Thursday, September 29, 2016
Happy 4th Birthday to My Sweet Ellie-Rose!
Happy 4th Birthday to my sweet little Eliana!
I can't believe you're already been four years since you were born. You have grown up so fast and I'm so proud of you. It seems like only yesterday you were a baby we were bringing home from the hospital.
I love the incredibly little girl you are from your funny sense of humor to your creativity. I love your crazy dances, your incredible pictures, your laughter and your sense of wonder. Eliana means "Our God hears" and you were such an incredible answer to our prayers.
I'm so proud of you and thankful to be your Dad. Can't wait to get home and celebrate with a big birthday dinner tonight!
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Friday, September 23, 2016
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Monday, September 19, 2016
Nehemiah: Vision, Leadership & Togetherness (Neh.1:1-12)
Nehemiah: Vision, Leadership and Togetherness
Sunday, September 18th
Summit View Church: Felida Campus
Summit View Church: Felida Campus
"The Need: Human
Flourishing and Prayer"
(Nehemiah 1:1-12)
What are you looking forward to as we begin this study on the book of Nehemiah as a church?
Have you ever read or studied Nehemiah before? If so, what did God teach you?
Read Nehemiah chapter 1 and answer the following questions:
Notice that Nehemiah (led by the Holy Spirit) is writing in a first-person active narrative. Why is understanding the genre of Nehemiah important? How can journaling be a healthy spiritual discipline? What advantages might a Christian find by taking time to journal?
What does Nehemiah’s emotional reaction to the news of Jerusalem’s destruction reveal about his character? What does his reaction show about his love for the Lord and his concern for God’s people? It has been said that the key to developing passion is to have a burden born out of awareness fueled by emotion, shaped in prayer, embraced by confession and addressed by God’s promises. Why is each one of these steps so important? How do you see Nehemiah taking each of these steps? What burdens has God put on your heart?
Nehemiah goes to God in prayer. What do you notice about Nehemiah’s prayer (order, context, structure)?
Nehemiah begins his prayer with adoration, calling God the Father “the great and awesome God who keeps covenant…with those who love him.” What is the importance of adoration in prayer? Why does Nehemiah start with adoration? How do you practice adoration in your prayer life and how does it shape your emotions?
Nehemiah confesses his own sin and the sin of his people in prayer. Why is confession so important? How do you practice confession with God and with other trusted people in your life?
Nehemiah specifically asks God for opportunity and favor with the king. What are you asking God for specifically?
Friday, September 16, 2016
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Monday, September 12, 2016
Friday, September 9, 2016
CG Coaching Video - TOGETHER 2016 - Sunday, September 11th
CG Coaching Video for "Together 2016"
Sunday, September 11th 2016
No questions for groups this week -
please take time to plan finalize your CARE Group plans for the next 4 months
until Christmas. If you're already meeting, feel free to have a BBQ, potluck, take
a night off or enjoy an activity or game together. We will be starting the
Nehemiah sermon series next Sunday, September 18th with lot of content for
you!
Volunteer Opportunities at
TOGETHER 2016 this Sunday
(Please feel free to copy these and
email them out to everyone in your Care Group this weekend)
Parking volunteers meet with Pastor
Bruce at 9:30am in parking lot
Inflatables volunteers meet with
Pastor Bruce after 12am in the field near inflatables to sign up for half
hour windows to supervise kids.
Tear down volunteers meet with Pastor
Charlie & Pastor Bruce at 2:30pm in the field to help clean up and pack
up.
Thank you all for your willingness to
help serve your church family
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Convergence Church + Culture Week #2 "Incarnational Ministry"
Convergence Church + Culture
Sunday, September 4th - "Incarnational Ministry" (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
Preaching Pastors: Pastor Kyle Van Tine (HP) Lead Pastor MIchael Hearn (Felida)
Upcoming Events
Together 2016 - Sunday, September 11th (Both Campuses at HP)
Nehemiah Series Begins - Sunday, September 18th
New At Summit View Class - Sunday, September 25th (HP)
Growing Deeper (Small Group and Family Discussion Questions)
Serve (Read 1 Corinthians 9:19)
During the Convergence Series, we have been looking at how the church relates to the culture around it. We looked at a scale of engagement, where at one extreme, there is separatism (avoidance), and the other is syncretism (conformity). Using this scale, how would you assess yourself, your family, your CARE Group, and Summit View Church as a whole?
Paul explains that God has given him freedom, not to be self-focused, but to serve others. Why did Paul have such a burning desire to serve others? How can the Gospel help us prioritize serving others in our life?
Relate (Read 1 Corinthians 9:20-22)
What are some examples of local cultures we interact with on a daily basis in the Portland Metro area?
What are some practical things from the culture surrounding us that we can either receive, reject or redeem?
What are some of the major differences between gospel contextualization and peer-pressure conformity?
Share (Read 1 Corinthians 9:23)
Think about some of your friends, family, coworkers, classmates or neighbors; how might their lives change spiritually, relationally and practically if they were won for Christ and share in His blessings?
Identify at least one person or family that you can focus your love and attention on during the month of September. What is their current view of God, what roadblocks are in the way of their faith journey and what experiences from the past shape them? Identify how can you pray for them and ways you and your family/care group can serve them.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Friday, September 2, 2016
1st Day at Western Seminary in Portland Oregon!
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