Archive for April, 2009

Be the Body!

Posted: April 30, 2009 in Preaching, Uncategorized
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We conclude a great series this Sunday with the message, “Be the Body.” We’ve moved from transaparency/authenticity to there are no perfect people to change, and now, BE THE BODY!  It works!  Bring your friend, your spouse, your co-workers, or a stranger, and come enjoy a place for people who don’t go……………

New Series Starts May 10

Posted: April 28, 2009 in Preaching
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What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!  This two-part series will help us all live life with a little more security…..begins May 10!  Start inviting right now!  It’s an un-missable series, for the times we are living in!  See you, and two others @ The Depot!

Happy Birthday Melonie!

Posted: April 27, 2009 in Uncategorized

Sweet 16 is hard to believe!  “No, you can’t drive or date!”   Our oldest daughter….I love you!  I remember when…… Below:  6 years to 16 years…wow!

Week in Review

Posted: April 27, 2009 in Thoughts
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Kim and I totally enjoyed our time with GHC and Catalyst West this week.  How refreshing!  Great coaching network!  New friends too.  Love you J.D.! The energy and excitement leading up to church today, our third service, has been exciting!  Our third week was fabulous!  We need a box truck of our own so we [...]

Even the Mormons

Posted: April 20, 2009 in Evangelism
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A good friend of mine, Mark Randolph, was recently building a new relationship with some mormons in his community and just caring for them and loving on them the way Jesus would.  He even invited them to a church block party, and they came.  He said these words to them: “I appreciate the good work you [...]

Nothing

Posted: April 20, 2009 in Thoughts
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Sometimes there’s just _______________to say……God fills the gap.

Sunday the 19th

Posted: April 18, 2009 in Calendar
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No Worship Service tomorrow!  It’s “Family Day” at Origin.  Enjoy breakfast, brunch, or lunch together….do something totally different and revitalize yourself!  See you April 26 @ 10:30!  Bring somebody!

Identity

Posted: April 17, 2009 in Attitude
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I can remember a day in ministry when my every joy and happiness depended upon whether our church did well or not.  I’ve always wondered who invented “well.”  I think every denomination and every generation of leader has set some kind of invisible, often never written in the Bible, standard, that young pastors and people seem [...]

Some More Great Egg Drop Pics

Posted: April 17, 2009 in Holidays
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Catoosa News & Times Free Press Articles

Posted: April 14, 2009 in News
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Origin has been “in the news” lately.  Exciting stuff! #1 Chattanooga Times Free Press #2 Chattanooga Times Free Press #3 Chattanooga Times Free Press #4 Chattanooa Times Free Press #5 Catoosa County News