Mike Gray Blog

Posted by Mike_Gra on Sun 8 Nov 2009 8:49:42 am     | no comments

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.

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Posted by Mike_Gra on Sat 8 Aug 2009 7:14:58 pm     | 1 comments

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

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Posted by Mike_Gra on Thu 23 Apr 2009 8:52:25 am     | no comments

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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Posted by Mike_Gra on Sat 28 Mar 2009 11:40:02 am     | no comments

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.........

Posted by Mike_Gra on Mon 16 Mar 2009 3:19:35 pm     | no comments

Transforming VW Bug Winner Sharon Secrest

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Posted by Mike_Gra on Tue 10 Feb 2009 6:28:47 pm     | no comments

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".

Posted by Mike_Gra on Tue 10 Feb 2009 6:25:27 pm     | no comments

Posted by Mike_Gra on Sun 8 Feb 2009 2:06:16 pm     | no comments

1 More week until final reveal

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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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Posted by Mike_Gra on Fri 23 Jan 2009 11:00:15 am     | 2 comments

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

Posted by Mike_Gra on Wed 21 Jan 2009 9:01:57 pm     | no comments

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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

Posted by Mike_Gra on Thu 15 Jan 2009 9:57:21 am     | no comments

Posted by Mike_Gra on Sat 10 Jan 2009 1:12:16 am     | no comments

• 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

Posted by Mike_Gra on Fri 2 Jan 2009 2:01:31 pm     | no comments