For a moment, I thought I was transferred in some magical way to middle school as Rick Young came out and took our gift auction to a new level! Let's just go ahead and say it, he is the king of game, the host w/ the most. We love Rick and are grateful for his "guest appearance" last night. We raised just under $500 for our Single Moms. To me, it was a culmination of all the things that we want to stand for at Prime, not meeting just to meet, but meeting with a purpose. AND, we all came together and practiced what we believe- giving makes a difference. Like our pastor says all the time, "You can't out-give God" and "You are never more like Jesus than when you are giving". It's true. As I look back, I think about a group that raised $4,500 to dig a well in Africa for 30,000 people that we've never met. Then, I see the outreach projects, the mission trips represented, the money raised for different projects. God is using this ministry to make a dent not only here in our community, but in places around the world that we may never get to set foot on. May God bless our group and expand our territory next year. May 2010 be the most giving year for Prime by far! We want to live like we are leaving. Merry Christmas everyone...
Steve
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Prime Baptisms- Dec. 7th
It was really a humbling night last Monday night to observe the Lord's Supper and all that it entails. Reflection, remembrance, gratitude. These are traits that we should carry with us throughout the rest of our lives. We mess up, we stumble, we fall....and yet God is always there to pick us back up and show us grace. Anybody can take things for granted, but we want to be those who are grateful, who remember, and as we look back we begin to see how big of a sacrifice the cross really was...and it was for us.
This coming Monday we'll get to see some of our people get baptized who have become followers of Christ in the recent days. It's going to be a very special night. Won't you come celebrate with us and bring somebody with you? You never know what kind of an influence you could have in someone's eternal destiny! "A generous man will prosper: he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed." Proverbs 11:25
See you Monday,
Steve
This coming Monday we'll get to see some of our people get baptized who have become followers of Christ in the recent days. It's going to be a very special night. Won't you come celebrate with us and bring somebody with you? You never know what kind of an influence you could have in someone's eternal destiny! "A generous man will prosper: he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed." Proverbs 11:25
See you Monday,
Steve
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
The Lord's Supper...
It was great to talk about the "why" of baptism this past Prime. I think it's important that we take the last statements of Jesus to "baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, & the Holy Spirit". We are identifying with him after we have become his followers. If you didn't get a chance to listen, check out the podcast symbol to the right. It's the message entitled, "Marks of a Believer, Part I". Part II is this coming Monday, November 30th and we'll look at the second aspect which is "Making Disciples". I hope you'll join us in this very special moment as the message leads us to communion. We're praying for a great night that would honor Jesus.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Marks of a Believer
In the life of a believer, there are always "marks" that let the world know that we are followers of Christ. What are some of those things and what do they look like? Why do we do some of the things we do? Is it just religious practice or is it something that Jesus asks of us as we follow him? Join us in our next series, "Marks of a Believer" beginning Monday, November 23rd at 7:30pm in the Warehouse. Come early to hang out with others and grab some grub.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Wow, this series has seemed to go to some deep places...places that are not really all that comfortable. When you start talking about "When God Doesn't Make Sense", you start talking about things that stir your emotions, some good, some bad.
Meet Olaf Schmid, a bomb defuser with the British Army. He defused 64 road side bombs in Afghanistan during his time there and saved countless lives. He was a legend in a lot of people's eyes. He was defusing one more bomb on his last day before he went home. He never made it home. That was November 3rd, this year. Are we supposed to make sense of that? I hope to see you this Monday as we continue the conversation. http://http//www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/dpgo_army_bomb_defuser_killed_lwf_200911031257285608004
Steve
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Christopher Coleman, what a story. I've admired his courage for years. We LOVED hearing from him last night. I think that night will play back in my mind for many years to come. I found myself inspired and convicted over and over again during the message. Definitely one of the best Primes we have ever had. Check out his website when you get a chance to discover more about his incredible story! www.christophercoleman.netNext Monday, we continue the series "When God Doesn't Make Sense". Hope you can join us and bring someone with you!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Don't forget that there is great joy in looking into the eyes of your FATHER. There is safety, confidence and joy unspeakable. Don't let the distraction of a drifting boat turn your attention from the face of the ONE who loves you and wants to bless you. Check out below... 
Next Monday night, Pastor Johnny will be sitting down for a Prime interview. If I told you that someone was coming to share their life and that they have been walking with God for almost 35 years, you would probably want to hear from them. This is your chance. Bring someone with you!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
There is a spiritual battle taking place in the unseen. We are sons and daughters. We have our own misconceptions as to who God is as a Father. Matter of fact, there is a great struggle going on for your attention and your devotion. "Whose your daddy?" And, what is he like? I can't wait to tell you. It's REALLY good news, unless.....
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
This is a recent shot from the Hubble Telescope rightly called "The Eye of God". I'm constantly reminded and humbled by the fact that the God of all Creation has mercy on me. He looks at me with love. He proved that love on the cross. He looks at you that way. What about when we blow it in this journey? What do we do? How uncomfortable is that waiting period? I know. I blew it. God's mercy is amazing. That is the topic of our next Prime. Come check it out, Monday, October 5th, 7:30pm sharp at the Warehouse.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Waiting. It's sometimes like this picture. There seems to be 4 different paths to take: which one do I take? how do I know what's best? does anyone care if I pick the wrong one? Should I care?
It can be so uncomfortable to live for Jesus when everything else in your life is screaming to go the opposite way. The only way to really decifer where you are going is to have the correct compass. Opinions, good books, others' experiences will all let you down. I bet you know the answer. There is only one true option that works every time.
The Second Part of the "Hello, my name is..." series on WAITING will undoubtedly encourage you. And, we have a little surprise. Bring someone with you this Monday night. If you bring someone, that may just connect you to the "little surprise". And, remember, 7:30pm sharp we start. It's our new trend!
Friday, August 21, 2009
Cheesy picture, I know. It sometimes represents a surface world, a place where we don't really get to know people, just a name. I look forward to sharing some vulnerable moments in my life during our first series. My prayer is that God will use it to encourage, challenge, and restore real hope in many...
We begin our Fall Series, "Hello..my name is" on Monday night, September 14th at 7:30pm in the Warehouse. We'd be honored if you would join us....
Steve Gillis
College/Young Singles Pastor
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
We had a great night last Monday at our final Summer PRIME Series!
Andy Savage gave an incredible talk on relationships.
Who can forget the chart?!
Many of you asked if the message would be available.
It will be in September when we begin our weekly meetings starting Sept. 14th.
We hope you'll join us for a brand new Fall Series and bring some people with you!
See you in a few short weeks...
New Series starting Monday, September 14th at 7:30pm.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Ladies, it's not too late for Breakaway. THIS Saturday, don't miss it!
Sat. August 8th 11:00 - 5:00
$10, includes coffee bar, lunch and snacks.
Call #678-494-2778 for more details.
www.onedaybreakaway.blogspot.com
Sat. August 8th 11:00 - 5:00
$10, includes coffee bar, lunch and snacks.
Call #678-494-2778 for more details.
www.onedaybreakaway.blogspot.com
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
August PRIME
Monday, August 10th is our next gathering. Join us for this final monthly meeting in the summer and get ready to go weekly beginning September 14th! Andy Savage is back with a great talk on relationships and the PRIME band is gearing up to lead a great night of worship.
Come be a part of something very special. It's a privilege to be a part of serving the Kingdom with this generation.
Steve Gillis
College/20's Pastor, FBCW
Monday, August 10th is our next gathering. Join us for this final monthly meeting in the summer and get ready to go weekly beginning September 14th! Andy Savage is back with a great talk on relationships and the PRIME band is gearing up to lead a great night of worship.
Come be a part of something very special. It's a privilege to be a part of serving the Kingdom with this generation.
Steve Gillis
College/20's Pastor, FBCW
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Summer PRIME #1
Summer Schedule:
June 5 - Movie on the grass at Brooke Williams'
Monday, June 15, 2009- 7:30pm Warehouse
(Prime Band/ Andy Savage/ Tacos)
Summer Schedule:June 5 - Movie on the grass at Brooke Williams'
June 15 - Prime, 7:30pm (Warehouse)
June 25 - Church on the Street service projectMeet at church at 5:15 to carpool
June 28 - Cookout / Volleyball with upcoming seniors/Prime (1:00 - 5:00)
June 28 - July 3 - West Virginia Mission TripContact Charlie.minney@fbcw.net
July 10 - Ice Cream Party (at the Bledsoe's)
July 13 - Prime, 7:30 (Warehouse)
July 25 - PrimeServe*
August 7 - LaserShow at Stone Mountain
August 10 - Prime, 7:30 (Warehouse)
August 22 - PrimeServe*
Monday, May 18, 2009
Summer is upon us!
Join us this summer, and keep up with updates on FaceBook (look for Prime Woodstock PAGE and become a fan).
Summer Schedule:
June 5 - Movie on the grass at Brooke Williams'
June 15 - Prime, 7:30pm (Warehouse)
June 25 - Church on the Street service project
Meet at church at 5:15 to carpool
June 28 - Cookout / Volleyball with upcoming seniors (1:00 - 5:00)
June 28 - July 3 - West Virginia Mission Trip
Contact Charlie.minney@fbcw.net
July 10 - Ice Cream Party (at the Bledsoe's)
July 13 - Prime, 7:30 (Warehouse)
July 25 - PrimeServe*
August 7 - LaserShow at Stone Mountain
August 10 - Prime, 7:30 (Warehouse)
August 22 - PrimeServe*
*Event where you can join Prime to serve our community
Join us this summer, and keep up with updates on FaceBook (look for Prime Woodstock PAGE and become a fan).
Summer Schedule:
June 5 - Movie on the grass at Brooke Williams'
June 15 - Prime, 7:30pm (Warehouse)
June 25 - Church on the Street service project
Meet at church at 5:15 to carpool
June 28 - Cookout / Volleyball with upcoming seniors (1:00 - 5:00)
June 28 - July 3 - West Virginia Mission Trip
Contact Charlie.minney@fbcw.net
July 10 - Ice Cream Party (at the Bledsoe's)
July 13 - Prime, 7:30 (Warehouse)
July 25 - PrimeServe*
August 7 - LaserShow at Stone Mountain
August 10 - Prime, 7:30 (Warehouse)
August 22 - PrimeServe*
*Event where you can join Prime to serve our community
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Hey PRIMERS-
This Monday night will be our last PRIME before we "break" for the summer. PRIME will continue to meet in various ways through events, service opportunities and monthly gatherings throughout the summer, so there will be a great opportunity for you to connect with others and serve alongside of them.
Please make sure to bring someone with you for our last weekly PRIME this Monday night at 7:30pm in the Warehouse! You'll get a calender of events and how you can follow what's going on throughout the summer months. Come help us welcome in summer with a BANG!
This Monday night will be our last PRIME before we "break" for the summer. PRIME will continue to meet in various ways through events, service opportunities and monthly gatherings throughout the summer, so there will be a great opportunity for you to connect with others and serve alongside of them.
Please make sure to bring someone with you for our last weekly PRIME this Monday night at 7:30pm in the Warehouse! You'll get a calender of events and how you can follow what's going on throughout the summer months. Come help us welcome in summer with a BANG!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
WE DID IT!!!!
Dry Tears Update- GOAL MET!!
Well, God has done it! We have raised over $4,500 dollars, so we've met our goal! As of Monday night, God provided the funds we needed to drill a well in Sono, Burkina Faso! The people of Sono will now have acess to a clean water well, and ultimately, this will result in thousands of lives saved, and the name of Jesus will be magnified through this project as well.
Its been amazing to see how God has provided in miraculous ways. It took us six weeks to meet this goal, and at times I wondered if that was even possible. I have such little faith sometimes. But, we have to give God ALL the glory in this, because He loves Sono more than we ever could, and He wanted this well for them even more than we did. I'm reminded of several verses that talk about God's desire for His children to help the poor. "He who is gracious to the poor man lends to the Lord, And He will repay him for his good deed." (Proverbs 19:17) And, 'Then He will answer them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’' (Matthew 25:45). Its amazing to know that God has allowed us to take part in helping some of the world's poorest. And we acted in obedience to a request from our Savior to serve and love his children halfway around the world. I'm SO excited!
We'll be sure to keep everyone updated with pictures and progress reports as we continue to stay connected to Dry Tears and Sono!
- Emily
Thank you to ALL who participated and gave. And, thanks to Doug Ferdinand at Rita's for helping us get there! Thank you for your sacrificial giving, it looks a lot like Jesus. Come celebrate this achievement with us next Monday night at PRIME. Can it get any better than that painting last night along with the Revelation song? Come and see....
Dry Tears Update- GOAL MET!!
Well, God has done it! We have raised over $4,500 dollars, so we've met our goal! As of Monday night, God provided the funds we needed to drill a well in Sono, Burkina Faso! The people of Sono will now have acess to a clean water well, and ultimately, this will result in thousands of lives saved, and the name of Jesus will be magnified through this project as well.
Its been amazing to see how God has provided in miraculous ways. It took us six weeks to meet this goal, and at times I wondered if that was even possible. I have such little faith sometimes. But, we have to give God ALL the glory in this, because He loves Sono more than we ever could, and He wanted this well for them even more than we did. I'm reminded of several verses that talk about God's desire for His children to help the poor. "He who is gracious to the poor man lends to the Lord, And He will repay him for his good deed." (Proverbs 19:17) And, 'Then He will answer them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’' (Matthew 25:45). Its amazing to know that God has allowed us to take part in helping some of the world's poorest. And we acted in obedience to a request from our Savior to serve and love his children halfway around the world. I'm SO excited!
We'll be sure to keep everyone updated with pictures and progress reports as we continue to stay connected to Dry Tears and Sono!
- Emily
Thank you to ALL who participated and gave. And, thanks to Doug Ferdinand at Rita's for helping us get there! Thank you for your sacrificial giving, it looks a lot like Jesus. Come celebrate this achievement with us next Monday night at PRIME. Can it get any better than that painting last night along with the Revelation song? Come and see....
Thursday, April 9, 2009
NIGHT TIME EASTER EGG HUNT AND BONFIRE!
This Saturday night...
8:00 pm - Brooke William's home
5821 forest drive acworth ga 30102
**~~~~ dont forget a FLASHLIGHT and dessert or drink. Invite all ur friends!! Its gonna be a blast!
From First Baptist Church Woodstock:
When leaving church @ main entrance (lighthouse) Go right on Highway 92Cross over Canton Highway, cross over Bells FerryRoad, Go past Kroger Shopping Center (on rt.) Immediately turn right on Tyson Drive (@ CVS) Take 1st left (Springwood Drive) Turn right onto Forest Drive, follow thru subdivision, will become private road. Our home is 1st driveway on left between two black-fenced pastures.
From I-575 North:
Exit Bells Ferry Road, turn left. Go 2 miles to intersection of Bells FerryRoad & Highway 92. Turn left, go past Kroger Shopping Center (On right) Immediately turn right on Tyson Drive (@ CVS Pharmacy). Take 1st left (Springwood Drive), turn right onto Forest Drive – follow thru subdivision, will become private road. Our home is first driveway on left between two black-fenced pastures.
This Saturday night...
8:00 pm - Brooke William's home
5821 forest drive acworth ga 30102
**~~~~ dont forget a FLASHLIGHT and dessert or drink. Invite all ur friends!! Its gonna be a blast!
From First Baptist Church Woodstock:
When leaving church @ main entrance (lighthouse) Go right on Highway 92Cross over Canton Highway, cross over Bells FerryRoad, Go past Kroger Shopping Center (on rt.) Immediately turn right on Tyson Drive (@ CVS) Take 1st left (Springwood Drive) Turn right onto Forest Drive, follow thru subdivision, will become private road. Our home is 1st driveway on left between two black-fenced pastures.
From I-575 North:
Exit Bells Ferry Road, turn left. Go 2 miles to intersection of Bells FerryRoad & Highway 92. Turn left, go past Kroger Shopping Center (On right) Immediately turn right on Tyson Drive (@ CVS Pharmacy). Take 1st left (Springwood Drive), turn right onto Forest Drive – follow thru subdivision, will become private road. Our home is first driveway on left between two black-fenced pastures.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
LADIES ONLY!!!!!!!!
...(Sorry boys)
Just two more weeks to purchase tickets for Breakaway!
Breakaway is an intimate one-day event for college and young single ladies hosted by First Baptist Church Woodstock. It is a unique opportunity to learn from mentors who are eager to share how God has led them down the road of life thus far. These are some of the breakout topics we plan to cover:
Sexuality & Intimate Relationships
Contentment
True Identity (Who Am I really?)
Discipline
Healthy Friendships
How to Deal with a Crisis of Faith
To close out our day, our mentors will hold an open panel to deal with any questions you may have. Tickets must be purchased this week (at the church office), or next Monday night at Prime. Don't miss your chance!
http://onedaybreakaway.blogspot.com/
What: Breakaway
When: April 25 (11:00 - 5:00)
Where: Magnolia Room in the Worship BuildingCost: only $10 (includes lunch).
Tickets on sale through the church office or Monday night at Prime. If you have any questions please call the College and Singles Ministry, #678-494-2851.
...(Sorry boys)
Just two more weeks to purchase tickets for Breakaway!
Breakaway is an intimate one-day event for college and young single ladies hosted by First Baptist Church Woodstock. It is a unique opportunity to learn from mentors who are eager to share how God has led them down the road of life thus far. These are some of the breakout topics we plan to cover:
Sexuality & Intimate Relationships
Contentment
True Identity (Who Am I really?)
Discipline
Healthy Friendships
How to Deal with a Crisis of Faith
To close out our day, our mentors will hold an open panel to deal with any questions you may have. Tickets must be purchased this week (at the church office), or next Monday night at Prime. Don't miss your chance!
http://onedaybreakaway.blogspot.com/
What: Breakaway
When: April 25 (11:00 - 5:00)
Where: Magnolia Room in the Worship BuildingCost: only $10 (includes lunch).
Tickets on sale through the church office or Monday night at Prime. If you have any questions please call the College and Singles Ministry, #678-494-2851.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Peace with God
“ Their bloodguilt, which I have not pardoned, I will pardon." For the LORD dwells in Zion!”
Joel 3:21
John Bunyan, well known author of Pilgrim’s Progress, was deeply tormented in his soul. He desperately longed for peace with God. One day he crossed paths with a small group of impoverished women discussing spiritual matters. He became deeply convicted by their strong love for God and devotion to Him… yet he doubted. Whenever he considered the sins of his youth, he could not comprehend that a holy God could forgive him for what he had done. Until one day when God sent His answer through His Word.
Bunyan read Joel 3:21, and the truth of God’s cleansing forgiveness expressed in that verse struck a chord. God had forgiven him. A fresh sense of God’s presence in his life was proof that God’s Word was setting him free!
Consider the difficulties and trails God has allowed into your life. Could they be one way He is calling you to return to Him? Ponder the condition of your own heart in the light of God’s call for genuine repentance. Has sin quenched the Spirit’s presence in you, or are you enjoying peace with God?
Joel 3:21
John Bunyan, well known author of Pilgrim’s Progress, was deeply tormented in his soul. He desperately longed for peace with God. One day he crossed paths with a small group of impoverished women discussing spiritual matters. He became deeply convicted by their strong love for God and devotion to Him… yet he doubted. Whenever he considered the sins of his youth, he could not comprehend that a holy God could forgive him for what he had done. Until one day when God sent His answer through His Word.
Bunyan read Joel 3:21, and the truth of God’s cleansing forgiveness expressed in that verse struck a chord. God had forgiven him. A fresh sense of God’s presence in his life was proof that God’s Word was setting him free!
Consider the difficulties and trails God has allowed into your life. Could they be one way He is calling you to return to Him? Ponder the condition of your own heart in the light of God’s call for genuine repentance. Has sin quenched the Spirit’s presence in you, or are you enjoying peace with God?
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Acoustic PRIME was awesome this
past Monday night. The band opened with an old rendition of a Beatles' classic tune, "Blackbird". Will Goodwin and Lauren Boyd led an incredible worship time, and Dave shared a poignant message from the book of Revelation.
We also heard from one of our team leaders and the challenges of clean water and disease that she experienced growing up in Africa. That led us to our Dry Tears emphasis and our "Fill our Cup to fill theirs" campaign. We are raising $4,500 to dig a well and provide clean water to 30,000 people in a very specific region of Africa. And, we are off to a great start. We hope you'll be able to jump on board with us in the days to come. Emily Walters is leading the way for our team in this effort. We are grateful for her heart and the opportunity that God has given us to be such a blessing to those on the other side of the world, the sometimes forgotten. Not to us.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Looking back, looking ahead...
Next Monday, March 23rd is going to be a very special night with an out of the ordinary setup.
This past Monday, we saw the effects (& stats) of those that are affected by dirty water. One of the 
first projects that we've taken up as a group who want to make a difference is to dig a well in an African village where 30,000 people will be the beneficiaries. It's amazing to see how God can use a group from Atlanta to impact the lives of so many so far away. We'll be hearing a real account next week of just how difficult it can be. And, we'll have a visible reminder of how we can make more of a difference together than we can apart.
first projects that we've taken up as a group who want to make a difference is to dig a well in an African village where 30,000 people will be the beneficiaries. It's amazing to see how God can use a group from Atlanta to impact the lives of so many so far away. We'll be hearing a real account next week of just how difficult it can be. And, we'll have a visible reminder of how we can make more of a difference together than we can apart.Dave reminded us all last night that our God is a creative, amazing God. Join us in the next few weeks to see how He uses people in His creative process. We're grateful for all the support we've seen at PRIME, now we want to get the word out and make the biggest possible contribution to God's Kingdom and to hurting people that we can possibly make. Please consider this week who you can invite to next week's PRIME and let's go make a difference in our community and our world.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Tonight,
Will Goodwin and Lauren Boyd lead worship.
7:30pm start. Hope to see you there!
You'll also want to check out our emphasis on our "Dry Tears" campaign. http://www.drytears.org/
We're putting our dollars together and digging a well in Africa. All the details tonight.
See you then!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
What happens to those who have never heard about Jesus?
Question: "What happens to those who have never heard about Jesus?"Answer: All people are accountable to God whether they have “heard about Him” or not. The Bible tells us that God has clearly revealed Himself in nature (Romans 1:20) and in the hearts of people (Ecclesiastes 3:11). The problem is that the human race is sinful; we all reject this knowledge of God and rebel against Him (Romans 1:21-23). Apart from God's grace, God would give us over to the sinful desires of our hearts, allowing us to discover how useless and miserable life is apart from Him. This He does for those who reject Him (Romans 1:24-32).In reality, it is not that some people have not heard about God. Rather, the problem is that they have rejected what they have heard and what is readily seen in nature. Deuteronomy 4:29 proclaims, “But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul.” This verse teaches an important principle—everyone who truly seeks after God will find Him. If a person truly desires to know God, God will make Himself known.The problem is, “there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God” (Romans 3:11). People reject the knowledge of God that is present in nature and in their own hearts, and instead decide to worship a “god” of their own creation. It is foolish to debate the fairness of God sending someone to hell who never had the opportunity to hear the Gospel of Christ. People are responsible to God for what God has already revealed to them. The Bible says that people reject this knowledge, and therefore God is just in condemning them to hell.Instead of debating the fate of those who have never heard, we, as Christians, should be doing our best to make sure that they hear. We are called to spread the Gospel throughout the nations (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8). The fact that we know people reject the knowledge of God revealed in nature must motivate us to proclaim the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. Only through accepting the God’s grace through the Lord Jesus Christ can people be saved from their sins and rescued from an eternity apart from God in hell.If we assume that those who never hear the Gospel are granted mercy from God, we will run into a terrible problem. If people who never hear the Gospel are saved, it is logical that we should make sure no one ever hears the Gospel. The worst thing we could do would be share the Gospel with a person and have him or her reject it. If that were to happen, he or she would be condemned. People who do not hear the Gospel must be condemned, or else there is no motive for evangelism. Why run the risk of people possibly rejecting the Gospel and condemning themselves when they were previously saved because they had never heard the Gospel?
These answers were taken from http://gotquestions.org
Monday, March 2, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Last night was a great gathering. Seth Condrey and Chris Coleman and the PRIME band combined to lead worship. It was very engaging, very real. And, Dave continued his series "Field Tested". He left us with some very thought provoking statements, such as: "For those that have more knowlege of the Lord, you are responsible to help those who have less". And, then he told a story of a smurf, a party, & a very odd opportunity to share his faith. Had to be there to get that one.
We continue to hear about lives that are being transformed as a result of the ministry of PRIME. Our hope is that God will multiply that transformation ten-fold in the months to come.
By the way, coming up in a couple of weeks, we are having our always popular "Question & Answer" night, live. We'll let you text in questions and Dave will take them in real time. Last time, we were able to get 17 questions answered in an hour. It's fun. Hope you can join us.
We continue to hear about lives that are being transformed as a result of the ministry of PRIME. Our hope is that God will multiply that transformation ten-fold in the months to come.
By the way, coming up in a couple of weeks, we are having our always popular "Question & Answer" night, live. We'll let you text in questions and Dave will take them in real time. Last time, we were able to get 17 questions answered in an hour. It's fun. Hope you can join us.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Questions
As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts higher than your thoughts." ISAIAH 55:9
My 7 year old niece loves clothes and is quite choosy about the color and texture of most everything she puts on. One day last week she decided she was ready to go fashion “solo” for school. Sure enough, she was dressed and ready (even on time!) for two days straight. On the third day, she came to my sister and said “Mom, you need to put my clothes out for me again. I’m just too little for this much pressure.”
Out of the mouths of babes.
The more I study, the more I discover how much I do not know. I pray often that God would give me a teachable heart and a greater capacity to learn His ways. But I accept the fact that I will never know it all. There are clear limitations to what we have the capacity and intelligence to understand.
The Bible is the source for everything we need to know for this life (2 Pet 1:3), including how to know Him and receive eternal life through faith in His Son. But if the Bible doesn’t seem to have an answer to a question… be careful not to doubt the answers it has given you. There is so much about this universe and the God who made it that we simply do not know. The bottom line is on this side of life we will never fully understand God, or all of His ways. His purposes and what He has chosen to reveal to us of them, are moving forward according to His timetable.
As we continue to enjoy learning more about Him each week, let’s remember that He has chosen to reveal incredible truths to us. That gives us the awesome opportunity to study and learn from the treasure of His Word. It also gives us the opportunity to learn to trust Him with the things we do not understand.
Kelly
Ps 91:1
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
When God interrupts…
WORSHIP The act of paying honor to a deity; religious reverence and homage.
Last night at Prime, we enjoyed an interruption by God. As we asked Him to do, He led us. And following the leadership of attentive servants, we ended up spending our entire night singing praises and worshipping our Lord.
“From there he went on toward the hills east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. There he built an altar to the LORD and called on the name of the LORD.” Gen 12:8
Worship is giving God the best that He has given you. Be careful with what you do with the best you have. Whenever you get a blessing from God, give it back to Him as a love gift. Take time to meditate before God and offer the blessing back to Him in a deliberate act of worship. If you hoard a thing for yourself, it will turn into spiritual dry rot, as the manna did when it was hoarded. God will never let you hold a spiritual thing for yourself, it has to be given back to Him that He may make it a blessing to others.
Bethel is the symbol of communion with God; Ai is the symbol of the world. Abraham pitched his tent between the two. The measure of worth of our public activity for God is the private profound communion we have with Him. Rush is wrong every time, there is always plenty of time to worship God. Quiet days with God may be a snare. We have to pitch our tents where we will always have quiet times with God, however noisy our times with the world may be. There are not three stages in spiritual life – worship, waiting and work. Some of us go in jumps like spiritual frogs, we jump from worship to waiting, and from waiting to work. God’s idea is that the three should go together. They were always together in the life of our Lord. He was unhasting and unresting. It is a discipline, we cannot get into it all at once.
- Oswald Chambers
What a joy it is to seek truth and worship Him. I wonder what He will do next Monday…
Kelly
WORSHIP The act of paying honor to a deity; religious reverence and homage.
Last night at Prime, we enjoyed an interruption by God. As we asked Him to do, He led us. And following the leadership of attentive servants, we ended up spending our entire night singing praises and worshipping our Lord.
“From there he went on toward the hills east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. There he built an altar to the LORD and called on the name of the LORD.” Gen 12:8
Worship is giving God the best that He has given you. Be careful with what you do with the best you have. Whenever you get a blessing from God, give it back to Him as a love gift. Take time to meditate before God and offer the blessing back to Him in a deliberate act of worship. If you hoard a thing for yourself, it will turn into spiritual dry rot, as the manna did when it was hoarded. God will never let you hold a spiritual thing for yourself, it has to be given back to Him that He may make it a blessing to others.
Bethel is the symbol of communion with God; Ai is the symbol of the world. Abraham pitched his tent between the two. The measure of worth of our public activity for God is the private profound communion we have with Him. Rush is wrong every time, there is always plenty of time to worship God. Quiet days with God may be a snare. We have to pitch our tents where we will always have quiet times with God, however noisy our times with the world may be. There are not three stages in spiritual life – worship, waiting and work. Some of us go in jumps like spiritual frogs, we jump from worship to waiting, and from waiting to work. God’s idea is that the three should go together. They were always together in the life of our Lord. He was unhasting and unresting. It is a discipline, we cannot get into it all at once.
- Oswald Chambers
What a joy it is to seek truth and worship Him. I wonder what He will do next Monday…
Kelly
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
What a great kickoff to the new year! And, what a great turnout last night.
We are expecting great things in 2009. Chris Coleman and the PRIME band did a great job last night and we are looking forward to having Seth Condrey with us this week (yes...I made a boo-boo when announcing that he would be here this past week, sorry Charlie).
We spent a couple of hours on Tuesday at Kennesaw State University with our friends from the Baptist Collegiat Ministries, handing out 25 boxes of free pizza and invites for PRIME. We want everyone in Atlanta to know that we are there every Monday!
Make sure to join us next Monday for the continuation of Dave's series, "Field Tested". And, bring a friend to our Visitor's Reception with Dave/Band/PRIME leaders after it's over. We'd be honored to get to meet our first time guests.
Mondays are good again in '09,
Steve
We are expecting great things in 2009. Chris Coleman and the PRIME band did a great job last night and we are looking forward to having Seth Condrey with us this week (yes...I made a boo-boo when announcing that he would be here this past week, sorry Charlie).
We spent a couple of hours on Tuesday at Kennesaw State University with our friends from the Baptist Collegiat Ministries, handing out 25 boxes of free pizza and invites for PRIME. We want everyone in Atlanta to know that we are there every Monday!
Make sure to join us next Monday for the continuation of Dave's series, "Field Tested". And, bring a friend to our Visitor's Reception with Dave/Band/PRIME leaders after it's over. We'd be honored to get to meet our first time guests.
Mondays are good again in '09,
Steve
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Mermaids
Christmas Eve I pulled my 3 year old nephew close and asked “If you could be either a cowboy or an Indian, which would you be?” Unbeknownst to him, I was getting him ready for the tan cowboy chaps that were hidden beneath the pretty paper in the box he’d been dying to open all day.
His eyes lit up and he leaned into my face and whispered… “A mermaid.”
You can imagine my surprise.
The air is full (aside from the falling rain) of the crisp hope of a new year, a new start. Enjoy this new year… think outside the box. This journey we’re all on called life is full of joys and sorrows and I truly believe they all add up to help us know and understand our purpose and the One who designed us for this journey.
Enjoy your new start, enjoy being who your Creator made you to be, and most of all enjoy pursuing Truth.
Look forward to seeing you next week!
Christmas Eve I pulled my 3 year old nephew close and asked “If you could be either a cowboy or an Indian, which would you be?” Unbeknownst to him, I was getting him ready for the tan cowboy chaps that were hidden beneath the pretty paper in the box he’d been dying to open all day.
His eyes lit up and he leaned into my face and whispered… “A mermaid.”
You can imagine my surprise.
The air is full (aside from the falling rain) of the crisp hope of a new year, a new start. Enjoy this new year… think outside the box. This journey we’re all on called life is full of joys and sorrows and I truly believe they all add up to help us know and understand our purpose and the One who designed us for this journey.
Enjoy your new start, enjoy being who your Creator made you to be, and most of all enjoy pursuing Truth.
Look forward to seeing you next week!
"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jer. 29:13
Mermaids?...
Christmas Eve I pulled my 3 year old nephew close and asked “If you could be either a cowboy or an Indian, which would you be?” Unbeknownst to him, I was getting him ready for the tan cowboy chaps that were hidden beneath the pretty paper in the box he’d been dying to open all day.
His eyes lit up and he leaned into my face and whispered… “A mermaid.”
You can imagine my surprise.
The air is full (aside from the falling rain) of the crisp hope of a new year, a new start. Enjoy this new year… think outside the box. This journey we’re all on called life is full of joys and sorrows and I truly believe they all add up to help us know and understand our purpose and the One who designed us for this journey.
Enjoy your new start, enjoy being who your Creator made you to be, and most of all enjoy pursuing Truth.
Christmas Eve I pulled my 3 year old nephew close and asked “If you could be either a cowboy or an Indian, which would you be?” Unbeknownst to him, I was getting him ready for the tan cowboy chaps that were hidden beneath the pretty paper in the box he’d been dying to open all day.
His eyes lit up and he leaned into my face and whispered… “A mermaid.”
You can imagine my surprise.
The air is full (aside from the falling rain) of the crisp hope of a new year, a new start. Enjoy this new year… think outside the box. This journey we’re all on called life is full of joys and sorrows and I truly believe they all add up to help us know and understand our purpose and the One who designed us for this journey.
Enjoy your new start, enjoy being who your Creator made you to be, and most of all enjoy pursuing Truth.
"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jer. 29:13
See you next week!
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