LO$T Blog Giveaways!

How do FREE resources that would help you apply what you’re learning throughout the new LO$T series sound to you?  Great?  Then check out the Blog each week!  

We’ll be making several post throughout the week.  The post will be relevant to the previous Sundays message. Make a comment(s), and you’ll be entered into our weekly resource drawing.  (You'll also be taking part in some sweet discussions!)

Winners will be notified via eMail.

Looking forward to it,

jame

Reaching People...

235,000.  We talk about that number a lot around here.  There are 235,000 unchurched people within a twenty-minute drive of NorthBridge Church.  It’s crazy to think about!  And yet why not?  Why not pray, dream and ask God to use our little church to reach those 235,000?

You’re going to hear a lot more about this in 2009.  In fact, it’s why we’re launching some experiments in the weeks ahead (Northbridge Music Project).  In the meantime, here are three statements I am learning and re-learning when it comes to reaching people for Christ.

1. You must reach people where they are, not where you want them to be.

2. The greatest evangelism tool is not a well-written tract but a well-ordered life.

3.  A dialogue is better than a monologue.  

Evangelism “strategies” often underestimate the incredible importance of simply listening, and understanding where people are coming from (see Point #1.)  If I’m not willing to really listen, I probably don’t really care.

What do you think?

jame

Windows & Gauges

Have you recently walked in the doors of NorthBridge and wondered what’s next? If so, then join us for NEXT, where we will provide a 20-minute overview of our church mission and strategy and help you determine your best next step. NEXT will begin shortly after the 10:30 a.m. service today and is held in the NEXT (Xtreme) room, just down the hall from the resource table.  Childcare available.

Were You There!

KidVenture 12 October 2008

October "INTERSECT" Opportunities.

Rake-N-Run Saturday, Oct. 25th, 10-12pm. 

It's simple. We'll meet here at the school with our rakes, work-gloves & tarps. NorthBridge will supply the yard bags. We'll divide up throughout the local community and rake leaves for those who could use a little help.

Halloween Candy Connection Friday Oct. 31, 5:30-8pm. 

We're asking everyone to donate full size candy bars over the next few weeks. Then, on Halloween, we'll hand it all out from a few select homes in the immediate area
along with glow necklaces, some NorthBridge info., friendly smiles & a silent prayer.

Comment below to if you plan on helping out with either of these projects.

Got your own ideas for a future "Intersect Project"? Let us know about them!

KidVenture is Next Week!!!!

You won’t want to miss this event!
Kids and families will have a chance to hang out and
play together at Fun Fore All on October 12 at 12:00
until 3:00 p.m.

KidVenture is a time for kids and parents to get to
know ther small group leaders better and to also connect
with other parents who are on the same journey with
you – raising your child to love Jesus!

RSVP to Cheryl at cheryl.bentsen@northbridge.org
By October 10 if possible, or just show up!

Just Stop It!

So I'm surfing around the other day and come across one of my favorite clips. Makes me laugh every time. Only this time, after watching it, I was left thinking. What things in my life do I need to "just stop"? What about you?


Imagine with me what would happen this week if, through the power of Christ, we "Just Stopped"...
...bringing our work home.
...making excuses for not inviting that friend to church.
...worrying about the future.
...whatever is getting in the way of our spending regular time with God.
...living beyond our means.
..._______________________

You can listen to Jayson & I discuss this topic further over on the podcast page.
Walk On,
Jame