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“Rethink Church”
We are called to think again about the institution and the practices we call "church". We strive to see church as a verb and not as a place or a thing or a people. We are called not just to come to church, but to go out into the world and serve.
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Prior Series: WhatWho Are You Looking For?Nov 1, 2009 Pastor Jenny Smith audio archived*; slides1101; video Mark 12:28-34 Rethink Church #1: ReThink "Christians" Many use negative terms to describe Christians like "hypocrites", "churchie", "irrelevant", "Sunday Christians." Together we will remember that we are called to be humble Jesus followers. “Everyday Saints” who love God and worship God as much on Monday as we do on Sunday and who love all people as God loves them. We will have the opportunity to celebrate those persons (living and passed on) who have impacted your faith. Nov 8, 2009 Pastor Melissa Rudolph audio archived*; video Matthew 5:13-16 "Rethink Church #2"Church Is A Verb! Church is not a building it’s a people! But what are those people doing? Come remember Jesus’ mission for the church! This week can be full of celebration and a since of "moving out into the world". What challenges you to be Christ's Hands and Feet? Nov 15, 2009 Pastor Jenny Smith audio archived*; slides1115; video Mark 2:1-12 "Rethink Church #3" A Place to Belong, A Place for Healing. Many have been injured by the church. This Sunday we will share a healing service where in we are reminded that Jesus followers are called to be healers who extend belonging rather than judgment, hope rather than fear. Nov 22, 2009 Pastor Jenny Smith audio archived*;
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videoMatthew 25:31-46, "Rethink Church #4" God is in the Neighborhood! Our church as a mission station for the transformation of your life and God’s world! Come recommit to serving the Lord and being changed! Next Series: The End* Is Near: Advent 2009
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