radical rebirth right here
By: Dana Hanson | July 6, 2008 | 6:31pm Tags:
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For five months the leaders and I have been focusing on radical rebirth and expanding God’s Kingdom in the next generations, by praying, learning, growing, strategizing, researching, and doing some preliminary enhancements of our community and ministries. Others have been praying, dreaming and wondering. We also have had a search team look at the possibilities of selling this property and relocating.
I received clear confirmations on the move from the Lord two weeks ago, and there continue to be confirmations by those I have spoken with both here and outside of our community. Here is what God is revealing.
It is clear we could relocate, though it would be very challenging. If some very difficult zoning issues and such were resolved, there are developers interested in our property for medical buildings. There are also several sites available to build on to our north and west.
It is clear to me that God has a move in mind, but it is right here. I am certain we are to stay right here and be radically reborn at this location. I will talk about what this might look for our life ahead the next two Sundays, but I will leave you with a taste. It has everything to do with blessing the city right here and in our own neighborhood first.
God’s vision is to love the city and her people with compassion, and connect those who are receptive with Jesus and his ways. Going out way more than staying in. Using our campus and being of service ourselves as a center of life for this part of the Valley. The one arena that still leaves a strong positive impression with the younger generations is reaching out to those in need in the community. Being the people of God right in the middle of the people. Now I wonder if God will bless this?
Come back next week to hear more. God bless you.
Dana
Six rules every man must break
By: Dana Hanson | June 19, 2008 | 8:12am (Edited: 6/26/08, 4:40pm) Tags:
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sunday messages
Rules 1 and 2...
Add-on rules are killing the church! (June 8, 2008 message, 30:44).
Rules 3 and 4...
what is your life based on, guys? guys need jesus, too (June 15, 2008, 27:33)
Rules 5 and 6...
guys, get mad and look stupid (June 22, 2008, 37:02)
Annual Meeting
By: Rob Reed | June 17, 2008 | 9:36pm Tags:
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This Sunday, there is only one service. Following the first service, there will be a brief time of fellowship and refreshments and then the annual meeting will take place.
Mark your calendars for this important day,
Authentic Christianity
By: Rob Reed | June 13, 2008 | 4:25pm (Edited: 6/13/08, 4:38pm) Tags:
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viral video
In March of this year, a church had a trailer full of all of their stuff stolen. The Church put up billboards with their website URL saying: CHURCH TRAILER THIEF, Stealing from God. Ballsy."
The website contained this video of the Pastor's response. I love this response. Some might view it as insincere. I thought the opposite.
And, if the use of the term "ballsy" offends you, try and look past that part and pay most attention to the message in the video.
I don't know whether or not the thief took the Pastor up on the offer. And, I don't know that if he did, the Pastor had the cops waiting and/or the Pastor just beat the ever-loving stuff out of the poor fellow.
But, I like to imagine that the thief did show up... and that the Pastor and that whole North Carolina church welcomed the thief in with open arms.
8th Grade Commencement this Thursday
By: Dana Hanson | June 9, 2008 | 5:06pm (Edited: 6/13/08, 11:49am) Tags:
First Lutheran Christian School Graduation is this Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m.
Bible Study
By: Dana Hanson | May 27, 2008 | 5:36pm (Edited: 5/29/08, 11:49am) Tags:
bible studies
John Bible Study this Thursday May 29
We eat dinner together from 6-6:30 p.m, and then have study until 7:30 p.m. We are studying the Gospel of John. No prior attendance necessary. Have fun with the Word and meet some new friends.
Cleanup L.A.
By: Dana Hanson | May 14, 2008 | 9:31pm Tags:
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Cleanup L.A. is coming June 21st. We are working with the LAPD in the Van Nuys Division as we clean alleys and pray for people. We work with other churches in the Valley to bless the city.
The police chief and the mayor now are intrigued. What is this all about? What is this "In The City For Good" all about? When we meet people in the neighborhoods we work in, they are shocked that Christians are working together and that we care enough to bless the city.
If you don't get why we are blessing our city in this way, go to Jeremiah 29:7. It can't get any clearer.
And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare.
Here is what you get to do.
Rake, hoe and pick up trash to beautify a neighborhood where they think Christians are a bunch of closed-minded freaks.
Some of us will choose to go door-to-door and simply pray with people. Last time we did this, every single home asked for prayer except one, who politely declined.
So, do you think this might be a good way to let an extremely skeptical city know that Christians actually want to follow Jesus?
You decide.
John study next Thursday
By: Rob Reed | May 5, 2008 | 9:18pm (Edited: 5/12/08, 12:13am) Tags:
bible studies
FYI: PD is at a conference. The study of the Gospel of John will resume next Thursday, May 15th at 6pm.
Marriage
By: Dana Hanson | April 29, 2008 | 3:55pm (Edited: 5/2/08, 11:13am) Tags:
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Do you love Jesus? I do. With everything I am. I love him enough to be thinking about him all the time. I love him so much that I want to introduce him to every one I meet. I love him so much that I would do anything for him. I love him so much that I want to be with him forever.
When I look over the above paragraph, there is something rather eerie about it. I am talking about Jesus, but I might as well have been talking about Nancy, my wife. Other than the fact that we will not be husband and wife in eternity, rather brother and sister in Christ, everything else is similar.
It is interesting that the same things that are attributes for a disciple of Jesus are the same things that make for a healthy marriage. Consider a few of these:
• A disciple of Jesus is filled with hope for the future and knows his/her best days are ahead.
• A disciple is committed to Jesus no matter what the hardships are going around him/her.
• A disciple of Jesus spends time daily connecting with him.
• A disciple of Jesus seeks forgiveness freely.
If you are married, or if you will be married someday, consider this-
If you would think of yourself as a model of Jesus in the life of your spouse, how would that affect how you treat him/her?
I, for one, need to make much progress in this. How about you?
(By the way, why not join us in Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage on Saturday night, May 17th, at 6:30 p.m? It promises to be a great experience for couples.)
Rules 1 and 2...
would do anything for him. I love him so much that I want to be with him forever.
