After seeing this news report about a 7 year old boy who stole the family car so he didn't have to go to church, it reminded it me how fortunate we are at Foothills to have such an amazing children's ministry!
KidZone is a safe, fun, age-appropriate children's environment that meets during service times (9:30am, and 11:15am in Seneca--- 11:00am in Toccoa)on Sundays.
Discovery Kidz is for younger children 6 weeks to K-5, and Planet Kidz is for kids K-5 to 6th grade
It is led by staff and volunteers that are passionate about making Sunday the best hour of your kid's week!
It is not unusual for kids to bring their parents to church on Sundays because of how much they love our kids ministry!
If your kids have never experienced KidZone at Foothills Community Church, why not bring them this Sunday? Click here to pre-register your kids.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
This Sunday
I am wrapping up the last couple days of my summer vacation. I have been having a blast. I think I have worn a watch about 1 day over the last 10 days. Nothing like being a beach bum!
I wanted to remind everyone that this Sunday I will be back at Foothills Community Church to begin a new series called, Man vs Wild. Over the next 3 Sundays we're going to examine the life of John the Baptist. Undoubtedly he was one of the most eccentric Biblical characters, but he lived with incredible passion. I can hardly wait!
In case you didn't know, our Tooca campus will be moving into a new location this Fall. We will be leasing a former furniture store right on Big A road. It is going to be an amazing facility. If you have construction experience in the trades, or would be willing to volunteer to help with general labor, we need you. I will be giving you contact information soon.
That's it for now. Time to squeeze in a little more fishing before I have to head back. See you Sunday.
I wanted to remind everyone that this Sunday I will be back at Foothills Community Church to begin a new series called, Man vs Wild. Over the next 3 Sundays we're going to examine the life of John the Baptist. Undoubtedly he was one of the most eccentric Biblical characters, but he lived with incredible passion. I can hardly wait!
In case you didn't know, our Tooca campus will be moving into a new location this Fall. We will be leasing a former furniture store right on Big A road. It is going to be an amazing facility. If you have construction experience in the trades, or would be willing to volunteer to help with general labor, we need you. I will be giving you contact information soon.
That's it for now. Time to squeeze in a little more fishing before I have to head back. See you Sunday.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
vacation fun
I have not been blogging lately because I am on vacation in Florida. Every time I get away from the routine of daily life, I feel so refreshed.
When I am on vacation, my main goal is to rest. I am also using this time to visit family and friends, hang out at the beach and to listen to God.
Lately I have been spending a lot of time in the book of Colossians. It is a short book that packs a punch. I am looking forward to doing a mesaage series from Colossians in the Fall from what God is teaching me.
It's hard to believe that there are only 4 Sundays until school gets back in session. If you haven't taken a few days to unplug, I heartily recommend it.
When I am on vacation, my main goal is to rest. I am also using this time to visit family and friends, hang out at the beach and to listen to God.
Lately I have been spending a lot of time in the book of Colossians. It is a short book that packs a punch. I am looking forward to doing a mesaage series from Colossians in the Fall from what God is teaching me.
It's hard to believe that there are only 4 Sundays until school gets back in session. If you haven't taken a few days to unplug, I heartily recommend it.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Sunday thoughts
A heard that we had another stellar day at Foothills Community Church. I am in Florida on vacation, so I couldn't witness it in person, but I've heard from a bunch of people.
We visited the Stuart,FL Campus of Christ Fellowship Church. Had a great time.
Paul Carr, our Connections Pastor delivered the message. I'm thankful to have staff that can cover for me while I'm away!
I heard we had a very strong attendance. I think when the Fall gets here we are going to explode with growth again.
Been here 3 days and I've only fished once. What's wrong with this picture?
It looks like we have found a new location for our Toccoa campus! Details to come.
We visited the Stuart,FL Campus of Christ Fellowship Church. Had a great time.
Paul Carr, our Connections Pastor delivered the message. I'm thankful to have staff that can cover for me while I'm away!
I heard we had a very strong attendance. I think when the Fall gets here we are going to explode with growth again.
Been here 3 days and I've only fished once. What's wrong with this picture?
It looks like we have found a new location for our Toccoa campus! Details to come.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Blessed
I have the opportunity to meet with a lot of Pastors from all over the country. Many of them come by our facility here in Seneca. Every time I get a chance to give the tour of our facility to one of them, I am reminded of how blessed we are to have such great space to meet in.
We have always said that Foothills Community Church is not about building buildings--- we're about building Christ-followers, but you've got to admit, it is nice to have such a great tool to reach people for Christ!
It's hard to believe that we have been in Phase 2 almost a year now. In that time we have added hundreds of new people.
For those who have never seen our facility, I will post a couple of pictures of our auditorium:
We have always said that Foothills Community Church is not about building buildings--- we're about building Christ-followers, but you've got to admit, it is nice to have such a great tool to reach people for Christ!
It's hard to believe that we have been in Phase 2 almost a year now. In that time we have added hundreds of new people.
For those who have never seen our facility, I will post a couple of pictures of our auditorium:
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Sunday notes
We had a great day at Foothills again this Sunday. I love being a part of this movement of God known as Foothills Community Church!
** Dog days of summer are upon us. Lots of people on vacations. Attendance overall was pretty good, but the 9:30am service was definitely light. 11:15am made up for it though.
** Taught on the power of our thoughts from Philippians 4:8. No doubt about it, our thoughts have the ability to shape our destiny.
** Met a lot of new people today. One of the things I've discovered over the years is that we grow through the summer, but you don't notice it until the fall when everyone gets back to a more normal routine.
** I talked briefly to my son who is at Bigstuf in Panama City. He said that things were going really well. Keep praying for all of the kids at Bigstuf.
** I had a great weekend. Looking forward to getting back to it tomorrow though.
** Looking forward to playing basketball at 6:00am tomorrow. Need to get to sleep soon or else it's going to be tough to wake up that early.
** Dog days of summer are upon us. Lots of people on vacations. Attendance overall was pretty good, but the 9:30am service was definitely light. 11:15am made up for it though.
** Taught on the power of our thoughts from Philippians 4:8. No doubt about it, our thoughts have the ability to shape our destiny.
** Met a lot of new people today. One of the things I've discovered over the years is that we grow through the summer, but you don't notice it until the fall when everyone gets back to a more normal routine.
** I talked briefly to my son who is at Bigstuf in Panama City. He said that things were going really well. Keep praying for all of the kids at Bigstuf.
** I had a great weekend. Looking forward to getting back to it tomorrow though.
** Looking forward to playing basketball at 6:00am tomorrow. Need to get to sleep soon or else it's going to be tough to wake up that early.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Unstoppable Stage set
We have some very talented people on staff at Foothills. Among them is Taylor Chandler who oversees our stage lighting and stage set design. Here are a couple of shots from our most recent stage set. Well done, Taylor.
Thursday thoughts
** Lots of great feedback from last week's message about worry, called Unstoppable Peace. If you missed it, you can watch it here.
** I'm really excited about a new project that Eddie Cox and I are working on called, The Strategic Pastor. We met yesterday to finalize some things, and we will be ready for our first group in September. We will have more details by the end of the month, so stay tuned.
** I have been spending a lot of time planning new message series that will be coming up in the Fall of 2009. I should say, re-planning, because I thought we would be doing something else, but really feel God's leading in this new direction. I am a big proponent of planning way in advance, but I always want to be flexible, so that God can do whatever He wants to.
** Would you join me in praying for the teenagers that will be headed out tomorrow to Bigstuf camp in Panama City, FL. I am praying that God would light a fire in their hearts for Him that will change the world.
** I'm really excited about a new project that Eddie Cox and I are working on called, The Strategic Pastor. We met yesterday to finalize some things, and we will be ready for our first group in September. We will have more details by the end of the month, so stay tuned.
** I have been spending a lot of time planning new message series that will be coming up in the Fall of 2009. I should say, re-planning, because I thought we would be doing something else, but really feel God's leading in this new direction. I am a big proponent of planning way in advance, but I always want to be flexible, so that God can do whatever He wants to.
** Would you join me in praying for the teenagers that will be headed out tomorrow to Bigstuf camp in Panama City, FL. I am praying that God would light a fire in their hearts for Him that will change the world.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
sunday highlights
We had a phenomenal day this past Sunday at Foothills. Here are few thought:
** 4th of July weekend affected the attendance, but not the energy. It was amazing!
** It was fun having a week off last Sunday, but it was great being back up.
** Preaching on overcoming worry connects with 100% of the people.
** Worry is defined as seizing by the throat, or tormenting oneself--- so why do we worry?
** Both of our campuses had baptism parties on Sunday afternoon. 28 more people baptized at Seneca, and 6 people baptized in Toccoa!
** The Unstoppable series continues this Sunday. This will be another one of those messages that has high take-home value.
** I love it when people come up to me in the concourse and introduce me to their friends that they brought to church with them---You all truly "get the vision"
** Looking forward to talking to church leaders in Alabama today via a Skype conference call.
** Looking forward to picking up my son from the airport this evening after he spent the last couple of weeks down in FL --unfortunately I have to drive to Atlanta.
** Working on some leadership training material that we will extend to people in the church that want to improve their leadership skills.
** 4th of July weekend affected the attendance, but not the energy. It was amazing!
** It was fun having a week off last Sunday, but it was great being back up.
** Preaching on overcoming worry connects with 100% of the people.
** Worry is defined as seizing by the throat, or tormenting oneself--- so why do we worry?
** Both of our campuses had baptism parties on Sunday afternoon. 28 more people baptized at Seneca, and 6 people baptized in Toccoa!
** The Unstoppable series continues this Sunday. This will be another one of those messages that has high take-home value.
** I love it when people come up to me in the concourse and introduce me to their friends that they brought to church with them---You all truly "get the vision"
** Looking forward to talking to church leaders in Alabama today via a Skype conference call.
** Looking forward to picking up my son from the airport this evening after he spent the last couple of weeks down in FL --unfortunately I have to drive to Atlanta.
** Working on some leadership training material that we will extend to people in the church that want to improve their leadership skills.
Saturday, July 04, 2009
weekend thoughts
Happy 4th of July everyone. We are fortunate to live in a country where we are FREE!
Here are a few things that I'm thankful for today:
Jesus Christ, who makes us truly free!
My family. Without them, my life would be incomplete.
My friends. Friendship is one of God's greatest blessings.
All of the men and women who have bravely fought to keep our country free.
Foothills Community Church, the greatest church I know!
All of the material blessings that I have, when so many people in the world have nothing.
I guess, this list could go on and on, but let's remember that every good thing we have comes from our God!
** You do not want to miss church tomorrow. I will be discussing a topic that I guarantee everyone will connect with.
** Also don't forget our baptism/tailgating/block parties we will be having in Seneca and Toccoa tomorrow afternoon. (Toccoa at 3:30pm, and Seneca at 6:00pm)
Here are a few things that I'm thankful for today:
Jesus Christ, who makes us truly free!
My family. Without them, my life would be incomplete.
My friends. Friendship is one of God's greatest blessings.
All of the men and women who have bravely fought to keep our country free.
Foothills Community Church, the greatest church I know!
All of the material blessings that I have, when so many people in the world have nothing.
I guess, this list could go on and on, but let's remember that every good thing we have comes from our God!
** You do not want to miss church tomorrow. I will be discussing a topic that I guarantee everyone will connect with.
** Also don't forget our baptism/tailgating/block parties we will be having in Seneca and Toccoa tomorrow afternoon. (Toccoa at 3:30pm, and Seneca at 6:00pm)
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