February 27th Connect Service: Media Month!
The Walking Dead.
We have all probably seen a good zombie movie or two. Mindless. Thoughtless. Relentless. Zombies have one purpose; consumption.
Funny, for a time I felt like a zombie as I would troll through the malls with my fellow dark creatures, consuming indiscriminately.
Then I woke up from the nightmare.
On Sunday, I am going to share my story from mindless consumer, discontent with everything, to a more stable, satisfied and alive being.
Discontentment and Consumption, these are the topics for Sunday with even a handout.
Good morning, guys and gals!
I didn't know this. Did you?
Question: "What does the Christian fish symbol mean (ixthus / icthus)?" Answer: The Greek word for fish is "ixthus" or "icthus." The Christian fish symbol that many Christians place on their cars is known as the “ixthus.” Five Greek letters form the word “ixthus,” and those letters inside the fish form an acrostic which is a message that Christians clearly identified with. The first letter represented the word Jesus. The second letter represented the word Christ, the next two, God Son, and the final letter represented the word Savior. This adds up to “Jesus Christ is God’s Son, the Savior.”
During the early days of Christianity, Christians were often put to death for practicing their faith, so they worshiped in secret places. A fish painted on the outside door of a house let other Christians know that they would be safe and welcome inside. The Christian fish symbol is now often used to identify Christians and/or Christian businesses.http://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-fish-symbol.html
I found this interesting and wanted to share! Have a great rest of your week!
Brian
Hey all,
I have a question for you. I don't want to take away from the intriguing talks about Creationist Theory and Christian Philosophy, but I want to delve into the realm of the media a little bit as we are focusing on it in Youth Group this month. My question for you is this: What makes a band (or even a song) worth listening to? What would Jesus listen to if he walked the streets of our post-modern world with an iPod? Is it only music that has been deemed "Christian"? Is there some music that has been deemed "Christian" that is not worth listening to? Is there "secular" music that is worth listening to? Let me know what you think. If I like your post, I may read it in Youth Group this Friday night.
God bless and Keep Listening,
Brian
Thanks to Jonathan and Brian for making our first CONNECT a huge success. And great job to Jonathan on Sunday's teaching. - Kris
I've attached a copy of Sunday morning's class handout. Try and go through some of the extra stories of forgiveness and reconciliation this week. Thanks for preaching at Connect Kris! Look forward to more of his teaching this coming Sunday morning.
On Sunday, the Sync is having it's first Connect. An evening of Worship and a little sermon sprinkled in the middle.
The question or the basis for the sermon is this "What does it mean to follow Jesus?"
Well, let me ask, what does it mean?
Good evening all!
Just a reminder that CONNECT is this Sunday at 6:30pm in the Chapel downstairs at East Baptist! It will be a time of worship, fellowship, and pizza so come out ready to bless and be blessed! Have a great week and keep posting and commenting here! Stay connected!
Brian