March 1st Meeting- Get Organized!

We have a guest speaker who will help us GET ORGANIZED!!!
Bring a few $1's we will be having a fun raffle.

Prayer Blueprint

So I haven't written in awhile and this is wordy----

When I wanted to know how to talk to God, how to listen to God, and how to help others I was told to pray and read the Bible.. In reading Luke 11, the disciples wanted to know how to talk to God, they asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. We are a "do" society with a "microsecond" attitude. Pray. Really? I mean really? Can't we "do" something else? We all want to do more. Prayer seems, well, just way too easy and sometimes lame. I think that's because I forget (and maybe others do too) that the power isn't in the words we use or the place that we are in or whether we are kneeling, sitting, or standing----the power is in the Who we really truly believe we are praying to for intercession, forgiveness, healing, helps, thankfulness and praise.

Using Jesus' blueprint in versus 2-4 we can begin by talking to God and really dwelling on what that means. Dad, to some of us brings to mind some not-so-good thoughts. (mine was abusive) However, this Father, this Dad created the entire Universe. He created our planet and all that is needed to sustain us here. He created animals and knew that we would need companionship as well as food, clothing, shelter and exercise. He created us---humans. And gave us dominion over all. Not to destroy or use as we see fit, but to take care of---like a gardener does his garden.

Next, Jesus says pray about His name, His power, His might. If you are not sure who He is, ask a friend, read about Him in the Bible in Matthew, Mark, Luke or John, (at the Library or Barnes & Nobel with a cup of coffee)..

Talk to Him about His plans. The plans He has for our world and His purposes for those plans being carried out His way versus our own ways. (He knows past, present and future).

Speak to Him about everything going on daily---from the mundane to the crazy/wild and unexplainable! Family, friends, aquaintances, and strangers---From where are the car keys to protecting our loved ones fighting in Afghanistan, and beyond.

Seek His forgiveness for hurting others (we do this all the time, not always intentionally) with our words and/or our actions. Asking for help to forgive others, quickly, when they hurt us.

Finally, seeking His hand to lead us away from evil that is known and unknown in our world. (in the book of James trials are for our maturing and growth in Him and His ways)

When we really think about prayer, what it is, what it does, how we become closer to God through it, then we see that it is indeed so very important and then we can say with confidence, "I will be praying!" And then do pray---do it right then! We need to do it as soon as possible so that our memory doesn't fail us and the day gets away from us. Then through our day or through others if we feel the need to do something else, we can knowing that God is using His powers from our prayers and others prayers to do His will.

Feb 15th Washer Necklace

Feb 15th Life's Toughest Question-Don't miss it!

Why do some religions baptize people as babies and some as adults?

How do I know that I am really saved?





Does Once-Saved-Always-Saved mean that those who accepted Christ, but no longer follow will still go to heaven?

Does God condemn non-Christians to hell?


How do you change and have a positive outlook on life?


Why pray? He controls everything, knows everything, seems pointless.

End Times-Revelations: is there any safety or is it entirely chaotic?

Why does hell exist?

30 day challenge 5k fun run/walk Feb 12th

Sat, Feb 12th 8am


Join us for a fun 5k run/walk to celebrate our 30 days of change. Bring the kids and family everyone is invited and welcome.

We will start at 8am and run 6 laps=5k.Meeting at the back side of complex (baseball fields). Hope to see you there.






Facebook event Link
http://www.facebook.com/cari.edwards#!/event.php?eid=160654017319496

Journey Soccer Camp March 21st-25th

Sign Up
http://www.journeycc.net/506249.ihtml

Location
Plasencia Fields-11th St and Corral Hollow Rd Tracy, CA 95377

Cost:
$61 (before 2/28) $71 (before 3/8)

Deatails:

Annual Journey Soccer Camp - March 21st-25th, 2011 This year featuring the national program "Upward Soccer Camp". We've modified the camp to support Kindergarten thru 4th Grade, and upscaled the program using the Upward materials and training plans. As always, our Ozark College students will be here again to help lead the camp, and we expect another GREAT WEEK together with the kids.

Please Note: The Online registration system has a $1 convenience fee for credit card processing costs. Drop off or make sure your postmarked registration is mailed in time to register. Any checks should be payable to "Journey Christian Church". The first 200 to register will be accepted.

Feb 1st Meeting Recap

Today we had a great speaker with a timely message. Robin McCracken spoke on finding our inner core truth. She gave us real life examples both from her personal life and through rich illustrations all demonstrating that “who” we are is a reflection of “what” we believe. What we believe is not only what defines us but also what drives us. She shared on the different life stages we have experienced and how each of those shape us and teach us (grow us). She also spoke on the valve of having “truth tellers” in our lives. She left us with a personal challenge to set goals, get involved in life-we are not getting any younger and life is not going to slow down and wait for us to catch up. Lastly she spoke on forgiveness and the freedom that comes from obeying God and freeing others from the wrongs they have committed against us. What a challenging and timely message this was for all us. A deep hearted thank you to Robin for sharing her TIME (love) with our group.


James 1:2-3
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you can be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Parable of the talents: Matt 25:14
It’s not how much you were given but what you do with what you were given-don’t bury it!