This past Sunday we had a message filled with several challenging concepts. I know I received several reactions through various communications. Some who said they really needed to hear it--others who came away with more questions.
I actually want to encourage these conversations to continue! We have a new Community Discussion board that I want to encourage all of you to get involved. Can I challenge each of you to go online and post a comment or two on our new boards, just to get things going. Enjoy the discussions!
http://source59community.proboards.com
Secondly, this Sunday as designed a I am out of town, but I Joseph has designed a service of praise and worship, that frankly I am sad I am going to miss. I hope you will all be there to enjoy it!
Monday, July 22, 2013
Friday, July 12, 2013
Q&A for Marriage & Family
Hello Source Family!
This week we is our 5th and final part of our
Marriage and Family series! It is our
Q&A morning, and I have 6 questions I will be addressing briefly. If you have any other questions, you can
email me, otherwise I will make sure to see if there are any other questions on
Sunday.
I disputed with myself (yes, it happens often) on whether to
make a big deal about using our blog again, or not. In our services in recent weeks we have been talking about making changes in our lives by way of
accountability. One of my personal goals
is to be even better at communication with those at The SOURCE, as individuals
as well as a group.
Thus please follow this blog (or join The Source “group”
(not page)) so we can keep you up to date on what’s going on!
Look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
Pastor Eric
Friday, November 16, 2012
Revive Mesa Opportunity
What an awesome opportunity! We are partnering with some off the leaders of Revive Seattle (www.reviveseattle.org) to reach out to the neighborhood surrounding Legacy Schools. We will be praying for those in the neighborhood and inviting them to our Campfire Christmas Carols event.
Too scared to knock on strangers' doors? WE ARE TOO! But don't worry, there will be a training and we have seen God move in AMAZING ways with this ministry! (see the post from our last neighborhood prayer walk) So face your fears and come on out! We promise this will be worth it.
Childcare provided OFF SITE (message Heather for more info).
Too scared to knock on strangers' doors? WE ARE TOO! But don't worry, there will be a training and we have seen God move in AMAZING ways with this ministry! (see the post from our last neighborhood prayer walk) So face your fears and come on out! We promise this will be worth it.
Childcare provided OFF SITE (message Heather for more info).
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Celebrating!
We are celebrating today with gratitude and anticipation for what God has done and is doing through The SOURCE! This morning a group of 18 of us were mentored by 9 members of a small group from Phoenix. Together we talked about God's desire to see lost and hurting people come to know him, then took our faith to the streets in a neighborhood near the school where The SOURCE meets.
Our desire was to talk with people, get a feel for this neighborhood God placed us in, and pray for people who would allow us
...
and here are some snippets of what happened
...
We got a good understanding of the demographics of the neighborhood - ages, families, ethnics, spirituality, openness...
Several teams were welcomed by other believers, brothers and sisters in the neighborhood who attend other churches, and were encouraged by praying together for each other and for their neighborhood.
A team prayed for a woman whose 4 year-old grandson is awaiting a bone marrow transplant, and the next door neighbor who will be donating bone marrow.
A team connected with a homeless man who they are now assisting.
Two teams talked and prayed with people who had made suicide attempts within the past week.
Various teams prayed for illnesses, new babies, battles with cancer, struggling marriages, job losses etc.
A group connected with a lonely believer who had not attended a church in years.
One group was able to share about Jesus and pray with a Sikh.
Dozens of people read scripture about God's gift of salvation, some for the first time.
A mother and her teenage daughter prayed to accept Jesus as their lord and savior!
I'm not gonna lie, most of us were nervous, even downright scared. But what we witnessed today is impossible to deny, that God gives boldness and courage to those who seek to do His work and have His heart. We learned so much about our neighborhood and connected with so many people, and it never would have happened had God not prompted 27 hearts to get out of our comfort zone.
It was thrilling to walk in the steps of the early believers.
"Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ." Acts 5:42
Our desire was to talk with people, get a feel for this neighborhood God placed us in, and pray for people who would allow us
...
and here are some snippets of what happened
...
We got a good understanding of the demographics of the neighborhood - ages, families, ethnics, spirituality, openness...
Several teams were welcomed by other believers, brothers and sisters in the neighborhood who attend other churches, and were encouraged by praying together for each other and for their neighborhood.
A team prayed for a woman whose 4 year-old grandson is awaiting a bone marrow transplant, and the next door neighbor who will be donating bone marrow.
A team connected with a homeless man who they are now assisting.
Two teams talked and prayed with people who had made suicide attempts within the past week.
Various teams prayed for illnesses, new babies, battles with cancer, struggling marriages, job losses etc.
A group connected with a lonely believer who had not attended a church in years.
One group was able to share about Jesus and pray with a Sikh.
Dozens of people read scripture about God's gift of salvation, some for the first time.
A mother and her teenage daughter prayed to accept Jesus as their lord and savior!
I'm not gonna lie, most of us were nervous, even downright scared. But what we witnessed today is impossible to deny, that God gives boldness and courage to those who seek to do His work and have His heart. We learned so much about our neighborhood and connected with so many people, and it never would have happened had God not prompted 27 hearts to get out of our comfort zone.
It was thrilling to walk in the steps of the early believers.
"Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ." Acts 5:42
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Opportunity to Defy Status Quo
Many of us go about our lives too comfortably. We become used to the rhythm of our routines. Goals, plans, and dreams often take a back seat to immediate needs. Our lives so easily become self-centered, and "normal".
But the call to be Christ-like demands more than the status quo. Christ's followers didn't have cozy routines; They had radical lifestyles, leaving their homes and comfort to study under Jesus. They learned from Jesus as he healed the sick, forgave offenses, and restored hope. When they understood who Jesus is, they were sent out in teams to get messy in people's lives, to tell others about Jesus, to heal the sick, and to restore hope.
This weekend, The SOURCE is following our commitment to our core values of
COMPASSIONATE RELATIONSHIPS
EXPECTANT PRAYER
CHRIST-LIKE SERVICE
RELATIONAL OUTREACH
by teaming up with Time To Revive to begin building relationships with families in the neighborhoods that surround us.
Be bold, be brave, and step outside your comfort zone with us this Saturday to live radically for Christ. Even if you attend another congregation, please feel free to come and join us for this training and outreach. You'll learn a method of reaching your neighbors that you can take to your own church and neighborhood. We will be meeting people in our neighborhood, becoming aware of their needs, asking to pray with them, and following up with those who are responsive. Begin praying now for God to prepare the hearts of those we will meet, that they will be open to talking with us.
Saturday, October 20th
Meet at the Lucero's home for training at 9:00am,
closing with Lunch (provided) at Lucero's also
2648 N Ricardo, Mesa 85215
Free childcare is available at the Wegert's home. Please call Heather at (480) 331-7541 for more information.
But the call to be Christ-like demands more than the status quo. Christ's followers didn't have cozy routines; They had radical lifestyles, leaving their homes and comfort to study under Jesus. They learned from Jesus as he healed the sick, forgave offenses, and restored hope. When they understood who Jesus is, they were sent out in teams to get messy in people's lives, to tell others about Jesus, to heal the sick, and to restore hope.
This weekend, The SOURCE is following our commitment to our core values of
COMPASSIONATE RELATIONSHIPS
EXPECTANT PRAYER
CHRIST-LIKE SERVICE
RELATIONAL OUTREACH
by teaming up with Time To Revive to begin building relationships with families in the neighborhoods that surround us.
Be bold, be brave, and step outside your comfort zone with us this Saturday to live radically for Christ. Even if you attend another congregation, please feel free to come and join us for this training and outreach. You'll learn a method of reaching your neighbors that you can take to your own church and neighborhood. We will be meeting people in our neighborhood, becoming aware of their needs, asking to pray with them, and following up with those who are responsive. Begin praying now for God to prepare the hearts of those we will meet, that they will be open to talking with us.
Saturday, October 20th
Meet at the Lucero's home for training at 9:00am,
closing with Lunch (provided) at Lucero's also
2648 N Ricardo, Mesa 85215
Free childcare is available at the Wegert's home. Please call Heather at (480) 331-7541 for more information.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Source Cookout, Kick-off, and Contributions
Mark your calendars for these exciting upcoming events with The Source!
Sunday, September 16th, 4:00pm
Cookout at the Sauder's house
3147 N. Sawyer Circle Mesa, AZ 85207
Bring your swimsuit and towel as well as a Side dish or Dessert to share
Sunday, September 23rd Core Group Kickoff Sunday at Legacy Charter School.
Beginning on the 23rd we will be meeting WEEKLY!
We will be taking a few weeks as a core team to get all of our serving positions filled and all the details of our time together running smoothly before doing a community outreach and grand opening.
Legacy Charter School is located at the corner of University and Sossaman.
Also, We can now receive tax-deductible donations!
We have received our federal tax ID and can now receive your tithes and contributions. We are working on setting up easy electronic ways for you to support the ministry of The Source.
In the meantime (and always) checks may be sent to:
The Source Church
P.O. Box 20074
Mesa, AZ 85277
Sunday, September 16th, 4:00pm
Cookout at the Sauder's house
3147 N. Sawyer Circle Mesa, AZ 85207
Bring your swimsuit and towel as well as a Side dish or Dessert to share
Sunday, September 23rd Core Group Kickoff Sunday at Legacy Charter School.
Beginning on the 23rd we will be meeting WEEKLY!
We will be taking a few weeks as a core team to get all of our serving positions filled and all the details of our time together running smoothly before doing a community outreach and grand opening.
Legacy Charter School is located at the corner of University and Sossaman.
Also, We can now receive tax-deductible donations!
We have received our federal tax ID and can now receive your tithes and contributions. We are working on setting up easy electronic ways for you to support the ministry of The Source.
In the meantime (and always) checks may be sent to:
The Source Church
P.O. Box 20074
Mesa, AZ 85277
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Don't Miss This Sunday, Sept 2nd!
We're looking forward to another time of prayer and encouragement together this Sunday. You don't want to miss the exciting news we have to share about the progress of The Source and some upcoming events!
Sunday, September 2nd, 10:00am
La Quinta Inn & Suites
6530 E Superstition Springs Blvd
Mesa, AZ 85206
(Please note, you'll be glad to hear the cookout we had proposed has been rescheduled for nicer weather!)
Sunday, September 2nd, 10:00am
La Quinta Inn & Suites
6530 E Superstition Springs Blvd
Mesa, AZ 85206
(Please note, you'll be glad to hear the cookout we had proposed has been rescheduled for nicer weather!)
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