There are a couple of really important things getting ready to take place with our new ministry - Encounters - and we wanted to take a moment to pass along the information to you.
MIDWEEK ENCOUNTERS:
What is it?
- a 13 week study that looks at the twelve steps of recovery from a biblical perspective. It will be a time of worship, prayer, testimony, Bible study and growth.
When is it?
- Thursday evenings beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Where is it?
- The United Methodist Temple, 4101 Highway 73, in the Life Lessons room.
Who can come?
- Absolutely anyone. Whether you are just curious about the workings of the 12 steps and how they relate to the Bible or are looking to grow in your own journey of recovery, all are invited to come.
Additional info:
- Childcare is being provided free of charge
- A sandwich dinner is being provided free of charge
- All materials are being provided free of charge
Please RSVP to the church office or by emailing acts242@hotmail.com if you are planning on attending to where we can have enough food and materials for everyone.
LABOR DAY FAMILY FUN DAY
On Monday, September 7th, we are going to open our hearts and doors to family and friends for a day of bounce houses, super slides, games, food, door prizes and other give aways...all absolutely free of charge. The best part is that the majority of the activities will be indoors, so we will play and fellowship come rain or shine (and think about how nice it will be to beat the heat for a little while!)!
If you and your family or friends are not doing anything on Labor Day, come by and see us at the church between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to join in the festivities.
ENCOUNTERS WORSHIP
Mark your calendars for Encounters first worship service at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 19th! Childcare and a children's program will take place during worship (we will release the kids part way through the service).
This is the first of our preview services, which gives us (and you) an opportunity to worship together and iron out any glitches between now and the time we launch in January. We will have about 7 or so of these between now and the end of the year.
Please join us for these and other events coming soon here at the United Methodist Temple! And keep an eye out here, in the Messenger and Template for even more news.
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Saturday, August 15, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Encounters Update
This past Saturday (July 11th), we launched our first Christian 12 step meeting called Came to Believe. The meeting was both well attended and well received. Finally, Port Arthur has a 12 step group where Christ is central to the recovery process.
This meeting is an ongoing meeting that takes place every Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. and we want to encourage everyone to help spread the word about this fantastic ministry. If you know of someone that may be interested they can contact Russell in the church office for more information or to pick up flyers for the meeting.
This is just another step in our process toward launching a 3rd service and a larger recovery ministry here at the United Methodist Temple. The larger ministry, known as Encounters, is beginning to take on a life of its own. Much has been done in the past month to further the process along, but there is still much to do.
If you have heard about Encounters and wondered how to get more information or get plugged in, then this is for you:
This coming Thursday (July 16th) at 6:00 p.m., we will be hosting an Encounters launch team meeting in the Life Lessons room at the Temple. The meeting is open to everyone, whether you are just seeking more information or are looking for somewhere to serve; all are welcome.
This week we will take a closer look at our upcoming schedule of events and get updates on what teams are forming and what some next steps are to stay on track for our target launch date of January 9th, 2010.
Come join the excitement and see what God is doing here at the United Methodist Temple!
This meeting is an ongoing meeting that takes place every Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. and we want to encourage everyone to help spread the word about this fantastic ministry. If you know of someone that may be interested they can contact Russell in the church office for more information or to pick up flyers for the meeting.
This is just another step in our process toward launching a 3rd service and a larger recovery ministry here at the United Methodist Temple. The larger ministry, known as Encounters, is beginning to take on a life of its own. Much has been done in the past month to further the process along, but there is still much to do.
If you have heard about Encounters and wondered how to get more information or get plugged in, then this is for you:
This coming Thursday (July 16th) at 6:00 p.m., we will be hosting an Encounters launch team meeting in the Life Lessons room at the Temple. The meeting is open to everyone, whether you are just seeking more information or are looking for somewhere to serve; all are welcome.
This week we will take a closer look at our upcoming schedule of events and get updates on what teams are forming and what some next steps are to stay on track for our target launch date of January 9th, 2010.
Come join the excitement and see what God is doing here at the United Methodist Temple!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Recovery at the Temple
We believe that love, mercy, grace, redemption, and reconciliation are at the heart of the gospel. With this in mind, we want to continue to be intentional about meeting people where they are at and providing resources and opportunities for them to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
To that end we would like to introduce you to a new outreach at the United Methodist Temple.
On July 11th, we will launch our first Christian 12 step meeting called Came to Believe.
This meeting utilizes the 12 steps, principles, and promises that are a part of other 12 step organizations (that were originally birthed out of a Christian organization known as the Oxford Group), but recognizes that the God of our understanding is found in the triune God whose face is Jesus Christ.
This group is open to all regardless of what the issue is that we wrestle with. This is because although we have found that our behaviors of choice may manifest themselves in a variety of ways (codependence, alcoholism, drug addiction, food issues, sex, gambling, cutting, relationship issues, and so on), we have discovered that the underlying causes of these issues are quite similar. Additionally, we have discovered that there is but one solution - a growing relationship with Christ.
If you or someone you know is looking for a safe place to process and work through these various issues, we invite you to join us for Came to Believe!
Here's the 411:
CAME TO BELIEVE
What:
A Christian 12 step meeting focused not on the differences of our dependencies, but rather on the healing and wholeness that is offered to us through Jesus Christ.
Who:
For anyone looking to strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ while journeying the 12 steps of recovery.
When:
Saturday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Beginning July 11, 2009
Where:
The United Methodist Temple
4101 Highway 73
Meeting will be held in the Life Lessons Room
(Just look for the signs near the East entrance of the church)
For more information (including directions to our facility) contact Russell at the church at (409) 962-5762.
To that end we would like to introduce you to a new outreach at the United Methodist Temple.
On July 11th, we will launch our first Christian 12 step meeting called Came to Believe.
This meeting utilizes the 12 steps, principles, and promises that are a part of other 12 step organizations (that were originally birthed out of a Christian organization known as the Oxford Group), but recognizes that the God of our understanding is found in the triune God whose face is Jesus Christ.
This group is open to all regardless of what the issue is that we wrestle with. This is because although we have found that our behaviors of choice may manifest themselves in a variety of ways (codependence, alcoholism, drug addiction, food issues, sex, gambling, cutting, relationship issues, and so on), we have discovered that the underlying causes of these issues are quite similar. Additionally, we have discovered that there is but one solution - a growing relationship with Christ.
If you or someone you know is looking for a safe place to process and work through these various issues, we invite you to join us for Came to Believe!
Here's the 411:
CAME TO BELIEVE
What:
A Christian 12 step meeting focused not on the differences of our dependencies, but rather on the healing and wholeness that is offered to us through Jesus Christ.
Who:
For anyone looking to strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ while journeying the 12 steps of recovery.
When:
Saturday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Beginning July 11, 2009
Where:
The United Methodist Temple
4101 Highway 73
Meeting will be held in the Life Lessons Room
(Just look for the signs near the East entrance of the church)
For more information (including directions to our facility) contact Russell at the church at (409) 962-5762.
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