The last 3 months were quite eventful....

This site is primarily for family, friends,

and whoever cares to read about my journey in Christ.

This blog will cover:

Cycling, Cycstic Fibrosis Ride, my spiritual walk, and more.

Scripture:
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work [God]
in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Phil. 1:6
We'll start with cycling as much has been happening there

and I am excited to be doing my first ride for a cause.

CYCLING:

On May 17 I fell off my bike and hurt my left wrist (slightly), and did a number on my right wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder, but since then on May 20 I have been out there consistantly,
at first pretty much riding with mostly one arm.

May 17 - Bike injury.
As of July 1, I no longer wrap my arm,
but I still use brace when riding.

Now, 6 weeks later I am still healing, but it is not really hindering my rides. I no longer
have to wrap my arm (as shown in picture above), but still wearing the brace (only while riding).
I hope to have the brace off by my charity ride on July 21.

My cycling miles by month - November through June

I started getting into cycling in October/November. The chart above shows my miles per month (starting with 63 miles in November). June was a record month with 327 miles for the month. It could have been a little higher, but I had backed off from riding on the 30th due to record breaking heat. My record miles in one trip is 29 miles.

On July 21 I will be cycling 35 miles to help raise funds for the Cycstic Fibrosis Foundation

I'm ready to do it! My first fund raising ride! I have committed to raising a minimum of $150.00.

So far, I have one donation for $20.00, so I still need a minimum of $130.00 to come in by race day.

Any, and I mean any help will be appreciated :-)

Help children with Cycstic Fibrosis

My donate link: www.cff.org/LWC/JimMazzulla

WEATHER:

The temperature Friday broke two records: hottest for the day, eclipsing the mark of 102 set in 1945; and hottest ever in June, breaking the mark of 103 from June 27, 1954. We also had a repeat Saturday with 104!

NUTRITION

Still going strong on my nutrition, but pretty much done with weight loss as I'm steady at 150 lbs. (a loss of approx. 35 pounds).

SPIRITUALLY

CHURCH
We are still involved with 1-2 house church groups; but as with so many groups, they (house church people) don't have it all figured out. Lots of really good things are happening in house churches, but ultimately, whether it be house church or other type of church, the main thing is being where God wants you and serving God and His people. As church is not a building but the people of God under the direction and care of the Lord Jesus Christ.

MINISTRY

I'm open to ministering as a pastor (small church), interim pastor, missions, teacher, etc.
I just want to serve Him in a meaningful way.

GO PROCLAIM MINISTRIES
Things have been quiet, but I have been able to chat online with many around the world, especially those in Africa. Also, our website is slowly evolving into a better site. Please take a look www.goproclaim.com Also, we are open to ideas for a new logo (I'm working on it, but would love input).

Also check out my (newer) blog "Simply and Profoundly Christian" at: http://blessedtobeachristian.wordpress.com/
BibleFood Devotional
We continue to see our website (www.biblefood.org) and blog (www.biblefood.blogspot.com) and our BibleFood Twitter account (www.twitter.com/jimmazzulla) continue to have visits and new people checking us out. So that's all good :-)

Christian Pool Players Association (CPPA) - I haven't lost the joy (though rarely play) and have not lost the burden for reaching out to the pool industry. As with any outreach, you have to go where the people are. Contrary to popular opinion, people don't just come to church, and we have to go to where they are, and in my case that means pool rooms. I did miss having the opportunity in May to minister to people at the Las Vegas Pool Convention (1,000's come for that), but with work commitments and lack of funds, I could not make it this year. I do hope to see someone will join CPPA as my right-hand man in growing this ministry into all I have envisioned. If ANYONE has this same burden and would like to work with me, please email me or comment below.

CONCLUSION

So, here we are in what is likely to become the hottest week in Charlotte, NC history, but I will gladly take it over the 0 (zero) degree temperatures so common up north in the winters.

Please pray for ministry opportunities to open soon.

Thanks all for taking an interest in my life :-)

Jim

My journey in Christ (real life experiences - The good, bad, and sometimes ugly)

Sunday, July 01, 2012