Parents don’t lie in bed at night wondering about the topic the pastor will speak about on Sunday. They don’t even lie in bed at night thinking about God. They lie in bed thinking mostly about their kids. Our teenagers should be a part of our volunteer team. What would happen if we simply decided [...]
Archive for July, 2009
The church exists to illuminate. The role of the church is simply to turn on a light. Regardless of anyone’s bent on what they think church should be, there is always the common thread of turning on a light. Has it ever occurred to you that maybe the reason some churches have more influence than [...]
Origin Family Ministry Part 1 (From Think Orange)
Posted: July 14, 2009 in FamilyTags: families, kids
Introduction: We only have about 40 hours a year with your kids at church. We also know that the parents’ influence is also limited and that other adult voices are needed in the lives of our kids. To develop a strategy to maximize the influence of both the church and parents is not only effective, [...]
These are some great thoughts from CEO, Brian Audia: It’s not, do you believe like I believe, but do you care about what I care about? Is God’s will being done because we exist here? We often call a church plant successful, if it keeps it’s doors open. No! The “business” might not have been [...]
ORIGINals, please mark your card for Saturday morning, July 25, 8:00-9:30 a.m. downtown Chattanooga at Miller Park (see map below)! Another great morning of serving breakfast to the homeless! Everybody bring 2 gallons of orange juice. God loves this stuff! We are partnering with two other church plants; God loves this too! Hey, wanna help? [...]
They can be very deceiving! People are traveling, you feel left out, you feel tired, it’s hot, sluggish, quiet, fun, etc. and often, depression can set in. Reason being, it’s a slow-down time of the year. It’s ok. Travel, sleep, rest, utilize this down time season-wise, and re-gear for the fall with new dreams, new [...]
Get geared up to begin a new series this Sunday, ESSENTIALS! 2 things ALL of us need to do to place ourselves in a position of God’s favor!
It was the Origin Church privilege to join two other church plants, The Net and The Springs, to meet in downtown Chattanooga last Saturday for a momentus time of loving people. Over 40 volunteers and 100+ served……..“when you’ve done it unto the least of these, you have done it unto me.” -Jesus
Prayer Preparation Perspiration- God honors hard work. There’s nothing easy about what we’re doing.
