I wanted to add a few details to my last note because we really do have GREAT NEWS about how Emmanuel is growing! It’s truly exciting. This might seem a bit long, BUT PLEASE READ IT ALL. This will bring you up to date on a number of great things happening at Emmanuel; things you will definitely want to be part of. J
As you know, our gathering pattern has changed from single Saturday weekly events to what we call “Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly.” The reason for making this move is so we can BECOME MORE MISSIONAL IN OUR VISION FOR SEATTLE, DEVELOP IN DISCIPLESHIP, GROW LEADERS, AND HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO MINISTER TO EACH OTHER. Here’s how it works.
As you know, our gathering pattern has changed from single Saturday weekly events to what we call “Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly.” The reason for making this move is so we can BECOME MORE MISSIONAL IN OUR VISION FOR SEATTLE, DEVELOP IN DISCIPLESHIP, GROW LEADERS, AND HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO MINISTER TO EACH OTHER. Here’s how it works.
THE WEEKLY PART:
We are opening TWO House Churches this month on a weekly schedule so we can have MORE of a good thing. Weekly, we will all have an opportunity to engage our gifts in the context of an intimate smaller group. This allows for the development of people and their uniqueness. The smaller group is a place where we can let the Holy Spirit work through each member – as He speaks to us through the spiritual gifts of the House Church members. This is a time for fellowship, prayer, reading of the Word, sharing life and growing in our Missional Vision together.
THE MONTHLY PART:
Monthly, we will gather for a shared meal, formal teaching and vision casting about how we can best be loving Seattle through serving others.
THE QUARTERLY PART:
Quarterly, we will party! These parties might be art shows, an open creative-mic night, a music concert, or a special lecture; but whatever we do, it will be to enrich our neighbors in the city with excellent experiences.
FILM NIGHT
We had our first film night at Clayton & Katie’s house this past Wednesday. We watched and discussed GRAND TORINO, a remarkable film and a rich evening of discussion and cultural analysis. We need to go deep into the culture if we want to bring Jesus’ message of redemption to those we love. We will have more FILM NIGHTS, so stay tuned. These are awesome. J
IN ADDITION:
30 CREATIVE DAYS & INSPIRED MIC NIGHT COMING YOUR WAY SOON
GET READY, as we begin to plan for our next 30 CREATIVE DAYS culminating in an INSPIRED MIC NIGHT. We will be planning the creative expressions of EMMANUEL along with the schedule for our first “Gathering” and first “Quarterly Event” dates. Come to either of our House Church meetings to learn more about these upcoming events. Tell your friends about the next Inspired Mic Night. Our last one was awesome.
NOW
This coming Sunday, January 17th, at 10am Emmanuel will officially open our Eastside House Church meeting at Dan & Connie Rice’s. They are at 5833 111th Way NE right on the Northwest University campus – 425-889-6936. We will have delicious food, hot beverages, a time of scripture reading, worship, prayer/reflection, and a time for you to participate through your own spiritual gifts. We want to be developing PEOPLE through the exercise of spiritual gifts each week – so come prepared to share something from your heart that will strengthen and encourage others on our mutual spiritual journey.
Emmanuel Seattle & the Bixby Baby!
In the coming weeks, if you live on the Seattle side of the city, you will want to attend Emmanuel’s House Church meeting at Royce and Stephanie Bixby’s house -- just north of Greenwood. Contact Royce Bixby (royce.bixby@gmail.com) or Josh Horvath (joshuahorvath82@gmail.com) for precise details! They have a great plan for engaging people through social action, the arts and discipleship. The Bixby/Horvath group is scheduled during week-nights, which might fit nicely with some of your schedules. The Bixby’s will be having their first baby very shortly now, so do keep them in your prayers. The launch of their group will flex according to that wonderful event. So, stay tuned, and keep Stephanie and Royce in your prayers . . . from this moment on. We want them to be surrounded in prayer and love from all of us.
As you have any questions and contributions to these developments, just give me a shout.
I’ll be close by.
Warmly,
Dan
Pastor, EMMANUEL
425.985.9949
useyernoodle@hotmail.com
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