So far, we have held two Town Hall Meetings to give our members an opportunity to review the details of the 2009 Ministry Spending Plan and to speak to the Stewardship Committee and Staff about our finances. A grand total of ZERO people have shown up so far.
We always wonder if this means that everyone is totally satisfied with the state of our finances, or if they simply don't care. Of course we hope it means people trust the leadership and have all the information they need, but you have to wonder.
We would like to hear a little feedback on this. If you care to comment, tell us why you haven't attended one of the Town Hall Meetings, or maybe if you plan to attend one of the ones coming up.
Hal Hunter
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Going Out...
We had a great time this past Sunday after the second service. About 50 people gathered in the Family Life Center where Rich Painter's Community Group passed out trash bags and gloves so that we could go out into our surrounding community to pick up trash.
Rich led us in prayer, then divided us up into two groups. One went into the neighborhood behind the church and the second group crossed Argyle Forest Boulevard into the neighborhoods across the street. The weather was beautiful and everyone was energized and excited! We had all generations represented with a common goal!
One group had a car stop and ask what they were doing and if we were part of the church! They said yes and that they just wanted to reach out to the community and clean up. He appreciated the effort and said thank you. If nothing else, maybe we touched someone who might not have realized we cared.
We want to say a personal thank you to Rich and Mindy and their leadership in the area of community outreach! We are also hoping this will spark interest in others as we step outside of the box and reach out. We would love to hear about other group interactions!
Some of the pictures are posted on the "photo album" section of the church website. Check it out by clicking here.
Peace
David Bass
Rich led us in prayer, then divided us up into two groups. One went into the neighborhood behind the church and the second group crossed Argyle Forest Boulevard into the neighborhoods across the street. The weather was beautiful and everyone was energized and excited! We had all generations represented with a common goal!
One group had a car stop and ask what they were doing and if we were part of the church! They said yes and that they just wanted to reach out to the community and clean up. He appreciated the effort and said thank you. If nothing else, maybe we touched someone who might not have realized we cared.
We want to say a personal thank you to Rich and Mindy and their leadership in the area of community outreach! We are also hoping this will spark interest in others as we step outside of the box and reach out. We would love to hear about other group interactions!
Some of the pictures are posted on the "photo album" section of the church website. Check it out by clicking here.
Peace
David Bass
Friday, November 07, 2008
Post Election Pondering...
I know that there are many emotions today.... happy and sad. I have heard some pretty negative words from "Christians" so I thought I would send out an email with my thoughts about the matter.
First thing is my hope is not in a particular party or ideology, it's in Jesus. Nothing caught Him by surprise. According to scripture God puts leaders in power and takes them out... all for His purpose.
Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience' sake. For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. Render to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor. Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. (Romans 13:1-8)
Second thing is maybe we Christians need some fire under us to get us on the ball. I think we have become complacent, fat and sassy.
Luke 12:16 -20a sounds familiar... "And He told them a parable, saying, "The land of a rich man was very productive. And he began reasoning to himself, saying, `What shall I do, since I have no place to store my crops?' "Then he said, `This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. `And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years to come; take your ease, eat, drink and be merry."' "But God said to him, `You fool!'""
I have noticed the the Christian faith is growing like a wild fire in the nations where there is the most pressure on them. Perhaps we can grow in this season and set the record straight on what a real Christian looks like.
We are living in extreme days!
Davis Bass
Deacon Chairman
Student Pastor Designate
First thing is my hope is not in a particular party or ideology, it's in Jesus. Nothing caught Him by surprise. According to scripture God puts leaders in power and takes them out... all for His purpose.
Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience' sake. For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. Render to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor. Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. (Romans 13:1-8)
Second thing is maybe we Christians need some fire under us to get us on the ball. I think we have become complacent, fat and sassy.
Luke 12:16 -20a sounds familiar... "And He told them a parable, saying, "The land of a rich man was very productive. And he began reasoning to himself, saying, `What shall I do, since I have no place to store my crops?' "Then he said, `This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. `And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years to come; take your ease, eat, drink and be merry."' "But God said to him, `You fool!'""
I have noticed the the Christian faith is growing like a wild fire in the nations where there is the most pressure on them. Perhaps we can grow in this season and set the record straight on what a real Christian looks like.
We are living in extreme days!
Davis Bass
Deacon Chairman
Student Pastor Designate
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