Here is a link to the March on Washington's and a great article
Saturday, January 17, 2009
I was thinking the other day about how God has moved among us…
Just think we are just 12 weeks old and yet we have a good solid Sunday School class for children, we are starting a youth class this week, we serve breakfast to 40 people each week, we are worshiping God in an amazing way…
Change is happening in and through you… let me share some of the stories that people have shared with me…
“I was struggling… I had not really connected at a church, I had been wondering until I walked into Stillwater on Miller Lane… I felt like I was home, it was like the Holy Spirit took a hold of me and told me that I had found my spot.”
“My husband comes on his own, I have pushed him for years but he is now coming on his own… I don’t push it.”
“I have been part of many churches, but I have a church home.”
“My children feel like they own the church”
On this celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. we celebrate all that he did for us, the way that he inspired us…
I hope that you will take time this week to look for ways that you too can make a difference… Maybe it is to connect with a long lost friend, maybe it is to walk in a march celebrating on Monday, maybe it is to work in a soup kitchen or a food pantry.
I found this quote that I find to be so inspiring…
As King said, desegregation will only produce "a society where men are physically desegregated and spiritually segregated, where elbows are together and hearts apart. It gives us social togetherness and spiritual apartness.”
Our quest is to connect both social and spiritual integration…
Can we do it? What are you suggestions to how…
Just think we are just 12 weeks old and yet we have a good solid Sunday School class for children, we are starting a youth class this week, we serve breakfast to 40 people each week, we are worshiping God in an amazing way…
Change is happening in and through you… let me share some of the stories that people have shared with me…
“I was struggling… I had not really connected at a church, I had been wondering until I walked into Stillwater on Miller Lane… I felt like I was home, it was like the Holy Spirit took a hold of me and told me that I had found my spot.”
“My husband comes on his own, I have pushed him for years but he is now coming on his own… I don’t push it.”
“I have been part of many churches, but I have a church home.”
“My children feel like they own the church”
On this celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. we celebrate all that he did for us, the way that he inspired us…
I hope that you will take time this week to look for ways that you too can make a difference… Maybe it is to connect with a long lost friend, maybe it is to walk in a march celebrating on Monday, maybe it is to work in a soup kitchen or a food pantry.
I found this quote that I find to be so inspiring…
As King said, desegregation will only produce "a society where men are physically desegregated and spiritually segregated, where elbows are together and hearts apart. It gives us social togetherness and spiritual apartness.”
Our quest is to connect both social and spiritual integration…
Can we do it? What are you suggestions to how…
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Advent Season is upon us!!
The Christmas trees are going up in the stores, the wrapping paper is calling our names, waiting to be taken home and used on our gifts for loved ones. It is the most wonderful time of the year... but not because of the trees, the lights, the gifts, the christmas cards, the parties or shopping trips. No, it is the most wonderful time of the year because Jesus came into a world that needed hope and peace... It is the time of year when we remember that Jesus came into a broken world then and now. I pray that you will make Stillwater on Miller Lane part of your Christmas 
Season celebrations. We have lots of things for you to connect into.
Season celebrations. We have lots of things for you to connect into. Dec. 3, 10 & 17...Christmas Bible Study
Conference Room at Miller Lane 7-9pm
Led by Marie, come and see how to make room for the Christ Child
Dec. 14….Advent Family Night
We are taking a night to celebrate with each other the Christmas season. Come with a covered dish and your family. We will eat dinner and then rotate to different tables to make crafts and play games. Mark your calendar.
Café At Miller Lane 6-8pm
We are taking a night to celebrate with each other the Christmas season. Come with a covered dish and your family. We will eat dinner and then rotate to different tables to make crafts and play games. Mark your calendar.
Café At Miller Lane 6-8pm
Dec. 20 @ 1pm… Christmas Cookie exchange
We will make about 8 dozen cookies to share with 6 other people. We are asking that people bring two dozen cookies extra. We are sharing 1 dozen that afternoon and the second dozen for both Christmas Eve and Blue Christmas.
Sign up in the sign up sheets
We will make about 8 dozen cookies to share with 6 other people. We are asking that people bring two dozen cookies extra. We are sharing 1 dozen that afternoon and the second dozen for both Christmas Eve and Blue Christmas.
Sign up in the sign up sheets
Dec. 21….Blue Christmas
Christmas is not always a joy filled holiday for everyone. If you struggle with Christmas join us for this time to reflect and share with God our pain and hurt.
Stillwater on Miller Lane Worship Area… 7pm
Christmas is not always a joy filled holiday for everyone. If you struggle with Christmas join us for this time to reflect and share with God our pain and hurt.
Stillwater on Miller Lane Worship Area… 7pm
Dec. 24...Christmas Eve
5pm Family “Hands on” worship service
11pm Candle light service
5pm Family “Hands on” worship service
11pm Candle light service
Hope to see you then.
Blessings
Monday, November 3, 2008
WOW
Can you believe it we finally made it!! Nov. 2nd arrived and we survived!! God was present and people connected. Thank you for all of the people who helped make Sunday happen.
A few of the ways that people connected with us...
A woman and her grandson came because we stopped and talked to her during a parade that we walked 4 miles in....
People saw our signs, recyled and all....
We knocked on doors and handed out popcorn....
People said they were not sure about a female pastor, but it was good.... (the boots helped)
The music was good.
The worship was different but good.
Breakfast was good....
People were very friendly.....
My children really liked Sunday school. They made cool bread.
Sunday was so amazing. We get to do it all again next week!! Yeah
Please keep a few dates in mind in the next month or two.
1.Nov 21 we are collecting items for service people that are away from their families either in Iraq or Afganistan. On that evening we will be putting the packages together so that they can be shipped. We would love you to join us.
2. Dec. 1-7th World Vision Aids Experience comes to Stillwater on Frederick Pike. I would like us as a new church to go and serve for a few hours together in the experience. They need about 350 servants. I will pick a few dates and times to accommodate various schedules.
3. Dec. 7th 4-5pm Munchies with Marie, come and meet my family and I for munchies and questions. I hope to connect with all of you before Dec. but if I have not gotten to see you face to face or if you have additional questions please come.
4. Dec. 14th Advent family night. Come and share a favorite recipe and enjoy a fun time with your family. We will have crafts and things for families to do together. This is a great event to invite a friend.
5. Dec. 21st Blue Christmas. We understand that Christmas is not always Merry for everyone. Christmas can be difficult for anyone who has lost a loved one, going through a divorce or separation, dealing with an illness, etc. The Blue Christmas worship service will name these things and look for Jesus' presence in spite of them. Times will be listed in the bulletin.
Blessings,
marie
A few of the ways that people connected with us...
A woman and her grandson came because we stopped and talked to her during a parade that we walked 4 miles in....
People saw our signs, recyled and all....
We knocked on doors and handed out popcorn....
People said they were not sure about a female pastor, but it was good.... (the boots helped)
The music was good.
The worship was different but good.
Breakfast was good....
People were very friendly.....
My children really liked Sunday school. They made cool bread.
Sunday was so amazing. We get to do it all again next week!! Yeah
Please keep a few dates in mind in the next month or two.
1.Nov 21 we are collecting items for service people that are away from their families either in Iraq or Afganistan. On that evening we will be putting the packages together so that they can be shipped. We would love you to join us.
2. Dec. 1-7th World Vision Aids Experience comes to Stillwater on Frederick Pike. I would like us as a new church to go and serve for a few hours together in the experience. They need about 350 servants. I will pick a few dates and times to accommodate various schedules.
3. Dec. 7th 4-5pm Munchies with Marie, come and meet my family and I for munchies and questions. I hope to connect with all of you before Dec. but if I have not gotten to see you face to face or if you have additional questions please come.
4. Dec. 14th Advent family night. Come and share a favorite recipe and enjoy a fun time with your family. We will have crafts and things for families to do together. This is a great event to invite a friend.
5. Dec. 21st Blue Christmas. We understand that Christmas is not always Merry for everyone. Christmas can be difficult for anyone who has lost a loved one, going through a divorce or separation, dealing with an illness, etc. The Blue Christmas worship service will name these things and look for Jesus' presence in spite of them. Times will be listed in the bulletin.
Blessings,
marie
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Calendar of events
Mark your calendars for the following:
We are only 5 weeks out until launch date. I was wondering if you could send me the list of the people on your target list and what is their status. For example, Fred W is on my list, I have invited him to a just them event, that he attended and a worship service he promises to attend. I would like to add them to my prayer list and the prayer lists of others.
It is essential that we invite others to our church. Remember that we are inviting others so that they can find the peace, love, community or comfort that each of you have found.
A few things to note:
If you are on the green team, we are having a planting day this Saturday Oct. 4th at 9:00am. We don't think it should take more than 2 hours. We need you to come out and help Kurt (from Fred. pike) seed and plant.
Saturday afternoon the children's ministry people are painting the Sunday school rooms. If you are available to help even for an hour or two they would be so appreciative. They are starting at 1pm.
We are doing a building day soon. Please keep tuned for updates.
Oct. 4th @ 10:00am Miller Lane field- Dog Days of Fall. Bring your dog and your friend to come and hang out with other dogs. Pet land will be there to have give aways. There will also be an trainer. Contact Barbara for more information.
Oct. 5th Northridge parade 12:00n- Come and join the fun. We will be walking and handing out candy and invitations for our worship service and also for our Family Fun night on Beggar's night. We invite you to come and join our fun as we join the polar express.
Oct. 11th Bonfire at Ruth's house. Come and enjoy a smore and a great camp fire.
Oct. 12th Worship Celebration @ 7 pm the last preview service before we launch. Invite all those that you have been praying for!!
Oct. 14th Share your favorite recipe. See who can make the cheapest meal.
Oct. 30th Beggar's night- Family Fun night at Miller Lane. Decorate your trunk and hand out candy to the community. We will have a hay ride, bon fire, popcorn and a clown.
Nov. 2nd Opening Worship!!! 10:30am
Blessings, Marie
We are only 5 weeks out until launch date. I was wondering if you could send me the list of the people on your target list and what is their status. For example, Fred W is on my list, I have invited him to a just them event, that he attended and a worship service he promises to attend. I would like to add them to my prayer list and the prayer lists of others.
It is essential that we invite others to our church. Remember that we are inviting others so that they can find the peace, love, community or comfort that each of you have found.
A few things to note:
If you are on the green team, we are having a planting day this Saturday Oct. 4th at 9:00am. We don't think it should take more than 2 hours. We need you to come out and help Kurt (from Fred. pike) seed and plant.
Saturday afternoon the children's ministry people are painting the Sunday school rooms. If you are available to help even for an hour or two they would be so appreciative. They are starting at 1pm.
We are doing a building day soon. Please keep tuned for updates.
Oct. 4th @ 10:00am Miller Lane field- Dog Days of Fall. Bring your dog and your friend to come and hang out with other dogs. Pet land will be there to have give aways. There will also be an trainer. Contact Barbara for more information.
Oct. 5th Northridge parade 12:00n- Come and join the fun. We will be walking and handing out candy and invitations for our worship service and also for our Family Fun night on Beggar's night. We invite you to come and join our fun as we join the polar express.
Oct. 11th Bonfire at Ruth's house. Come and enjoy a smore and a great camp fire.
Oct. 12th Worship Celebration @ 7 pm the last preview service before we launch. Invite all those that you have been praying for!!
Oct. 14th Share your favorite recipe. See who can make the cheapest meal.
Oct. 30th Beggar's night- Family Fun night at Miller Lane. Decorate your trunk and hand out candy to the community. We will have a hay ride, bon fire, popcorn and a clown.
Nov. 2nd Opening Worship!!! 10:30am
Blessings, Marie
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Top 5 things learned through the poweroutage
5. Quiet is good....
4. It doesn't really matter if the floor is green and the carpet is red, God still shows up!!!
3. The building feels full very quickly.
2. Parking, Parking, Parking
1. It will be incredible when we launch worship with 200 people!!
4. It doesn't really matter if the floor is green and the carpet is red, God still shows up!!!
3. The building feels full very quickly.
2. Parking, Parking, Parking
1. It will be incredible when we launch worship with 200 people!!
Monday, September 1, 2008
The whirlwind called Texas
Wow, I can't believe that the week is over, our Church Planting Boot camp was just that, boot camp. We listened, learned, prayed and listened some more. We were so fortunate to realize all the things we were doing right, we were on track with timelines, leadership, teams, small groups and ministry area like Children's, hospitality and building stuff.
We also realized that we have not been invitational. We have not thought about our friends and neighbors being our target areas. So in order to be more invitational we are hosting a number of "Just Them" events. Things like, dog days of fall, movie night, shopping @ the outlets, etc.
These are events that we want you to invite your friends and neighbors that will introduce them to our community. We are so excited with this turn of events.
Well, our next Preview service will focus on Seeing God in others. So the God goggles will be out and we will look at our neighbors from a different perspective.
If you would like to join Todd and I selling hot dogs for Northridge Band boosters, let me know.
Blessings, Marie
We also realized that we have not been invitational. We have not thought about our friends and neighbors being our target areas. So in order to be more invitational we are hosting a number of "Just Them" events. Things like, dog days of fall, movie night, shopping @ the outlets, etc.
These are events that we want you to invite your friends and neighbors that will introduce them to our community. We are so excited with this turn of events.
Well, our next Preview service will focus on Seeing God in others. So the God goggles will be out and we will look at our neighbors from a different perspective.
If you would like to join Todd and I selling hot dogs for Northridge Band boosters, let me know.
Blessings, Marie
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