The more we move the more people we add to the Wednesday Life Group. From Moby's Coffee on Deacon to Moby's on Summit and now for the rest of the summer at Starbucks of University (that we know of).
We have continued our Wednesday night Summer Life Group. Currently we are studying "When God's People Pray" by Jim Cymbala. Some powerful deep stuff. Challenging to hear what the power of prayer can really do. As Cymbala said, "If Christians really knew what the power of prayer can do, they would pray more."
In the midst of change and confusion to location, God continues to grow this group as we faithfully pursue Him.
Join us tonight at 7p.m. at Starbucks: 5980 University Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27051
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Playlist 7.13.08
The Sunday came when everyone would see me cry like a baby. Well this Sunday was a bit different and spoke deep to me. At the end of service things were different as I asked the prayer team to come and become available to pray for people. The prayer team kept coming and coming, it was a large group. That really hit me, just see how people at Bridges has committed to take a task as important as prayer.
Patrick had spoken about seeing God through creation, good times and bad times. Though we see creation, we sometimes don't let God speak to us directly to our lives in accepting God's grace fully. Because specially in bad times that grace does pull us through. "Rescue" was a perfect song for God to speak to us all. Thank you Prayer Team for being there!
"I am Free"-
"Majestic" - Lincoln Brewster
"All We Need" - Charlie Hall
"You Are God Alone" - PC & Dean
"Rescue"- Desperation Band
Patrick had spoken about seeing God through creation, good times and bad times. Though we see creation, we sometimes don't let God speak to us directly to our lives in accepting God's grace fully. Because specially in bad times that grace does pull us through. "Rescue" was a perfect song for God to speak to us all. Thank you Prayer Team for being there!
"I am Free"-
"Majestic" - Lincoln Brewster
"All We Need" - Charlie Hall
"You Are God Alone" - PC & Dean
"Rescue"- Desperation Band
Monday, July 7, 2008
Songlist 7.6.08
Acoustic jam can never go wrong. 3 acoustic guitars in a roll reminds Patrick of the Eagles. Something he's been asking for for a while. It was a great laid back acoustic worship set that I personally felt blessed. A lot of our set-up/tear down team were out of town this week New people stepped up. Thanks for your help!
"Awesome God"- Vicky Beeching
"Holy is the Lord"- Chris Tomlin
"Mighty To Save" - Hillsong
"All Who Are Thirsty" -Kutless
"Rescue"- Desperation Band
"Awesome God"- Vicky Beeching
"Holy is the Lord"- Chris Tomlin
"Mighty To Save" - Hillsong
"All Who Are Thirsty" -Kutless
"Rescue"- Desperation Band
Monday, June 30, 2008
rid of what's visible, in touch with invisible...
"The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7
How many times do we try to appear ok? When are we down with burdens and burning with troubles, but try to apear fine?
Today I was cutting my grass and washed my car and oh how beautiful did my yard look. Oh I was so proud of myself. Then I remembered how I intended to help clean the inside of my house and how much work I yet had to do. I thought of the fact that my neighbors probably don't care how the inside of my house looks, it really doesn't affect the value of their homes or even embarass them when they bring friends through the neighborhood.
So my question is, how many times in our lives have we just cared what our neighbors think? I must admit I can personally get distracted with what others think. God wants to help us through our burdens and troubles. He knows we can't always appear ok. It is amazing for me to know that my Savior stands at my side with open arms to either hold me or guide me.
So how can I encounter the invisible God if I only care of what the visible people think? Today I hope you can look at things that you need to render, pray and open your heart to this invisible God who can do things that no one can even attempt to. Open up to a God that really cares for you!
I am so glad we are part of this journey in seeking to hear His voice as we open our heart and hand Him every aspect of our lives. Remember that "the LORD looks at the heart."
The journey continues...
How many times do we try to appear ok? When are we down with burdens and burning with troubles, but try to apear fine?
Today I was cutting my grass and washed my car and oh how beautiful did my yard look. Oh I was so proud of myself. Then I remembered how I intended to help clean the inside of my house and how much work I yet had to do. I thought of the fact that my neighbors probably don't care how the inside of my house looks, it really doesn't affect the value of their homes or even embarass them when they bring friends through the neighborhood.
So my question is, how many times in our lives have we just cared what our neighbors think? I must admit I can personally get distracted with what others think. God wants to help us through our burdens and troubles. He knows we can't always appear ok. It is amazing for me to know that my Savior stands at my side with open arms to either hold me or guide me.
So how can I encounter the invisible God if I only care of what the visible people think? Today I hope you can look at things that you need to render, pray and open your heart to this invisible God who can do things that no one can even attempt to. Open up to a God that really cares for you!
I am so glad we are part of this journey in seeking to hear His voice as we open our heart and hand Him every aspect of our lives. Remember that "the LORD looks at the heart."
The journey continues...
Songlist 2.29.08
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
Cool passage in reminding me that God bring true hope. I need to depend on Him and trust Him in every aspect of my life. Especially those things I know I can pull off. Things are way better His way.
I pray that God gives me vision and new creative ideas to allow people to interact with God in a new way. Sometimes its more, sometimes it's less. Sometimes the same, sometimes different. I place my trust in Him.
"Let God Arise" Chris Tomlin
"Salvation is Here" Hillsong United
"Sweetly Broken" Vineyard
"Nothing But The Blood" Matt Redman
"Let Me Sing" Northpoint
We keep meeting new people and speaking to people who are excited about God and about Bridges. God never ceases to surprise us and is always on the move.
Cool passage in reminding me that God bring true hope. I need to depend on Him and trust Him in every aspect of my life. Especially those things I know I can pull off. Things are way better His way.
I pray that God gives me vision and new creative ideas to allow people to interact with God in a new way. Sometimes its more, sometimes it's less. Sometimes the same, sometimes different. I place my trust in Him.
"Let God Arise" Chris Tomlin
"Salvation is Here" Hillsong United
"Sweetly Broken" Vineyard
"Nothing But The Blood" Matt Redman
"Let Me Sing" Northpoint
We keep meeting new people and speaking to people who are excited about God and about Bridges. God never ceases to surprise us and is always on the move.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Hearing God's voice in little things..
Serving the world is one of main focus at Bridges. Romans 15:2 says, "Strength is for service, not status. Each one of us needs to look after the good of the people around us, asking ourselves, "How can I help?" MSG Translation
We go to learn and see the Jesus did exaclty this. He did not go wandering about life seeing what coud be done for His own comfort. Jesus did not avoid people troubles. He immediately felt compassion and sought wisdom from above to encourage and some to physically heal. There are people all around us who need help. People need to feel God's love in a practical way. At Bridges I hope we continue seeking God's will for our individual life as we interact with this God who still has compassion and power to heal. God is definitely interactive, wanting to reach out, wanting to help.
Are we ready for His call? Are we willing to pull over and help with the broken down car on the side of the road? Are we willing to help plant flowers in elderly home's rose gardens as we brighten people's lives and bring hope? What is this awesome and interactive God asking you to do today?
I am so glad we are part of this journey in seeking to hear His voice even (especially) on the small day-to-day things. Remember that "strength is for service, not status."
The journey continues...
We go to learn and see the Jesus did exaclty this. He did not go wandering about life seeing what coud be done for His own comfort. Jesus did not avoid people troubles. He immediately felt compassion and sought wisdom from above to encourage and some to physically heal. There are people all around us who need help. People need to feel God's love in a practical way. At Bridges I hope we continue seeking God's will for our individual life as we interact with this God who still has compassion and power to heal. God is definitely interactive, wanting to reach out, wanting to help.
Are we ready for His call? Are we willing to pull over and help with the broken down car on the side of the road? Are we willing to help plant flowers in elderly home's rose gardens as we brighten people's lives and bring hope? What is this awesome and interactive God asking you to do today?
I am so glad we are part of this journey in seeking to hear His voice even (especially) on the small day-to-day things. Remember that "strength is for service, not status."
The journey continues...
Monday, June 16, 2008
Songlist 6.15.08
I am excited as I see God unfold His work at Bridges, through people serving and doing things with no gain to them. I thank Marshall for joining our team and playing a rocking solid bass!
"I am a Friend of God" Michael Gungor verion
"Awesome God" Beeching
"Endlessly"
"Hungry"
"Yearn" Shane & Shane
"I am a Friend of God" Michael Gungor verion
"Awesome God" Beeching
"Endlessly"
"Hungry"
"Yearn" Shane & Shane
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