What a jammed-packed full weekend it was! So much to highlight this week!
Mark and Jim preached on prayer at Battle Ground on Sunday. It was a great reminder of the power that talking to Jesus about our hopes, dreams, and needs provides for us.
Chris spoke on the Holy Spirit at Hazel Dell, which was a wonderful description of what can be a confusing topic. Sometimes we complicate the Bible even more than we need to! When you break down what the Scriptures actually say, you can find a great deal of clarity for yourself. Yet another great reason to read the Bible!
Did you know that if we preached one chapter of the Bible every week it would take 23 years for you to learn about all of the chapters…IF you never missed a Sunday? Yeah. So, if you aren’t reading the Bible on your own, we are in trouble!
We also had a chance to go and look at the potential new building for the Hazel Dell campus. So far we have gotten some great feedback. All of the responses we got were “Yes” or “Maybe”. The “Maybes” were based on some concerns that are very valid, such as appropriate wheelchair access and the size of the auditorium. The good news is that we have researched enough so far to have a pretty good solution to all of the problems that were noted. We are scheduling a Question/Answer/Financial Info meeting next Sunday night from 5:00-6:00 pm at the Hazel Dell campus. We will have stats, pictures, and info, as well as an opportunity for you just to ask any clarifying questions you might have.
We apologize to those who came and the doors were locked already for the Open House. I’m not sure how to explain that other than to say that there are a lot of players (with a lot of different perspectives) in the game and sometimes that makes the game challenging. Despite any challenges, we will continue to do our best to provide this congregation with the tools and information that you need to make a great decision for the future of North Creek Church. Good plan, huh?
There’s lots of excitement about the upcoming concert on November 5 at our church (see previous post). I’m excited about the music, but I’m MOST excited that ALL the proceeds go to support Charity Water. They provide clean drinking water all around the world. Sometimes I try and think about how desperate I would feel if my kids didn’t have clean water…honestly, I start tearing up a bit and pulling out my checkbook. Bottom line: I have too much and those in poverty have too little. Remember that when I try and sell you a $50 cup of drip coffee at the concession stand. Just kidding. Maybe. You can buy your ticket online through this Facebook Event LINK.
Also, if you are interested in decorating for Christmas, would you email me at stacy@coffeechurch.com? We have “normal” decorating needs and then we always have “abnormal” needs, like people who are good with hammers and reclaimed lumber. Maybe a chainsaw. Yeah…
There are miracles in the house every Sunday. I look around the room and just can’t believe all that God is doing. What is He doing in your life? I’d love to hear all about it!
Hey, if you want to get baptized, you can find the form at www.coffeechurch.com. That’s how you can let the world know that Jesus is still doing miracles! We are ready for you ANY Sunday!
Be blessed!