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Follow Friday-Friends

Russell Martin — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:04:05 +0000

I love the idea of the Follow Friday on Twitter. If you don’t know, twitter users will post a list of people they follow that you might find interesting, and then include the #FF or #followfriday hashtag. The problem is that I generally do not end up following any of them, because to me they are just a twitter username. So I thought I would expand on the idea a little and share with you some of my favorite twitter users and blog authors, and tell you why I follow them, and why you should to.

@jasonbhuffman - Two things I have in common with Jason are music and baseball. He’s a Ranger’s fan and I love my ‘Stros. We also love working with youth and helping them to use their gifts to lead worship. In fact Jason wrote a book about it. Check out his blog http://www.jasonbhuffman.wordpress.com

@russbo - I met Russ when we worked together at my church. He loves youth, disc golf and duke basketball. He is a great guy and a good friend. He blogs over at http://www.russbowlin.blogspot.com.. check it out.

@expatminister - Josh Hale is one of the most active twitter users I know, and is always sharing links and thoughts about what’s going on in the methodist church, world, and Astros baseball. He share’s his thoughts on his blog http://expatminister.org.

I hope you’ll go check out these guys blogs and follow them on twitter also. Then leave me a link, let me know who I should be following.. and why.

photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/aechempati/

Help Me Save a Life

Russell Martin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:27:39 +0000

For the past two years I have been supporting the “Nothing But Nets” campaign. The campaign raises money to provide mosquito nets that protect from Malaria with the goal of wiping out the disease on the continent of Africa.

Between now and Christmas I want to raise enough money to buy 1000 nets. At $10 each that makes a total of $10,000

Wow, you might say that’s a lot of money but think of it this way.

Between now and Christmas is around 45 days. That means if you saved 22 cents per day between now and then you would have $10 for a net.

I figure that I have about 2000 people I am connected to between facebook personal page, fan page and twitter. If only half participated we would reach the goal.

How you can help:

1. Donate: I have created a netraiser team called Fork In the Road. You can help support me by making a secure online donation. Click here to donate.

2. Forward, Retweet, Repost: Send this on to your friends in your social networks. Get them to help.. who knows we could pass 1000 nets easily.

3. Start Your Own Team: Why not start your own effort with your church, youth group, or among your social media friends. It doesn’t matter who raises the money, just that they get raised.
For more information on how YOU can participate in Nothing But Nets, please visit www.NothingButNets.net

Thanks for your support!

Late Night of Praise and Worship

Russell Martin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:36:23 +0000

A week ago I was part of a fun little concert. We decided to host a “Late Night of Praise and Worship” after the evening worship service at Annual Conference. The idea was to provide a venue for some worship leaders who write their own worship songs to share those. We gathered in The Loft at The Woodlands UMC, set up a sound system and then took turns sharing music. The evening started with David Davis who is worship leader at John Wesley UMC. He shared some tracks off his last release, The Light and the Grey, and also introduced us to some new tunes he had been working on. It was great to hear his music. Second Kerri Crocker sang some of her songs from her CD, Reason to Be. After that she also shared a new worship tune that she was working on. I got the crowd up and we sang “Lord Let Your Love” and then the title song from my Unfailing Love CD. I was disappointed at first because we were supposed to also hear from Shelly Wilson. She had been sick and was unable to sing. God had different plans for her, other than singing, because she brought a convicting message for the church. Finally Kerri came back up and we closed with “Breathe”
It was great to get an evening of music and worship shared among old and new friends. Special thanks to the Lonna Nunn, Anna Rhode and the North District of the UMC for sponsoring the event. Hopefully it will be one we can continue to do.

Events

Russell Martin — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:48:23 +0000

Almost every Sunday Morning I am leading worship at Williams Memorial UMC for the Xperience service. I also like sharing my music with other groups. Here is my upcoming schedule for the summer so far. If you are interested in me leading worship for your group, retreat, camp or service please contact me.

Currently Scheduling events for Spring and Summer

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