Archive for May, 2009

Graduation Day!

Posted: May 30, 2009 in Thoughts
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hhs logo transparentJordan, 18, is our oldest, and he graduates today from Heritage High School in Ringgold, GA.  Today, he brings to an end, the end of an era, a chapter, a state in his life.  It’s one of 5 or 6 major events that happen to all of us in a lifetime. He’s experienced two of those so far:  Jordan DaddySalvation and High-School Graduation.  Kim and I are very proud of him.  He was home-schooled early in his life, excelled, and then moved into public schools in 10th grade, and has achieved far beyond our expectations.  Hard work pays off!  W.A. Criswell said years ago, that to do anything successfully took three things: Work hard, work hard, and work hard.  That’s what it takes for anything we do.  Congratulations, Jordan, from all the Craven family for graduating today!  WE love you!

Jordan’s Journey

  • Mu Alpha Theta
  • National Honor Society
  • Beta Club
  • Graduating in the top 4 of his class
  • Highest Honors
  • National Society of High School Scholars
  • Lettered in Football & Baseball
  • Media Production for Origin Church

 

Sisters

Sisters

 

Nana

Nana

 

Daytona 2008

Daytona 2008

Momma

Momma

Nandy & Pop

Nandy & Pop

Uncle Anthony

Uncle Anthony

Papa

Papa

 

 

 

 

 


Graduation Weekend

Posted: May 29, 2009 in Thoughts, Uncategorized
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IMG_0463Well, here it is…graduation for our oldest, Jordan.  Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., he becomes a high school graduate.  He graduates in the top 4 of his class with high honors, scholarships, and early acceptance into one of the great universities on the planet, The University of Georgia.  Believe it or not, he plans to major in Physics…he’s always loved the aerodynamics stuff.  Wow, he’s much smarter than his daddy!  It’s tough to let him go…time was so short with life as we knew it, all together, road trips, hangin’ out.  It’s kind of a tough transition.  Does he make us proud?  You better believe it!

 

 

God’s Plan B?

Posted: May 28, 2009 in Thoughts
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Romans 12:2 “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of our mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

                                    A= Perfect Will of God

                                    B= Good Will of God

                                    C= Acceptable Will of God

                                    D= Permissive Will of God

                                    F= Out of God’s Will

Is there an A-F plan for our lives?  What do you think?

Why New Churches?

Posted: May 28, 2009 in Church Planting, Uncategorized
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Church Attendance Map

(click to enlarge)

This is why we do what we do at Origin!  People don’t go!

New Series

Posted: May 27, 2009 in Preaching
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InviteFront_CMYKStarts June 7!  You don’t want to miss this one!

Service For Irresistibleness

Posted: May 26, 2009 in Uncategorized
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Irresistible service to a community is a huge core value for Origin Church…..if you haven’t “gotten this” yet, you’ve got to dig in to this concept and understand why it’s not just something we put on the calendar.  Because of post-modernism and a new skepticism in the culture of anything unreal and inauthentic, the church has lost its connection to the world and become irrelevant and ineffective.  In response, churches need to build bridges to the world in order to reconnect with it.  The only way a church can connect with a community is to love people and the community the way that Jesus did.  Jesus met needs first, then people listened….We just completed an exciting service project to our city in Ringgold, 1890′s days!  We actually served in lieu of having worship services this past weekend….very rewarding!  Thanks to all who came out!

Serve With Us!

Posted: May 22, 2009 in service projects
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Tonight, beginning at 5:30 and tomorrow, beginning at 10A, Origin Church begins a weekend of SERVING our city at 1890′s Days, downtown Ringgold…………….it’s a huge core value for us, that everyone possible serve inside and outside our church.  If you can make it, let Jeff Gonzalez know at jeffg@originchurch.tv.  Your food and an Origin t-shirt will be provided…………need to RSVP if you can help so we can plan.  It’ll be a fun time together!

American Idol Winner/Worship Leader

Posted: May 22, 2009 in Uncategorized, Worship
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God has ways, huh?  Cool!

They’re Not Friends

Posted: May 21, 2009 in Thoughts, Uncategorized
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I was in the corporate world before ministry and noticed that friends were not really friends.  They were work associates, only. They only needed you today because they needed to advance their salaries or their careers.  It’s the same thing in ministry.  I have watched capable people get to the “top” wherever that is, and notice that something came along that separated them from so-called friendships.  The interesting thing is, they were never friendships, so you don’t really lose anything.  They were “ministry acquaintances.”  They care about you as long as you can do something for them and as long as you don’t step on their turf.  You quickly find out that real friendships are those that love, care, and are concerned about you, regardless of your title!  The sadder part is, you can’t really find that out without the “fire,” or desperation in your life.  That’s why Romans 8:28 is always in effect….regardless of how bad it gets, there is always a good side.

Serving This Weekend!

Posted: May 20, 2009 in service projects
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As you know, at Origin, our heart is to do 4 things well, and 4 things only:

  1. Worship
  2. Family Ministry
  3. Connect in Small Groups
  4. Serve (inside & outside)

NO CHURCH this weekend, being Memorial Day! However, in lieu, we are choosing to SERVE our city at the largest festival of Ringgold’s year, the 1890′s Days!

Next Few Weeks: 


  • May 24- NO WORSHIP AT DEPOT 

  • May 31- Worship in the Park (downtown next to creek) 

  • June 7- Back @ The Depot, 10:30!      

HOW CAN YOU BE INVOLVED?

We have two different days, this Friday and/or Saturday for you to serve with us!

When you arrive in downtown Ringgold, park in the Shop Rite parking lot next to the post office in Downtown Ringgold. 
Check-in at the information tent located across from Shop Rite on Maple Street between the Courthouse and Courthouse Annex. When you arrive ask to speak with Dana Lance. When you check in let her know that you are with Origin Church and if you do not already have an Origin church T-shirt pick one up in the tent. Wear your Origin T-shirts.

If you are coming on Friday night check in at the info tent anytime between 4pm and 6pm, depending on how long you would like to serve. You will be serving until 9pm. We will get our assignments on where we will be serving at the information tent. (Serving opportunities on Friday night is concessions, ticket booth, parking)

If you are coming on Saturday check in at the info tent at 10am, We will be serving from 10am-1pm. (Serving opportunities include parade crowd control, concession, ticket booth, handing out Origin Balloons.

SERVING is making a difference for Origin Church…it has united us as a church, allows us to “hang” in a different environment, and also allows us to be like Jesus! Please call Jeff Gonzalez at 423-827-5673 or email him at jeffg@originchurch.tv to let him know of your interest. We need your RSVP so we can plan and so we can reserve your t-shirt. Let Jeff know your size.

Let’s make it a GREAT servolution this weekend!

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