Seriously though ditto to what Karla said. You already know this. No pity parties. You've been tremendously blessed with the number of people who have committed to this vision. They all won't do everything. But most do something. Jesus had a solid 12 (11 really) and a few more here and there. And he was Jesus Christ! So your glass is without a doubt half FULL! Hey there is a typo in your post. You said God encouraged you but that was actually me. I understand that you would get us confused. I guess I'm always in your ear and don't leave much space for anyone else :-)
Seriously though ditto to what Karla said. You already know this. No pity parties. You've been tremendously blessed with the number of people who have committed to this vision. They all won't do everything. But most do something. Jesus had a solid 12 (11 really) and a few more here and there. And he was Jesus Christ! So your glass is without a doubt half FULL!

]]> By: I’m with you…. « http://www.shauninthecity.com/2009/05/half-full.html/comment-page-1#comment-5874 I’m with you…. « Mon, 18 May 2009 00:53:55 +0000 http://www.shauninthecity.com/?p=870#comment-5874 [...] can read what I’m talking about here, if you’d like. Overall, thanks for sharing Shaun, your story did what you’d [...] [...] can read what I’m talking about here, if you’d like. Overall, thanks for sharing Shaun, your story did what you’d [...]

]]> By: Karla Meachem http://www.shauninthecity.com/2009/05/half-full.html/comment-page-1#comment-5871 Karla Meachem Mon, 18 May 2009 00:26:07 +0000 http://www.shauninthecity.com/?p=870#comment-5871 "Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." Matthew 9:37 NIV Praying the Lord will bring new workers! :) "Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few."
Matthew 9:37 NIV

Praying the Lord will bring new workers! :)

]]> By: Monise http://www.shauninthecity.com/2009/05/half-full.html/comment-page-1#comment-5855 Monise Sun, 17 May 2009 16:27:50 +0000 http://www.shauninthecity.com/?p=870#comment-5855 I know exactly how you feel! I have been working in my community to start a visual and performing arts charter school. People say they are excited about the idea and want the school to open, but they don't show up when they are needed. You would not believe how hard it is to get people to respond to emails! I never asked for any physical labor, just for families to take the time to send letters so that elected and appointed officials know that we (mostly African Americans) want school choice in our community. It's still hard for me to believe that we can be so complacent, when there are so many opportunities available to us. Especailly considering that we are in Atlanta, the birthplace of Dr. King......You have done some amazing things and you are revolutionizing how we (society) view 'church.' You already know that your efforts will not go unnoticed or unrewarded. Keep the faith...I need your inspiration to keep me going! I know exactly how you feel! I have been working in my community to start a visual and performing arts charter school. People say they are excited about the idea and want the school to open, but they don't show up when they are needed. You would not believe how hard it is to get people to respond to emails! I never asked for any physical labor, just for families to take the time to send letters so that elected and appointed officials know that we (mostly African Americans) want school choice in our community. It's still hard for me to believe that we can be so complacent, when there are so many opportunities available to us. Especailly considering that we are in Atlanta, the birthplace of Dr. King……You have done some amazing things and you are revolutionizing how we (society) view 'church.' You already know that your efforts will not go unnoticed or unrewarded.

Keep the faith…I need your inspiration to keep me going!

]]> By: bujju http://www.shauninthecity.com/2009/05/half-full.html/comment-page-1#comment-5843 bujju Sun, 17 May 2009 10:56:21 +0000 http://www.shauninthecity.com/?p=870#comment-5843 Hey Pastor Shaun, Every time I look at your blogs I feel as though I can relate, and tonight I found myself twisting and turning on my bed and found myself kinda depressed. Like yourself I too am usually an optimist, and I usually look at the brighter side of things but this week I was just really bumbed. I fealt like I was in a funk that I just could not wiggle myself out of, and in a sense I totally understood how you felt, disappointed (even though we were not going through the same thing), and I did get to a point where I was throwing my self a pity party and to be honest, and this is just me being real, I was depressed....then I woke up today about 10 minutes ago not being able to go back to sleep, I was re focused by the words that you wrote on your blog. Things aren't going the way I want them to or as I hoped but they're not as bad as they could be. Thanks Pastor Shaun today I live to keep filling up my glass! -BJ Hey Pastor Shaun,

Every time I look at your blogs I feel as though I can relate, and tonight I found myself twisting and turning on my bed and found myself kinda depressed. Like yourself I too am usually an optimist, and I usually look at the brighter side of things but this week I was just really bumbed. I fealt like I was in a funk that I just could not wiggle myself out of, and in a sense I totally understood how you felt, disappointed (even though we were not going through the same thing), and I did get to a point where I was throwing my self a pity party and to be honest, and this is just me being real, I was depressed….then I woke up today about 10 minutes ago not being able to go back to sleep, I was re focused by the words that you wrote on your blog. Things aren’t going the way I want them to or as I hoped but they’re not as bad as they could be. Thanks Pastor Shaun today I live to keep filling up my glass!

-BJ

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