Around theROCK- October 26, 2011

I’m attempting to get a new blog series started called “Around theROCK”. It’s just a highlight of what’s going on and coming up at theROCK. Some good info for our volunteers and partners but also a chance for those outside to get a look inside at the happenings around theROCK. So let’s get started…

#1 The GHOST

• We’re finishing up our 3 week series called “The GHOST” this Sunday. You know we’ve all heard and seen some of the crazy stories of churches who can sometimes OVER emphasize the Holy Spirit, but I think a far more prevalent problem in the church today is those who UNDER emphasize the power and the presence of the Holy Spirit.
• You can watch the first two weeks of that series HERE
• It never gets old to celebrate the fact that at least 3 people have stepped over the line and given their lives to Christ the last two weeks. Awesome!

#2 Volunteer/Partner Lunch THIS SUNDAY

• November is going to be a WILD month at theROCK, so to get us all on the same page and all moving parts working together, we’re going to have a special lunch right after church THIS Sunday!
• This lunch may be primarily for our volunteers and partners at theROCK but it’s also open for anyone who is interested in getting involved or wants to know a little more about our vision and where we’re heading over the next few months.
• For more details or questions about what to bring, you can contact our Logistics Coordinator Ruth Ford at ruthjoy08@yahoo.com

#3 Women’s Bible Study

• Our new girls Bible Study has been a HUGE success. So glad to see the girls of theROCK growing together and doing life together as they strenghthen each other (as well as have a blast, so I’ve heard)
• If you’re a girl looking for hope, fun, and growth in your walk with God; you’ve got to give it a shot! (Oh and there’s food)
• The girls meet every other Tuesday at 6:30pm at a different house each time. The next night is Tuesday, November 1 at Jennifer Shelton’s house.
• For more details or directions you can contact Elaine Riner at elaineriner@yahoo.com

#4 New thursdayROCK Bible Study

• We just finished up our about 6 month study through the New Testament and now we’re excited to jump start a brand new discussion starting THIS THURSDAY…
• Last November we finished up our study of the book RADICAL by David Platt. It truly was a life altering and church transforming study as we got outside of our little shells and learned how to live a life that is Radical and how we can change the world from Kingsport, TN.
• Now we’re taking it to a WHOLE NUTHA LEVEL as we go through the next study by David Platt called Radical Together. We will learn how to “Unleash the People of God for the Purpose of God”
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• Pick up the book at any local bookstore or online and join us this Thursday night at 6:30pm either live at our “Secret Church” location or online on our iROCK internet campus. Go to iROCKdoU.com for more details.

#5 Be the ONE

• Earlier this month I got the opportunity to go to the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta. It was life transforming and allowed me time to get away for God to speak vision into where we’re heading the next few months as a church.  You can watch my beginning thoughts on where we’re going in this video.

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• We’re also beginning a brand new series starting November 6 called “Be the ONE”… To say you have to be there, is an understatement!

#6 ROCK the Block

• Last year we put together our first annual ROCK the Block in Kingsport. We took a housing development in the city and surveyed the area to find out what true NEEDS the people had and went back to meet as many of those needs as we could.
• Last year we were able to meet such needs as: Fixing 6 cars, gave away 100′s of clothes, free eye exams, one thanksgiving dinner paid in full, computer repair, fixed a dryer, and more…
• This year we’re doing it a little bit different, but with the same concept. We want to MEET NEEDS in this city! It’s time for the church to be a little more like Jesus and actually GO to the people and meet the true NEEDS around us. We’re serious about getting our hands dirty and our feet wet and actually DOING something about the condition of the people in our region. And we’d love for YOU to help us…
• This year we’re asking YOU if you know if anybody, whether it be relatives, friends, neighbors, co-workers, acquaintances whom you know have some true needs that they can not take care of by themselves. It could be small things like yardwork to raking leaves to computer work or house maintenance. It could be clothes for the winter or house preparations for winter. Or tons of things not listed. Let’s just meet these people’s needs, and YOU help us do it.
• If you have questions or would like to place a name on the list contact Ruth Ford at ruthjoy08@yahoo.com

#7 Come and See

• If you haven’t checked out one of our experiences on Sunday morning, you’ve got to. Trevor Hager is in a league of his own. The preaching is “ok” on Sunday’s but the worship is amazing! Come and see for yourself.
• And anytime you can’t make it to church, whether sick or out of town, be sure you check out our iROCK internet campus. It’s growing like crazy as we have people from all over tuning in and even have someone from Ohio that wants to become a partner of theROCK now that’s cool! Daniel Fisher is doing outstanding leading that ministry. 

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