Life Update

Today is November 22nd and yet it feels like just yesterday I sat down to write about my goals for 2015. This year has flown by so quickly and I can't believe that this week we're looking at Thanksgiving; one month from Christmas!

I wanted to write a brief life update with all that's been going on! Here are four brief categories with what has been going on in the life of Jeffrey Schultz.

- New Year's Resolution - Complete! 

The New Year's Resolution of 36 books read in 2015 has officially been completed and has been done so a month and a half early. It's been very difficult, but through much perseverance and much dedication, I am thankful to have succeeded. Some of my favorite books from this year included: "The Reason For God" and "Prayer" by Timothy Keller, "Go Set A Watchman" by Harper Lee, "Dead Wake" by Erik Larsen, "Counter Culture" by David Platt and "As You Wish" by Cary Elwes. I'm so thankful that I set this goal and made it a priority to finish it!

- Operation Christmas Child

My last week has been completely consumed with the collection of shoeboxes through Operation Christmas Child!


Living Hope has officially collected so far 307 boxes (which is doubled what was collected last year) and we have as a collection center collected over 1,100 boxes for children in need all around the world! It's been a lot but ultimately I am so thankful to have been a part of this wonderful ministry this year. This Sunday we begin the Christmas Village at Living Hope; an outreach that sees thousands of people come to our church! It's a lot of work, but it's definitely well worth it!

- Family Updates 

We are looking forward to this Thursday spending Thanksgiving in the Poconos with my family in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania. This will be the first time in at least four years that we will be able to spend the holidays with my family and I am very excited to be able to do so! I look forward to not only being able to be up there, but also to be able to have my brother, my mother and my wife with me!

- Recent Sermons

I am thankful for the privilege to share God's word from the pulpit at Living Hope Worship Center. Two of my recent sermons, "A Look at the Clouds" and "Noah: Example of a Living Sacrifice," are available to listen to and download at www.livinghopeworshipcenter.org/listen. I would love for you to check them out and let me know what you think.

That's just a brief look at all that's been going on in my life. I am thankful for the Lord's protection and grace over Samantha, myself, and my family, and I look forward to all that He has in store for this next season of my life. Please continue to keep us in your prayers and I hope that you enjoyed reading this update! As always, feel free to comment here on the blog or send me a note on Twitter: @solidschultz!

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