Archive for August, 2008
Sunday, August 31st, 2008
Jesus Was an Optimist
Matthew 16:21-28 , David Orendorff
Last week in our Gospel Lesson (Matthew 16:13-20) Peter was the hero, he was the one upon which Jesus would build the kingdom of heaven because Peter knew in his heart that Jesus was the messiah, the savior. Well, this week, not thirty seconds later, the “Rock” crumbles and Jesus [...]
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Friday, August 29th, 2008
Weekly Announcements for Sunday, August 31st
Sunday School will resume next Sunday at 11:00 a.m.!
Midweek at Bear Creek will resume on Wednesday, September 10. We are in desperate need for individuals, groups, committees, covenant groups, etc., to cook the meals. Bread, salad, peanut butter and jelly, and macaroni and cheese will always be available. Your team will need to set up, [...]
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Friday, August 29th, 2008
Moving from Spectator to Participant
Dear Bearcreekians,
Leadership Network did a survey of several large congregations. One of the results was that there are at least five different paths in moving from spectator to participant an attendee at worship will take:
Inward sense of call or spiritual prompt 22%
Personal invite from someone I knew 18%
I took initiative to look for opportunity 11%
General [...]
