Greeting Saints,
As previously announced, our Love Feast celebration has been moved
to Sunday the 27th and will be held in the LCS cafeteria to support the
Honduras missional team which Angelina,Sharon and Regina are excited
participants.
John and Marianna Cipolla will be preparing some fine Italian Cuisine for
everyone to enjoy! My! My! My!
Since The Gathering is underwriting the event for our congregants,a basket
will be provided provided for those desiring to personally contribute toward
the outreach above our corporate investment. Please make checks payable
to LCS.
Shout!
rgh
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Love Based Etiquette For The Gathering
Kingdom Greetings!
After a Seafaring Conference with the Redeemed Family of Ministers,
I am truly anticipating our time together this Sunday.
Now that we are purposefully endeavoring to invite family, friends
and other guests to experience Christ in our Gatherings, it is
essential that we consciously implement "love based hospitality
practices" that are biblically informed.
Kindly review and adhere to the following "etiquette" regarding cell
phone usage when we are assembled together for worship:
1. Please turn off or mute all cell phones in reverence of The Gathering. For rare occasions that may warrant cell phone usage, discretely move outdoors before attempting to engage in conversation. Even then, modulate your voice and speak softly in order to keep the conversation private.
2. Be lovingly courteous and relationally considerate of others, by refraining from cellular "texting" during the sacred gathering. Not only is it deemed unloving, rude and ill mannered, but such activity is the cause for others to experience double minded distraction.
*James 2:7-8
A Double minded person is unable to receive anything from the Lord.
*1 Corinthians 13:5
Love has manners, isn't rude, nor does it insist on it's on rights
*Romans 12:10
Show honor to others by preferring their welfare above your own
For the Kings Honor!
rgh
After a Seafaring Conference with the Redeemed Family of Ministers,
I am truly anticipating our time together this Sunday.
Now that we are purposefully endeavoring to invite family, friends
and other guests to experience Christ in our Gatherings, it is
essential that we consciously implement "love based hospitality
practices" that are biblically informed.
Kindly review and adhere to the following "etiquette" regarding cell
phone usage when we are assembled together for worship:
1. Please turn off or mute all cell phones in reverence of The Gathering. For rare occasions that may warrant cell phone usage, discretely move outdoors before attempting to engage in conversation. Even then, modulate your voice and speak softly in order to keep the conversation private.
2. Be lovingly courteous and relationally considerate of others, by refraining from cellular "texting" during the sacred gathering. Not only is it deemed unloving, rude and ill mannered, but such activity is the cause for others to experience double minded distraction.
*James 2:7-8
A Double minded person is unable to receive anything from the Lord.
*1 Corinthians 13:5
Love has manners, isn't rude, nor does it insist on it's on rights
*Romans 12:10
Show honor to others by preferring their welfare above your own
For the Kings Honor!
rgh
Monday, January 3, 2011
Wednesday Night Family Meeting
A kind reminder that we are coming together for a congregational
" family meeting" this Wednesday evening 7pm at our new location.
I sincerely encourage all attendees to join us for this relational and
informational gathering.
The objectives for this relational time together:
>> communicate,communicate,communicate
>> provide transparency in all area's of ministry
>> allow a format for questions and answers
>> express genuine care for the flock
Sampling of topics for discussion:
> Do we have a future?............ [question of mission]
> What are our objectives.........[question of vision]
> Who are the leaders?.............[question of government]
> How are we funded?..............[question of finances]
" family meeting" this Wednesday evening 7pm at our new location.
I sincerely encourage all attendees to join us for this relational and
informational gathering.
The objectives for this relational time together:
>> communicate,communicate,communicate
>> provide transparency in all area's of ministry
>> allow a format for questions and answers
>> express genuine care for the flock
Sampling of topics for discussion:
> Do we have a future?............ [question of mission]
> What are our objectives.........[question of vision]
> Who are the leaders?.............[question of government]
> How are we funded?..............[question of finances]
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
New Year at New Location With New Vision!
Greetings,
I trust all are anticipating the very first Gathering of the new year
at our new location this coming Sunday. Shout!
Rafael began painting the "main room" today and Jason helped
us clear out our storage unit and then transfer all of the equipment
from the Agricultural Center.
We also ordered audio and video accessories for Jason to hang
the projector and run the wiring for all the equipment this Friday.
The Lord willing and all goes as planned, we should have new
carpeting laid and main rooms decorated. Somebody Shout Again!
Kind reminder ladies, this is the first Sunday of the month so
prepare a great "Love Feast" menu so we can celebrate with some
serious groceries.
Now Everybody Shout Together!
rgh
p.s. The address of our new home is 1904 and a half... Hamilton road.
I trust all are anticipating the very first Gathering of the new year
at our new location this coming Sunday. Shout!
Rafael began painting the "main room" today and Jason helped
us clear out our storage unit and then transfer all of the equipment
from the Agricultural Center.
We also ordered audio and video accessories for Jason to hang
the projector and run the wiring for all the equipment this Friday.
The Lord willing and all goes as planned, we should have new
carpeting laid and main rooms decorated. Somebody Shout Again!
Kind reminder ladies, this is the first Sunday of the month so
prepare a great "Love Feast" menu so we can celebrate with some
serious groceries.
Now Everybody Shout Together!
rgh
p.s. The address of our new home is 1904 and a half... Hamilton road.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Please Consider This!
May I kindly suggest that everyone consider a new family tradition
this year that follows the biblical example of the Wise Men in Matt 2:11:
“They entered the house... saw the child with his mother, Mary,
and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened
their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense,
and myrrh.”
How can we demonstrate this TRUE SPIRIT of Christmas today?
First Presbyterian is having a Special one hour Christmas
Eve Service.Consider attending to worship The Christ Child
with your own gifts of adoration along with the Body of Christ
on this hallowed eve. Then return and celebrate in your own
family tradition.
Now that would truly be a Christ Centered-Worship Oriented
Christmas Eve! See ya there folks.
Click to see First Presbyterian announcement http://www.fpclagrange.org/
rgh
Monday, December 20, 2010
Our Next Gathering and New Location
Greetings Saints,
From all reports, everyone enjoyed our first Christmas by Candlelight
Advent Celebration! Food, Fellowship and Christ centered songs
of adoration made for a grace-filled evening.
Since we had our own celebration this past Friday, we are foregoing
our Gathering this Sunday so everyone can have the opportunity to
join with a liturgical churrch in the community for a joyful celebration
on Christmas Eve Friday or Christmas Day Saturday.
We have personally joined First Presbyterian for two years
and enjoyed a Christ Centered-Gospel Oriented experience.
They allow "open communion"so the Eucharist is celebrated by
all believers attending. Taking part with others will also allow
your family to see what Christ is doing in The City Church
of LaGrange. Please take advantage of this rare opportunity.
The next Gathering will be January 2, 2011 in our new location.
I believe you will be delighted to see the renovation and decoration
of our new home.
Until then, may the Exalted Christ be pleased to bless each family
with fullness of Joy and Peace that is only found in the Christ of
Christmas.
Advent Blessings to all!
rgh
From all reports, everyone enjoyed our first Christmas by Candlelight
Advent Celebration! Food, Fellowship and Christ centered songs
of adoration made for a grace-filled evening.
Since we had our own celebration this past Friday, we are foregoing
our Gathering this Sunday so everyone can have the opportunity to
join with a liturgical churrch in the community for a joyful celebration
on Christmas Eve Friday or Christmas Day Saturday.
We have personally joined First Presbyterian for two years
and enjoyed a Christ Centered-Gospel Oriented experience.
They allow "open communion"so the Eucharist is celebrated by
all believers attending. Taking part with others will also allow
your family to see what Christ is doing in The City Church
of LaGrange. Please take advantage of this rare opportunity.
The next Gathering will be January 2, 2011 in our new location.
I believe you will be delighted to see the renovation and decoration
of our new home.
Until then, may the Exalted Christ be pleased to bless each family
with fullness of Joy and Peace that is only found in the Christ of
Christmas.
Advent Blessings to all!
rgh
Monday, December 13, 2010
Urgent Request For Assistance Thursday and Friday
Greetings Saints,
I hope you are anticipating our special “Christmas by Candlelight”
this Friday evening!Since it is a special occasion which includes guests,
may I suggest“business casual” dress.However, all are welcome to
their personal choice of attire.
Also, in order to ensure a well ordered time together, may I count
on everyone to assist us with many of the details that contribute to
a successful event?
Plans are to begin set up of tables,chairs, audio and video Thursday
evening.I am hoping all the brothers will join me in this labor of love
endeavor.
Considering the majority of our ladies work on Friday, how many
would be willing to come out and assist Vicki and Regina with
decorations and pre-event details?
We will also need early arrivers on Friday to assist Ashley with
the food being delivered and set up.Since we are a small flock,
this likely means ladies helping both Thursday and Friday
if at all possible.
Lastly, may I kindly request that everyone,ladies and men, plan to
assist with “clean up” and “tear down” after the event is concluded.
Enjoy some "one anothering" fellowship while breaking down
audio equipment, tables, and chairs while sweeping and vacuuming.
Please let me know if we can count on your much needed assitance.
Bear in mind that Friday night is our Gathering in lieu of Sunday,
so everyone will be able to sleep in on Sunday morning
and rest from all your labors!
Shout!
rgh
I hope you are anticipating our special “Christmas by Candlelight”
this Friday evening!Since it is a special occasion which includes guests,
may I suggest“business casual” dress.However, all are welcome to
their personal choice of attire.
Also, in order to ensure a well ordered time together, may I count
on everyone to assist us with many of the details that contribute to
a successful event?
Plans are to begin set up of tables,chairs, audio and video Thursday
evening.I am hoping all the brothers will join me in this labor of love
endeavor.
Considering the majority of our ladies work on Friday, how many
would be willing to come out and assist Vicki and Regina with
decorations and pre-event details?
We will also need early arrivers on Friday to assist Ashley with
the food being delivered and set up.Since we are a small flock,
this likely means ladies helping both Thursday and Friday
if at all possible.
Lastly, may I kindly request that everyone,ladies and men, plan to
assist with “clean up” and “tear down” after the event is concluded.
Enjoy some "one anothering" fellowship while breaking down
audio equipment, tables, and chairs while sweeping and vacuuming.
Please let me know if we can count on your much needed assitance.
Bear in mind that Friday night is our Gathering in lieu of Sunday,
so everyone will be able to sleep in on Sunday morning
and rest from all your labors!
Shout!
rgh
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