Archive for March, 2010

This Sunday, Easter Sunday, is our last Sunday at The Ringgold Depot……..it’s a beautiful venue and one that God has used in our young church life.  We are out of children’s space and we certainly are excited that God has orchestrated this new relationship with our new friends at the Y. Wow, what a preliminary [...]

The Journey

Posted: March 31, 2010 in Ministry
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Life sometimes breeds funny pathways for us all.  Take them, embrace them, love them, and do your best to be content. Dreamers have a hard time with this because they want to live in every land, know every person, and experience all of life before life ends.  Life can be summed up in one word: [...]

We Need $5,400

Posted: March 28, 2010 in Fundraising, Uncategorized

We are getting ready for a new chapter at Origin Church……a new partnership with the YMCA Hamilton Place Mall, Chattanooga.  Our first Sunday is April 11.  We really would love to be able to add some new environments and could use your help.  We have need of the following to make for a seamless transition…..bigger [...]

I Saw God That Day!

Posted: March 27, 2010 in Tribute
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16 years ago this month ahead, our first-born daughter, Melonie, came on the scene.  It was soooo exciting to have our first little girl.  I saw God that day………. Tonight, she goes to her first prom……..wow, where did the days go? She’s Beautiful!

6 Degrees

Posted: March 24, 2010 in Attitude
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Six degrees of separation (also referred to as the “Human Web”) refers to the idea that, if a person is one step away from each person they know and two steps away from each person who is known by one of the people they know, then everyone is at most six steps away from any [...]

Thinkings Lately

Posted: March 16, 2010 in Thoughts
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1.  As pastors, we so often take personally, lack of attendance on a Sunday, as if we are the reason people didn’t show up……we’re not that important!  There are many other elements as to why we have a low Sunday. 2.  Risk is worth it.  Church planters understand this.  It’s ok if it doesn’t get [...]

At the end of the day, God will write His story. God could use the initial start to put you somewhere else. I tell guys to be ready to plant a church regardless of the results. (Rob Bell) We lose our lives to find them. If the worst case happened, none of it was in [...]

Praise @ Origin

Posted: March 9, 2010 in Worship
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Relocation to Y

Posted: March 2, 2010 in Portability
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As we get ready for an exciting relocation to Y, we have a few needs if you know someone: 1.  Portable Stage 2.  2 Stage Trusses 3.  Screen 4.  Rear Projector 5.  4 Flat Screen TV’s 6.   Par Can Lights 7.  Portable Moving Cases Thanks much:  shanecravenwsc@aol.com