This Thursday we continue our mini-churches. We will meet in the atrium of the church, get food, and then gather in our respective groups.
If you didn't make it to the first mini-church, no worries. Come this week and we will hook you up.
Word.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Podcasts are up!
Want to listen to what has been going on at "12 Weeks That Will Change Your Life"? Click Here to download the podcasts!
Bigotry
Gender, race, and sexual orientation have been touchy subjects for Christ followers for a long time. The way the church has dealt with those different than us has caused a lot of pain and heart ache. The tension is this: how do we love, accept and empower and also be authentic to God's standard that many of us see in His scripture?
This Thursday night, we discuss bigotry. We are going to talk to three Catalyst members: an African-American, a woman, and a man dealing with homosexuality. We are going to have a frank discussion about bigotry, acceptance, empowerment, a biblical world-view and how Catalyst can be a community where a wide range of people are welcomed, accepted, and empowered.
I hope you can come. Bring your friends!
Childcare will be provided.
This Thursday night, we discuss bigotry. We are going to talk to three Catalyst members: an African-American, a woman, and a man dealing with homosexuality. We are going to have a frank discussion about bigotry, acceptance, empowerment, a biblical world-view and how Catalyst can be a community where a wide range of people are welcomed, accepted, and empowered.
I hope you can come. Bring your friends!
Childcare will be provided.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Mini-Churches Start Thursday Night!
Peeps:
This Thursday night, Catalyst mini-churches begin. We are really excited to see what God does in these groups; they will be like nothing you have ever experienced. So far 170 people have signed up to be part of one and we can feel the momentum. It is our hope that these groups become a place for you to meet new friends and get real about faith.
I wanted to remind you that the groups will start this Thursday, June 12th at 7:30pm @ Faith Church. If you haven't signed up, just come and we will get you in a group.
We encourage you to come through the front doors of the church; there will be people there to help you get to the right room. If you have any questions, please give me a call or e-mail me.
See you Thursday night!
Word,
Ron Citlau
Catalyst Pastor
219-864-0300
This Thursday night, Catalyst mini-churches begin. We are really excited to see what God does in these groups; they will be like nothing you have ever experienced. So far 170 people have signed up to be part of one and we can feel the momentum. It is our hope that these groups become a place for you to meet new friends and get real about faith.
I wanted to remind you that the groups will start this Thursday, June 12th at 7:30pm @ Faith Church. If you haven't signed up, just come and we will get you in a group.
We encourage you to come through the front doors of the church; there will be people there to help you get to the right room. If you have any questions, please give me a call or e-mail me.
See you Thursday night!
Word,
Ron Citlau
Catalyst Pastor
219-864-0300
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Thursday Night Was Amazing
Peeps:
Thursday night was amazing; Well over 200 twenty-somethings gathered to see what God is doing: worship was amazing, good teaching (if I do say so myself :)), and profound testimonies. God is on the move.
This Thursday night, June 12th at 7:30pm @ Faith Church, mini-churches start. We have 170 people signed up for these groups. These small groups are like nothing you have ever experienced. We pray and know that lives are going to be changed in the weeks ahead. If you want to be a part of one, there is still time. Get hold of me and we will get you in a group!
If you haven't checked us out yet, our next service is June 19th at 7:30pm in "The Garage" at Faith Church. I encourage you to come, bring your friends, and see what God is doing.
Word,
Ron C.
p.s. In the next few days we will be podcasting the teaching. You will be able to get it at www.catalyst12.com . Look under "links".
Thursday night was amazing; Well over 200 twenty-somethings gathered to see what God is doing: worship was amazing, good teaching (if I do say so myself :)), and profound testimonies. God is on the move.
This Thursday night, June 12th at 7:30pm @ Faith Church, mini-churches start. We have 170 people signed up for these groups. These small groups are like nothing you have ever experienced. We pray and know that lives are going to be changed in the weeks ahead. If you want to be a part of one, there is still time. Get hold of me and we will get you in a group!
If you haven't checked us out yet, our next service is June 19th at 7:30pm in "The Garage" at Faith Church. I encourage you to come, bring your friends, and see what God is doing.
Word,
Ron C.
p.s. In the next few days we will be podcasting the teaching. You will be able to get it at www.catalyst12.com . Look under "links".
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
48 hours and counting
A few months ago Catalyst (the twenty-something community of Faith Church) began dreaming. We felt like God was calling us to reach out to those 18-30 in our local community. Doing a little bit of research we found out that there are approximately 40,000 young adults in a ten-mile radius of Faith Church. To us that number seemed daunting. Overwhelming. Not doable.
One day in my office, trying to figure out how 40,000 people fit into our vision, a number popped into my head. 1%. After a little reflection, I felt like the Lord was saying, "reach out to 1%."
400 twenty-somethings. 1% of 40,000. "12 Weeks That Will Change Your Life" is for them. We are trying, striving and praying to create a space where young adults can get real about their lives, get connected to other like-minded friends, and get serious about Jesus. We think that this isn't just our heart but God's heart too.
Tomorrow night, The Garage will be packed with twenty-somethings. If you are 18-30, we encourage you to come and check it out. If you aren't, invite those who are. And more than anything, pray!
We are excited to see what God does.
One day in my office, trying to figure out how 40,000 people fit into our vision, a number popped into my head. 1%. After a little reflection, I felt like the Lord was saying, "reach out to 1%."
400 twenty-somethings. 1% of 40,000. "12 Weeks That Will Change Your Life" is for them. We are trying, striving and praying to create a space where young adults can get real about their lives, get connected to other like-minded friends, and get serious about Jesus. We think that this isn't just our heart but God's heart too.
Tomorrow night, The Garage will be packed with twenty-somethings. If you are 18-30, we encourage you to come and check it out. If you aren't, invite those who are. And more than anything, pray!
We are excited to see what God does.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
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