Sun 8 Nov 2009

  Mike_Gray isrecovering from 18 miles of hiking in the forest yester. It was beautiful and we saw some amazing wildlife.



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Mon 19 Oct 2009

  Rest & Relaxation

 

I am away for a few weeks of rest and relaxation. I didn't realize how much I needed it until I was actually away. I work with the greatest team in the world at AliveChurch.com. Thanks guys for all you do and thanks for letting me be part of the team.
I was able for the first time in many years to catch some of the great fall colors in New Mexico. My parents live just outside Ruidoso, NM and the views are normally amazing, but with the color change it is spectacular. I just can't see amazing views like these and not worship the creator that created them. Way to go God, and thanks for letting me get away to see the beauty of your creation!
 


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Sat 8 Aug 2009

  "THe Classics" Car Show Slide Show



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Mon 13 Jul 2009

  This Weeks Video

Here is this week's Dumbest video of the year as reported by Jeff

 

 



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Mon 18 May 2009

  Mike_Gray is testing my twitter updating from the alivechurch.com site



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Thu 23 Apr 2009

  Mike_Gray is Waking up and chaking out the cobwebs to get the day started here st the #nab.



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Sat 11 Apr 2009

  Live Like You Were Dying

As we begin a new series "Live Like You Were Dying" All of the staff including me is taking a little extra time examining our lives to see if we are living each day as if it were our last. I also got a call today that my father was rushed to the hospital with heart trouble. It really brings to the forefront how much time I spend with or without my family and loved ones for work. If my father or anyone I care about passes all I would ever ask for is a little more time to be close to them. Living like I am dying means in every area of my life could I or should I make changes to live more urgent and focused on what really matters.  I pray you will take the next 30days and evaluate If you are living like you are dying. We are all dying, some sooner than others but we do have time to make changes and live as if every day is our last.



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Fri 3 Apr 2009

  Mike_Gray is Editing the Home Page



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Sat 28 Mar 2009

  Mike_Gray is hangin with the kids watchin' chicken run



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Mon 16 Mar 2009

  Alive Multidirectional Communication Network or Twitter

We had a fun interactive weekend at AliveChurch.com. This weekend we introduced the use of twitter during our services. This addition allows the attender on any campus, or on the web, to directly interact with Jeff and each other during the teaching. Jeff monitors his account and our #alive hashtag(searchable identification tag) during each service. This allows him to read answers to the Virtual Pastor Question, as well as answer questions that people have, live, during the service. If you have a question, during or after the service, about the teaching or the topic we are on, tweet it or text it to Jeff. Attendees can interact with each other, and Jeff, from home, on the web or from any campus, live and in real time!

I will be happy to help with setting up your account and introducing you to Twitter.

Here is a link to get you started Basic Guide to Twitter

What Twitter can do for you:

  • Keep you connected with family, friends, or work (I don't know anyone that wants to be more connected to work!)
  • Forward your updates to your Facebook
  • Market products with multi directional communication
  • Publicize your blog, web page or product
  • Gather information about any topic or news
  • Capture news as it happens and before it is filtered through media
  • Develop relationships with people who have common jobs, interests or lifestyles
  • Network for work or find a new job
  • Many many others.........



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Mon 23 Feb 2009

  Transforming VW Bug Winner

Transforming VW Bug Winner Sharon Secrest



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Sat 14 Feb 2009

  Final Week For Transforming VW Bug



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Tue 10 Feb 2009

  Week 5 Video



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Tue 10 Feb 2009

  Transforming Bug Sponsers

A hure thanks again to the  Transforming Bug Sponsers. Without their support the bug would not be what is is now. See the blog below for photos. Thanks again guys for "Transforming Lives, Communities and Beyond".

 



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Sun 8 Feb 2009

  Bug Final Week



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Sun 1 Feb 2009

  Week 5 Pictures

1 More week until final reveal



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Wed 28 Jan 2009

  Before Pics of the Transforming VW Bug



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Mon 26 Jan 2009

  Bug Raffle Tickets

Tickets can be purchased at the Oro valley campus Between 9:00am and 3:00pm Monday through Friday. Also available on all campuses on weekends before, during & after services.



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Sat 24 Jan 2009

  Updated VW Bug Transformed Body Paint



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Fri 23 Jan 2009

  Transforming Bug Week 3



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Wed 21 Jan 2009

  Transforming vw Bug Car Update

The Transforming VW Bug has come a long way. Last night we got a preview of the paint on the body and it is crazy Hot Hot Hot!! What an amazing job our teams have don to get this car from pile of junk to a smokin' hot  car VW style.

Be looking for a huge reveal at the Oro Valley campus and on the web. Live Web Services Countown Link

The raffle tickets went on sale last weekend and were going fast, so be sure to get yours at the church. I hope you will join us and be part of "Transforming Lives, Communities & Beyond". Tickets available at: 9662 N La Cholla 520-544-7638 Ask for Fina.  All proceeds to go to "Jesus to The Needy"

One of our paint & body guys mentioned how the old rusted and hole filled car was like our relationship with Jesus. Sometimes He has to take us apart and take us down to a rough & unfinished place before He can make any improvements. If you think taking this bug from ugly metal to beauty is a miracle you should see what Jesus can do with a person's life. That is truly an amazing site to see. I hope you will be a part & see Transformation happen for you and those around you.

Mike



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Sat 17 Jan 2009

  VW Bug Transformation Week 2 Video

The Team

The team broke into 3 locations this week.

The body team did the rest of the body work and got primer on.

The motor team did the rest of the motor tear down and started rebuilding.

The interior team got all the seats rebuilt and recovered.

Next week we will get the real paint job

Following week will be interior and windows

the final week will be all mechanicals and finish.

All Proceeds to help the mission in South Africa get off the ground and going. Missionaries Joe & Everyl Morris will be leaving soon to begin the work.

Joe's Blog

Joe and Averyl Morris are missionaries with Alternative Missions who are starting a new mission work in Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa, working with Zimbabwean and other Refugees and AIDS effected families in the Valley of 1000 hills.
 

 

Tear down Week 2

The Sponsors

We need business and individuals to sponsor funds or items needed for the rebuild.

Here are the items needed:

Tires, Rims, Interior & Rubber Kits

Paint & Primer, Window Tint

Stereo & Speakers, Steering Wheel,

Anything else cool for a 1968 VW Bug

All Sponsors will be featured on Banners on the street, at the Oro Valley campus and on the web.

Special early thanks to Randy from Catalina Automotive, Aqua Tile Cleaning and StreamingChurch.tv for being sponsors of the bug transformation.

Check the previous blog for info on these great sponsers and the services they provide.


 
 Contact Michael Gray mike@alivechurch.com 520-548-1970

 



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Thu 15 Jan 2009

  Big Thanks to Transforming VW Bug Sponsors

I want to give a big shout out to  our sponsors who have come on board for this project. Without them this car would not be the HOT transformed bug it will be in the end. Please make sure to check them out and use them and their services whenever possible. Thanks again guys for "Transforming Lives, Communities and Beyond".

New Video & Progress update in the next few days

 



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Sat 10 Jan 2009

  Transforming Bug Tear down Video

The Team

The team has been doing an amazing job thus far but we still have a long way to go. We need more volunteers to join the team for every area of the restoration and much much more labor in prepping the body and parts.

This week we will be finishing body prep and priming

We will also begin installing padding covers and  other interior parts

All Proceeds to help the mission in South Africa get off the ground and going. Missionaries Joe & Everyl Morris will be leaving soon to begin the work.

Joe's Blog

Joe and Averyl Morris are missionaries with Alternative Missions who are starting a new mission work in Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa, working with Zimbabwean and other Refugees and AIDS effected families in the Valley of 1000 hills.
 

 

Tear down Week 1

The Sponsors

We need business and individuals to sponsor Items needed for the rebuild.

Here are the items needed:

Tires, Rims, Interior & Rubber Kits

Paint & Primer, Window Tint

Stereo & Speakers, Steering Wheel,

Anything else cool for a 1968 VW Bug

All Sponsors will be featured on Banners on the street, at the Oro Valley campus and on the web.

Special early thanks to Randy from Catalina Automotive for donating all the mechanical items


 
 Contact Michael Gray mike@alivechurch.com 520-548-1970

 



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Fri 2 Jan 2009

  VW Bug Transformation Project

    • We got this crazy idea for an illustration during our upcoming "Transforming" series that we would restore a 1968 bug during the series. Each week beginning the bug will be on stage at our Oro Valley campus and Jeff will talk about the transformation that is happening.
    • The proceeds from the raffle of the car will be going to our missionaries Joe & Averyl Morris as they launch the new South Africa  Alternative Mission. Joe's Blog
    • So here is where we are at on the project.
    • The car has been torn down and body work is beginning.(see clowns in car pic. Ha! just kidding guys)
    • The guys in the pic are working like crazy to get the car prepped for body work and paint.
    • Catalina Automotive is donating all the motor and mechanical work. Thanks So Much Randy!!
    • We still need more volunteers for: labor, body work, paint, etc...
    • We also need additional vendors interested in donating pieces & parts to the car to contact us. We need interior kit, rubber kit, tires, rims, stereo & speakers, steering wheel and anything else that would make this a hot bug.
    • We will be doing a start & finish press release.
    • We will also have a banners made with the car artwork and and vendors involved.
    • We will be picking a winner for the car February 22, 2009.
    • Contact mike@alivechurch.com cell 520-548-1970


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