Friday, February 29, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
11159
wrapping up a big weekend...
1) we called last sunday (2/17) vision cast 2008...we said we wanted to continue practicing the habits of worship, community, and service, maximizing what we do through authenticity (in the spirit of love, acceptance, and forgiveness) and accessibility (by widening the metaphorical side and front doors of our church). this week we talked about what that looks like: namely, open small groups that are actively praying for the people about to come, and moving our weekend service to Sunday mornings. Sunday mornings accomplishes two things for us: a) it seems a better time for the people we are attracting, and b) it allows us to further partner and cooperate with matthew's house and patrick's crossing...an opportunity we are very, very excited about.
2) along those lines, the church co-op idea is gaining some steam...last night, in partnership with PC, we were able to screen the film Lord, Save Us From Your Followers. the response to the film was very positive overall (a few people walked out and the crowd was definitely made up of church people...not a bad audience for the film, actually), and i think the big take away was that there are some churches in this town who are in to cooperating and sharing resources, as opposed to competing against each other. pretty cool!
3) my thoughts on the film: quality production...i would have focused on some issues less and others more, but still a great effort. some people who did a great job (i.e. they were thoughtful, dignified, and passionate in a positive way): tony campolo, john perkins, bono, rick warren, and al franken. others did not come off so good...no need to name names. if you have the opportunity to see it this summer, i would strongly suggest it...you will cringe, feel embarrassed and angry, but also moved and inspired.
4) here's an interesting article, especially after watching this movie: evangelicals
5) new podcast page! we're trying to get the last two weeks on there as soon as possible.
peace
1) we called last sunday (2/17) vision cast 2008...we said we wanted to continue practicing the habits of worship, community, and service, maximizing what we do through authenticity (in the spirit of love, acceptance, and forgiveness) and accessibility (by widening the metaphorical side and front doors of our church). this week we talked about what that looks like: namely, open small groups that are actively praying for the people about to come, and moving our weekend service to Sunday mornings. Sunday mornings accomplishes two things for us: a) it seems a better time for the people we are attracting, and b) it allows us to further partner and cooperate with matthew's house and patrick's crossing...an opportunity we are very, very excited about.
2) along those lines, the church co-op idea is gaining some steam...last night, in partnership with PC, we were able to screen the film Lord, Save Us From Your Followers. the response to the film was very positive overall (a few people walked out and the crowd was definitely made up of church people...not a bad audience for the film, actually), and i think the big take away was that there are some churches in this town who are in to cooperating and sharing resources, as opposed to competing against each other. pretty cool!
3) my thoughts on the film: quality production...i would have focused on some issues less and others more, but still a great effort. some people who did a great job (i.e. they were thoughtful, dignified, and passionate in a positive way): tony campolo, john perkins, bono, rick warren, and al franken. others did not come off so good...no need to name names. if you have the opportunity to see it this summer, i would strongly suggest it...you will cringe, feel embarrassed and angry, but also moved and inspired.
4) here's an interesting article, especially after watching this movie: evangelicals
5) new podcast page! we're trying to get the last two weeks on there as soon as possible.
peace
Friday, February 22, 2008
11059
- ctk-durango and patrick's crossing have the priviledge of hosting a screening of this film on monday at the abbey theatre. check out the trailer...
- we hope this will provide a unique opportunity to dialogue with some folks who are suspicious of organized religion...
- we hope this will provide a unique opportunity to dialogue with some folks who are suspicious of organized religion...
Monday, February 18, 2008
10959
i couldn't be more encouraged with church right now:
- i am very excited with our direction
- i feel like i have a grip on what i need to "do" for the next three months (yes, my last sunday is exactly three months away...crazy)
- i love the group of leaders who are stepping up or taking on bigger roles
- i wish i could share more details, but those will have to wait until next week
other thoughts...
- i couldn't resist...i signed up for Yahoo! Winner's League 20045...bring it on suckers!
- i love driving with chip to farmington...great conversations
- it's finally warming up and i love watching the snow melt away =)
- i'm so pleased that anna got to meet nina...finally
- do the giants really think bengie molina is a clean up hitter? there has to be someone else!
- it was good to see ryder at church tonight
- i'm feeling deep gratitude for the generosity of the waley's
- 45 or so beers to go (you know what i'm talking about!)
peace...
Thursday, February 14, 2008
10859
- pitchers and catchers reported for spring training yesterday, so i cooked a feast to celebrate:
- it's a big old stir fry, in case you couldn't tell...i used the following ingredients: red and green bell peppers, zuccini, yellow squash, mushrooms, a dash of garlic salt, tapatio, and...wait for it...bratwurst!!! (served over rice) baseball season is here, ah yes!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
10759
thoughts on blogging...
i'm struggling for topics this week, so i think i'll blog about blogging. it's not as if there aren't things to talk about. in fact, that's part of the problem...there's almost too much going on right now. i'm currently working a ton, helping implement some significant changes in our church, applying for jobs and looking for housing in boston, helping to plan a wedding, caring for people in my community, and all the while continuing to prepare for marrige and investing in my relationship with amy. plus i'm reading books, having conversations, listening to new music, and playing fantasy baseball, so there's no lack of thoughts in my head...
...however, sometimes i struggle to know what to blog about. it would be a lot easier i suppose if i just picked a topic and left it at that. for example, i could blog exclusively about any of the following topics:
1) church
2) fantasy baseball
3) engagement/wedding planning
4) books
5) music
but instead i've chosen to be more inclusive and try to integrate all these things into one blog. i think sometimes my blogging suffers as a result. thoughts? is it better to cover a bunch of different topics, or is a topic specific blog the way to go?
i'm struggling for topics this week, so i think i'll blog about blogging. it's not as if there aren't things to talk about. in fact, that's part of the problem...there's almost too much going on right now. i'm currently working a ton, helping implement some significant changes in our church, applying for jobs and looking for housing in boston, helping to plan a wedding, caring for people in my community, and all the while continuing to prepare for marrige and investing in my relationship with amy. plus i'm reading books, having conversations, listening to new music, and playing fantasy baseball, so there's no lack of thoughts in my head...
...however, sometimes i struggle to know what to blog about. it would be a lot easier i suppose if i just picked a topic and left it at that. for example, i could blog exclusively about any of the following topics:
1) church
2) fantasy baseball
3) engagement/wedding planning
4) books
5) music
but instead i've chosen to be more inclusive and try to integrate all these things into one blog. i think sometimes my blogging suffers as a result. thoughts? is it better to cover a bunch of different topics, or is a topic specific blog the way to go?
Sunday, February 03, 2008
10659 snow_day part II
- this weekend i was in seattle/mount vernon, washington, for the CTK Arrows Out Conference. we (chip, dave, steve) had a great time, were energized by some great conversations, and made some big decisions regarding the future of our church...our reward: an even worse storm than last weekend has descended on durango...
...and so we are stuck in denver.
- the good news is we got to see the super bowl (great game, by the way). we also aren't missing too much because everything has shut down in durango (tomorrow will be another snow day for the school district...the second time in a week, after eleven years with no snow days!! that should tell you how bad this storm is!)
- the bad news is we just want to go home! please pray we can make it tomorrow...
ps. we made it back!!! thank you Jesus.
- here are a few pictures from the conference:
...and so we are stuck in denver.
- the good news is we got to see the super bowl (great game, by the way). we also aren't missing too much because everything has shut down in durango (tomorrow will be another snow day for the school district...the second time in a week, after eleven years with no snow days!! that should tell you how bad this storm is!)
- the bad news is we just want to go home! please pray we can make it tomorrow...
ps. we made it back!!! thank you Jesus.
- here are a few pictures from the conference:
- waiting at the airport (notice the weather update!)
- in front of my apartment (a lot of snow, but not nearly as impressive as in chip's neighborhood)
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