If you are considering taking the Discipleship Course from me this Fall... and you DO NOT have your materials... please phone 379-4949 immediately.... like POST HASTE-- I need to know you are taking the course AND get you the materials! Here is more info:
Discipleship Course, Fall 2006
Purpose: Raise up gospel-driven & kingdom-minded leaders for God's glory in the church, home, marketplace, world
Methods:
<>Instruction from Rob
<>Homework: at least 60-90 minutes per week, depending upon your temperament
<>Interaction with accountability partners
<>Scripture Memory (Romans 3:19-26) {we will all memorize the ESV for harmony in our memory}
Workshops will include:
<>Life History evening,
helps understand God's sovereignty over your life and His gifting and calling of you
<> Prayer & planning evening,
thinking prayerfully through your family’s life & ministry together
Curriculum:
~Bible
~Gospel Transformation from World Harvest Mission
~Westminster Confession of Faith and Larger & Shorter Catechism
Please pay as much of $30 per person as you can.
Nightly format
1. Share memory work and 1 key concept with accountability partner. (Not your spouse, they tend to be too lenient.)
2. Worshipping God together through singing and prayer
3. Teaching from Rob with 5 minutes of sharing & prayer mixed in per half hour
When?
11 Wednesdays in the Fall, beginning September 6th and ending November 15
7:15-9:15pm weekly at Hope Church (corner Tower & SW 24th ave)
Childcare:
babies are welcome to come with parents; all others are your responsibility
This course –at this time--is not for everyone and you should feel no pressure. If you prayerfully consider it and have a “not now, thanks” response you are ok with me. If you prayerfully consider it and say, “I’m in” then be ready to be “in.” This will be the most intensive and intentional training I’ve done in the last 5 years.
This learning community will be operating together on the following understanding…
Believing that continuity is important to the development of a unique learning community and knowing my own weakness…
* I will purpose to attend both hours of all 11 Wednesdays of the discipleship course.
* I will complete lessons 1-6 of GospelTransformation PRIOR to the first class meeting on September 6th.
* I will memorize Romans 3:19-26 PRIOR to the first class meeting on September 6th
* I will purpose to complete the weekly homework.
STARTS NEXT WEEK! Update...here:
Friends,
How about some grace right out of the gate? I’m updating what you have to have done prior to next Wednesday.
You need to show up at Hope Church (Tower & 75th) on Wednesday
more here soon
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Vision Night Excerpts
Soon the audio from Vision Night will be posted on the church website. We're also compiling the praises you offered in answer to the question:
IN WHAT ways are you thankful to God for what He is doing in the life & ministry of Christ Community?
Here are a couple:
"The children's ministry and youth ministry."
"The gospel centered focus and the impact that has had on my life."
"For the desire to reach out to our unbelieving friends."
IN WHAT ways are you thankful to God for what He is doing in the life & ministry of Christ Community?
Here are a couple:
"The children's ministry and youth ministry."
"The gospel centered focus and the impact that has had on my life."
"For the desire to reach out to our unbelieving friends."
Initiative #3 Authentic Community
We are seeking to UP this aspect of CCC... so the community life time of our service must be important, right? right
and those who were valiantly serving in children's ministry would want to hear the audio, right? Sure
Or those missed our worship gathering entirely because they slipped and fell on the way-- would want to hear the audio, right? Sure
So we are now putting this on our siteChrist Community Church - Gainesville Florida - Downloads
and those who were valiantly serving in children's ministry would want to hear the audio, right? Sure
Or those missed our worship gathering entirely because they slipped and fell on the way-- would want to hear the audio, right? Sure
So we are now putting this on our siteChrist Community Church - Gainesville Florida - Downloads
Monday, August 21, 2006
Y O U said what?
Thankful to God for:
~ the rich relationships that I have in Christ Community
~ the biblical foundation our children are receiving
we'll post more all week... you need to hear the encouraging things that you all said at the Vision Night
~ the rich relationships that I have in Christ Community
~ the biblical foundation our children are receiving
we'll post more all week... you need to hear the encouraging things that you all said at the Vision Night
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Great morning in worship
How thrilling to sing with your strong voice this morning. And to those who were actually seated before 9:58... wow!
Several single folks asked me if the discipleship course I'm offering is open to non-married. Yes! When I was originally pitching it to folk, they were all married and I didn't update the text. All are welcome!
Several single folks asked me if the discipleship course I'm offering is open to non-married. Yes! When I was originally pitching it to folk, they were all married and I didn't update the text. All are welcome!
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Great Vision Night at Hope
Highlights for me:
--Seeing one our students sitting at table with a number of our wonderful "senior saints"
-- Watching people clean up as a team to get things done
-- That our people enjoy each other so much I have to scream on the microphone to get the room quiet
-- The kindred spirit i feel when speaking to this group about Christ and His Kingdom
-- more to come
Gathering tomorrow is at 10am in the theater of Oak Hall... seek to be there "ready to go" before 10, please.
Greg Hamilton is leading Children's Church during the sermon.
Here is the worship folder for tomorrow. Read/pray/think through the elements... may God give us His presence tomorrow!
--Seeing one our students sitting at table with a number of our wonderful "senior saints"
-- Watching people clean up as a team to get things done
-- That our people enjoy each other so much I have to scream on the microphone to get the room quiet
-- The kindred spirit i feel when speaking to this group about Christ and His Kingdom
-- more to come
Gathering tomorrow is at 10am in the theater of Oak Hall... seek to be there "ready to go" before 10, please.
Greg Hamilton is leading Children's Church during the sermon.
Here is the worship folder for tomorrow. Read/pray/think through the elements... may God give us His presence tomorrow!
Friday, August 18, 2006
I just dropped by Hope Church...
and the place is really looking groovy... 7:00PM tonite you will enjoy great desserts, coffee, friends, and we'll dream together of a Beautiful Day
I've put together a 5 page word.doc that I'll walk you through... throughout today and tomorrow I'll post some excerpts from it...
Here is the link to the first excerpt
more: Discipleship Course
and the 2nd:
Worship
I've put together a 5 page word.doc that I'll walk you through... throughout today and tomorrow I'll post some excerpts from it...
Here is the link to the first excerpt
more: Discipleship Course
and the 2nd:
Worship
Thursday, August 17, 2006
We are a SIGN, a foretaste... an instrument
Mission is the creating, reconciling and transforming action of God, flowing from the
community of love found in the Trinity, made known to all humanity in the person of Jesus,
and entrusted to the faithful action and witness of the people of God who, in the power of the
Spirit, are a sign, foretaste and instrument of the reign of God. --Anonymous, for now
community of love found in the Trinity, made known to all humanity in the person of Jesus,
and entrusted to the faithful action and witness of the people of God who, in the power of the
Spirit, are a sign, foretaste and instrument of the reign of God. --Anonymous, for now
Church as SENT People
For most of us...This will take some paradigm reworking by the Spirit
"Unlike the previous notion of the church as an entity located in a facility or in an institutional organization and its activities, the church is being reconceived as a community, a gathered people, brought together by a common calling and vocation to be a sent people." (page 81 Guder)
"Unlike the previous notion of the church as an entity located in a facility or in an institutional organization and its activities, the church is being reconceived as a community, a gathered people, brought together by a common calling and vocation to be a sent people." (page 81 Guder)
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
quotes on us as God's Sent People
"A church is a community of God's people who live into the imagination that they are,
by their very nature, God's missionary people living as a demonstration of what God plans to do in and for all of creation in Jesus Christ." --Alan Roxbourough
“We have come to see that mission is not merely an activity of the church. Rather,
mission is the result of God’s initiative, rooted in God’s purposes to restore and heal creation.
‘Mission’ means ‘sending,’ and it is the central biblical theme describing the purpose of God in
human history” (Darrell L. Guder, ed. Missional Church: A Vision for the Sending of the Church in North America)
by their very nature, God's missionary people living as a demonstration of what God plans to do in and for all of creation in Jesus Christ." --Alan Roxbourough
“We have come to see that mission is not merely an activity of the church. Rather,
mission is the result of God’s initiative, rooted in God’s purposes to restore and heal creation.
‘Mission’ means ‘sending,’ and it is the central biblical theme describing the purpose of God in
human history” (Darrell L. Guder, ed. Missional Church: A Vision for the Sending of the Church in North America)
Pulling out the compass
Why does a traveller pull out their compass?
Why does a singer want to hear a pure note struck?
Among other things... to re-center themselves... to remember what is central and to receive guidance.
THAT is what we're trying to do Friday night at 7pm
Why does a singer want to hear a pure note struck?
Among other things... to re-center themselves... to remember what is central and to receive guidance.
THAT is what we're trying to do Friday night at 7pm
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Who is Rod Whited? And why is he speaking Friday?
Rod Whited will be addressing the Vision Gathering for 5 minutes on Friday Evening...
Who is he? A 70 year old man who is passionate about Jesus, the gospel, and the Church.
An executive with MA BELL, Rod took an early retirement and became a pastor. He planted and pastored Pinewood Presbyterian Church for 20 years. He was on the ground floor of the Presbytery Committee that brought me to Gainesville.
~In the last 6 months... He's come to monthly elders meetings, concluding most visits by having dinner with 4 (non-staff; non-elder) leaders from the church. Many people have gotten to experience his humor and heart as he has given his wisdom and time to us. He also was the chair of the search committee that found Frank Matthews for us. (The others who served on that committee were Charlie & Debbie Staples, Rebecca Schackow, and Billy Crow)
Who is he? A 70 year old man who is passionate about Jesus, the gospel, and the Church.
An executive with MA BELL, Rod took an early retirement and became a pastor. He planted and pastored Pinewood Presbyterian Church for 20 years. He was on the ground floor of the Presbytery Committee that brought me to Gainesville.
~In the last 6 months... He's come to monthly elders meetings, concluding most visits by having dinner with 4 (non-staff; non-elder) leaders from the church. Many people have gotten to experience his humor and heart as he has given his wisdom and time to us. He also was the chair of the search committee that found Frank Matthews for us. (The others who served on that committee were Charlie & Debbie Staples, Rebecca Schackow, and Billy Crow)
Prayer Meeting
Friday Mornings at 9am at the church house (1603 SW 122nd street)
on parker road, just south of 8th Ave
There is a small group of folk gathering to pray specifically for the Lord to come down in our public worship gatherings on Sunday morning.
Lord to come down? Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down,
that the mountains might quake at your presence— (isaiah 64:1) Feel free to join us! Physically on Parker Road... or spiritually around God's throne.
on parker road, just south of 8th Ave
There is a small group of folk gathering to pray specifically for the Lord to come down in our public worship gatherings on Sunday morning.
Lord to come down? Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down,
that the mountains might quake at your presence— (isaiah 64:1) Feel free to join us! Physically on Parker Road... or spiritually around God's throne.
Thursday August 31 at 7pm
you saw a veiled reference in Sunday publication... to MANLAND, an event for men...
this is quite simply an opportunity for men to gather and hang
what men? all men age 16 and up
what will we do?
there will be fooseball, checkers, chess, darts, billiards, chips & drinks, etc
Also, at 8pm we'll flip on the tube and (for those interested) keep one eye on ESPN as Steve Spurrier seeks his first victory in Starkville, Mississippi. Apparently the S.Carolina coach had trouble winning there with his former school.
The location is TBA
this is quite simply an opportunity for men to gather and hang
what men? all men age 16 and up
what will we do?
there will be fooseball, checkers, chess, darts, billiards, chips & drinks, etc
Also, at 8pm we'll flip on the tube and (for those interested) keep one eye on ESPN as Steve Spurrier seeks his first victory in Starkville, Mississippi. Apparently the S.Carolina coach had trouble winning there with his former school.
The location is TBA
A number of parents have been inviting their friends kids
I have heard from numerous parents of youth that they wanted to get a packet of events into the hands of some friends... well
Youth Packet is here!
Youth Packet is here!
Monday, August 14, 2006
Evening of Vision... What we'll do
After a time of gathering and informal hanging out together... I will lead us:
~ through a brief time of celebration together, a prayer of thanksgiving and praise to God
~ in listening to a brief presentation by Rod Whited, Chairman of the Mission to North America Committe of the North Florida Presbytery
~ in looking at the 5 major initiatives that I believe Christ Community must undertake with vigor to accomplish the next phase of our mission as the sent people of God
Then we'll hang together some more (as long as your schedule allows) and call it a night.
~ through a brief time of celebration together, a prayer of thanksgiving and praise to God
~ in listening to a brief presentation by Rod Whited, Chairman of the Mission to North America Committe of the North Florida Presbytery
~ in looking at the 5 major initiatives that I believe Christ Community must undertake with vigor to accomplish the next phase of our mission as the sent people of God
Then we'll hang together some more (as long as your schedule allows) and call it a night.
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Friday Night and Our Future Together
August 18 started in my mind as an opportunity ....
a chance to come together as a church family and say... What is next?
If we exist to simply be a stable church... we are there. God save us from existing for that purpose only!
We exist to experience and extend the grace of Jesus Christ. How will we do that in the next phase of our mission? What is God calling us to devote our attention to next?
What are you dreaming about for Christ Community? For the Kingdom of God in Gainesville?
a chance to come together as a church family and say... What is next?
If we exist to simply be a stable church... we are there. God save us from existing for that purpose only!
We exist to experience and extend the grace of Jesus Christ. How will we do that in the next phase of our mission? What is God calling us to devote our attention to next?
What are you dreaming about for Christ Community? For the Kingdom of God in Gainesville?
Saturday, August 12, 2006
But we aren't...
The Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer (1961) writes,
Left to ourselves we tend immediately to reduce God to manageable terms.
But we are not left to ourselves. Tomorrow we'll gather together to seek together to fight our reductionistic tendencies... and step into reality. 10:00am
Left to ourselves we tend immediately to reduce God to manageable terms.
But we are not left to ourselves. Tomorrow we'll gather together to seek together to fight our reductionistic tendencies... and step into reality. 10:00am
Friday, August 11, 2006
Looking in all the wrong places
Sunday we'll confess our sin together and a portion will be:
WE have looked for redemption everywhere but in your arms.
Where have you looked recently?
WE have looked for redemption everywhere but in your arms.
Where have you looked recently?
Thursday, August 10, 2006
I am not my own... I have been bought
Sunday we will enter God's presence with Praise... that always (if we're sane & sober) leads to a "GOD HELP! I'm not like you!" cry. So we'll enter a time of renewal when we confess our sins, are reminded that He's removed our guilt, and celebrate with words and songs of celebration and assurance. Which brings me to a public statement of faith we'll make together. Think on this prior to Sunday, please.
My only comfort in life and death is that I am not my own.
I have been bought body and soul,
by my Saviour Jesus Christ who has fully paid for all my sins
with His precious blood.
He has set me free from the power of the devil.
Without the will of my heavenly Father,
not a hair can fall from my head.
The Holy Spirit assures me of eternal life
and makes me heartily willing to live for Him.
Indeed, all things must work together for my salvation.
My only comfort in life and death is that I am not my own.
I have been bought body and soul,
by my Saviour Jesus Christ who has fully paid for all my sins
with His precious blood.
He has set me free from the power of the devil.
Without the will of my heavenly Father,
not a hair can fall from my head.
The Holy Spirit assures me of eternal life
and makes me heartily willing to live for Him.
Indeed, all things must work together for my salvation.
Pray for our banner?
Well, the banner is OK and doesn't need prayer. But as a special banner is scheduled to be hung on the fence at Oak Hall Friday afternoon... I just wonder if there aren't people driving down Tower Road who might need hope.
Pray that they might see our banner and commit to come find hope at 10am. Join me in this. Finally, pray that God will make you and me ready to welcome them?
Pray that they might see our banner and commit to come find hope at 10am. Join me in this. Finally, pray that God will make you and me ready to welcome them?
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Pray for 2 sinners...
Frank Matthews and Rob Pendley are spending Wednesday planning and praying for Christ Community and Gainesville. Ask God to pour out His Spirit on them, please.
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Why knowing Christ's love is so urgent
“Christians who are no longer sure that God loves and accepts them in Jesus, apart from their present spiritual achievements, are subconsciously radically insecure persons-much less secure than non-Christians, because they have too much light to rest easily under the constant bulletins they receive from their Christian environment about the holiness of God and the righteousness they are supposed to have. Their insecurity shows itself in pride, a fierce defensive assertion of their own righteousness and defensive criticism of others. They come naturally to hate other cultural styles and other races in order to bolster their own security and discharge their suppressed anger. They cling desperately to legal, pharisaical righteousness, but envy, jealousy and other branches on the tree of sin grow out of their fundamental insecurity…it is often necessary to convince sinners (even sinful Christians) of the grace and love of God toward them, before we can get them to look at their problems. Then the vision of grace and the sense of God’s forgiving acceptance may actually cure most of the problems. This may account for Paul’s frequent fusing of justification and sanctification”. (Richard Lovelace, Dynamics of Spiritual Life).
Monday, August 07, 2006
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Tuesday Haiti Meeting 7:30 PM TONITE
Mildly interested? Really planning to go? Somewhere in between?
THere is a meeting tuesday nite at Omli's house to hear more.
contact info coming, or see website
THere is a meeting tuesday nite at Omli's house to hear more.
contact info coming, or see website
Friday, August 04, 2006
Worship Preparation for when Christ Community Gathers
Sunday morning there are NO CLASSES
We begin promptly at 10am with our worship service. Children age 5 through grade 2 will have opportunity for children's church during the 2nd half of the service. (Thank you to Will Harrell and Pierre Delinois for leading.)
We're asking you to begin preparing now (whenever you read this) for Sunday at 10am when we gather for worship...
Why prepare? The Puritans used to call it "stoking the fire". You know what I mean... before you go to Chicago you read up on the Sears tower and Wrigley Field et al. Same idea... you prepare before you get somewhere, so that when you arrive, you are more quickly oriented and can move from "getting your bearings" to experiencing your surroundings.
Ways to prepare:
1. Read one or all the hymns/songs we're singing
2. Read one or all the prayers we're praying
Please be seated in the theater prior to 10:00. The childcare workers are ready to receive your child at 9:50... so plan now for early arrival.
More to come on Communion and other ......
We begin promptly at 10am with our worship service. Children age 5 through grade 2 will have opportunity for children's church during the 2nd half of the service. (Thank you to Will Harrell and Pierre Delinois for leading.)
We're asking you to begin preparing now (whenever you read this) for Sunday at 10am when we gather for worship...
Why prepare? The Puritans used to call it "stoking the fire". You know what I mean... before you go to Chicago you read up on the Sears tower and Wrigley Field et al. Same idea... you prepare before you get somewhere, so that when you arrive, you are more quickly oriented and can move from "getting your bearings" to experiencing your surroundings.
Ways to prepare:
1. Read one or all the hymns/songs we're singing
2. Read one or all the prayers we're praying
Please be seated in the theater prior to 10:00. The childcare workers are ready to receive your child at 9:50... so plan now for early arrival.
More to come on Communion and other ......
Thursday, August 03, 2006
The Excellency of Christ
Christ's holiness never so illustriously shone forth as it did in his last sufferings, and yet he never was to such a degree treated as guilty.
--J. Edwards in this sermon
Sunday we gather at 10:00am
Frank Matthews and I will put info here on Friday that will be important in prepping to worship. Please check back.
--J. Edwards in this sermon
Sunday we gather at 10:00am
Frank Matthews and I will put info here on Friday that will be important in prepping to worship. Please check back.
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Worthy is the Lamb
Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the
elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of
thousands, saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to
receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and
blessing!” Rev. 5:11-12
elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of
thousands, saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to
receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and
blessing!” Rev. 5:11-12
read, think, digest
our Communion Prayer this sunday...
Father, we give you thanks and praise, that when we were still far off you met us in your Son and brought us home. Dying and living again, he declared your love, gave us grace,and opened the way to glory. May we who share Christ's body live his risen life; we who drink his cup bring life to others; we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world. Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us, so that we and all your children shall live in perfect freedom, and the whole earth live to praise your name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Father, we give you thanks and praise, that when we were still far off you met us in your Son and brought us home. Dying and living again, he declared your love, gave us grace,and opened the way to glory. May we who share Christ's body live his risen life; we who drink his cup bring life to others; we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world. Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us, so that we and all your children shall live in perfect freedom, and the whole earth live to praise your name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Last Women's Study
Today at 10:45am... at home of Tara Gallagher... details at www.christcommunitychurch.com
Monday, July 31, 2006
look at the changes
Lizette Crossan has done some great updating to the website.... use it this week
Christ Community Church - Gainesville Florida - Welcome
Christ Community Church - Gainesville Florida - Welcome
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
upcoming
Tuesday, women's study 10:45am
Sunday, classes at 9am; worship 10am
4pm til 6pm BASH at Pendley's home (3838 SW 78th Street) drop by for 15 minutes or stay a couple o' hours
Friday August 18th, Fall Vision Night... 7pm... location TBA soon
Sunday, classes at 9am; worship 10am
4pm til 6pm BASH at Pendley's home (3838 SW 78th Street) drop by for 15 minutes or stay a couple o' hours
Friday August 18th, Fall Vision Night... 7pm... location TBA soon
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Sunday when Christ Community gathers at Oak Hall
9am classes
10am worship (children's church--for age 5 thru grade 2-- during the message
Come ye sinners, weak & wounded by sin...
Come, and receive...
10am worship (children's church--for age 5 thru grade 2-- during the message
Come ye sinners, weak & wounded by sin...
Come, and receive...
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Help Matthews' Unload Friday 5:45ish
610 SW 127th Street, just off Parker Road
From church house:
--Go north towards Newberry Road
--turn LEFT onto W.University Ave
--when that road dead ends, turn left, they are several houses down on the RIGHT
Or, from Newberry Road, TURN LEFT onto SW 127th Street, travel south until their home... 610 SW 127th Street
Lost? contact 359-6597
Rand McNally - Get a Map
From church house:
--Go north towards Newberry Road
--turn LEFT onto W.University Ave
--when that road dead ends, turn left, they are several houses down on the RIGHT
Or, from Newberry Road, TURN LEFT onto SW 127th Street, travel south until their home... 610 SW 127th Street
Lost? contact 359-6597
Rand McNally - Get a Map
A Great Gift
“Perhaps the great gift any father can bestow upon his children, apart from the covenant blessings of parish life and a comprehension of the doctrines of grace, is a passion for reading. It is cheap, it consoles, it distracts, it excites, it gives a knowledge of the world, and it offers experience of a wide kind. Indeed, it is nothing less than a moral illumination.” --Thomas Chalmers
The Tailenders July 25 PBS
On July 25 PBS will air a documentary entitled The Tailenders, featuring the missionary organization Global Recordings:
P.O.V. - The Tailenders . Film Synopsis | PBS
P.O.V. - The Tailenders . Film Synopsis | PBS
great lectures online can be helpful
Covenant Seminary - Ministry Resource Files: "Perfectionism
Part 5 in Schaeffer Lectures - Restoring a Glorious Ruin
Richard Winter
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Perfectionism Discussion
Part 6 in Schaeffer Lectures - Restoring a Glorious Ruin
Richard Winter
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Fall 2002 Francis A. Schaeffer Lectures
The Shaping of Homosexuality: Genetic, Psychological, and Sociological Factors
Part 5 in Schaeffer Lectures - Human Sexuality and Homosexuality
Richard Winter
Download MP3 Audio
Is Change Possible?: The Evidence Considered
Part 7 in Schaeffer Lectures - Human Sexuality and Homosexuality
Richard Winter
Download MP3 Audio
Friday Nights @ the Institute
Still Bored in a Culture of Entertainment
Rediscovering Passion and Wonder
Richard Winter
Download MP3 Audio
Spring 2004 Francis A. Schaeffer Lectures
The Daily Assault on Human Dignity: From Conception to Old Age
Part 4 in Schaeffer Lectures--Human Dignity: Who Gets a Seat at the Table?
Richard Winter
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Covenant Theological Seminary
12330 Conway Road, Saint Louis, Missouri 63141
Phone: 314.434.4044 Fax: 314.434.4819
The Seminary of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
Quick Links Home Page About Covenant Seminary From the President Our Distinctives Mission & Core Values Covenant Community Campus Maps Attending Covenant Sem"
Part 5 in Schaeffer Lectures - Restoring a Glorious Ruin
Richard Winter
Download MP3 Audio
Perfectionism Discussion
Part 6 in Schaeffer Lectures - Restoring a Glorious Ruin
Richard Winter
Download MP3 Audio
Fall 2002 Francis A. Schaeffer Lectures
The Shaping of Homosexuality: Genetic, Psychological, and Sociological Factors
Part 5 in Schaeffer Lectures - Human Sexuality and Homosexuality
Richard Winter
Download MP3 Audio
Is Change Possible?: The Evidence Considered
Part 7 in Schaeffer Lectures - Human Sexuality and Homosexuality
Richard Winter
Download MP3 Audio
Friday Nights @ the Institute
Still Bored in a Culture of Entertainment
Rediscovering Passion and Wonder
Richard Winter
Download MP3 Audio
Spring 2004 Francis A. Schaeffer Lectures
The Daily Assault on Human Dignity: From Conception to Old Age
Part 4 in Schaeffer Lectures--Human Dignity: Who Gets a Seat at the Table?
Richard Winter
Download MP3 Audio
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View all Titles.
View all Scripture Books.
Covenant Theological Seminary
12330 Conway Road, Saint Louis, Missouri 63141
Phone: 314.434.4044 Fax: 314.434.4819
The Seminary of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
Quick Links Home Page About Covenant Seminary From the President Our Distinctives Mission & Core Values Covenant Community Campus Maps Attending Covenant Sem"
I am not my own
Westminster Theological Seminary: "Q. What is your only comfort in life and death?
A. That I am not my own,[1] but belong with body and soul, both in life and in death,[2] to my faithful Saviour Jesus Christ.[3] He has fully paid for all my sins with His precious blood, and has set me free from all the power of the devil.[5] He also preserves me in such a way[6] that without the will of my heavenly Father not a hair can fall from my head;[7] indeed, all things must work together for my salvation.[8] Therefore, by His Holy Spirit He also assures me of eternal life[9] and makes me heartily willing and ready from now on to live for Him.[10]
[1] I Cor. 6:19, 20 [2] Rom. 14:7-9. [3] I Cor. 3:23; Tit. 2:14. [4] I Pet. 1:18, 19; I John 1:7; 2:2. [5] John 8:34-36; Heb. 2:14, 15; I John 3:8. [6] John 6:39, 40; 10:27-30; II Thess. 3:3; I Pet. 1:5. [7] Matt. 10:29-31; Luke 21:16-18. [8] Rom. 8:28. [9] Rom. 8:15, 16; II Cor. 1:21, 22; 5:5; Eph. 1:13, 14. [10] Rom. 8:14."
A. That I am not my own,[1] but belong with body and soul, both in life and in death,[2] to my faithful Saviour Jesus Christ.[3] He has fully paid for all my sins with His precious blood, and has set me free from all the power of the devil.[5] He also preserves me in such a way[6] that without the will of my heavenly Father not a hair can fall from my head;[7] indeed, all things must work together for my salvation.[8] Therefore, by His Holy Spirit He also assures me of eternal life[9] and makes me heartily willing and ready from now on to live for Him.[10]
[1] I Cor. 6:19, 20 [2] Rom. 14:7-9. [3] I Cor. 3:23; Tit. 2:14. [4] I Pet. 1:18, 19; I John 1:7; 2:2. [5] John 8:34-36; Heb. 2:14, 15; I John 3:8. [6] John 6:39, 40; 10:27-30; II Thess. 3:3; I Pet. 1:5. [7] Matt. 10:29-31; Luke 21:16-18. [8] Rom. 8:28. [9] Rom. 8:15, 16; II Cor. 1:21, 22; 5:5; Eph. 1:13, 14. [10] Rom. 8:14."
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
First, experience God's love in Christ
"You cannot destroy love for the world merely by showing its emptiness. Even if we could do so, that would lead only to despair. The first world–centered love of our hearts can be expelled only by a new love and affection—for God and from God. The love of the world and the love of the Father cannot dwell together in the same heart. But the love of the world can be driven out only by the love of the Father. " --sinclair ferguson
How would this change the way you come to the Lord's Supper? How you approach God in prayer? What you do when you blow it? Read whole article at this link:
Expelling Worldliness with a New Affection article:
How would this change the way you come to the Lord's Supper? How you approach God in prayer? What you do when you blow it? Read whole article at this link:
Expelling Worldliness with a New Affection article:
Following Christ Maximizes Sensory Pleasure?
Question: Christianity helps us to maximize sensory pleasure. How?
Answer by author: In "The Pleasantness of Religion" J. Edwards explains that seeking pleasure without any checks or balances can actually boomerang to pain. Who hasn't been to a smorgasbord, only to waddle out muttering, "Why did I eat so much?" Edwards shows us the proper pursuit of pleasure. The sting of conscience can eclipse pleasure, but Christians may pursue pleasure "peaceably" and not in "slavish fear." We can enjoy sensory pleasure because we realize that God has made this world for us to enjoy and to savor, or as Edwards would put it, to relish. Edwards often uses the illustration of honey. We should enjoy its sweetness just as we should enjoy all of God's gifts.
This interview is from WORLD magazine... with an author who wrote book about J.Edwards teaching on the Bible's teaching about living here on earth with a vision of the physicality and reality of the new heavens and new earth of eternity.
Answer by author: In "The Pleasantness of Religion" J. Edwards explains that seeking pleasure without any checks or balances can actually boomerang to pain. Who hasn't been to a smorgasbord, only to waddle out muttering, "Why did I eat so much?" Edwards shows us the proper pursuit of pleasure. The sting of conscience can eclipse pleasure, but Christians may pursue pleasure "peaceably" and not in "slavish fear." We can enjoy sensory pleasure because we realize that God has made this world for us to enjoy and to savor, or as Edwards would put it, to relish. Edwards often uses the illustration of honey. We should enjoy its sweetness just as we should enjoy all of God's gifts.
This interview is from WORLD magazine... with an author who wrote book about J.Edwards teaching on the Bible's teaching about living here on earth with a vision of the physicality and reality of the new heavens and new earth of eternity.
"What is the Christian method? I end with a text. It is not, 'Set about imitating Christ, adopt His moral ethical teaching, and try to put it into practice'. It is not, 'Get away and become a monk or a hermit'. But just where you are in the midst of the world, with evil and sin rampant round and about you, and everybody and everything doing all they can to discourage you and to drag you down, just as and where you are, 'Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Take unto you the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand the wiles of the devil.' It is not retreat, it is not escape, it is not attempting something that is impossible. No, it is this supernatural, miraculous Gospel that enables us to be 'more than conquerors' over everything that is set against us."
--D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
--D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Monday, July 17, 2006
Jesus, Wine, and Life--Women's Study Tuesday
Jesus, The Lord of the Wine is the title of a talk on John 2 that the women will be hearing and discussing.
10:45 at the home of Tara Gallagher, in Kenwood Subdivision off Tower Road (aka SW 75th Street)
Questions: 379-4949
10:45 at the home of Tara Gallagher, in Kenwood Subdivision off Tower Road (aka SW 75th Street)
Questions: 379-4949
Friday, July 14, 2006
Sunday with Christ Community
Sunday's Scheduled Events
9am classes for all ages
10am worship service, preaching from Acts 25
(no children's church)
4:30 Youth Leadership Team Meeting
7pm Youth Meeting at the Pendley's home
9am classes for all ages
10am worship service, preaching from Acts 25
(no children's church)
4:30 Youth Leadership Team Meeting
7pm Youth Meeting at the Pendley's home
Thursday, July 13, 2006
facility stuff
Traditionally, churches have seen their buildings as ‘our sacred space.’ But we want the building to be shared community space, a place of hospitality. We want to say to our neighbors, “This space does not only belong to us—what uses will benefit the whole area of town?” --tim keller
Many today call not for churches without buildings nor for traditional church buildings, but for church buildings that serve as ‘proximity space’ in which believers can meet, live with, and know their neighbors.
See Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch, The Shaping of Things to Come: Innovation and Mission for the 21 Century Church (Hendrickson, 2003.)
source
Many today call not for churches without buildings nor for traditional church buildings, but for church buildings that serve as ‘proximity space’ in which believers can meet, live with, and know their neighbors.
See Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch, The Shaping of Things to Come: Innovation and Mission for the 21 Century Church (Hendrickson, 2003.)
source
Wonderful
At the wonderful, tragic, mysterious tree
On that beautiful, scandalous night you and me
Were atoned by His blood and forever washed white
On that beautiful, scandalous night
On that beautiful, scandalous night you and me
Were atoned by His blood and forever washed white
On that beautiful, scandalous night
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Tanzania Orphanage Update
The place where the team is heading to construct an orphanage in November has put together a newsletter. Check it out on this page
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Want the elders to pray for you?
Tonight (Tuesday) the elders of Christ Community meet for the purpose of shepherding the flock of Christ Community. A portion of this is done by praying for you. If you would like to submit a last minute request for prayer, please email me by 6:30pm at
robp AT christcommunitychurch DOT com
robp AT christcommunitychurch DOT com
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Friday, July 07, 2006
Sunday July 9
9am classes for all ages
10am worship
I'll be preaching on Acts 24
Frank Matthews will be interviewed/received by the presbytery on Saturday and we'll celebrate that on Sunday.
10am worship
I'll be preaching on Acts 24
Frank Matthews will be interviewed/received by the presbytery on Saturday and we'll celebrate that on Sunday.
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Friday, June 30, 2006
next letter excerpt
Sunday Summer Schedule: It’s been a little confusing and hard to keep up with the changes around here but the final summer Sunday School schedule has been set. We will continue with our 9:00am Sunday School classes through the month of July for all children and adults. Then in August we will take a break and cancel our 9:00am classes until after Labor Day. We also plan to offer children’s church each Sunday in August. The fall children’s Sunday School Kick-Off will be on September 10th with new classes to begin on September 17th. For additional information contact Kacy O’Grady our new Children’s Ministries Director at 379-4949. Worship will continue to be at 10:00am.
you can read the entire thing at:
http://robyadayada.blogspot.com/2006/06/letter.html
UPDATE: Frank Matthews' wife and children will be moving here around 20th of July. Frank will be in Gainesville starting July 8th.
you can read the entire thing at:
http://robyadayada.blogspot.com/2006/06/letter.html
UPDATE: Frank Matthews' wife and children will be moving here around 20th of July. Frank will be in Gainesville starting July 8th.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
letter excerpt #2
This is part of a series of posts which are excerpts from a congregational letter going out soon...
New Assistant Pastor: We are very excited about the announcement of Frank Matthews’ as our Assistant Pastor. On July 9th, Frank will begin his life and ministry with us. Frank and his wife, Suzanne, have made an offer on a home located a few blocks off Parker Road and are currently waiting for the final details to be completed. Frank will move here prior to actually having a place to live, and then Suzanne and their 3 boys will join him once they own the home. We’ll welcome Frank on July 9th and then do something for the whole family at a later date.
New Assistant Pastor: We are very excited about the announcement of Frank Matthews’ as our Assistant Pastor. On July 9th, Frank will begin his life and ministry with us. Frank and his wife, Suzanne, have made an offer on a home located a few blocks off Parker Road and are currently waiting for the final details to be completed. Frank will move here prior to actually having a place to live, and then Suzanne and their 3 boys will join him once they own the home. We’ll welcome Frank on July 9th and then do something for the whole family at a later date.
there's a letter in the mail this week
that should reach your home on saturday... but you can get the info 1st here. I'll be posting each section over the next couple of days. Here is the first portion
Dear Friends,
Summer's here and any sense of rhythm or schedule is out the window. So, I wanted to communicate some information in a way that has the best chance of reaching all of you.
topic 1.New Assistant Pastor:
topic 2.Where we are on the building/land:
topic 3 Sunday Summer Schedule:
topic 4 Mark Your Calendars: On Friday, August 18th, from 7:00-8:30pm we will have an important informational meeting. I will be giving a presentation entitled “Christ Community, Version 2.0... The Next Phase of Our Mission.”
Plan now to come enjoy being together and get the latest updates on the “happenings” around Christ Community. Childcare will be provided for younger children. Dessert will be served.
God is faithful. Look expectantly with me for how Christ will care for and use His church.
Rob
Dear Friends,
Summer's here and any sense of rhythm or schedule is out the window. So, I wanted to communicate some information in a way that has the best chance of reaching all of you.
topic 1.New Assistant Pastor:
topic 2.Where we are on the building/land:
topic 3 Sunday Summer Schedule:
topic 4 Mark Your Calendars: On Friday, August 18th, from 7:00-8:30pm we will have an important informational meeting. I will be giving a presentation entitled “Christ Community, Version 2.0... The Next Phase of Our Mission.”
Plan now to come enjoy being together and get the latest updates on the “happenings” around Christ Community. Childcare will be provided for younger children. Dessert will be served.
God is faithful. Look expectantly with me for how Christ will care for and use His church.
Rob
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Baptism Saturday
11am at the Hamilton's home on SW Williston Road
directions will be available on church website (click link to the right)
after Josiah Hamilton is baptized their will be a luncheon party to celebrate
directions will be available on church website (click link to the right)
after Josiah Hamilton is baptized their will be a luncheon party to celebrate
Monday, June 26, 2006
Is that it?
Yesterday, we baptized another child into the covenant community of our Triune God. People from my heritage don't tend to wrongly assume--"That baby just became a Christian!"-- but i fear that many do wrongly assume
A.) OK, put it on the shelf and we'll check back with the kid around 13 and hope she wants to be a follower of Jesus
and/or
B.) This kid is "IN" until they make it absolutely clear that they want "OUT".
As I've gotten older, parented and pastored more... I find myself taking children and youth more seriously. Both their professions of faith and interest in Christ and His kingdom... AND their disinterest in the same. That leads me to the quote I read this morning:
"But, oh children of Christian parents, take heed that you do not remain barren and unfruitful in the sunshine of all these privileges (of the gospel): beware lest your heart remains hard, impenitent, and worldly, notwithstanding the many advantages you enjoy. You cannot enter the kingdom of God on the credit of your parents' religion. You must eat the bread of life for yourself, and have the witness of the Spirit in your own heart. You must have repentace of your own, faith of your own, and sanctification of your own." ---J.C. Ryle
I'm talking to children and youth (of my own and of the church) more like that. Is it loving? Is it biblical? Pray that Christ Community would be a church-family whose children and adults are shepherded with integrity, passion, and wisdom.
A.) OK, put it on the shelf and we'll check back with the kid around 13 and hope she wants to be a follower of Jesus
and/or
B.) This kid is "IN" until they make it absolutely clear that they want "OUT".
As I've gotten older, parented and pastored more... I find myself taking children and youth more seriously. Both their professions of faith and interest in Christ and His kingdom... AND their disinterest in the same. That leads me to the quote I read this morning:
"But, oh children of Christian parents, take heed that you do not remain barren and unfruitful in the sunshine of all these privileges (of the gospel): beware lest your heart remains hard, impenitent, and worldly, notwithstanding the many advantages you enjoy. You cannot enter the kingdom of God on the credit of your parents' religion. You must eat the bread of life for yourself, and have the witness of the Spirit in your own heart. You must have repentace of your own, faith of your own, and sanctification of your own." ---J.C. Ryle
I'm talking to children and youth (of my own and of the church) more like that. Is it loving? Is it biblical? Pray that Christ Community would be a church-family whose children and adults are shepherded with integrity, passion, and wisdom.
You can't be serious
Often when I articulate (however clumsily) that God is really in charge of the world... I get comments or looks that say things like:
"You can't be serious."
"My God isn't like that."
"Then how can God be good?"
First, I'm NOT saying, "This is the way it is, deal with it by stuffing your questions/fears/pains..." I am saying that i believe the deep conviction that God rules over all things in our lives AND He is good... leads to joy and strength. So, Rob, if this is new to me and I want to hear or read more, where would i go?
Start here by throwing some of these on your ipod.
Or read, WHEN GOD WEEPS, by Joni Tada... available at amazon.com
AND, talk to someone who has lived through hard times and believes the things I mentioned about God. I'm praying today for you.
"You can't be serious."
"My God isn't like that."
"Then how can God be good?"
First, I'm NOT saying, "This is the way it is, deal with it by stuffing your questions/fears/pains..." I am saying that i believe the deep conviction that God rules over all things in our lives AND He is good... leads to joy and strength. So, Rob, if this is new to me and I want to hear or read more, where would i go?
Start here by throwing some of these on your ipod.
Or read, WHEN GOD WEEPS, by Joni Tada... available at amazon.com
AND, talk to someone who has lived through hard times and believes the things I mentioned about God. I'm praying today for you.
Saturday, June 24, 2006
sunday June 25 as Christ Community gathers
9am classes for all ages
10am worship (with children's church for ages 5-2nd grade)
also... youth group sunday night is at the Hamilton's home
10am worship (with children's church for ages 5-2nd grade)
also... youth group sunday night is at the Hamilton's home
Friday, June 23, 2006
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Bible School is Smashing
The 1st 2 days have been wonderful occasions. God has been gracious to raise up key strong leadership to pull this off. Children are:
-having fun
-being creative
-learing the gospel
- being loved by adult leaders
- developing their friendships
- making memories
5pm til 8pm all this week, new folk still welcome!
-having fun
-being creative
-learing the gospel
- being loved by adult leaders
- developing their friendships
- making memories
5pm til 8pm all this week, new folk still welcome!
waterpark trip for the youth
the youth group is heading to Wet-n-Wild Waterpark in ORlando on Friday.
Cost is around $25. For details contact Erik Folgate 352.871.0794 or Greg Hamilton 352-284-8655.
Cost is around $25. For details contact Erik Folgate 352.871.0794 or Greg Hamilton 352-284-8655.
Monday, June 19, 2006
Sunday, June 18, 2006
5pm today at Oak Hall
Monday thru Friday this week.... 5pm til 8pm nightly
Bible School promises to be a fun family time together
teaching children the Scriptures
exposing many to the purposes of God for the world
Pray for the many unchurched children and families who have been invited to participate with us.
Cry out to God that the children of CCC will be gripped with this gospel of grace and respond with passionately Godward lives. It is so sad to see and hear about the many many "church kids" who squander away this great inheritance offered them in Christ. Only if the Spirit comes in power will we see the children of CCC joyfully claim their inheritance. Ask. Seek. Knock.
Bible School promises to be a fun family time together
teaching children the Scriptures
exposing many to the purposes of God for the world
Pray for the many unchurched children and families who have been invited to participate with us.
Cry out to God that the children of CCC will be gripped with this gospel of grace and respond with passionately Godward lives. It is so sad to see and hear about the many many "church kids" who squander away this great inheritance offered them in Christ. Only if the Spirit comes in power will we see the children of CCC joyfully claim their inheritance. Ask. Seek. Knock.
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Sunday with Christ Community
9am classes for all ages
10am worship
after the worship service some of our folks are taking flyers and heading just up the road to the apartments on 8th avenue (just west of Tower Road) to invite the kids there to our Vacation Bible School (VBS)... which starts Monday evening.
Plan to join them?!
Oh yes, Oak Hall says that they have the A/C in the theater fixed!
10am worship
after the worship service some of our folks are taking flyers and heading just up the road to the apartments on 8th avenue (just west of Tower Road) to invite the kids there to our Vacation Bible School (VBS)... which starts Monday evening.
Plan to join them?!
Oh yes, Oak Hall says that they have the A/C in the theater fixed!
Thursday, June 15, 2006
What is your plan?
How were you planning to fight sin today?
"No gloomy uncertainty as to God’s favor can subdue one lust, or correct our crookedness of will. But the free pardon of the cross uproots sin, and withers all its branches. Only the certainty of love, forgiving love, can do this…" --Horatius Bonar, 19th century
"No gloomy uncertainty as to God’s favor can subdue one lust, or correct our crookedness of will. But the free pardon of the cross uproots sin, and withers all its branches. Only the certainty of love, forgiving love, can do this…" --Horatius Bonar, 19th century
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
wear shorts to church
IF IF IF
There is a group of people hitting the streets after service. Going up to the apartments on corner of SW 8th and Tower Road... for the purpose of passing out info flyers, inviting and registering those children to participate in vbs with us. Plan on it.
There is a group of people hitting the streets after service. Going up to the apartments on corner of SW 8th and Tower Road... for the purpose of passing out info flyers, inviting and registering those children to participate in vbs with us. Plan on it.
computer help
If you have some experience with HTML and/or "mambo"... could you give Lizette a call at 379-4949
Satan the Insurgent
I don't think Satan has a kingdom, as such. All authority comes from God (Romans 13). Satan certainly has dominion, like Osama bin Laden has dominion over his minions, which he enforces by fear and perhaps admiration, but he is no rightful ruler.
Excellent concise words to follow up Sunday's mention of our enemy
here
Excellent concise words to follow up Sunday's mention of our enemy
here
Monday, June 12, 2006
Wrath & Grace
Only those who are aware of God's wrath are amazed by God's grace. --Jerry Bridges (i think)
this probably strikes me today b/c a friend just informed me that many Christians are giving up belief in Hell... and i think, "How sad on many levels. One of those being that i don't see how you can enjoy the gospel (and by extension Jesus) very long after you stop seeing that through it Jesus delivers you from something." For me i think it would be about 5 seconds.
this probably strikes me today b/c a friend just informed me that many Christians are giving up belief in Hell... and i think, "How sad on many levels. One of those being that i don't see how you can enjoy the gospel (and by extension Jesus) very long after you stop seeing that through it Jesus delivers you from something." For me i think it would be about 5 seconds.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
june 11 with Christ Community
9:00am Classes for all ages
Adults in the Media Center, looking at cultural background of the bible as it helps us understand God’s Word.
10am worship
I’ll be preaching from Acts 22 which you can read here.
7pm Youth Group is at Horner’s home
Also, let me remind/encourage you to display the hospitality of God to each other and newcomers. I know of several folks who have just begun attending in recent weeks and would be deeply encouraged by being greeted by you. There are also new residents of Gainesville who will be visiting with us on Sunday. Finally, please arrive in the theater prior to 10:00am. I was reminded last week how much richer our gathering time is when we have loads of people there at 9:59am. Oh, and could we go crazy and move to the middle upon arrival? Yeehaw!
Come ye needy, come, and welcome,
God's free bounty glorify.
Adults in the Media Center, looking at cultural background of the bible as it helps us understand God’s Word.
10am worship
I’ll be preaching from Acts 22 which you can read here.
7pm Youth Group is at Horner’s home
Also, let me remind/encourage you to display the hospitality of God to each other and newcomers. I know of several folks who have just begun attending in recent weeks and would be deeply encouraged by being greeted by you. There are also new residents of Gainesville who will be visiting with us on Sunday. Finally, please arrive in the theater prior to 10:00am. I was reminded last week how much richer our gathering time is when we have loads of people there at 9:59am. Oh, and could we go crazy and move to the middle upon arrival? Yeehaw!
Come ye needy, come, and welcome,
God's free bounty glorify.
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Baptism on Friday 5:30pm
at the Stankunas' house, arrive promptly as this is a brief service and you don't want to miss it by being late!
Rand McNally - Get a Map: "2310 SW 110th Ter
Gainesville, FL 32607-1228"
Rand McNally - Get a Map: "2310 SW 110th Ter
Gainesville, FL 32607-1228"
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Educating Children
A
great article in Detroit News today... written by a classmate of Steve Lammers challenged me in a couple of ways. Here are excerpts and then a shout out to CCC teachers who are in the game.
Teaching is no longer a respected profession and our best and brightest citizens develop a social aversion to pursuing it. Why is there no honor given to those are charged with equipping, forming, and shaping the hearts and minds of our world's future?
Second, students are not encouraged to value learning about the world.
Visionless parental pragmatists actually dissuade their children from taking courses that they don't "need" if there's not a direct future financial benefit. How can you not "need" more knowledge about the world furnished by any legitimate area of intellectual inquiry?
SO.... Nate Henkel (Chiles Elem); Melissa Henkel (Westwood Middle); Greg Hamilton (Bronson Middle); Jordan Miller (Ft. Clarke Elementary); Sylvia Olmsted (UF Journalism); Lisa Griffin (Newberry High School); there are more i'm sure, forgive me... straight from my head-- the point is to honor these people who are bringing the blessings of God's Kingdom into very strategic places
great article in Detroit News today... written by a classmate of Steve Lammers challenged me in a couple of ways. Here are excerpts and then a shout out to CCC teachers who are in the game.
Teaching is no longer a respected profession and our best and brightest citizens develop a social aversion to pursuing it. Why is there no honor given to those are charged with equipping, forming, and shaping the hearts and minds of our world's future?
Second, students are not encouraged to value learning about the world.
Visionless parental pragmatists actually dissuade their children from taking courses that they don't "need" if there's not a direct future financial benefit. How can you not "need" more knowledge about the world furnished by any legitimate area of intellectual inquiry?
SO.... Nate Henkel (Chiles Elem); Melissa Henkel (Westwood Middle); Greg Hamilton (Bronson Middle); Jordan Miller (Ft. Clarke Elementary); Sylvia Olmsted (UF Journalism); Lisa Griffin (Newberry High School); there are more i'm sure, forgive me... straight from my head-- the point is to honor these people who are bringing the blessings of God's Kingdom into very strategic places
Opportunity to serve one another...
From Jason MacGregor
"Quick summary, this summer Kelly is directing the King and I in Lake City. There was no one to play the lead, so she had to cast herself. The costumes were too expensive to rent, so Kelly had to make them herself. Well, we are about 2 weeks to opening and she is only done 60-70 out of the 120 costumes. She has planned to give up sleeping to get it done (not a good plan). This Saturday, I am looking to recruit as many volunteers as possible to help put a big push to finish most of this up. If you can operate a pair of scissor then you can help. If you can sew and do more, then you are a bigger help. We have 5 or 6 sewing machines. I cannot stress enough that Kelly needs help but does not even have the time to call and recruit people.
Kelly will be starting at 6am on Saturday and probably stopping just before church starts on Sunday. If you can come for even a couple hours during that window, that would be unbelievably helpful. I will make sure there is plenty starbucks, snacks, etc. etc. etc. If you want to pick stuff up and work at your home that would be a huge help too. So just come by when you can. questions, contact jemacgregor AT hotmail DOT com "
"Quick summary, this summer Kelly is directing the King and I in Lake City. There was no one to play the lead, so she had to cast herself. The costumes were too expensive to rent, so Kelly had to make them herself. Well, we are about 2 weeks to opening and she is only done 60-70 out of the 120 costumes. She has planned to give up sleeping to get it done (not a good plan). This Saturday, I am looking to recruit as many volunteers as possible to help put a big push to finish most of this up. If you can operate a pair of scissor then you can help. If you can sew and do more, then you are a bigger help. We have 5 or 6 sewing machines. I cannot stress enough that Kelly needs help but does not even have the time to call and recruit people.
Kelly will be starting at 6am on Saturday and probably stopping just before church starts on Sunday. If you can come for even a couple hours during that window, that would be unbelievably helpful. I will make sure there is plenty starbucks, snacks, etc. etc. etc. If you want to pick stuff up and work at your home that would be a huge help too. So just come by when you can. questions, contact jemacgregor AT hotmail DOT com "
Baptism
The baptism of Joy & Abigail Crow has been moved.
The baptism is to be held at 5:30pm Friday, at the Stankunas' home on SW 24th, next to queen of peace catholic church
5:30 Friday
The baptism is to be held at 5:30pm Friday, at the Stankunas' home on SW 24th, next to queen of peace catholic church
5:30 Friday
"Rob, tell me about your bracelet."
I've been asked to explain a few times lately... Here's the answer:
Invisible Children - Invisible Children
Invisible Children - Invisible Children
Monday, June 05, 2006
Vacation Bible School
GCP | VBS: One Continuing Story of God's Covenant Love in Five Parts
Day 1—The King Created
The story of Genesis is the beginning of God's relationship with man. From the time of creation, God in Christ had the perfect plan for his people.
Day 2—Separated from the King: Genesis 2
Children examine the dreadful consequences of disobedience to God as they study the Fall.
Day 3—The King Is Coming
From Genesis 3:15 and throughout the Old Testament, Jesus Christ was promised, pictured and prophesied to die and save his own.
Day 4—The King Has Come (Genesis 22 & Galatians 3)
Through his death on the cross, resurrection and ascension, Jesus paid the price for his covenant people fulfilling God's promises.
Day 5—The King Is Coming Again (John 14 & Revelation 21-22)
God's people anticipate the return of Christ to the earth. Christ has promised believers an eternal home with him in heaven."
Day 1—The King Created
The story of Genesis is the beginning of God's relationship with man. From the time of creation, God in Christ had the perfect plan for his people.
Day 2—Separated from the King: Genesis 2
Children examine the dreadful consequences of disobedience to God as they study the Fall.
Day 3—The King Is Coming
From Genesis 3:15 and throughout the Old Testament, Jesus Christ was promised, pictured and prophesied to die and save his own.
Day 4—The King Has Come (Genesis 22 & Galatians 3)
Through his death on the cross, resurrection and ascension, Jesus paid the price for his covenant people fulfilling God's promises.
Day 5—The King Is Coming Again (John 14 & Revelation 21-22)
God's people anticipate the return of Christ to the earth. Christ has promised believers an eternal home with him in heaven."
James Smith Narrative
Here's where i got the James Smith story used during yesterday's service.
Together for the Gospel
Together for the Gospel
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Friday, June 02, 2006
Sunday with Christ Community
9am classes for all ages
In the THEATER our new pastor, Frank Matthews, will be giving his "Life Story" and opening up the Scriptures along the way.
10am worship will include Holy Communion
after the service hang and snack for a few minutes at a reception in Frank's honor.
Peace,
Rob
In the THEATER our new pastor, Frank Matthews, will be giving his "Life Story" and opening up the Scriptures along the way.
10am worship will include Holy Communion
after the service hang and snack for a few minutes at a reception in Frank's honor.
Peace,
Rob
My childhood friends will disown me...
I've done a few things that have made my Mississippi friends look at me with puzzled faces... like "What happened to you, Rob?" Cheering for Gators, enjoying living in Florida, etc. But if they knew how excited i am about The World Cup... they'd disown me. For you fellow U2 and/or Futbol fans... here are 4 must see spots on the game. ONE GAME CHANGES EVERYTHING
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Christ Community Church - Gainesville Florida - Downloads
sunday's worship folder is up... prepare your heart and mind to give worship and receive grace
Christ Community Church - Gainesville Florida - Downloads
Christ Community Church - Gainesville Florida - Downloads
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Church News
1.) Abigail and Joy Crow will be baptized next Wednesday, June 7.
2.) We've got a new Children's Director, Kacy O'Grady. more to come on this
3.) Frank Matthews (and his family) will be with us this weekend. Please plan to come at 9am when he'll share his testimony in the Media Center.
2.) We've got a new Children's Director, Kacy O'Grady. more to come on this
3.) Frank Matthews (and his family) will be with us this weekend. Please plan to come at 9am when he'll share his testimony in the Media Center.
from Psalm 86
"Teach me your way, O Lord,
that I may walk in your truth;
unite my heart to fear your name."
Psalm 86:
that I may walk in your truth;
unite my heart to fear your name."
Psalm 86:
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Christ Community to the County
Today our plans for building on Parker Road will be submitted to the county for preliminary approval.
We should hear back from the county in about 6 weeks.
We should hear back from the county in about 6 weeks.
Monday, May 29, 2006
memorial day prayer
"We live in dangerous times and we pray
for the pacification of iraq for the
end of genocide in darfur
we pray that our blessed mediator who sits at your right hand may so exercise
the kingdom of his power in all the world as may best induce to these ends:
that the gospel may go forth with freedom and with power and that your
people may be gathered to you from the ends of the earth
equip us, we pray, to serve you in our generation. --Prayer by David
Clyde Jones, grammatical errors by Rob"
entire prayer here:
for the pacification of iraq for the
end of genocide in darfur
we pray that our blessed mediator who sits at your right hand may so exercise
the kingdom of his power in all the world as may best induce to these ends:
that the gospel may go forth with freedom and with power and that your
people may be gathered to you from the ends of the earth
equip us, we pray, to serve you in our generation. --Prayer by David
Clyde Jones, grammatical errors by Rob"
entire prayer here:
Friday, May 26, 2006
You better not...
... arrive at Oak Hall prior to the service this Sunday. Our 9am classes are OFF this week...
SUNDAY with Christ Community
10am Worship Service (there will be children's church)
SUNDAY with Christ Community
10am Worship Service (there will be children's church)
Thursday, May 25, 2006
New Chapter in CCC Life
On Tuesday the Pastoral Search Committee brought in a candidate to interview for the position of Assistant Pastor. They unanimously gave an enthusiastic recommendation of him to the elders. The elders met with him and our response was to throw a couple of more logs on the fire that was beginning to blaze.
On Wednesday night I told Frank Matthews that it was our strong desire to bring him here to serve alongside us as we seek to experience and extend the grace of God to Gainesville. Earlier today-Thursday-- Frank called to say that God was calling him and his family here.
So, as we move along the elders would really want the people of Christ Community to meet the Matthews family. So, they will be with us June 2-4 to meet as many of you as possible. In addition to getting to know Christ Community more thoroughly, there are still bridges to be crossed with transferring his ministerial credentials to this area. Please be in prayer for all the logistics of this family's move to be with us.
You can read alot about Frank Matthews and his family here.
--Plus, i'll post more later and i'll talk alot about it Sunday
On Wednesday night I told Frank Matthews that it was our strong desire to bring him here to serve alongside us as we seek to experience and extend the grace of God to Gainesville. Earlier today-Thursday-- Frank called to say that God was calling him and his family here.
So, as we move along the elders would really want the people of Christ Community to meet the Matthews family. So, they will be with us June 2-4 to meet as many of you as possible. In addition to getting to know Christ Community more thoroughly, there are still bridges to be crossed with transferring his ministerial credentials to this area. Please be in prayer for all the logistics of this family's move to be with us.
You can read alot about Frank Matthews and his family here.
--Plus, i'll post more later and i'll talk alot about it Sunday
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
a prayer
O Holy Spirit,
Have mercy on me. Move, I beg You, upon my
disordered heart. Take away the infirmities of
unruly desires and hateful lusts. Lift the mists
and darkness of unbelief. Brighten my soul with
the pure light of truth.
Make my soul . . .
as fragrant as the garden of paradise,
rich with every goodly fruit,
beautiful with heavenly grace,
radiant with rays of divine light.
Have mercy on me. Move, I beg You, upon my
disordered heart. Take away the infirmities of
unruly desires and hateful lusts. Lift the mists
and darkness of unbelief. Brighten my soul with
the pure light of truth.
Make my soul . . .
as fragrant as the garden of paradise,
rich with every goodly fruit,
beautiful with heavenly grace,
radiant with rays of divine light.
Monday, May 22, 2006
JS on DVC at CSC
Just a reminder that this evening, Monday, May 22, at the CSC (that's code for Christian Study Center) John Sommerville will be addressing the question of why the DVC (that's code for the Da Vinci Code) has become such a phenomenon. You do not need to have seen the movie or even read the book for this session to be of interest.
In case you are not aware, Dr. Sommerville has now spoken on this subject numerous times and in a wide variety of settings over the past couple years both in Gainesville and eleswhere. We are privileged to have him speaking to us tonight.
Hope you can join us at 8:00 p.m. in the Study Center classroom.
In case you are not aware, Dr. Sommerville has now spoken on this subject numerous times and in a wide variety of settings over the past couple years both in Gainesville and eleswhere. We are privileged to have him speaking to us tonight.
Hope you can join us at 8:00 p.m. in the Study Center classroom.
Friday, May 19, 2006
A Bowl of Soup and a Listening Ear
One of the points of Acts 21 is Hospitality... here;'s an article good A Bowl of Soup and a Listening Ear - byFaith Online
how did we get here?
apparently, the beautiful woman whose naked pics are the download du jour is a "Good Roman Catholic" who has remained a virgin and opposes abortion.... how did we get here? that a human would be able to think (and act!) clearly on certain points while being out of it on other--just as obvious--points.... excerpt
The GQ interview includes the following curious points:
I take it you’re religious?
Yes! I am Catholic. [she pulls out the cardboard scapular hanging around her neck, under her big gray sweater]
Wow. A scapular. Do you go to church?
Of course! Every Sunday.
Is there anything in the teachings of the Catholic Church that you don’t agree with?
No.
Are you pro-life?
What do you mean, pro-life?
How do you feel about abortion?
I think it’s a crime.
[. . .]
Are you a one-guy woman?
Of course! I’m a Catholic.
Look, I’m Catholic, too, but there’s a lot of things about the church that make it hard to date within its rules, don’t you think?
Like what?
Birth control, premarital sex…
Well, you know, sex is just for after marriage.
Say what?
Sex is for after marriage.
Are you saying you’re not going to have sex before marriage?
Exactly.
You mean you’ve never had sex?
That’s why I have to say.
You sure about this?
Yes.
How do men respond to the fact that you plan to, you know, wait?
I don’t care. They have to respect that this is my choice. If there’s no respect, that means they don’t want me.
As the movies say, "No animals harmed in making of this movie." I've viewed no images of this woman... i read about this here, where the author concludes:
"Having been raised as a Catholic boy, I can sadly say that I think I understand how she got to this weird point of being the naked porn fantasy of men across the world while simultaneously being devoutly committed to sexual chastity before marriage. It seems that she only sees sins of commission and does not understand sins of omission. This explains why she is proud of not committing the sin of fornication (sex before marriage, for anyone to whom that is a new f-word). And it also explains why she does not see her sin of omitting her clothes from her body as a sin. Apparently, she does not see lust as a sin but does see sex as a sin, which is the kind of theological reasoning one would expect from a supermodel."
Finally, from rob.... Lord, have mercy on me for my blindness
have mercy on us for our blindness
The GQ interview includes the following curious points:
I take it you’re religious?
Yes! I am Catholic. [she pulls out the cardboard scapular hanging around her neck, under her big gray sweater]
Wow. A scapular. Do you go to church?
Of course! Every Sunday.
Is there anything in the teachings of the Catholic Church that you don’t agree with?
No.
Are you pro-life?
What do you mean, pro-life?
How do you feel about abortion?
I think it’s a crime.
[. . .]
Are you a one-guy woman?
Of course! I’m a Catholic.
Look, I’m Catholic, too, but there’s a lot of things about the church that make it hard to date within its rules, don’t you think?
Like what?
Birth control, premarital sex…
Well, you know, sex is just for after marriage.
Say what?
Sex is for after marriage.
Are you saying you’re not going to have sex before marriage?
Exactly.
You mean you’ve never had sex?
That’s why I have to say.
You sure about this?
Yes.
How do men respond to the fact that you plan to, you know, wait?
I don’t care. They have to respect that this is my choice. If there’s no respect, that means they don’t want me.
As the movies say, "No animals harmed in making of this movie." I've viewed no images of this woman... i read about this here, where the author concludes:
"Having been raised as a Catholic boy, I can sadly say that I think I understand how she got to this weird point of being the naked porn fantasy of men across the world while simultaneously being devoutly committed to sexual chastity before marriage. It seems that she only sees sins of commission and does not understand sins of omission. This explains why she is proud of not committing the sin of fornication (sex before marriage, for anyone to whom that is a new f-word). And it also explains why she does not see her sin of omitting her clothes from her body as a sin. Apparently, she does not see lust as a sin but does see sex as a sin, which is the kind of theological reasoning one would expect from a supermodel."
Finally, from rob.... Lord, have mercy on me for my blindness
have mercy on us for our blindness
Absured...
“Absurd” is how J.V. Field, president of the Leonardo da Vinci Society and historian of art at the University of London, described the book’s theory about Leonardo’s putatively hidden messages. “Everything I know about how pictures were used to communicate indicates that the theory is absurd,” he told News-Press. “This means that I should require very strong evidence indeed to make me take it seriously—such as a document written by Leonardo himself giving an explanation of the procedure he followed; and the authority of the document would need to be established by unassailable provenance. In the present case, that is clearly an unattainable standard of proof.” Authentic history requires proof, said Field, but “The Da Vinci Code offers none that scholars would recognize.”
from an article online
http://maclaurin.org/article_detail.php?a_id=53
from an article online
http://maclaurin.org/article_detail.php?a_id=53
weddings and the gospel
The history of the human race begins with a wedding in a garden when the Lord gave away the first bride. The glory of the gospel was prefigured in the splendid Temple-garden imagery throughout the Song of Songs. And the Lord Jesus, the promised seed of the woman, meet Mary Magdalene, a type of the Christian Church in a garden just after His resurrection from the dead. This was the betrothal, and the consummation of all things is coming, when the day of the Lord arrives, and we will all sit down at the marriage supper of the Lamb. God has something important to say through weddings, and that something is the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
--Douglas Wilson
--Douglas Wilson
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