Crying Truths
Ok, so if this doesn’t make you cry, you aren’t human. And that’s the truth!
Catalyst 2009 Compassion Moment from Catalyst on Vimeo.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Redesigned Truths
Ok, so I wanted to pass along a new development at Connection Church. We have totally redesigned our website! Now, you can stay up-to-date on what is happening, and catch up on what has happened at Connection Church even easier. So, take a second, check it out, and pass it on to a friend. The address is www.connectionchurchonline.com.
The truth is that the internet is a vital tool for outreach. We needed a site that reflected how committed we are to demonstrating excellence at Connection. So, check it out and let me know what you think!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Nexus Cribs Truths
Ok, so here is a video that shows the Young Life Farm that Nexus Student Ministries, the student ministry program at Connection Church in Suwanee, GA, will be using. Andrew Von Essen, aka “Denim,” will be leading our teenagers, and I couldn’t be more excited about him or this program. They are having their first meeting this Sunday night at 5:30 and will be meeting every other week for the fall. Let me know if you want to know more about the program!
Monday, August 24, 2009
Monday Blah Truths
Ok, so normally Mondays are very blah to me. I mean, I am still tired from church on Sunday, and it is a little harder to get going on Monday than it is any other day of the week. However, today has been energizing in a lot of ways. Like I said last week, Connection Church is moving! While we are very excited about the move, there is a lot that has to be done for it. So, today has been working on signs, planning, etc getting ready for the move. Therefore, no time for blahness!
Another reason I have been able to get going better today came from my quiet time this morning. I was reading through I Timothy, and hearing Paul give encouragement to Timothy and the church about the work they were doing. It made me think of the blessing I have in serving at Connection Church. I thought of the great people I have met and the great people that I get to serve with. It’s awesome. So, today I had a sense of energy because I get to do “work” today that is all about building the kingdom of God through Connection.
I don’t know what your day is like today. I don’t know if you have battled the Monday blah or not. I just hope and pray that God gives you a little bit of inspiring and lets you know that He loves you and what you do matters.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Moving Truths
Ok, so if you weren’t able to be at Connection Church on Sunday, but want to know what we announced, here it is: we are moving! We have loved being at the community center at George Pierce Park. It has been our home since our launch March 1. We have seen people make decisions and experience God in that place. However, for us to become the church I know God desires us to be, a move is necessary.
So, beginning Sunday, September 6, we will worship at North Gwinnett Middle School. This is a brand new school in the Suwanee community. Since we are a brand new church in the Suwanee community, it seemed like a great fit! Here is a link to a map and direction to North Gwinnett Middle School. If you need more help, here is a video with directions:
We look forward to seeing you there on Sunday, September 6 at 11 am!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Big Announcement Truths
Ok, so I know your jaw dropped when your blog reader let you know I had a new post. Yes, it has been awhile. Like I said a while back, I don’t want to bore people with pointless posts. I don’t have kids to put up on here, and I am not the most clever writer like Morgan is, but I do what I can.
Anyway, I am so pumped about church this Sunday. This Sunday, we will be making an announcement about Connection Church that I think will have big effects in the community of Suwanee, GA and beyond. I don’t want to give it away, but it is something we have been working on for quite a while, and it is going to enable us to do some great ministry!
So, pray for Connection Church this weekend. Also, stop by and worship. The truth is, we would love to have you!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Coffee-Sipping Truths
Ok, so maybe it has been too hot for me to really want coffee lately (which is very unlike me), but today I woke up really wanting some good coffee. So, after some work at Display It this morning, and a very important appointment, I decided to spend my afternoon working at PJ’s coffee at Town Center in Suwanee. I love this place. It is one of the reasons I felt compelled to start Connection Church in Suwanee. The coffee is good, they have free wi-fi, and the people that work here are friendly. However, as I sip my coffee, what hits me is that this is a great reminder of the community God allows me to serve.
There have been all races and ethnicities in here today. There are a few business guys in and out working. Two different groups of students have been in here studying. I have seen people meet and catch up. It just reminds me that Suwanee is full of people in various stages of life with different passions and different callings. The thing that unites everyone here (myself included) is a need for forgiveness. We all need the love and grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Right now, there are 9 other people here. Studies show me that at least 3 of them do not have a relationship with Christ or a community of faith. My calling is to work so that one day 0 of them will be able to say that.
So, sipping coffee today has served as a powerful reminder of why I do what I do and why I do it where I do it. Have you been reminded lately?
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
New Ministry Truths
Ok, so when we started worship at Connection Church in January, our plan was to wait until the fall to start our student ministry. We call our student ministry Nexus because Nexus means “a point of connection” and “at the center of something.” Our goal is that this ministry will allow teenagers to connect with and experience Christ in such a way that He becomes the center of their lives.
Part of the reason in delaying the start of Nexus was to make sure we did it right. We didn’t want to take on too much at the beginning of the church and not a ministry well, thus dooming it. Another reason was because I was waiting for God to reveal the right person to lead this ministry. One of the great people I have met in starting the church is Andrew Von Essen. He is a great guy with a passion for Jesus. When I found out that he had a passion to work with youth, God was like BAM, and off Andrew and I went to plan and prepare.
We are really pumped about beginning this student ministry. Our first event will be a trip to a Gwinnett Braves game in June. We hope to do a service project in July and then another outing in August before beginning Sunday night worship and teaching. Check out our page here, and if you are on Facebook, join our group (Nexus Student Ministry). If nothing else, pray for this new ministry as we seek to have an impact on the teenagers of Suwanee!
Long Absence Truths
Ok, so I haven’t blogged in awhile. I guess it is because I have been struggling a little on the direction of the blog. When I started back in 2007, this blog was intended to be a place where I could put little observations on things I see as truth that happen to me in everyday life. That is why it is called “Relative Truths” and why I title each blog as “something truths.” Well, after a discussion with a friend about two months ago, I started to feel like I was being redundant or like I was trying to be overly profound. I needed to step away and evaluate because the main reason I wanted to do this blog was to help people know me a little better and a way to communicate what is going on in my life and the life of the church I serve.
So, I have been gone from the blogging world, and I must admit, I really missed it. I don’t know how many people will read this because I am sure my faithful readers have given up on me. However, if you still read, know that I am excited to be back and I hope you are too!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Sunday Reflection Truths
Ok so, today we had our 8th weekly worship service at Connection Church. It is hard to believe that it is our 12th over all when you think about Christmas Eve and previews. Each week is different, surprising, and exciting. So, here are the highlights:
We are in the second week of our series Life: Renewed. Today we looked at having our life repaired based on John 21:15-19. If you want to hear it, click here.
The band was awesome. The music was amazing. They did Salvation Chorus, Happy Day, I Stand Amazed, and Beautiful Disaster. Beautiful Disaster was a free download from itunes that I got about two years ago, and now I love it!
We had a rough morning. Our trailer was blocked, causing about 20 extra minutes to get it free. We were missing some of our normal set-up team and one of our “subs” was out with a sick child. However, we still were set-up and running well on time. Take down was also really quick. Have I ever mentioned how much I love my peeps?
Anyway, that’s all. I did a wedding in Clayton this weekend. You’ll hear about that this week. Hope your Sunday went well and that your week starts off right!
