Promissa! Have you heard them Yet??????

Hey Guys have you heard of this group? These girls are part of the FRC crew they are awesome. Priscilla Matos one of the groups singers tears it up every weekend here at FRC. Promissa is part of a new compilation album called "Vive". It is on Itunes along with there personal album. You could help the spreading of Promissa by not only buying there album but buying there hit single "Poquito Poco" off the Vive Album. Purchase it on Itunes and it helps them get out there even more. They are very talented, I know you will love there music.

check it out.....

My HighSchool Best Friend

Believe it or not one of my best friends in High School was a girl! I can hear so many of you smirking right now, but it is true. Her name was Jess. We got along so great, laughed so hard, hung out so much, but i lossed touch with her after highschool. It's been about 14 yrs since i have heard from her or about her whereabouts. Well, it was not till recently that through a mutual friend I reconnected with Jess again, and found out that through all these years she has lived in Broward as well. Totally Awesome! She has a beautiful family. Has this happened to you before, reconnecting with great parts of your past? Tell me about it....

I Got to meet my Boy!

The coolest thing happened, two weeks ago. I went to see Israel Houghton in concert. It was sick! Israel and New Breed were so awesome! After the concert i was taken backstage to meet him and he was very cool. Alot of my music and vocal influences come from Israel Houghton. I have learned alot from his music ministry. Needless to say it was awesome.

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Are my kids Trying to tell me something??????

The other day i was looking for a spoon and when i opened the droor this is what I found:














Thats right, a 3 day old ham & cheese sandwich. My son decided that he did not want his sandwich so he put it in the droor. I wake up every morning to make my boogers lunch, but i think i have to re-think the menu, because the current one is not too popular.

Fighting the Pain

Kicker Matt Bryan from NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced a fight this past Sunday he never thought he would ever have to do on a Football Field. Matt's greatest fight was not 350lb lineman, or super fast Linebackers. Matt had to fight the pain of losing his 3 month old son just 3 days prior to the game. Matt and his wife woke up Wednesday morning to find there son lifeless in his crib. I could not bear to hear this report on ESPN without shedding tears. My heart and prayers goes out to Matt and his family. Even more the respect that I have for Matt showing up to the game and putting up a performance that led his team to victory. He fought through pain to honor the life of his son, Matthew Tryson Bryant.

Guys, the next minute is never promised to us. Hug, kiss, speak, do whatever you can to the people you love, care about and let them know. John Mayer says it better "Say what you need to Say".

God bless you guys.

:)

The Next Step!

Want to reach your God Potential? Here is your next step. GEARS is a new discipleship program starting next Wednesday. Wanna know what we believe, Why we believe, and how to share you beliefs. Come join us on this Journey to reaching your potential.

What's in Your Glove Compartment??????

4 things you should have in your Glove Compartment.
1. Car Insurance Card
2. Vehicle Registration Card
3. Your Bible
4. Gift Tissue Paper!

That's Right. Gift Tissue Paper! Today I was running last minute to by a present for a party for my daughter and I purchased a gift bag. Now you can't have a gift bag without tissue paper, so sometimes i buy tissue paper with a whole bunch already home. But not Today! I am in the car thinking i have no tissue paper to put in the gift bag that i just purchased. But Wait! I just remembered that last time i bought a gift i left tissue paper in glove compartment. Daddy to the rescue. Then i heard the beautiful words. "Thankyou Papi"!

Gift Tissue Paper, Don't Leave home without it!

:)

My Heart Beat

Have I told you about my babies?? My Son just turn 7 and my princess is 10 going on 21. Can any of you relate? They make my heart beat. God has allowed me to leave an imprint on there lives. Everyday I feel short of making a good imprint, but my hope lies on my will to do what ever I can to Leave A Legacy that they would embrace, and allow me to influence who they will be. I long to hear the words "Papi I need milk or cereal". It reminds me that someone depends on me. "Papi, please come bring me a shirt, it broke and i am at school". It tells me that I am a Hero. "Papi, I love You". Tells me that i am making an imprint, Leaving A Legacy.

Thankyou God, for giving me the privilege to be a Father. I cherish it, as i cherish my next breath.

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Ricky

Where Have I been?

Man I have been on a mini- Journey the last couple of weeks. I had the privilege to lead worship on our 2nd annual unplugged Cruise with Pastor Troy, and 2wks ago I was in Peru visiting our Lima Campus. Look at this beautiful picture of our worship team at our LIMA Campus. They have so much potential. I enjoyed sharing with them, and being blessed by there humble attitudes.

At 1st I was reluctant to go, because i don't like flying, but opportunity has no schedule. It comes when it wants to and you have to be ready to grab a hold on to it. I had the opportunity to influence and to be an extension of our vision at Flamingo Road Church. I went hoping to bless them, and i was blessed. When you pour out into others , in return, God pours out into you. The team was so receiving, it was a great weekend. I have more stuff to share with you in upcoming posts, so stay tuned.

Leave A Legacy.....

Ricky

Vacation! At The Mechanics

Today I start my vacation and there is no better way than to start a vacation than to start it at the mechanic shop. Yeap! I'm getting my car all fixed up but it's cool I am doing what I have to do. I am looking forward to this week with my family. We are going to vacate locally but it's going to be great! Time, that's what they want that is what will enjoy this week together. Time!

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In Lima, Peru

Guys nothing cooler than a last minute trip to Lima, Peru. That's right me and 5 other FRC staff members are in Peru right now visiting with the Peru Campus staff members. It has been very cool meeting the team at the PERU campus. they are doing a great Job. Our Flight over was very smooth. As you can see had to tie in very important cargo. (CHOCOLATE!) keeps the gitters down. Was next to my boy Fuller with his pink pillow. ( and they say i am girly!) Our room is pretty cool. We are on the 9th floor over looking a cliff and the Pacific Ocean. I just watched the 6pm Cooper City service online. I know! I'm Addicted! but they did a great Job!

Oh one more thing, Skype! is the coolest thing in the world! My cell does not work here and to make a calls is like 3 bucks a minute but making a call via skype on my computer is like 18cents a minute. So awesome. Just spoke to all my loved ones. Totally Sweet! Anyways. stay tuned. more pics to come.


Peace!

I'll Say it!

As a single PaPa i have done my laundry on my own for a little over 4 yrs. I have tried many detergents,softener's, and dryer towels. I have messed up the clothes and learned how to wash the clothes. So i will say it! Because i am a confident man i will share the following exciting news! I have found a very good softener. Snuggles Exhilarations. it's awesome! Makes your clothes smell great! works for me. That's it! thats the great news. I thought the discovery was worth sharing.


As you can see the smallest things make me happy!

Papi! (Music to My ears)

"Papi"! Music to my ears! i love to hear that word, come out of the mouth's of my kids. "Thankyou Papi". "I love you Papi". "You are the best Papi". I Love to hear those words. It's funny, i hear those words in moments i believe are non impressive, like making Macaronni and Cheese with frozen Chicken Nuggets! UMMMMMMMM! Thankyou Papi. this is so awesome. (my boogers say to me) To me I'm like "kids Macaronni and Cheese and Nuggets", but to them it's Heaven and I'm the best. Or when it's movie Night at the Garcia home and i attempt to make cookies. As you can see they are nothing compared to Martha Stewarts cookies but to my kids, im Freaking Emeril! Kids spell Love "TIME". It does not matter if it is just Maccaronni and Cheese or deformed cookies, all that matters to them is that i took the time to make what fills the desires of there hearts. Even if it frozen chicken nuggets.

Venting

Can i vent??? My son is in his room right now, crying, he has been very challenging today, all within in the time that i just go home from work. I'm tired, not physically, but my mind, my emotions, my heart. i feel there is so much that i have to do here at home, and for my kids, and i don't know where to start.

Most of the time i feel like i am in the wrong movie theater. I am seeing my life played out in front of me but when i look at my ticket it has a totally different theater.

As alone i feel right now, i can't help but to think how many people have it worse, and who am i to complain. So i will pick my head up, realize that my son has stopped to cry, that i accomplished alot today at work, game 3 of the NBA finals are on tonight, and that "God you love me, you made me, i am yours forever".

The weekend is here!

This is what most of the team looks like at the end of the weekend. After 6 services at our Cooper City Campus, most of us are GONE! Guess What? The weekend is just starting. From the moment i wake up on Saturday morning my heart starts beating fast as i start to get focused on the weekend. I have to get in the ZONE! It helps me remember all the details that need to be executed in the services. I have learned that once we get the Saturday services down, the other services run a little smoother. Its not easy but it's a blessing that God has chosen me to serve at Flamingo. Keep our team in your Prayers this weekend. Pray that All the elements come together, and that walls don't cave in? :) just joking. Pray that we have a smooth, strong weekend. God bless you guys

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Beautiful Day!

It's a beautiful Day here in South Florida. I love my job. It's a a very hard job. Some days it makes you and some it breaks you, but either way you grow. I also love the flexibility that i have. Right now I am sitting outside of Starbucks, it's a breezy 74 degrees, skies are clear. My hair is blowing in the wind! It's a beautiful day! This morning i decided to come to Starbucks and work for a couple of hours. I have my cup of coffee, my earphones, and my laptop. What more can i ask for? It's pretty awesome! The environment is so conducive for creative thinking and getting work done without interruptions. You have to try it.



If you ever hit a wall and you aren't thinking creatively, or being able to focus, you would be surprised what changing your environment would do for your productivity. Ok that's my wisdom for the day. God bless you guys.

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Need prayer!

Hey guys, i have been M.I.A. for a while getting ready for EASTER. Please pray that alot of elements that need to happen, happen! I have been so busy. Alot of cool things happened this past weekend during the start of our new series rationaLIES. Alot of people gave there lives to Christ! it was awesome!

But ask your Prayer, i really need some elements to happen. so please pray that they all come together.

Anyways. holla at you all. Let me know if i can pray about anything for YOU!


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Secret Surprise!

Yesterday i received a pleasant surprise, yeah you see it in the picture,a bundle of SUNFLOWERS! and as i said in my previous blog post they did bring a smile to my face. I don't know who gave them to me, the ushers brought someone backstage who brought them on behalf of an anonymous person. I read the card and it was a very nice encouraging word from an anonymous person. Offcourse i have been poked at and made fun of from all my peers because of my softer side (all in good taste and love) but i must say it was a very nice gesture from this person. it made my day! So whoever you are thankyou so much for the sunflowers. It was very,very appreciated. Thankyou very much.

SunFlower

did i ever share with you that my favorite flower is the SunFlower? It's color is so vibrant. You don't need more than one to brighten up a room. They're big and loud; not perfect, kind of awkward posture, but are beautiful.

You can laugh all you want but i like sunflowers. Puts a smile on my face. Thank God for Sunflowers. :)

If you have a favorite flower tell me what it is, and why? hope to hear from you guys

BODIES!

We finally made it! Last night my daughter and I got to see the bodies exhibition. It was very intriguing. The environment was quite morbid but very interesting. Funny, but Hannibal Lector moment of the night was when my daughter was looking at a Vertebrae stem coming out of a skull she looked at me and said "Papi it looks like chicken, it's making me hungry". I said "Okay Princess Lector". She totally enjoyed it. She brought her notepad and was taking notes. It was our second date, and we had a great time. I can so get use to that. Then we went home and both had our favorite dishes. (Chicken Francese from Amici's Rest.) The best! When I am with Kayla we have great conversations. I can't believe i am talking to my little girl. Just the other day she was in my arms as a little baby. One of my parenting goals is not to just be her Father but her friend, and i have been getting the opportunity to do so. Looking forward to many more.

A lady at the exhibit saw the tattoo on my arm and said "it looks like you are doing just that, Leaving A Legacy".

May that always be the truth, one day at a time.

Me! Why?

We had church tonight, and it was awesome! The team did great, tech, video, music. It goes by so fast. when i am on stage i try to slow myself down and try to soak it in. Why? Why me? you chose me to do something so awesome God. Lead your people in worship. I am but a screwed up individual but redeemed and qualified by his hands. I have always known that i am nothing without God. I am so thankful that he chose me and the people that i serve with. From back stage, on stage, sound booth, lobby, leaders, volunteers it is such a privilege. I don't know why me but i receive the responsibility, the call, for there is nothing greater than bringing hope to the hopeless, to warm their hearts with song, and to lead people into his presence. I don't know if you have ever questioned what you are doing or if you have what it takes to make a difference for God but remember "God does not call the qualified, he qualifies the called, and we are all called to make a difference for his kingdom". Anyways it was a great night. two services down, 4 more tomorrow. Then Super Bowl! Yey! Have a good night guys. God bless you.

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Dream Date!

Tonight i had the night of nights. I have always dreamed of having date nights with my Princess and the night came. Our first date, and like most 1st dates it did not come out as planned. Prince Andres(my son) had a play day with his friend which was perfect for me to take my daughter to the Bodies exhibition in Ft Lauderdale. I did not tell her where we were going, so she was fidgeting with suspense so i started to mess with her telling her we were going to feed random homeless people off of Riverfront but inside i was stirring with excitement because i had the chance to be Hero. As we got to Riverfront she started to explode with excitement because she can see all the signs to the Bodies exhibition. Hero! was I! we get to the desk where we buy tickets. "Two please?" "I'm sorry sir, we are closed for a private function". My heart dropped. They were closed to the public for a private function. Not so Hero! I was bummed. but Kayla was still excited because i came up with the unexpected.

Kayla thanked me and said we will come back, and next time i can get dressed up and bring my notepad Papi". We proceeded to have Pizza and Icecream next to the river. She stayed clutched to my arms all night, with her head on my shoulders, thanking me over again for bringing her. I was hoping to be her hero, but she ended up being mine. Rewarding me with the privilege to walk the streets of Riverfront ft lauderdale with a Princess. For two hours it was our world as we sat next to the river and watched the yachts come in and out. My night ended with me coming home picking my son up from his play day. He sat in my lap, said "I love you papi", and then fell asleep.

May this be the 1st of many dream dates with my Princess Kayla. I am blessed!

blank canvas

i want to tell you something but i don't know where to start. i wish i can show you the gap in my heart, and that you can tell me when it will be filled. Notice i did not say if it could get filled or how it can, just when? I know that God has a plan for me but i have waited eagerly for him to unravel certain things and i find myself back at the drawing board so many times. "R U happy"? i have been asked this question twice in the last two weeks from two different people, and it has hit me like a ton of bricks.

Can i tell you that in the last 3 1/2 yrs i feel like i have been living a dream, sometimes a bad dream. i feel like i am going to wake up, and just be back home. i feel that i have been in a temporary life. it all feels so unfamiliar sometimes. crazy. huh! I guess cuz my heart really has not been at peace regarding some things. I guess i started another chapter when i should of started a new book.

There is no point to this post rather to be an honest man and tell you how there is a blank canvas in front of me, and all the colors at my disposal. I just don't know what to paint.

Daddy to the rescue

Every other Monday my children's mother takes them to school, meaning I get to catch up with much needed sleep from the weekend, but no, no,no, not this morning. Princess Kayla called me at 8am. I could hear the sadness in her voice, could not see them but I knew tears were in here eyes. "Papi, my field trip form is at your house". For a second, i tried to have a Father daughter lesson with my princess, "who's responsibility is that baby". she replies, " mine Papi". offcourse that lesson lasted one second when i heard the words "please bring it". THE TRUMPETS WERE SOUNDING, i was like the men from the movie 300. all powerful Papi, on his way. i took the quickest shower in my life, packed her lunch, found some loose change for possible snacks she can buy and flew to her rescue. I am driving 100 miles per hour, ("sorry, Lord, 88miles per hour) and as i was driving i can just picture me running in a field of yellow daisies in slow motion, with the field trip form in one hand and the lunch in the other!!! Well there was not a field of daisies but a beautiful, little girl came out of her classroom, with a sie of relief and hug saying "Thankyou Papi" it was a glorious moment. Daddy to the Rescue!

I'm BACK!!!!

Where in the world have i been? WHOO! the Holidays. Ministry is very busy and intense during the Holidays, but i have so much to tell you , so stay close, check back. Holler back! Anyways looking forward to sharing with you guys. Happy New Year!!!!