Today, I begin a new message series called “Building Blocks.” We will explore key “blocks” that we need to have firmly in place for 2009 to truly be great!
You see every year, we need to make “shifts” and “adjustments” to our lives that will help us become more Christ-like. One such “shift” or “adjustment” is in our daily priorities.
This is simple, yet hard to do. Prioritizing your life is making decisions concerning what is of most importance to you and aligning your actions with those decisions.
If we don’t prioritize our lives (decide what is most important to us), someone else will; or rather our circumstances will. Today you will be challenged to set your priorities – you know, take charge, make those decisions as to what is of most importance to you and then align your actions with those decisions.
Take the challenge: Reflect on what is of most importance to you and the make the decision to align your actions with those priorities. You will be glad that you did today, but especially at the end of 2009!
Happy New Year,
Jeff Powell
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Building Blocks 09
Can you believe it? Another year has come and gone! 2008 was great in many ways – great with joy for many and great with pain for some. And I believe great with triumph through Jesus for all!
Every year, we need to make “shifts” and “adjustments” to our lives that will help us become more Christ-like. You could call it a “tune-up” of sorts for our lives.
As we approach the dawning of a new year, I would like to help us all start this year off in the right direction.
Next Sunday, January 4, I will begin a new message series called “Building Blocks.” During this series we will explore key “blocks” that we all need to have firmly in place for 2009 to truly be all that it has the potential to be in our lives!
We will explore such “blocks” as priorities, growth, leadership, and community. Marked with practical application and an illustrated approach to help you put into practice each “building block,” this new series will help you start 2009 off in the right direction!
Happy New Year,
Jeff Powell
Every year, we need to make “shifts” and “adjustments” to our lives that will help us become more Christ-like. You could call it a “tune-up” of sorts for our lives.
As we approach the dawning of a new year, I would like to help us all start this year off in the right direction.
Next Sunday, January 4, I will begin a new message series called “Building Blocks.” During this series we will explore key “blocks” that we all need to have firmly in place for 2009 to truly be all that it has the potential to be in our lives!
We will explore such “blocks” as priorities, growth, leadership, and community. Marked with practical application and an illustrated approach to help you put into practice each “building block,” this new series will help you start 2009 off in the right direction!
Happy New Year,
Jeff Powell
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Christmas and Gifts...
Christmas – everything surrounding this “event” communicates giving and receiving gifts! From childhood memories (positive and negative) to adult experiences with giving and receiving gifts, we could all reflect on the reality of Christmas being about giving!
And some gifts are certainly more special than others. In fact some gifts are one of a kind gifts that keep on giving. Allow me to explain…
Nearly 12 years ago, Jane and I celebrated the birth of our firstborn son Tyler one week after Christmas, 10 years ago we celebrated the birth of our daughter Allie, and 5 years ago we celebrated the birth of our second son Austin one week before Christmas. These births have been gifts that keep on giving through the wonderful joys and challenges that come from raising children!
THE GIFT that was the best Christmas gift ever given was the birth of Jesus Christ. This gift continues giving to this day. Jesus was given to us for the forgiveness of sins, the promise of Heaven when we die, and life abundant on this earth while we live. Christmas = Jesus!
Let us all share the gift of Jesus with others while receiving the gift of Jesus fresh and new ourselves during this Christmas Season!
Merry Christmas,
Jeff Powell
And some gifts are certainly more special than others. In fact some gifts are one of a kind gifts that keep on giving. Allow me to explain…
Nearly 12 years ago, Jane and I celebrated the birth of our firstborn son Tyler one week after Christmas, 10 years ago we celebrated the birth of our daughter Allie, and 5 years ago we celebrated the birth of our second son Austin one week before Christmas. These births have been gifts that keep on giving through the wonderful joys and challenges that come from raising children!
THE GIFT that was the best Christmas gift ever given was the birth of Jesus Christ. This gift continues giving to this day. Jesus was given to us for the forgiveness of sins, the promise of Heaven when we die, and life abundant on this earth while we live. Christmas = Jesus!
Let us all share the gift of Jesus with others while receiving the gift of Jesus fresh and new ourselves during this Christmas Season!
Merry Christmas,
Jeff Powell
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Incredible Opportunities...
There are two incredible opportunities that I want you to take advantage of…
First, next Sunday, December 21 will be our Christmas Celebration worship service. I will preach a life-changing message called “His Story Can Change Your Story!” Statistics tell us that people are very open to being invited to church during the Christmas season – let’s take advantage of this great opportunity and invite someone to attend with us next week!
Second, February 6-8, 2009 will be ReNew 09 – Growing your church one home at a time! This conference-style event will be very strategic for 2009! International consultant and best-selling author Joel Comiskey will lead this dynamic conference. I want you to save the date NOW – Friday, February 6 (7 – 9PM) and Saturday, February 7 (9AM – 4PM)!
Fellowship Church, God has given us clear purpose to lead people to become followers of Jesus! And God has given us a clear vision to accomplish our purpose: Large Group Gatherings, Small Groups, and Training. The two opportunities mentioned above will move us forward in this direction – let’s take advantage of them!
Loving and Leading,
Jeff Powell
First, next Sunday, December 21 will be our Christmas Celebration worship service. I will preach a life-changing message called “His Story Can Change Your Story!” Statistics tell us that people are very open to being invited to church during the Christmas season – let’s take advantage of this great opportunity and invite someone to attend with us next week!
Second, February 6-8, 2009 will be ReNew 09 – Growing your church one home at a time! This conference-style event will be very strategic for 2009! International consultant and best-selling author Joel Comiskey will lead this dynamic conference. I want you to save the date NOW – Friday, February 6 (7 – 9PM) and Saturday, February 7 (9AM – 4PM)!
Fellowship Church, God has given us clear purpose to lead people to become followers of Jesus! And God has given us a clear vision to accomplish our purpose: Large Group Gatherings, Small Groups, and Training. The two opportunities mentioned above will move us forward in this direction – let’s take advantage of them!
Loving and Leading,
Jeff Powell
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Peace and Parties...
Peace in the midst of financial difficulty can be yours! God says that as we obey Him, blessings will follow (see Deuteronomy 28:12-14)! On Sunday, I will be sharing on this vital topic. As you obey God with your finances, you can expect God to move mightily in your behalf. Let us grab hold of powerful truth; which leads to supernatural provision!
On Sunday, I want you to sign up for a Christmas Party! The time is short and I want you to attend a party and invite non-believers to attend with you. At these parties all will be invited to our December 21 Christmas Celebration called, “His Story Can Change Your Story!”
Please sign up in the Welcome Center on the bulletin board if you have not done so already. And may I suggest three parties that still have room on Saturday, December 13? Karin and Richard Pfuntner, Amy and Chris Whitfield and Anna and Paul James – sign up for one of these or another of your choosing!
Please help fill these parties and fill Fellowship Church on Sunday, December 21!
Loving and Leading,
Jeff Powell
On Sunday, I want you to sign up for a Christmas Party! The time is short and I want you to attend a party and invite non-believers to attend with you. At these parties all will be invited to our December 21 Christmas Celebration called, “His Story Can Change Your Story!”
Please sign up in the Welcome Center on the bulletin board if you have not done so already. And may I suggest three parties that still have room on Saturday, December 13? Karin and Richard Pfuntner, Amy and Chris Whitfield and Anna and Paul James – sign up for one of these or another of your choosing!
Please help fill these parties and fill Fellowship Church on Sunday, December 21!
Loving and Leading,
Jeff Powell
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