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Archive for October, 2007

Book Review: The Organic God

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

The Organic God
By Margaret Feinberg
Reviewed by Chris Jarrell
“When I encounter something new that represents everything that is good and true and beautiful, something awakens inside me. Maybe it’s a heart cry for the creator or maybe it’s the Creator heart cry for me.” The Organic God by Margaret Feinberg
The Organic God by Margaret [...]

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Behind every sin….

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Another nugget of wisdom from my seminary homework, this time from Transformational Coaching by Joseph Umidi:
“Neither man nor the devil can do anything really original. Man cannot even sin without using something God has provided and pervert[ing] its use. What is lust but the abuse of the gift of sexuality? What is [...]

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Weekend Summary - October 20-21, 2007

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

It’s still summer in DC, but fall is in full effect at NCC…
WORSHIP
(Georgetown)

I Could Sing of Your Love Forever
All Who are Thirsty

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fall Leadership Summit - Saturday, November 3, 9am, Ebenezers - Breakfast provided for all current NCC leaders. Email Heather Z. for more information.
Georgtown Launch - Sunday, November 4, 10am, Georgetown theaters - NCC’s first [...]

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CAUGHT!!

Friday, October 19th, 2007

I caught another small group in action the other night. One or both of the Radically Balanced groups provided dinner for the Living Room small group on Wednesday nights. Rose and Chris were both there, so I’m not sure if it was Rocksboro, Q Street, or both. Great job! I love [...]

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Friday Scorecard

Friday, October 19th, 2007

It’s win-sharing day!  Here are a few of mine:

The Story ended at the Georgetown Women’s Bible Study this week.  I’m not sure I’m happy that it ended, but I’m excited about the fact that there lots of women really excited about reading their Bibles.  It was a huge blessing to be a part of that [...]

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Today’s Leadership Lesson is brought to us by Pastor Paul Irwin. This is Part 5 of the Fall Semester Leadership Lesson Series, Repair and Remodeling. We believe that when it comes to making disciples, creating community, and doing ministry, there is always some assembly required. In the spring, we talked about laying [...]

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Upward Bound Spot

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

A spot for Upward Bound just opened up.  A paid registrant is unable to attend, and they’ve offered their registration to someone who needs a scholarship.
If you are interested in attending Upward Bound this week but cannot afford it, or know someone who would fit this category, please shoot heather”>me an email to ask about [...]

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