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Greetings and welcome!      

Thanks for your continued interest in what I do. If you would like to review my previous ‘news’ and activities, please click on the Archive menu at the right. 

For current information and developments, keep reading…HERE’S WHAT’S NEWS:

2007 IN REVIEW

TRAVELS: In the Grace of God I had the privilege of ministering in 40 CITIES in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Latin America.  Some destinations were also visited several times, with multiple trips to New York City, Los Angeles, Singapore, Australia and Florida cities of Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

These opportunities included speaking in many churches, including mega churches such as Hillsong(Sydney), City Harvest(Singapore), and Calvary Chapel(Ft Lauderdale)…plus several Bible Colleges and/or related campus events…and for missions training groups such as Master’s Commission and YWAM.  I served as a keynote for major national and regional Conferences for Eagles Communications, Master’s Commission, Chi Alpha, and Youth Worker’s pastoral training at  “Target” and “Salt” and “Lift”  Conferences, as well as for women’s events in Brisbane Australia and Atlanta.  Incidentally, my record still stands for most services on a Sunday:  7 services in a row, in which I spoke for 45 minutes or more per service!

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:   After a 2nd season of cohost participation in the internationally syndicated show ‘Pure Passion’, I opted not to renew my role for a 3rd season, primarily due to my ministry emphasis and travel schedule.  Meanwhile, other major media featured my ministry including  , Christianity Today, Inspiracje(Poland), Sydney Morning Herald, and Alive Magazine (both Australia).

 

HIGHLIGHTS of 2007 INCLUDED:

·         My daughter got married in June!  It was a joyful celebration indeed! My wife and I love our new son in law, and his family—we all first met 7 years ago!  While The Romance blossomed out West where his family originates, the New Couple have chosen to live in Florida for the time being—we are happy to have them near!

·         My wife and I have celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in August past.  As the old saying goes: ‘A great marriage is where both parties feel they got better than they deserved’. Certainly that’s true for me! 

·         Our World Tour:  I was so thrilled to be able to bring my wife and daughter and new son in law on a two month speaking tour in Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.  In addition to the joy and privilege of serving a wide variety of churches and conferences and a European megamusic festival, my daughter was able to share with her husband many of the places she’s lived and traveled abroad. It was an awesome time!  Following that tour, I returned to Sydney Australia to speak in church, conference and Bible College events for the megachurch Hillsong—which coincided with my 20th anniversary of ministry in Australia/New Zealand. Thank You Lord for your years of faithfulness!

    

 

         

PHOTOS/Left to Right: 

  • Karen and I on our 25th Anniversary. We met in 1980 in Maryland.
  • Skyline of Singapore….Picton Harbor New Zealand…Central Jakarta…Krakow Castle.
  • While speaking at the New York Center for Arts & Media Studies, Manhattan, students renamed NYCAMS as SYCAMS.

ALL PHOTOS Copyright 2007-2008 SRC. Unauthorized duplication and/or distribution is prohibited by law.

               

 2008 PROMISES TO BE BUSY AND EVENTFUL as well.  If the Lord is willing, and civilization remains intact enough for another 12 months,  I hope to fulfill the invitations offered by churches, schools and various conference events. More of  that a little later.

FINALLY: As I begin my 28th year of full time ministry, I want to especially thank so many who have remembered my family and I in your thoughts and PRAYERS!  I do not take health, safety,  favor and opportunity for granted—I believe your prayers have helped to protect us and  pave the way— THANK YOU!!!  I must also thank the many people who have included me in their events, churches and organizations, and who have worked so hard, often behind the scenes to plan and organize the many events in which I participate!

All these items mentioned are not about me and all my busy running around. It’s all about GOD working in and through people. That’s really all that matters…not the travel or the various events, but the whole point such efforts reflect: God drawing people to Himself through Christ.  Will you draw nearer to Him in 2008? That’s my need--and my prayer for you too!

Very gratefully,
Sy
SO DO YOU EVER GET TIRED OF THE TRAVEL?

I love 'why' I go places, perhaps more than the travel itself, although I still do love travel. I grew up in a family that valued travel and foreign cultures & world history. When I was a little boy, I didn't know what I wanted to do in life, but I loved airplanes... which is a good thing since I basically commute to work in them, logging an average of at least 100,000 miles annually for about 15 years of my 20 years of full time ministry. This translates to about 4 to 5... sometimes 6 continents per year. It's been a great education. My wife and daughter have also traveled a lot with me over the years. It makes you flexible. Fortunately, my wife grew up in a military family that relocated every 3 years making her an understanding partner in our unusual lifestyle. An added bonus, is that many of the places I travel to, I've been to before. I have friendships established with great people and that makes me feel much more at home. I've also met some fantastic cabin crew, many whom I see from time to time so even getting there can be a much nicer experience.