END of 2006

So here's the update as of 12-28:

I am in myrtle beach unpacking the many boxes and trying to make a home for myself on 4th avenue north, just a few blocks from the "old" Pavillion.

I am heading to see Kate tomorrow at home in Columbia for the entire weekend and will return here New Years night to begin my new position as US/C2 on Tuesday, January 2nd.

Watch out for those Kentucky'ers you tigers, a tiger rag-whipping is in store so stay tuned tomorrow afternoon.

For all you GAMECOCKS out there, we're going to win another and end the 2nd season with Spurrier as the "ole ball coach" very well.

How to Blog...

What a great semester, and I am glad it is finally over. The blog-world has been my new found interest this semester and having a blog has become an important part of learning outside the classroom this fall.

I have learned a great deal from my professor's blog and have found an idea that he has constantly written over and over again concerning the practice of blogging and I want to share it with each of you.

Blogging is about issues, thoughts, opinions, rants, preferences and the such. Blogging is NOT about attacking the person! For all who post on this blog in the days to come, blog on the issues and not on the blogger him/herself.

CONTACT update

Peter Copeland

501 4th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Call: 803-920-3763 (cell)

Click for: My Website & My Blog

Paul declared, "Therefore, whatever you eat or drink,
do all for the glory of God" 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NASB)

25.5 hours to graduation.. and this is what i just read!

AMERICANS PREFER RELIGION OVER SEX & VIOLENCE -- The American Bible Society and Zogby International conducted a poll in November called “What Is More Offensive on Television: Religion or Sex and Violence?” and what they found is contrary to what most television networks and advertising agencies contend.

Results indicate that 85 percent of American viewers desire more religious values and references to the Bible and less sex and violence in television programming.

“Here at the Bible Society, we advocate for the Bible and its place and role in society. We firmly believe that the Bible plays a critical role in the ongoing development of our culture and the social fabric of our country,” Paul Irwin, president of the American Bible Society, said. “Although America is a nation of many faiths, and in some instances no faith, Americans still believe that the Bible's teachings and values are an essential part of our common character.”

Three more polls are set to follow, asking television networks and movie producers to explain why they cut most faith-based references in their programming.

BIG NEWS - Goin' Coastal

Just the other week at Lifeway Christian Store (where I work), a lady said she needed help and she called me by name. Granted I have a name badge and a lifeway embroidered shirt that looks exceptionally hott with my khakis, but this lady "knew" who I was. She knew because me because she saw me this past summer as I gave my testimony at the TravelPark Campground service on the first of eight Sunday campgrounds services that our ICO (3-person) team went to. I have to tell you, that over the past 4-5 months, God has affirmed His next ministry for me over and over again this semester. I cannot tell you how many goosebumps I have had, how much I have prayed, and how people in my life have encouraged and affirmed God's leading in my life come January 2007. After I graduate from Southeastern Next Friday the 15th, I am packing and "Goin' Coastal"!

Yesterday, Tuesday the 5th, I was approved by the North America Mission Board (NAMB) to serve as a US/C2 missionary in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The US/C2 position is a 2-year appointed position by NAMB to serve in the USA. My position title is "Church and Community Ministries Missionary." I will work with the Waccamaw Baptist Association, which is comprised of over 72 local baptist churches in the Myrtle Beach area. I will serve with the Intracoastal Outreach of the association partnering with churches from all over the USA to minister through the summer in the Grand Strand Community, the 3rd top tourist city in the USA!

I AM TOTALLY EXCITED AND READY TO SERVE THE LORD IN THIS CAPACITY. I NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT AFTER SERVING THIS SUMMER WITH ICO THAT I WOULD SERVE FOR TWO YEARS DOING MINISTRY TO PEOPLE WHO NEED JESUS AND EQUIPPING LOCAL CHURCHES FOR THE GREAT COMMISSION THROUGH THE GREAT COMMANDMENT IN THE MYRTLE BEACH COMMUNITY.

Will you covenant with me in prayer for the sand ahead, the churches I will work with, the people I will serve with, the opportunites that abound, and the creativity that will arise to share Christ's love and His Gospel?

Look for me on myrtle with my yellow shirt -- GOIN' COASTAL

Why? Because Missions is a Lifestyle!

Books and Various

• Have you taken the Quiz? Find out how much you think you know about Peter Copeland by clicking on this link to take a 10 question quiz and see how well you know him.

• Connector Blog will release a huge announcement on Wednesday with some post-graduation news from Peter Copeland.

• Peter's 25th Birthday is coming Monday the 11th and his last final exam is on Tuesday the 12th.

• Let me share with you some books I have read since mid-September that you may want to read for yourself (Title of the book, Author, and Publisher):

1. The Dangerous Duty of Delight (John Piper, Multnomah)
2. The Christian Educators Handbook on Teaching (Gangel-Editor, Baker)
3. Marriable (Michael and Haley DiMarco, Revell)
4. Darwin's Black Box (Michael Behe, Free Press)
5. What the Cross Means to Me (Holt-Editor, Harvest House)
6. Soul Searching (Smith & Denton, Oxford) - most of
   
7. Purpose Driven Youth Ministry (Doug Fields, Zondervan) - part of
8. Christian Apologetics Handbook (Kreeft, Intervarsity) - part of
9. Choosing God's Best (Raunikar, Prince Press) - some of