Be There!
Come To Christ from The Work Of The People on Vimeo. This video resonates with the heart of our mission. We can be and do so much…but if we aren’t inviting people to Jesus, then all our being and doing is vanity. Read More →
LOST: Finale
No doubt the hip thing to do in churches that are engaging their culture will be to write about LOST on their blogs today. Not sure how hip I, or our church, really is but I am writing about LOST today. I know that for 6 years I watched this show, and enjoyed it, I even felt a strange sense of joy by all the “lack of answers.” In fact, the lack of answers was so much of what defined the show. People spent hours around coffee shops and... [Read More...]
It’s Time We Pray Together
As our city has suffered some rough weeks it has become clear that we need to gather our community in prayer. Not just our church, but the community. A city wide prayer service has been planned for next Wednesday, May 19th at 6:30 PM and we would like to invite you and all your friends to come and join others in a time of concentrated prayer and worship on behalf of our city. We will be praying for the hurts of our people, city government, public... [Read More...]
People of the Rut: Part 2
“Contemporvant Growtivation!” What a buzz. A recent viral video produced and released by NP church has created quite a stir. Blogs and websites around the Christian community are posting off the charts and receiving comments galore. Why all the fuss you ask? Here is why. Watch this quick video and enjoy the tongue in cheek presentation of what happens week in and week out across America and the world in churches… “Sunday’s... [Read More...]
New Series: Fan the Flame ~2 Timothy
Beginning this week we will start a new series that will take us through 2 Timothy over the course of the next 10 weeks. I have broken this down into 4 sections so we can deal with special topics in each chapter of the book. Fan the Flame: Chapter 1 (2 weeks) To The Core: Chapter 2 (3 weeks) Stand: Chapter 3 (2 weeks) Finish the Race: Chapter 4 (3 weeks) We will be taking a break between chapters 2 and 3 for the One Prayer series led by Lifechurch.tv... [Read More...]
People of the Rut
I recently watched a video presentation by Alan Hirsch. Not sure where he was and after watching the video I don’t really care. I was swept away in thought about ministry and the church I serve after hearing what I already knew to be true but had put no real effort to understanding. That truth I heard was, “the contemporary church growth model of attractional ministry may have large appeal but as a whole is ineffective.” Attractional ministry... [Read More...]
Living and Dying
One of my favorite moments of each day is the quiet moment I share with my sons well after they have gone to sleep. In the quiet of night I slip into each of their rooms to make sure they are covered up and warm before I go to bed. Often I stop and think… “holy cow, I have two boys!” Most of the time I whisper prayers on their behalf praying for things like strength to stand against temptations I know they will face. I will pray... [Read More...]
A Boys Imagination
Finding the treasure! I think fathering boys was everything God built me for…I am not always the best daddy of boys, but I am a work in progress. Some of the things I love about my boys are the moments of adrenaline, the sense of urgency, the need for adventure, and the list goes on. I have tried to feed many of those needs in my little men. One of the ways I have been working with Brady is through story. I have concocted an 8 day story this... [Read More...]
Need Your Courageous Words
This will be an exciting week, but I need your courage to help pull it off. As we discuss Speaking Up for Jesus I want to show people real life examples of what I am talking about. Sound like fun? Want to give it a shot? Here is what I need: Wanted: 3 people to share their story of how God changed their lives. In 2-3 minutes talk about the following things: How or when did you become aware of your need for Jesus?Specifically, how does God make... [Read More...]
Missions Night: February 15th
In an effort to inform and ready our church for missions involvement in Anna and throughout the globe, our own Dr. Chuck Vance, will be hosting a special missions awareness night on February 15th at 7:00PM. The evening will highlight the many ways we are reaching our community, our nation, and the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We will look at missions in Honduras, China, Africa, Louisiana, and right here in Anna, Texas. We will be doing anything... [Read More...]
