February 20, 2011

Can I just say, New Community Church rocks! It was an awesome day on campus. I am always amazed when God's people show up to worship and learn together.

Here are the highlights from today.
1. Part three of God's Idea: We answered the question, why the Church. We studied Ephesians 2:1-10 and learned that God gave us life in Christ so that the World will know the truth about God. You can listen to the message here. Here is the kicker...not only has he chosen the Church to show the world God's Love...he has prepared us to do it.
2. We had to set up extra chairs...that is always cool.
3. The Worship Choir was in the house...this always adds an extra layer of intensity to our worship gatherings. Thanks to each of you who showed early for rehearsal and for leading us this morning.
4. Personal Highlight: We launched a new starter group this afternoon at 5 PM. 10 couples...it was awesome. It will not take long for our big group to become two smaller groups poised for growth and for impact.
5. We have more community groups functioning than ever before. If you are looking for a place to connect at NC, groups are the place to do that.
6. We are selling NC Tee's every week for the next month or so. The proceeds that are generated from the sales of these shirts will be used to provide food cards for families that need help and offsett utility bills for families that are struggling. So, buy a shirt...do some Good.
7. Over 40 volunteers today leveraged their gifts and talents to serve our local church today. Teamwork makes the dream work. If you want to find a role to fill, email patti@newcommunityonline.com to get connected to a ministry team.
8. Next week, part 4 of our Ephesians Series: God's Idea. Invite a friend or neighbor and let's keep on rolling on.

Have a great week and remember to be the Church this week.

Grace and Peace...

February 13, 2010

What an intense day at New Community. Our teaching series: God's Idea, is a raw look at the church and has asked the question, is the Church God's Idea. It has been a great two weeks in the book of Ephesians and I am stoked about the weeks to come.

Here are the highlights from the day:
1. It was a packed house today...not that it is all about the numbers, but it is cool to experience what God is doing in our church.
2. God wants to give the church (the body of christ) wisdom, revelation, hope and power. Be sure to check out the podcast here if you missed today.
3. We kicked off a new initiative today. We are selling NC tshirts. Two designs to pick from. We are selling T's for one reason...to give the money away. The proceeds that come from the sales will be given to families in our community that need assistance paying their light bill, purchasing gas or provide food for their families. In other words, the more shirts that are sold, the more families that get helped.
4. Lot's of 1st and 2nd time Guests on campus today. The resounding feedback we get is that NC is an incredibly friendly church. Way to go NC...you guys rock.
5. I felt like i was super intense today during the teaching time. God is giving me a burden to lead us to new levels as a faith community and our desire as a leadership team is for NC people to BE THE CHURCH...24/7. As I have shared before...it is time...let's rise up!
6. Our Tech Team (sound, lights, video) had a fellowship gathering after service today. It is good to see ministry teams getting together for fellowship. If you are looking for a team to join, this is a great one to be a part of. contact patti@newcommunityonline.com to get connected.
7. We had several volunteers step up today in the Children's Ministry for teachers that couldn't make it. I am always amazed at how people respond when they are needed...especially to love on our kids.

Next week, we move in to chapter 2 of Ephesians. It is going to be a rockin' Sunday to say the least. The worship choir will be in the house and we will keep rollin through this series.

Thanks for making it such a great day NC.

Grace and Peace...
Chris