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Friday, February 17th, 2012
On 2/22/12, we’re gathering @ 6:30pm in our church building to commence the season of lent together. We’ll use that time to begin spending the next 40 days preparing our hearts for Easter. Please consider joining us for this repentant occasion. Childcare will be available for ages 1yr old thru 3rd grade.
What is Ash Wednesday? Below is a simple explanation taken from www.about.com
In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter (Sundays are not included in the count).
Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. During some Ash Wednesday services, the minister will lightly rub the sign of the cross with ashes onto the foreheads of worshipers.
Not all Christian churches observe Ash Wednesday or Lent. They are mostly observed by the Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian and Anglican denominations, and also by Roman Catholics. Eastern Orthodox churches observe Lent or Great Lent, during the 6 weeks or 40 days preceding Palm Sunday with fasting continuing during the Holy Week of Orthodox Easter. Lent for Eastern Orthodox churches begins on Monday (called Clean Monday) and Ash Wednesday is not observed.
The Bible does not mention Ash Wednesday or the custom of Lent, however, the practice of repentance and mourning in ashes is found in 2 Samuel 13:19; Esther 4:1; Job 2:8; Daniel 9:3; and Matthew 11:21.
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Every so often we like to highlight a volunteer leader. We hope you’ll enjoy getting to know Ryan Greenwood as much as we have.
Tell us a little about yourself.
Renee and I have been married for 8 years. We have 3 kids, Ayden (6), Reese (3), Joshua (7 months). We both have our own businesses. Renee is a Jeweler for Premier Designs Jewelry, which is a biblically-based company and seeks to enrich the lives of the women she is able to serve. I am an independent representative for Primerica Financial Services. I also seek to serve families by helping them take control of their finances and begin building toward their own financial goals. We both see our businesses as a means of ministry outside the church walls. We have been attending Compass for a little over 2 years now.
What is your role on the Worship Team
I lead the team on the 2nd Sunday of the month. That means I plan out the set list, enter it into planning center online, conduct rehearsal and lead the team on Sunday for both services.
What impact has your involvement on the Worship Team had in your life?
I’ve lead worship for several churches and ministries for the past 10 years. I always enjoy playing my guitar and singing. It’s great being able to be a catalyst for others to engage God. Leading the team once a month at Compass has also been great because I am filling a need and serving the Ross family as Jeremy has a full plate between his family, business and ministry responsibilities.
What would you like others to know about what the Worship Team does and how they can get involved?
Compass is blessed with many great musicians and vocalists. Having 3 or 4 full teams to rotate is great, but certainly doesn’t mean we are FULL. We could always use more resources in the way of singers, guitarists, vocalists, audio/visual techs, percussionists, violinists, pianists, artists, painters, sculptors, etc. The more ways we can include the gifts of the people God has brought to Compass the better.
Favorite Verse?
I don’t have any one favorite verse, but the one that comes to mind right now as I think about it is Psalm 119:72, “The Law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.”
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
The New year marks a season of transition for us as we multiply our Leadership lab into two Gospel Communities and begin our once monthly worship gatherings.
We’re finding more and more that the Lord is working at multiple levels in East county, rather than just through Roots, or just through the Church for that matter. God is expanding our vision of His influence and His Kingdom by opening a large number of new relationships with individuals, churches, schools, and para-church organizations who God is using to transform this community. This has hugely affirmed our call and vision for the people of East County and has greatly encouraged us! It’s amazing to be apart of what God is doing and to feel the love of those already invested here!
Pray for us as we continue to partner with those in East county in our Lord’s Mission to effect the community of East county with the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Also pray for Kristina and I as we move into East county in January. Our desire is that God would open many doors for us to share his message and his love with those He places in our lives. Pray that his Spirit would lead and guide us into those places where He desires to heal, transform, redeem, bless, and do his good work.
~Paul Boelhke, Associate Planter
Sunday, December 18th, 2011
Christmas Eve Candlelight Gatherings at 4pm, 5pm, & 6pm to welcome Jesus as our Savior by singing Christmas carols.
No church gatherings on Christmas Day. We encourage you to use that time with your families to reflect on Welcoming Jesus into our lives by pondering Luke 2.
Merry Christmas!
Monday, December 12th, 2011
On Friday, December 16th from 6pm-7:30pm children ages 2 through elementary school can enjoy making some fun and simple crafts. For those done crafting at 7pm, we’ll read a few Christmas stories. Craft ideas or supplies are not required but are welcome to add to the fun. We’ll have hot cocoa and candy canes to snack on, so come join us!
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Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
November 2011
For many people the celebration of Thanksgiving marks a time of reflection on the things we are thankful for. This year, as we celebrated Thanksgiving, I was reminded of the powerful prayer and financial support you have offered us and our church planting efforts. Thank you for your interest in what is happening in our lives and ministry. Thank you for partnering with us to make this ministry possible. Lastly, thank you for your tremendous generosity!
After five weeks of meeting, it is becoming increasingly apparent that our first Lux Community Group is ready to multiply. We have been meeting in our home and have regularly been maxing out the capacity. We have split into 2 separate discussion groups as a way to prepare Dan, our next leader, for our target of January to multiply.
Our community groups meet together to practice hospitality, have spiritual conversations and serve the people of our neighborhoods and city. This past month we participated in Operation Christmas Child, had two different spiritual conversations from a study called “Gospel Centered Life”, and had a dinner party/game night.
Our spiritual conversations have been a real highlight. We have been interacting with the idea that the gospel informs and changes our daily lives. It’s not something we graduate from after we become Christians. The gospel is something we constantly need to be reminded of and live in light of.
Prayer/Praise Requests:
- Praise for people we are already meeting in our new neighborhoods.
- Praise for the number of people we are regularly connecting with.
- Pray for discernment on the timing of multiplying our community group.
- Pray for ongoing opportunities to build relationships with people in our new neighborhood.
- Pray for protection in the spiritual battle.
- Pray for the Gregory’s to continue to settle in and be healthy through the winter months.
- Pray for the people of Seattle that we will impact.
- Pray for the ongoing development of the church planting team for Lux Communities.
- Pray for those who are trying to move into the neighborhood to be a part of Lux Communities.
~Micah & Kristen Dodson
On 2/22/12, we’re gathering @ 6:30pm in our church building to commence the season of lent together. We’ll use that time to begin spending the next 40 days preparing our hearts for Easter. Please consider joining us for this repentant occasion. Childcare will be available for ages 1yr old thru 3rd grade.
