Wow. Yesterday was pretty eventful. Brian Gross taught us about how to stay strong in the faith for the long haul. Tyler, Hayden, and Mike B visited.
I'll admit, I was also disappointed in myself yesterday. Several times I was quick to anger or snap or grow frustrated with my brothers and sisters. I talked to Craig and Janus later and realized I need to change and overcome several things in my nature to become more serving and less defensive to others. I plan to apologize to those I feel that I directly hurt, and to work my attitude and behaviors in the future.
In the afternoon, we reached out at Orland Place Mall agan, which was crazy because every MIT team ended up going there. I'm sure several customers were confused/overwhelmed by us all. Oh well, I think it's good to get our message and idea out there, gives them something to think about.
Then we had a night of relaxation and fellowship at the Dyes which somehow turned into a 2 hour worship song session! It was amazing and awesome.
Now to prepare for another day. A visit by Steve Staton and a debate on the Cessation of Spiritual Gifts.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Wild Weekend
Ok, so yeah. I slacked off. Have't updated this thing in 3-4 days. My bad.
Let's see if I can catch up:
Oh, last Thur, Luke Penner and I were assigned to give the message Sunday morning at the Merrilville COC. Given topic was humility.
Friday:
Staff Meeting with the leaders of the Chicago COC. Great talks on why we need to be active in sharing our faith and even planting churches. That night we had a barbecue and campus devo at the Zillman's. Tried to start my message with Luke for Sunday, but we didn't get anywhere. We did recognize the problem of people not being open with others, and considered that a good direction.
Saturday:
Morning, we drove to Merrilville, right over the Indiana/Illinois state line. There we met Aaron Breford and his house church, and began inviting people to a church service they would have the next day at a Holiday In.. I think the idea is to plant a church here soon. My team was assigned an area of stores ith some pretty closed people, which was discouraging. We even got kicked out of Target! I gave the suggestion of going outside the area Aaron had given us, and we found a yard sale/school expo for Kaplan College. We found several open/interested folks there and invited them out. Then we had barbecue at Aaron's and headed back to IL. While most of the others went on dates, Luke and I buckled down at the Zillman's and worked on the message. Several hours later, not much progress. Finally we asked Chris for input, and he helped us to see that we had most of it already. I waited for Janus to pick me up.
Sunday:
Woke up bright and early, feeling energized and even had a new story to tell to go with the message that was better than the one I had picked the night before. I really feel that God was working through me. We headed back to Indiana, where Garrett and Brittany gave the Communion Message then Luke and I gave the main Message. Our lesson was on how people should be humble and open to one another, or there can be consequences. I spoke about the dangers, citing Anninias and Saphria and a time when I lied to my parents. Luke followed with a hopeful message of the benefits of being open, citing David and Nathan and some stories from his own life. Overall I think it went well, and was alot easier than we had anticipated.
In the afternoon we attended the local staff/family house leaders' meeting at the Southland COC. Then I went home for a much-needed nap. At 7 we reached out in a nearby parking lot, then headed home.
Now this crazy train for Christ is getting going again! I have no idea what to expect for today. I think my future posts will be more retrospectives, written each evening or next morning.
Let's see if I can catch up:
Oh, last Thur, Luke Penner and I were assigned to give the message Sunday morning at the Merrilville COC. Given topic was humility.
Friday:
Staff Meeting with the leaders of the Chicago COC. Great talks on why we need to be active in sharing our faith and even planting churches. That night we had a barbecue and campus devo at the Zillman's. Tried to start my message with Luke for Sunday, but we didn't get anywhere. We did recognize the problem of people not being open with others, and considered that a good direction.
Saturday:
Morning, we drove to Merrilville, right over the Indiana/Illinois state line. There we met Aaron Breford and his house church, and began inviting people to a church service they would have the next day at a Holiday In.. I think the idea is to plant a church here soon. My team was assigned an area of stores ith some pretty closed people, which was discouraging. We even got kicked out of Target! I gave the suggestion of going outside the area Aaron had given us, and we found a yard sale/school expo for Kaplan College. We found several open/interested folks there and invited them out. Then we had barbecue at Aaron's and headed back to IL. While most of the others went on dates, Luke and I buckled down at the Zillman's and worked on the message. Several hours later, not much progress. Finally we asked Chris for input, and he helped us to see that we had most of it already. I waited for Janus to pick me up.
Sunday:
Woke up bright and early, feeling energized and even had a new story to tell to go with the message that was better than the one I had picked the night before. I really feel that God was working through me. We headed back to Indiana, where Garrett and Brittany gave the Communion Message then Luke and I gave the main Message. Our lesson was on how people should be humble and open to one another, or there can be consequences. I spoke about the dangers, citing Anninias and Saphria and a time when I lied to my parents. Luke followed with a hopeful message of the benefits of being open, citing David and Nathan and some stories from his own life. Overall I think it went well, and was alot easier than we had anticipated.
In the afternoon we attended the local staff/family house leaders' meeting at the Southland COC. Then I went home for a much-needed nap. At 7 we reached out in a nearby parking lot, then headed home.
Now this crazy train for Christ is getting going again! I have no idea what to expect for today. I think my future posts will be more retrospectives, written each evening or next morning.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Home Again
Back home now. Was at the Oak Place mall, sharing our faith and formed a BibleTalk at 6. Only two people showed up; Erica and her grandma Maria.
Oh and our lesson earlier about the Kingdom was great, really opened my eyes to what it truely is. And that it's not just the church we go to, but a bigger plan designed to bring us all closer to God.
Going to enjoy an event-less night now and get some needed rest.
Oh and our lesson earlier about the Kingdom was great, really opened my eyes to what it truely is. And that it's not just the church we go to, but a bigger plan designed to bring us all closer to God.
Going to enjoy an event-less night now and get some needed rest.
Intense Debate
Just had a hardcore debate on if Women should or should not preach.
Here's some of the verses tossed around:
Gen 21:12
Judges 4:4-5
Acts 21:9
Romans 16:1-2
1 Cor 11:2-16
Gal 3:26
1 Cor 14:34
1 Cor 12:11
1Cor 12:4-6
1 Tim 2:11
Luke 24
Titus 2:3-4
Gal 3:10
1 Peter 3
Job 5:17
Ultimately, the girls had a stronger argument against women preaching, but it was close.
Now getting ready for a lesson by Jeremy Leffler on The Kingdom!
Special Guest Steve Heineken, Carl & Stephanie Sullivan!
Here's some of the verses tossed around:
Gen 21:12
Judges 4:4-5
Acts 21:9
Romans 16:1-2
1 Cor 11:2-16
Gal 3:26
1 Cor 14:34
1 Cor 12:11
1Cor 12:4-6
1 Tim 2:11
Luke 24
Titus 2:3-4
Gal 3:10
1 Peter 3
Job 5:17
Ultimately, the girls had a stronger argument against women preaching, but it was close.
Now getting ready for a lesson by Jeremy Leffler on The Kingdom!
Special Guest Steve Heineken, Carl & Stephanie Sullivan!
Beginning Day Four...
Today we're having a debate between guys and girls. Guys get to say why women should preach, while girls have to say why they should not. Using the Bible and other research gets points.
We also will have a BibleTalk later today at 6pm in the Orland Place Starbuck's.
Yesterday Dave Pocta tought us how to form an effective message or devotional and how to understand and utilize the word for what it is. He showed us some very dramatic paintings of old testament scenes set to awesome music tracks and also some funny Simpson clips on how not to preach. Later, Anthony Testa and his wife talked to us about humility and how if we want to be trained, we need to fight for it. He used several inspiring movie clips from Coach Carter, Facing the Giants, and Batman Begins. Then we went to Orland Park to reach out to 15 people per person (so a 4 man team gets about 60 people) and then went to help our host family help another family pack & move. Gary, the teen minister, drove us home and we had a great talk on how to inspire teen and campus guys to be more open.
Also was given my speaking assignment yesterday: Luke Penner and I will be presenting a message on Humility to the Indiana COC. Pray for my nervous heart...
Oh, and since part of Pocta's lesson was on how to relate the ebb and flow of Bible narratives to music, I cant get the song Indestructible by Disturbed out of my head...
We also will have a BibleTalk later today at 6pm in the Orland Place Starbuck's.
Yesterday Dave Pocta tought us how to form an effective message or devotional and how to understand and utilize the word for what it is. He showed us some very dramatic paintings of old testament scenes set to awesome music tracks and also some funny Simpson clips on how not to preach. Later, Anthony Testa and his wife talked to us about humility and how if we want to be trained, we need to fight for it. He used several inspiring movie clips from Coach Carter, Facing the Giants, and Batman Begins. Then we went to Orland Park to reach out to 15 people per person (so a 4 man team gets about 60 people) and then went to help our host family help another family pack & move. Gary, the teen minister, drove us home and we had a great talk on how to inspire teen and campus guys to be more open.
Also was given my speaking assignment yesterday: Luke Penner and I will be presenting a message on Humility to the Indiana COC. Pray for my nervous heart...
Oh, and since part of Pocta's lesson was on how to relate the ebb and flow of Bible narratives to music, I cant get the song Indestructible by Disturbed out of my head...
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