Archive for February, 2008
Friday, February 29th, 2008
Monroe Community's website has been revamped using Web Empowered Church's TYPO3 framework. There are current prayer requests, calendar, announcements, sermon podcasts, the weekly bulletins, and study notes. Plus, for first-time visitors there are directions, our current schedule, and a link to the UMC's befliefs. Let me know ...
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Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
What is that? Healthy stewardship regarding church facilities!!!! Well, Eric Helms posted an entry that really got me going... You can see his entry by clicking here for some context, but I went over the top. My response to his post follows:
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I guess I am of ...
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Sunday, February 24th, 2008
This week music features Drew Donovan on lead vocals. You can hear Jim a little and Sandra's voice was present in worship, but doesn't seem to be on the recording. Still working out some kinks. The instrumental track sounds like Mike got a pretty good mix. Mike ...
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Friday, February 22nd, 2008
Yesterday my four year old son broke out into spontaneous prayer (yes, we are United Methodist). He started into some serious praying. His prayer - that God gives him a little sister!
My two younger brothers' wives just had baby girls recently. So, I think that is where ...
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Thursday, February 21st, 2008
I know there are probably books written about the spiritual effects of sickness, so for what it is worth, do not take my musing too seriously.
Tuesday morning I had an early appointment. I woke up a little sore, but had been running around with the kids on Monday. ...
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
February 13, 2008
Dear Parent/Guardian:
The Board of Education appreciates the information provided by our community in our World Languages Survey. We are especially grateful to those who attended our Board meeting of February 5 to share their thoughts on this important subject.
The Board listened to community input, and the survey ...
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
We are continuing to have mid-week services during Lent. When I came to Trinity they were particpating in mid-week ecumenical services with the other churches in Spotswood. We had worship with the Reformed Church, St. Peter's, and Spotswood Chapel. It was easier to communicate what we were doing because the ...
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Sunday, February 17th, 2008
The mix is a ruff cut and we are working out the kinks. Praise to the tech guys who are integrating all this new tech stuff like live recordings, Media Shout, lighting, etc. You are doing a great job! The worship team is working hard as well! ...
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Sunday, February 17th, 2008
1. Its too new, like an unknown language
2. It’s not as melodious as the more established style
3. There are so many new songs that it is impossible to learn them all
4. New music creates disturbances and causes people to act in an indecent and disorderly manner
5. It ...
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Sunday, February 17th, 2008
Did Jesus know about the Hawthorne effect when He said "You are the light of the world?"
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Hawthorne effect describes a temporary change to behavior or performance in response to a change in the environmental conditions, with the response being typically an improvement. The term was ...
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