Monday, September 29, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
311 x 2
Thank You Lord for the great service the past two weeks. He sent 311 people our way two weeks in a row. It is getting off the hook. Please keep us in prayer as week figure out how to minister to even more people.
Wasn't Fireproof a clear look into our lives. I love that real people are making real movies that can touch all people with a message of hope. The book has been a help already. I liked that Caleb Holt told Katherine he had started over when reaching the 40 days. I will need to continue to help me get it right. Please remember to post at www.fireproofworks.blogspot.com
Kudos to Mark Gaines and the praise team for ushering in a worshipful atmosphere again today.
Living for you Gateway Worship
Washed by the Water Need to Breathe
God of My Days Gateway Worship
From the Inside Out HillSong
How He Loves
Everlasting God
Wasn't Fireproof a clear look into our lives. I love that real people are making real movies that can touch all people with a message of hope. The book has been a help already. I liked that Caleb Holt told Katherine he had started over when reaching the 40 days. I will need to continue to help me get it right. Please remember to post at www.fireproofworks.blogspot.com
Kudos to Mark Gaines and the praise team for ushering in a worshipful atmosphere again today.
Living for you Gateway Worship
Washed by the Water Need to Breathe
God of My Days Gateway Worship
From the Inside Out HillSong
How He Loves
Everlasting God
Thursday, September 11, 2008
if we do not steadily minister in everyday opportunities, we will do nothing when the crisis comes.
From Oswald....
September 11, 2008
If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet —John 13:14
Ministering in Everyday Opportunities. Ministering in everyday opportunities that surround us does not mean that we select our own surroundings— it means being God’s very special choice to be available for use in any of the seemingly random surroundings which He has engineered for us. The very character we exhibit in our present surroundings is an indication of what we will be like in other surroundings.
The things Jesus did were the most menial of everyday tasks, and this is an indication that it takes all of God’s power in me to accomplish even the most common tasks in His way. Can I use a towel as He did? Towels, dishes, sandals, and all the other ordinary things in our lives reveal what we are made of more quickly than anything else. It takes God Almighty Incarnate in us to do the most menial duty as it ought to be done.
Jesus said, "I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you" (13:15). Notice the kind of people that God brings around you, and you will be humiliated once you realize that this is actually His way of revealing to you the kind of person you have been to Him. Now He says we should exhibit to those around us exactly what He has exhibited to us.
Do you find yourself responding by saying, "Oh, I will do all that once I’m out on the mission field"? Talking in this way is like trying to produce the weapons of war while in the trenches of the battlefield--you will be killed while trying to do it.
We have to go the "second mile" with God (see Matthew 5:41 ). Yet some of us become worn out in the first ten steps. Then we say, "Well, I’ll just wait until I get closer to the next big crisis in my life." But if we do not steadily minister in everyday opportunities, we will do nothing when the crisis comes.
September 11, 2008
If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet —John 13:14
Ministering in Everyday Opportunities. Ministering in everyday opportunities that surround us does not mean that we select our own surroundings— it means being God’s very special choice to be available for use in any of the seemingly random surroundings which He has engineered for us. The very character we exhibit in our present surroundings is an indication of what we will be like in other surroundings.
The things Jesus did were the most menial of everyday tasks, and this is an indication that it takes all of God’s power in me to accomplish even the most common tasks in His way. Can I use a towel as He did? Towels, dishes, sandals, and all the other ordinary things in our lives reveal what we are made of more quickly than anything else. It takes God Almighty Incarnate in us to do the most menial duty as it ought to be done.
Jesus said, "I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you" (13:15). Notice the kind of people that God brings around you, and you will be humiliated once you realize that this is actually His way of revealing to you the kind of person you have been to Him. Now He says we should exhibit to those around us exactly what He has exhibited to us.
Do you find yourself responding by saying, "Oh, I will do all that once I’m out on the mission field"? Talking in this way is like trying to produce the weapons of war while in the trenches of the battlefield--you will be killed while trying to do it.
We have to go the "second mile" with God (see Matthew 5:41 ). Yet some of us become worn out in the first ten steps. Then we say, "Well, I’ll just wait until I get closer to the next big crisis in my life." But if we do not steadily minister in everyday opportunities, we will do nothing when the crisis comes.
Monday, September 08, 2008
Defining Our Vision (Pt. 3)
Defining Our Vision (Pt. 3)
In the Bible the book of Nehemiah is an incredible example of God giving a vision to a people. Israel had fallen captive to the Babylonians and the city of Jerusalem had been destroyed by the Babylonian siege. Israel found freedom and many moved back to Jerusalem, however the city was not rebuilt to it once radiant splendor.While a cupbearer to Artaxerxes, King of Persia, Nehemiah receives word that the city was in disrepair. At this time God burdened Nehemiah with a VISION of what could be and should be in Jerusalem for the Children of God. He followed that VISION and God bless the Israelites in the years to come as a result of one man following after God.Meaningful –A key word in our mission statement is meaningful. Our Savior Jesus Christ was masterful at making things meaningful. He didn’t just stand up and preach a message about a subject with facts and figures. He spoke to people about their lives and how God desires to give them meaning. He used metaphors and stories to deliver his message, as a result people responded. Careful study of the Bible and the life of Christ will reveal that Jesus used nature, events, customs, and seasons to illustrate the never changing message of His Father. The church should seek to do the same. Each of these stories brought life and meaning to the work of God.At Fellowship we seek to provide a meaning presentation of Jesus Christ. Using whatever medium available to present his message in a way that appeals to the life of people who do not understand the wonderful life change Christ offers to them.By making the Gospel meaningful you touch the heart, soul and mind. Jesus spoke of these three elements that make up man when he said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind” (Matthew 22:37). He understood that when you engage the whole man you have a greater chance of seeing him make important life changes for eternity. Life-change will bring about Church change that will bring about Home change that will bring about Community change. This is our VISION!
In the Bible the book of Nehemiah is an incredible example of God giving a vision to a people. Israel had fallen captive to the Babylonians and the city of Jerusalem had been destroyed by the Babylonian siege. Israel found freedom and many moved back to Jerusalem, however the city was not rebuilt to it once radiant splendor.While a cupbearer to Artaxerxes, King of Persia, Nehemiah receives word that the city was in disrepair. At this time God burdened Nehemiah with a VISION of what could be and should be in Jerusalem for the Children of God. He followed that VISION and God bless the Israelites in the years to come as a result of one man following after God.Meaningful –A key word in our mission statement is meaningful. Our Savior Jesus Christ was masterful at making things meaningful. He didn’t just stand up and preach a message about a subject with facts and figures. He spoke to people about their lives and how God desires to give them meaning. He used metaphors and stories to deliver his message, as a result people responded. Careful study of the Bible and the life of Christ will reveal that Jesus used nature, events, customs, and seasons to illustrate the never changing message of His Father. The church should seek to do the same. Each of these stories brought life and meaning to the work of God.At Fellowship we seek to provide a meaning presentation of Jesus Christ. Using whatever medium available to present his message in a way that appeals to the life of people who do not understand the wonderful life change Christ offers to them.By making the Gospel meaningful you touch the heart, soul and mind. Jesus spoke of these three elements that make up man when he said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind” (Matthew 22:37). He understood that when you engage the whole man you have a greater chance of seeing him make important life changes for eternity. Life-change will bring about Church change that will bring about Home change that will bring about Community change. This is our VISION!
Yesterday and Part 2
Set List 9-7-2008
All Because of Jesus Steve Fee
How He Loves (Ask Mickey )
Fire Fall Down Hillsong
Hey, the song set went great. We wanted to introduce the song How He Loves and you responded with singing. Than as we went into Fire Fall Down, it did. Wow the voices of you singing was great. We could hear you on stage from the seats. Thank you for joining in the worship in such a vocal way!
Here is part 2 of our vision for Fellowship Church.
Defining Our Vision (pt. 2)
The Bible tells us “where there is no vision, the people perish (KJV)”. Vision is critical to any group of believers following after God’s plan for their lives. Andy Stanley defines vision as “the ability to see what can be”. Fellowship Church has been given an incredible vision that will require each and every member to join in the effort. To date there are 40K people who live in Habersham County and less than 10% of that group is faithful followers of Jesus Christ. Our vision is to reach the 90% who do not have a relationship with Jesus Christ. In this three part series we are looking at what our mission statement means. Last week we looked at the word creative, today we will consider the word different.
Different –
God expressed His creative nature by making each person different. Uniqueness is the thing that makes life interesting. What if every person on the face of the earth was like me? Think that’s funny, well what if every person on the face of the earth were just like you? Being different is healthy and productive. We all have different body shapes, noses, ears, voices, and many other attributes that were given by God as special feature that distinctly make us who we are.
Like people, churches should be different as well. Not all people like the same worship styles, preaching styles and ministry styles. Unfortunately many of us have been raised in churches that taught certain rituals and procedures as Biblically mandated, however most of what we know as normal in church is man-made. At Fellowship Church we desire to become what God wants us to be and that means being different.
Dictionary.com define different as: distinct, separate, unusual, and dissimilar. At Fellowship we seek to be unlike any other church in Habersham County. Why be like all the rest when we can be the best! Not to say other churches aren’t good or important, but we seek to reach out to people who would not be touched by church normal.
Sometimes being different will cause others to be suspicious and cautious, but we should never shy away from expressing our difference as long as we honor Jesus Christ and His Word. So never be amazed when Fellowship is different and creative, we are only seeking to be all that God wants us to be. We truly desire to be distinct, separate, unusual and dissimilar.
All Because of Jesus Steve Fee
How He Loves (Ask Mickey )
Fire Fall Down Hillsong
Hey, the song set went great. We wanted to introduce the song How He Loves and you responded with singing. Than as we went into Fire Fall Down, it did. Wow the voices of you singing was great. We could hear you on stage from the seats. Thank you for joining in the worship in such a vocal way!
Here is part 2 of our vision for Fellowship Church.
Defining Our Vision (pt. 2)
The Bible tells us “where there is no vision, the people perish (KJV)”. Vision is critical to any group of believers following after God’s plan for their lives. Andy Stanley defines vision as “the ability to see what can be”. Fellowship Church has been given an incredible vision that will require each and every member to join in the effort. To date there are 40K people who live in Habersham County and less than 10% of that group is faithful followers of Jesus Christ. Our vision is to reach the 90% who do not have a relationship with Jesus Christ. In this three part series we are looking at what our mission statement means. Last week we looked at the word creative, today we will consider the word different.
Different –
God expressed His creative nature by making each person different. Uniqueness is the thing that makes life interesting. What if every person on the face of the earth was like me? Think that’s funny, well what if every person on the face of the earth were just like you? Being different is healthy and productive. We all have different body shapes, noses, ears, voices, and many other attributes that were given by God as special feature that distinctly make us who we are.
Like people, churches should be different as well. Not all people like the same worship styles, preaching styles and ministry styles. Unfortunately many of us have been raised in churches that taught certain rituals and procedures as Biblically mandated, however most of what we know as normal in church is man-made. At Fellowship Church we desire to become what God wants us to be and that means being different.
Dictionary.com define different as: distinct, separate, unusual, and dissimilar. At Fellowship we seek to be unlike any other church in Habersham County. Why be like all the rest when we can be the best! Not to say other churches aren’t good or important, but we seek to reach out to people who would not be touched by church normal.
Sometimes being different will cause others to be suspicious and cautious, but we should never shy away from expressing our difference as long as we honor Jesus Christ and His Word. So never be amazed when Fellowship is different and creative, we are only seeking to be all that God wants us to be. We truly desire to be distinct, separate, unusual and dissimilar.
Thursday, September 04, 2008
I found it good...
to revisit the statement of Fellowship church. This will be in three parts. I will give you a few days in between to soak on the would shared from Craig on the purpose of Fellowship Church. I found it to be encouraging as we prepare for those who are yet to come.
Defining Our Vision (pt. 1)
Fellowship Church was birthed out of a God-given Vision to reach Habersham County with the Good News of Jesus Christ. At the very core of this vision was the desire not to duplicate what was already in existence. Habersham County has over 100 churches of varying denominations and form. We sought to be something unique and new. Our Mission Statement includes three words that need clarification and understanding for each member to better know where we will go as a church in the future.
Creative –
God created the world. Careful attention to the planet, universe and man will mandate God’s creativity. Think about the many species of plants, animals and bugs and then look at the diversity of man. Sometimes it is down right comical when you consider all that God made.
Man was created in the image of God, meaning we have the attributes and character traits of God. We are like Him! If this were true then wouldn’t it also be true that we are creative by nature. Watch as a child takes a simple stick and uses it to entertain their day or consider the wonders man has created using their God given talents. God gave each of us a creative mind. The trouble is most of us have never attempted to use this creativity as God intended. Consider all the inventions of man, what would the world be like if those inventors had never tried?
Fellowship Church seeks to be creative in our presentation of Jesus Christ. This means there are no limits outside the bond of Scripture that we will not use to tell others about God’s love for them. Drama, crafts, the arts, music, praise, video and technology; all of these are tools in the hands of man to life up the name of Jesus. Our vision includes being as creative as possible, teaching our members how to find their creative talents and presenting them to God as an incredible offering of worship.
When you read our Mission Statement remember we seek to be creative in all we do for the Kingdom work of God.
Defining Our Vision (pt. 1)
Fellowship Church was birthed out of a God-given Vision to reach Habersham County with the Good News of Jesus Christ. At the very core of this vision was the desire not to duplicate what was already in existence. Habersham County has over 100 churches of varying denominations and form. We sought to be something unique and new. Our Mission Statement includes three words that need clarification and understanding for each member to better know where we will go as a church in the future.
Creative –
God created the world. Careful attention to the planet, universe and man will mandate God’s creativity. Think about the many species of plants, animals and bugs and then look at the diversity of man. Sometimes it is down right comical when you consider all that God made.
Man was created in the image of God, meaning we have the attributes and character traits of God. We are like Him! If this were true then wouldn’t it also be true that we are creative by nature. Watch as a child takes a simple stick and uses it to entertain their day or consider the wonders man has created using their God given talents. God gave each of us a creative mind. The trouble is most of us have never attempted to use this creativity as God intended. Consider all the inventions of man, what would the world be like if those inventors had never tried?
Fellowship Church seeks to be creative in our presentation of Jesus Christ. This means there are no limits outside the bond of Scripture that we will not use to tell others about God’s love for them. Drama, crafts, the arts, music, praise, video and technology; all of these are tools in the hands of man to life up the name of Jesus. Our vision includes being as creative as possible, teaching our members how to find their creative talents and presenting them to God as an incredible offering of worship.
When you read our Mission Statement remember we seek to be creative in all we do for the Kingdom work of God.
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