Paul Praise songs going on all around the world at different times (I Will Bring Praise) (I Am Undone) One thing in my head – being imitators of Christ Posters on the wall As a songwriter trying to imitate popular artists Ludicrous trying to imitate Christ because He’s so perfect Ephesians 5:1-2 Not being a stupid drunk, etc What could Paul possibly mean for fallen human beings Live a life of love Ephesians 5 talks about husbands and wives loving as Christ loves us For we are members of His body I’ve got His DNA Who are we trying to imitate? Imitation starts at birth We’re all imitating someone either consciously or subconsciously Eric Estrada I thought I was pretty hot in my kindergarten picture Michael Jordan Wham make it big album cover Dad singing Plaintive nice Mario Lanzo face He listened to Dean Martin Wasn’t attempting to imitate – … Continue reading →

Paul mashup(; ) You won’t relent until you have it all…my heart is yours Jon Hebrews 10 was about … Exhort one another as long as it’s called today Hebrews 11 1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. 4 By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. 5 By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before … Continue reading →

Paul , chorus tag Jon Let us taste and see that the Lord is good! Psalm 95 Praise God first, put Him in His proper place of power and influence and your “needs”, your requests start to look different Paul

Paul Highlights from Children’s Ministry Resurrection Eggs with the kids 1 – a donkey 2 – silver coins 3 – cup 4 – praying hands 5 – crown of thorns 6 – cross 7 – nail 8 – dice 9 – spear 10 – cloth 11 – stone 12 – EMPTY! Then had them do art – draw something that they were thankful for so we could decorate the walls of the church office (it was all Laura’s idea).

Paul (?) Jeff Goodrich, an opportunity and his story 1987 high school relationship Married in 91 Kayla in 94 Didn’t change his role of husband to daddy 2nd child in 98 Julie sufferred post-partum depression Didn’t know how to fix her, so he reclused into his cave Put problem onus on the lack of things Dedicated themselves to a church, but it didn’t help Finally talked about giving 110% to their marriage Now he understand for better or worse, God took them completely apart and put them back together 23 years of being with her he finally gets it Brad Paisley’s Van Som friends are having or have had separations for foolish reasons Once a month at his house No workbook Open to all men In a relationship or about to be in a relationship Not a Rock exclusive gathering Scripture-based Jon Reflection of us as a people that we’re … Continue reading →

Paul (You Alone Are Worthy Of My Praise)

Paul Jon Hebrews 1 1 After God spoke long ago in various portions and in various ways to our ancestors through the prophets, 2 in these last days he has spoken to us in a son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he created the world. 3 The Son is the radiance of his glory and the representation of his essence, and he sustains all things by his powerful word, and so when he had accomplished cleansing for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. 4 Thus he became so far better than the angels as he has inherited a name superior to theirs. 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my son! Today I have fathered you”? And in another place he says, “I will be his father and he will be my … Continue reading →

Paul (The Whole Earth Is Filled With His Glory) Jon Mark B has malaria Walking through the Book of Hebrews Last 2 year have been turned upside down He struggled with his faith and does so frequently Keeps finding new facets of God as he turns the infinite diamond Book of Hebrews has been an anchor Show me what I need to change 6:19-20 Jesus is an anchor for the soul Written to urban Christians living in a city Very pluralistic society – lots of different beliefs Pressed to answer: is there a better way to life than Jesus If we’re honest, we face similar difficulties If God is so comitted to our joy, then why is life so hard? Why does God seem to be silent sometimes? How can He be miles away in a minute? Is there something I’m doing wrong? The Book of Hebrews is chasing and … Continue reading →