:: HAPPY THANKSGIVING! ::
If you're traveling, we're praying for your safety. Whether you're traveling or not, we're praying that this week is providing rest, laughter, great time with family and friends, and a good chance for you to breathe a bit and pause to remember the good things that we often take for granted.
Remembering that "every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change," I hope that you'll take a few moments as you sit down to stuff yourself, to think over everything you have, everything you are, everything that God's given you over the past year (whether you like it or not!). Know that it's from God, for his unique purpose in your life.
And because "all things are from God, through God, and to God" then as Paul rightly says, "to him be the glory forever, Amen!"
Worship God for his goodness. For his provision. For the path he's taking you on. For the big blessings in your life. For the time of refining. For the little things you take for granted. For life. Share your thanksgiving with friends and family; write it down and share it with God. Then feast, enjoying his provision, creativity, and the picture of the gospel found in enjoying a good meal with those you love.
Happy Thanksgiving, City Church - love you, praying for you, and not only this weekend, I am truly thankful for you!
See you Sunday/Monday,
Ben
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:: BRING LEFTOVERS THIS SUNDAY/MONDAY! ::
Knowing that most of us are enjoying a delicious feast this week, we're encouraging everyone to bring leftovers to Sunday's Village and Monday's Replay, as we all chip in for potluck post-Thanksgiving feast to kick off our discussions. Pack it up, drive it back to Fort Worth, and we'll reheat and enjoy it at our upcoming weekly gatherings!
- Sunday, Nov 29: Sunday Village (5:30pm) - Spirituality
- Monday, Nov 30: Monday Replay (7:00pm) - Discipleship/Training
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:: YOUR OPINION ON WORLD MISSION + HOLIDAY SCHEDULE ::
We need your input, as we plan well in two areas of life in City Church: read my post on missions below, or click here.
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:: JOIN US DEC 9 FOR *SECOND* WEDNESDAY W+P ::
Wed, Dec 9 - 7:00-8:30pm | Four Day Weekend Theater (map it: 312 Houston St, 76102)
Due to several scheduling conflicts, and our desire for as many people to join us for our December Worship + Prayer, we're pushing the date back to Dec 9. **WE ARE ASKING EVERYONE INVOLVED & INTERESTED IN THE CITY CHURCH TO JOIN US FOR THIS MONTH'S GATHERING!** We'll be gathering, 7pm, at Four Day Weekend Theater in downtown Fort Worth. In addition to worshiping God and praying for Fort Worth, we will be casting vision for 2010, and exciting next steps God has for us as we move toward our church family's official "launch" in January.
For details, RSVP, & the facebook event page, click here.
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:: WANT TO LEAD A VILLAGE IN 2010? GRAB A PACKET! ::
Please be in prayer for strong, godly leaders as we make preparations for an exciting 2010!
In the decentralized structure of The City Church, we value Village leaders highly as you play an important role in our church family. You carry great weight and spiritual responsibility for the folks you'll help shepherd. Because of this and because we want to "equip the saints" well, we don't have the luxury of "filling an empty leadership spot with a warm body." Nor would we want that luxury; it would allow us to slack off! For full details on our leader process, click here.
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