Here's a link to our the latest edition of "The Source" our monthly newsletter. 

The Source - November 2009

I read a great little post today on the Not Religious blog that I thought was worth sharing some about.   Guest blogger Otto Von Wachter gave some great thoughts on finding a cure for resignation and cynicism.  Here's one snippet: 

Here's a link to a highlight video from this past weekend's event - The Venue.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1237899636992&ref=nf

An invitation to an awesome, very unique, weekend event called THE VENUE.

Friday 10/23/09 6:30-Midnight  --  Saturday 10/24/09 6:30-Midnight  --  Sunday 10/25/09 1:00-4:00 p.m. 

It is the third annual, open forum of faith- based arts and music. In a coffee house atmosphere, professional Baristas will serve piping hot coffee, tea or hot chocolate, while you and friends and family, enjoy the art displays and musical, onstage performance from local artists.  It’s all FREE and here’s the rest of what’s happening.

Over the past few months, I've been reading a great little devotional book put together by Peter Scazzero, "Begin the Journey with the Daily Office."  It's a great resource, giving a short scripture to reflect on, a few thoughts and maybe a poem or quote.  This morning's devotional was especially good, so thought I'd share a portion.

Devotional:

The image of the Christian life as a journey captures our experience of following Jesus like few others.  Journeys involve movement, actions, stops and starts, detours, delays, and trips into the unknown.  God called Abraham to leave his comfortable life in Ur at the age of seventy-five and to embark on a long, slow journey; a journey with God that would require much patient trust.

"Patient Trust" by Pierre Teilhard De Chardin

We are planning a missions trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in early February 2010.  Here's a link to the promo video for the trip.  If you'd like to be involved with the trip somehow, contact us and let us know!

Video

Here's our October Newsletter:  Portals/0/The Source October 2009.pdf

Last week, I came across this great quote by John Wimber on the subject of pain.  Enjoy! 

Two weeks ago I attended the second session of CECL - a kind of continuing-ed program for pastors at the Green Lake (WI) Conference Center. CECL has been awesome - both in the relationships I am building/expanding, as well as in the content we're taking in.

I saw this prayer today on my friend Don Follis'