HIC WAREHOUSE SKATE MINISTRY:
In Association with Crossroads Church Aiken SC
ONe PEOPLE. One City. one MISSION.
With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love Eph 4:2
Getting Started
Very eventful month at HIC Warehouse Skate Ministry. We kicked off the ministry January 4th with 8 young people and numerous volunteers in attendance. Building up to this point I had expectations swirling in my mind, would I be, accepted or rejected, this is where I decided to leave it all in God’s hands, and I was not disappointed. As the lesson began I was beyond surprised at the skaters focus it was unbelievable as they were truly interested and immersed in the lesson. This type focus has remained throughout the month of January along with a faithfulness rarely seen in churches. With that being said they have taught me as I have watched and listened to them throughout this month. It is exciting to see God at work in their lives and I can’t wait to see what the future holds. I encourage you to come out have a look around, introduce yourself, and get to know these Amazing skaters!!
Oh The Pain!! But Faithfulness!!
This month we saw a couple of skaters have injuries yet God’s mercy prevailed through it all even through the pain God allows us to see Him in every aspect of life if we allow. Emmett broke an ankle but is back to skating now and giving God the glory for what He did in the healing process.
“My leg is healed now and is no longer broken thanks Brett-Becky Bodiford for yall’s prayers for me God answered them quickly it’s amazing how much Christ has done for me and my life thanks everyone” Emmett Watkins 
We also saw another member have an incident yet never miss a church service. After an arduous day in the Doctor’s office Ash still came to service and let us know he was doing fine. This type of dedication shows character rarely seen today when it comes to the gospel. Through all of this God put on display how to love our neighbor as ourselves as Ms. Robin took care of Ashton until his parents arrived. We should all be watching and learning!
“Quick shout out and HUGE thank you to my girl Robin Smooth Mitchell for taking care of my lil man tonight as I flew down I-20 trying to get to him!! He had a run in with his face & skateboard🙈 Robin ….you have no idea how thankful we are that you take care of our boys when they are at HIC ❤ Send some prayers his way🙏🏼 because I have a feeling he’s going to be hurting bad when he wakes up in the morning.” Annie Culbreth
The most exciting time this month is being ask questions about our Saviour Jesus Christ by the skaters. It excites me beyond measure that I get to share His love with others. It is also with boldness that I say He is the only one that can give true happiness in this life as well as eternally.
To close I challenge you to share the Good News With someone this month?
God Bless You All:
Brett, Becky, Jenna Bodiford
Sermon Excerpts For The Month
January 7th All Are God’s Children, Accepted, Special, Gifted
o All are in the image of God.
o All are Special.
o All Have A Gift To Use.
January 14th Measuring Our Lives
Jeremiah 17:9, Proverbs 21:2
Why Am I Confused? John 14:26-27
o Seeking Worldly Standards
o Seeking Worldly Approval
Why Am I Hopeless? Hebrews 4:16
o Seeking Worldly Satisfaction
o Seeking Instant Satisfaction
What Will Help? Mt 7:7, Mk 12:20-31
o Seeking God’s Will
o Seeking To Serve Others
January 21st You Are Chosen Not Accidental
o We Are Chosen Eph 1:4
o We Are Adopted Eph 1:5
o We Are Forgiven Eph 1:7
January 28th Christ Knows Us, Loves Us, Forgives Us
Luke 22:31-34, John 21:4-12
o Christ Knows We Will Fall
o Christ Knows Where We Run
o Christ Never Stops Calling Us Children