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Fatigue, Fuzziness, Fussiness, and
Fizzle
Summer
is upon us! Schedules have changed! Activities are different!
Vacations are occurring! It is a time to do something different
and still it is a time to do the same thing! We are “missing,”
yet we are not “missing.” We are “seen,” yet in many ways
“unseen.” It is a unique time of the year. A time to relax,
yet a time to work. A time to be at different places doing
different things. A time to rest, yet a time to get ready.
There is much “specialness” in the dead of summer!
And yet with all the special opportunities God gives us to
recharge, realign, and reengage ourselves, we
may miss the “Moment!” Don't let this moment pass you
by!
Have you ever noticed that when people experience fatigue,
things get cloudy, unclear, and fuzzy? Then fussiness
takes over in action and responses and one can fizzle
in the attitude and actions God desires. They surrender to the
“world's normality.” Life becomes a “downer.” The fizzle has
occurred! Let's rise above this pattern. Let us
find the satisfaction, strength, and lift we need at this time
of the year to make a different statement. Years ago, soon
after I became a Christian, my pastor established a Sunday
School attendance campaign entitled: Breaking the Summer
Slump! Let's end the slump now!
Please Note: There is a “slowness” and silence
that can be very exhilarating! "Be still, and know that I am
God..." Psalm 48:10 NKJV. With all the '”sizzle'” of today,
now is the moment; now is the time to seek the Lord.
Seek Him in His fullness. Seek Him in trustworthiness. Seek Him
in His purpose for you and yours. It is a time to be still, to
be silent, and to be listening to the Spirit of God as we read
the Word of God to do the Will of God. He is speaking! With
all the communication/mediums today (from “Twitter” to the TV)
it is high time we should be listening and talking to the
COMMUNICATOR, the God Man, the Lord Jesus Christ! Be still
and know that I am God! The know will take you to
a higher level unimaginable: refreshing and reinvigorating.
This summer, take some extra time to be
still before God! Really still! Capitalize on
the different schedules and demands. Take advantage of the
change in pace. Don't let this moment pass you by.
Get pen and paper ready next to your Bible. When He speaks it
is exciting. I mean really exciting! It beats the thrills of
“Space Mountain!”
As one saint said:
“Spiritual truth is learned through the atmosphere that
surrounds us, not through intellectual reasoning." Let's
get into to that “God Atmosphere” now! The air is
better, the temperature is excellent, and the breathing (living)
is fantastic!!
The Happenings at
Trinity College of Florida ...
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Admissions
reports that deposits are double what they
were this time last year for the Day Program. Our
residence hall is at capacity with five off-campus
apartments (four to six students per apartment). We
still desire to accommodate additional students who need
and want to be on campus. One mother of twin daughters
called and immediately put down a $500 deposit to secure
a place for them in the residence hall. These two
students were not on our lead list.
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TrinityQuest is very encouraged with their
progress. Acceptance of new students for the fall is up
compared to last year. One TrinityQuest student
is commuting from Merritt Island, Florida.
We continue to be “cautiously optimistic” about the fall
enrollment. With the economic challenges that face our
students, it is extremely important to pray for them,
asking that they have the necessary support to fulfill
the will of God in their lives in their educational
pursuits. Our Goal is 75 new students in the Day
Program and 25 in TrinityQuest.
Financial Update
Our goal for Operational Monies this summer is
$50,000 a month for May, June, July, and August.
Over $66,000 (after expenses) was given and
pledged at the Annual Banquet with a present need
of $134,000 for the remainder of the summer.
These monies are used for Faculty and Staff
salaries and general operational needs. Gifts
continue to be given on monthly basis from alumni
and friends. Remaining payroll dates are: July
15, July 30, and August 15. Please remember
these dates in prayer. We are claiming
Ephesians 3:20-21:
Now to Him
who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all
that we ask or think, according to the power that
works in us, to Him be glory in the church by
Christ to all generations, forever and ever. Amen!
This verse will preach!
He is Able! Let’s trust Him together!
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Building Update:
Spring Engineering and Scherer Construction have been
working with the county to secure a long awaited
building permit for our new Student Residence Hall.
Administrative hoops have been the challenge but
progress is being achieved. It is our desire to secure
the building permit thus giving confidence to donors
that a building will be built and occupied. Current
housing projections for the 2009-2010 school year would
leave only ten available openings for students in the
newly constructed residence hall.
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Please Remember These Projects in
Prayer ...
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Redesign of our Website: A recent study
found that 93% of students surveyed used the web as a
research tool when exploring colleges, and 50% used the
web as their primary research tool. Work has already
begun on this project. |
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Web-Based Software: ABHE is launching a
web-based software program to assist Biblical Higher
Educational Institutions with the ability to interface
with departures at a extremely low cost commitment.
Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Development, and the
Business Office can all be on the “same page” with exact
information about a student’s situation. The College
will need to increase its broad band width capacity to
accommodate this tremendous asset. Please pray for the
monies that are needed and the implementation of this
opportunity. |
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Silent Stewardship Campaign: Once a
building permit is secured and the cost of the student
residence hall finalized, the prepared stewardship
material will be distributed to interested parties. The
case study of the first phase (Student Residence
Hall, Chapel, and Student Life Center) has been well
developed and shared with the Trustees. Please pray
regarding the funding and timing of this project. |
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The
College magazine, The
Connection:
Distributed to approximately 3,264 constituents
in the U.S. along with 32 going to 13 foreign countries. |
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Dates to
Remember:
August 20, 2009................. Faculty and Staff Retreat
August 26, 2009................. Fall Semester Classes Begin
November 12-13, 2009..... “Connect” College
Preview Weekend
April 15-16, 2009............... “Connect”
College Preview Weekend
If you
know of prospective students who can be contacted by
Admissions or if you would like to invest in these young people
God is calling into 21st Century ministries, please
contact me in the President’s Office at 727-569-1401 or by
e-mail at mofarrell@trinitycollege.edu. We are working
together to fulfill the Lord’s desire of preparing women and men
for His use in the harvest field.
Trust you will have a very fruitful summer.
God is on the Throne! He is in control and He is working!
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