E-Flash From Dan 9/14/12 -- Fall Kick Off Info

Dear E-Flash Friends;

I have that sense of anticipation and energy that emerges when something big is coming.  You know by now what it is, right?  Yes, the Fall Kick Off is coming this Sunday, September 16^th.  This is going to be the beginning of a new journey for us as a church.  We’ll be starting a new 3-week series titled:  A Fresh Start and a New Journey.   You won’t want to miss this one, I believe God is going to use it powerfully.

Also, we’ll be starting our new, expanded Next Step format on Wednesday nights.  Next Step will now start at 6pm and this week (Sept. 19^th) we will begin at 6 o’clock with a dinner (free of charge) that is being prepared for all!  Sounds like a pretty good deal, huh?

We’ll have the first of our Sunday evening learning times with “The Case For A Creator”  by on Sunday, October 14^th, at 6pm.

We’ll be launching the Alpha course on Sunday mornings, in between the services, on October 21^st.

Whew!!!  It’s cool!  (And just think, Trunk or Treat is coming is October, too.  So, we’ve got a sugar rush just around the corner, as well!  “Why, yes, I’d love another Kit Kat, thank you for asking.”)

If you want to hear a bit more about the Fall Kick Off (and, come on, who doesn’t?) take a moment to check out the What’s Coming Podcast with Lisa Roule, Stephanie Chiocca and myself.  You don’t want to miss the fun of this podcast!  Go ahead and click on the link to listen.  Link…   http://visitusonline.org/scmedia.php?type=mediaplayer&loc=visitusonline.org/media/media/mediaplayer.php&id=201209131109360CC053

Good things are happening and we give God the glory.  Hope to see you this Sunday!

Love and blessings,

Dan

P.S.  The guys are leading the worship this Sunday, so get ready for the wonderful approach and the terrific energy they bring!

Dan & Vic Fall Kick Off 2012 Podcast

Take a listen!  It's fun!

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E-Flash From Dan, August 17, 2012

A Fresh Start And A New Journey

Dear E-Flash Friends;

Powerful things will often happen when a local body of believers gets fired up, motivated, and committed to the work of advancing the church and advancing God’s kingdom.

I can tell you without exaggeration that God has used the church here in Oak Lawn to completely alter the course of my life.  That sounds like I’m laying it on thick, but it is the truth.  And I know that God has used this church to bring positive spiritual change to the lives of many of those who are reading this message.

With that in mind, I hope you will begin praying about our Fall Kick-Off services which are happening on Sunday, September 16^th.  I believe that God is leading us to invite individuals that we know to “A Fresh Start and a New Journey” and I believe that God is leading us, as a church, to be making some fresh starts and renew our journey together with Him.

Will you, please, make this a matter of prayer in your life?

Even now we are looking at offering a new opportunity for learning and spiritual growth on Sunday mornings.  (More details to come.)

Our Children’s Ministry will be launching a new theme designed to teach our kids Bible stories and values in a fun way.

We have been working at retooling our Wednesday night time with a view toward more intentional discipleship.  (We have more details coming on this, as well.)

Our Youth Ministry is working on a special outreach to students.

I’m excited and I’m trusting that God will do mighty things!  We have invitation cards with basic information about our Fall Kick Off services on our literature table.  Please feel free to take those cards and distribute them freely. 

And, again, I’m hoping that we will all make this a matter of persistent prayer.  Pray for the services.  Pray for our church.  Pray for our church leaders.  Pray that we will recognize the truth and power of God in our lives.  Pray that God will bring people our way.  Pray that we will have opportunities to invite. 

Then let’s take the risk of making an invitation.

This is a wonderful church.  I am already believing and trusting that God is going to work through us in some fresh new ways.  Thank you for being a part of it!

I love you all very much!

Blessings,

Dan

P.S.  Just a little reminder that we will be coming to the Lord’s Table for Communion this Sunday (Aug. 19^th).  Let’s come with hearts joyfully prepared to enter into this important and sacred time together.  See you Sunday!