I have been looking forward to this Sunday at Foothills Community Church. You do not want to miss it.
We will be wrapping up the Social Networks series in a very cool way. Rather than tell you what we have planned, I'll leave you in a bit of suspense.
In addition to that, this Sunday at our Seneca campus we will introduce our new Student Pastor, Justin Terry. I'm very excited about that.
Speaking of student ministry.... on Friday March 9th, our annual event called, Ignite will begin! This is a life-changing event for so many teenagers. Be sure to pray that God will do some amazing things in their lives. I have copied some of the info that Brian Rhodes shared from the Ignite Facebook page so you can get a feel of what is coming up:
If you're new to IGNITE, here's a general description. Think of it as an entire weekend of Thrive! The weekend will include 3 main sessions, a concert, mission projects, and free time activities. Students will be housed at host homes with a group leader. Both the host home volunteers and group leaders have been thoroughly screened, and trained. Students will be grouped according to age and gender. This allows for a meaningful small group time where students and their leaders can follow-up on the main session.
This year we've chosen to do something a little different. In the past, we've brought in a single speaker from outside the group to teach. In preparing for this year's event, I felt that God was leading us to make this more of a “Big C” church event, so each session will be led by a Student Pastor from a local church. We're excited to have Jeremy Garret from Open Door Baptist Church and Shane and Nicole Frank from United Assembly of God leading two of our sessions. The third will be led some no-name dude from Foothills :) Worship will be led by Chase Callahan. He was with last year, and did a phenomenal job. We're pumped about having him back.
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Wow! A Pastor's Dirty Little Secret
This article really saddens me. I can relate to some of it, but thankfully not a lot.
This article makes me even happier that I Pastor a great church like Foothills Community Church!!
This article makes me even happier that I Pastor a great church like Foothills Community Church!!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday review
It was a long Sunday for me, but I had a blast! I pretty much spent the day at church. (I actually got a chance to run home for an hour or so, but had to turn around and come back)
* We continued our Social Networks series. We have been talking about relationships. But rather than talking about the common relationship topics, we have been discussing the messy side of relationships.
* Yesterday's topic was loving our neighbors and loving our enemies. Tough stuff!
* Lots of people told me that God did some serious convicting in their hearts about some people they have not really forgiven for hurting them.
* The public schools had a 4 day weekend, so I think a lot of people were traveling.
* We will be wrapping up our series this Sunday.
* Speaking of this Sunday, you don't want to miss it. We have a surprise for you!!
* We had a great Get In The Game class yesterday. A bunch of new people got connected!
* We also had our 2nd Follow-Up campus group. It was a wonderful time. I would encourage you to come this Sunday at 6:00pm in the Venue auditorium.
* I am already pumped about the next series that we'll start on March 11th called, The Genius of Generosity.
* Also on March 11th, we will be having our next baptisms. It's not too late to sign-up.
* I love Foothills Community Church!
* We continued our Social Networks series. We have been talking about relationships. But rather than talking about the common relationship topics, we have been discussing the messy side of relationships.
* Yesterday's topic was loving our neighbors and loving our enemies. Tough stuff!
* Lots of people told me that God did some serious convicting in their hearts about some people they have not really forgiven for hurting them.
* The public schools had a 4 day weekend, so I think a lot of people were traveling.
* We will be wrapping up our series this Sunday.
* Speaking of this Sunday, you don't want to miss it. We have a surprise for you!!
* We had a great Get In The Game class yesterday. A bunch of new people got connected!
* We also had our 2nd Follow-Up campus group. It was a wonderful time. I would encourage you to come this Sunday at 6:00pm in the Venue auditorium.
* I am already pumped about the next series that we'll start on March 11th called, The Genius of Generosity.
* Also on March 11th, we will be having our next baptisms. It's not too late to sign-up.
* I love Foothills Community Church!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
get connected
They say that there are only 2 things that are certain; death and taxes, but I have found something that is nearly as certain when it comes to the church.
Here it is: If people do not get connected, they will not stay more than a year.
I have seen this play out over and over. Someone starts attending regularly, and then the next thing you know, they're gone.
Sunday morning worship service attendance is not enough!
In other words, if the only connection a person has is attending a church service on Sunday morning, they won't make it for long..... no matter how much they enjoy the services.
The key is connection. The way to get connected at Foothills Community Church is through serving and Find and Follow group participation.
Let me explain these 2 connection points:
Serving: At Foothills we have dozens of ministry teams. There are opportunities to get connected through serving in such areas as KidZone (Children's ministry), Thrive (Student ministry), stage construction, administrative support, hospitality, praise team, choir, musicians, video, graphics, lighting, greeters, group leaders, care and support, and many more. In addition we have many opportunities to serve in our community and around the world with our Project Reach initiative.
Find and Follow Groups: These are groups of people that meet together throughout the week to study the Bible, and connect through relationships. Some of these groups meet in different members homes, some meet on our campus and some groups meet for different sports and hobbies.
Ideally you will serve and attend a Find and Follow group. The more relationships you build the "stickier" a church becomes.
The bottom line is, you need to get connected if you're going to stick. We want you to stick, we really do.
Here it is: If people do not get connected, they will not stay more than a year.
I have seen this play out over and over. Someone starts attending regularly, and then the next thing you know, they're gone.
Sunday morning worship service attendance is not enough!
In other words, if the only connection a person has is attending a church service on Sunday morning, they won't make it for long..... no matter how much they enjoy the services.
The key is connection. The way to get connected at Foothills Community Church is through serving and Find and Follow group participation.
Let me explain these 2 connection points:
Serving: At Foothills we have dozens of ministry teams. There are opportunities to get connected through serving in such areas as KidZone (Children's ministry), Thrive (Student ministry), stage construction, administrative support, hospitality, praise team, choir, musicians, video, graphics, lighting, greeters, group leaders, care and support, and many more. In addition we have many opportunities to serve in our community and around the world with our Project Reach initiative.
Find and Follow Groups: These are groups of people that meet together throughout the week to study the Bible, and connect through relationships. Some of these groups meet in different members homes, some meet on our campus and some groups meet for different sports and hobbies.
Ideally you will serve and attend a Find and Follow group. The more relationships you build the "stickier" a church becomes.
The bottom line is, you need to get connected if you're going to stick. We want you to stick, we really do.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Sunday review
Hey Foothills family. God is up to something big right now! Sunday was an amazing day.
* Cold, rainy day, but it didn't seem to affect the attendance or the excitement that the people had.
* The worship team did two original songs yesterday. The last song of the worship set was one that David Odom wrote. I promise you, that song could be a hit song on the radio!
* I love our new website.
* The umbrella team was incredible yesterday. Thanks to all of you that made people's worship experience a dry one!
* KidZone numbers were way up. Our kid's ministry is second to none! These kids are finding and following Jesus.
* I wish I could get people to sit near the front rather than the back. Why is it, at a football game we would rather have seats on the 50 yard line near the field, but at church the back seats are the premium seats??
* Lots of people are discovering the ease of giving online. Have you signed-up yet? You can do it in just a couple of minutes here.
* We had our first Follow-Up yesterday evening. It was very cool. Had a lot of people come, but there is room for more. Plan on coming THIS Sunday at 6:00pm
* The Social Networks series has been amazing. This Sunday is going to be the most challenging yet!
* Jeremy Lin and Linsanity has become a nationwide sensation. He is not only a phenomenal basketball player, but he's a Christ-follower. Here's a clip of him sharing a little about his faith.
* Cold, rainy day, but it didn't seem to affect the attendance or the excitement that the people had.
* The worship team did two original songs yesterday. The last song of the worship set was one that David Odom wrote. I promise you, that song could be a hit song on the radio!
* I love our new website.
* The umbrella team was incredible yesterday. Thanks to all of you that made people's worship experience a dry one!
* KidZone numbers were way up. Our kid's ministry is second to none! These kids are finding and following Jesus.
* I wish I could get people to sit near the front rather than the back. Why is it, at a football game we would rather have seats on the 50 yard line near the field, but at church the back seats are the premium seats??
* Lots of people are discovering the ease of giving online. Have you signed-up yet? You can do it in just a couple of minutes here.
* We had our first Follow-Up yesterday evening. It was very cool. Had a lot of people come, but there is room for more. Plan on coming THIS Sunday at 6:00pm
* The Social Networks series has been amazing. This Sunday is going to be the most challenging yet!
* Jeremy Lin and Linsanity has become a nationwide sensation. He is not only a phenomenal basketball player, but he's a Christ-follower. Here's a clip of him sharing a little about his faith.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Follow-Up
I have mentioned this several times, but I wanted to remind everyone again about anew campus group that I will be leading that starts THIS Sunday evening from 6:00pm until 7:00pm called Follow-Up.
Here's a few things you should know:
* We are serious about producing true followers of Jesus, so this is another opportunity for you.
* You won't need to do any preparation prior to our meetings. We will take the topic from Sunday morning and go a little deeper with it.
* We will begin at 6:00pm SHARP, so get there a couple minutes early!
* Bring a Bible and a noteook/ paper, and a pen.
* This would be a great group to attend if you've never been in a group or if you're in-between groups, or are just wanting to grow in your walk with Jesus.
* We will have a couple of acoustic worship songs led by one of our worship leaders, a time of Bible study, and prayer (and possibly a few other things).
* There will be child care from birth to 5th grade.
* It's going to be fun!
* This group will run from Feb. 19th until March 25th.
* We will be meeting in the Venue (student) auditorium, which is in Foothills north building.
OK, there you have it. Pretty much everything you need to know about Follow-Up. Hope to see you there!
P.S.
You don't want to miss Sunday morning at Foothills Community Church. I am back, and I'll be continuing the Social Networks series. Bring some friends with you.
P.S.S.
It's supposed to rain on Sunday. You're bed will be calling your name to stay in it. Don't listen to it! Bring your umbrella and come to worship! (If you forget your umbrella, you're in luck, our umbrella team will be there to assist you!!)
Here's a few things you should know:
* We are serious about producing true followers of Jesus, so this is another opportunity for you.
* You won't need to do any preparation prior to our meetings. We will take the topic from Sunday morning and go a little deeper with it.
* We will begin at 6:00pm SHARP, so get there a couple minutes early!
* Bring a Bible and a noteook/ paper, and a pen.
* This would be a great group to attend if you've never been in a group or if you're in-between groups, or are just wanting to grow in your walk with Jesus.
* We will have a couple of acoustic worship songs led by one of our worship leaders, a time of Bible study, and prayer (and possibly a few other things).
* There will be child care from birth to 5th grade.
* It's going to be fun!
* This group will run from Feb. 19th until March 25th.
* We will be meeting in the Venue (student) auditorium, which is in Foothills north building.
OK, there you have it. Pretty much everything you need to know about Follow-Up. Hope to see you there!
P.S.
You don't want to miss Sunday morning at Foothills Community Church. I am back, and I'll be continuing the Social Networks series. Bring some friends with you.
P.S.S.
It's supposed to rain on Sunday. You're bed will be calling your name to stay in it. Don't listen to it! Bring your umbrella and come to worship! (If you forget your umbrella, you're in luck, our umbrella team will be there to assist you!!)
Monday, February 13, 2012
Sunday review
This will be a little bit different type review because I wasn't at Foothills Community Church yesterday, but here's what's going on:
* I heard the services were awesome yesterday. I am so thankful for Brian Rhodes for bringing the message. I heard that he did a fantastic job!!
* Also heard that the first service attendance was a little lower yesterday. No doubt, the coldest temperatures of the year had something to do with that.
* Speaking of cold temperatures, I guess I timed my trip to Florida about right. Although it was cold down here too. Only got up to 60 degrees yesterday.
* I'm really looking forward to the message I will be sharing this Sunday at Foothills. I am really enjoying the Social Networks series!
* Our congregation has been singing some of the original worship songs that our team has written. I love that!
* Don't forget 2 very important things: I will be starting a Campus Group called "Follow-Up" this Sunday at 6:00pm in the Venue auditorium. If you are not in another Sunday evening group, I would love to have you join me. Secondly, on Feb. 26th, I will be leading the next Get In The Game class. If you want to know more about Foothills and are looking to take your next step, this class is for you. The class will be held from 12:30-2:15pm. Free lunch and childcare will be provided.
* On March 11th we will be having our next baptisms! If you are a Christ-follower and have not been baptized put that date on your calendar! (The date for baptisms in Toccoa will be March 18th)
* I am so excited about what we get to be a part of at Foothills. God is moving in a powerful way! See ya Sunday, and don't forget to bring someone with you.
* I heard the services were awesome yesterday. I am so thankful for Brian Rhodes for bringing the message. I heard that he did a fantastic job!!
* Also heard that the first service attendance was a little lower yesterday. No doubt, the coldest temperatures of the year had something to do with that.
* Speaking of cold temperatures, I guess I timed my trip to Florida about right. Although it was cold down here too. Only got up to 60 degrees yesterday.
* I'm really looking forward to the message I will be sharing this Sunday at Foothills. I am really enjoying the Social Networks series!
* Our congregation has been singing some of the original worship songs that our team has written. I love that!
* Don't forget 2 very important things: I will be starting a Campus Group called "Follow-Up" this Sunday at 6:00pm in the Venue auditorium. If you are not in another Sunday evening group, I would love to have you join me. Secondly, on Feb. 26th, I will be leading the next Get In The Game class. If you want to know more about Foothills and are looking to take your next step, this class is for you. The class will be held from 12:30-2:15pm. Free lunch and childcare will be provided.
* On March 11th we will be having our next baptisms! If you are a Christ-follower and have not been baptized put that date on your calendar! (The date for baptisms in Toccoa will be March 18th)
* I am so excited about what we get to be a part of at Foothills. God is moving in a powerful way! See ya Sunday, and don't forget to bring someone with you.
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