Relative Truths

Ok so, it seems like all of my posts lately have been to announce something at Connection Church.  So, here is another one.  Throughout November, we are going through a series called “Crazy Love” inspired by the book Crazy Love written by Francis Chan.  We are exploring how crazy it is that God even loves us and how many ways He has demonstrated this crazy love to us.  The hope for this series is to inspire all of us to be crazy in how we respond to God’s love.  That is where the challenge comes in play.

We all know people that have needs.  Maybe it’s a neighbor that can’t afford groceries one week.  Maybe it is a co-worker that just needs to know someone cares and that they matter in this world.  Since I don’t know all the needs we encounter, I have challenged everyone at Connection Church to find a need and meet it.  We have set up a blog so that when people meet those needs they can share it with the community.  I have this crazy idea that if we start to meet the needs of our community, in the name of God’s crazy love, maybe something great will happen for God’s kingdom.

So, I invite you to check out our blog, participate, share the challenge with others, etc.  If you’re a pastor, do it at your church.  If you are a leader of a small group, pass it along to your group for a challenge.  The truth is, when we respond to God’s love in real ways, crazy things can happen!

Here is another link to the blog, crazylovechallenge.blogspot.com.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!