What’s been happening among us? July 3, 2014
We worshiped God, told the truth, and made new friends at our PMs
At the Broad & Washington meetings -- We considered Second Acts in the Old Testament and pondered our own, as well as how Scarlett O’Hara just couldn’t get into hers (no matter how long Gone with the Wind is!). Ra, Rod, Rachel, and Sarah tried a brand-new team with an acoustic style for leading us in worship and prayer. There was a spirit of healing, and people have been talking about how God is moving us. Listen to BW’s public meeting here.
At the Frankford & Norris meetings -- Dan Snook got us organized for our first Public Meeting outside in the “Positive Space.” Gail, Nicole, Charles, Becca, and Rob especially helped facilitate the night, which included a potluck as the beginning of the one-meeting “5th Sunday” celebration. Brooke Hoffman facilitated a panel discussion on mentoring & being mentored as applying our proverb “Dialogue keeps us connected and protects our gravity.” One of her former students came by, serendipitously, and participated in the rest of the meeting. Sara Keel, Leann Gorman, and Michael Heneghan also shared stories of mentorship as Dan led an open time of worship. Listen to FN’s public meeting here.
At the Marlton & Crescent meeting -- There was such creative engagement at the MC public meeting, it's hard to describe! Our new design team (Sara, Adam, Matthew, Brit, Kathy) got us engaged with the Wendell Berry poem and song: When I Rise. We told stories of rising and falling, meditated in silence, and were led to create origami birds and leaves representing our stories and meditations which we hung throughout the room. Scott Sorrentino drew from his years of deep experience to talk about prayer and spiritual maturity. Some of us adventured out into a public space during the time when our other congregations have their 7:00 public meeting... We used the time to meet new people and deepen relationships as we try to connect the next 50 people to our meeting (or maybe even start a second PM!).
At the Broad & Dauphin meetings -- Aaron Foltz spoke at our public meeting. The question he was answering: “Why do we sing on Sunday nights?” Megan Jackson took over for Nate Wissler and led us adeptly. It’s not always easy to lead, pray, and talk in front of everyone, but she did a great job. Beth moved us as we considered Latin America and the oppression the region faces, by and large, because of U.S. policies. Listen to BD’s public meeting here.
At the Broad & Washington meetings -- We considered Second Acts in the Old Testament and pondered our own, as well as how Scarlett O’Hara just couldn’t get into hers (no matter how long Gone with the Wind is!). Ra, Rod, Rachel, and Sarah tried a brand-new team with an acoustic style for leading us in worship and prayer. There was a spirit of healing, and people have been talking about how God is moving us. Listen to BW’s public meeting here.
At the Frankford & Norris meetings -- Dan Snook got us organized for our first Public Meeting outside in the “Positive Space.” Gail, Nicole, Charles, Becca, and Rob especially helped facilitate the night, which included a potluck as the beginning of the one-meeting “5th Sunday” celebration. Brooke Hoffman facilitated a panel discussion on mentoring & being mentored as applying our proverb “Dialogue keeps us connected and protects our gravity.” One of her former students came by, serendipitously, and participated in the rest of the meeting. Sara Keel, Leann Gorman, and Michael Heneghan also shared stories of mentorship as Dan led an open time of worship. Listen to FN’s public meeting here.
At the Marlton & Crescent meeting -- There was such creative engagement at the MC public meeting, it's hard to describe! Our new design team (Sara, Adam, Matthew, Brit, Kathy) got us engaged with the Wendell Berry poem and song: When I Rise. We told stories of rising and falling, meditated in silence, and were led to create origami birds and leaves representing our stories and meditations which we hung throughout the room. Scott Sorrentino drew from his years of deep experience to talk about prayer and spiritual maturity. Some of us adventured out into a public space during the time when our other congregations have their 7:00 public meeting... We used the time to meet new people and deepen relationships as we try to connect the next 50 people to our meeting (or maybe even start a second PM!).
At the Broad & Dauphin meetings -- Aaron Foltz spoke at our public meeting. The question he was answering: “Why do we sing on Sunday nights?” Megan Jackson took over for Nate Wissler and led us adeptly. It’s not always easy to lead, pray, and talk in front of everyone, but she did a great job. Beth moved us as we considered Latin America and the oppression the region faces, by and large, because of U.S. policies. Listen to BD’s public meeting here.
Dozens traveled to Wild Goose to lead hundreds in worship
Wild Goose is a Christian festival in North Carolina. Many people from among Circle of Hope traveled down to the festival to lead people in worship. Joshua reports that many people were moved by their leadership, and that it is also a great time to retell our story and get inspired again.
Wild Goose is a Christian festival in North Carolina. Many people from among Circle of Hope traveled down to the festival to lead people in worship. Joshua reports that many people were moved by their leadership, and that it is also a great time to retell our story and get inspired again.
Our Coordinating Groups met and inspired one another
This time of month is when many of Coordinating Groups meet. They are like cells for our cell leaders. Their purpose is mainly mutual support, accountability, and encouragement.
We host three substance abuse 12-step groups each week
If you or someone you know needs these groups, please get connected. Alcoholics Anonymous -- Sunday, 9:30am and Wednesday, 7:30pm, both at Frankford and Norris. Narcotics Anonymous – Friday, 11pm at Broad and Washington.
We host two playgroups for babies and toddlers
They are both from 10-12am on Fridays at Broad and Washington and Frankford and Norris. Along with just being fun, these are great ways to meet new people and include them in our life together.
This time of month is when many of Coordinating Groups meet. They are like cells for our cell leaders. Their purpose is mainly mutual support, accountability, and encouragement.
We host three substance abuse 12-step groups each week
If you or someone you know needs these groups, please get connected. Alcoholics Anonymous -- Sunday, 9:30am and Wednesday, 7:30pm, both at Frankford and Norris. Narcotics Anonymous – Friday, 11pm at Broad and Washington.
We host two playgroups for babies and toddlers
They are both from 10-12am on Fridays at Broad and Washington and Frankford and Norris. Along with just being fun, these are great ways to meet new people and include them in our life together.
The Pastors enjoyed their monthly “all-Pastors” meeting
“All-Pastors” means Rachel Sensenig, the Administrative Pastor, and Ben White, the Development Pastor, are also invited. This was a remarkable meeting because it looked into 2015. We are beginning to imagine how we can loosen up new territory for church planting and mission-focused leadership.
“All-Pastors” means Rachel Sensenig, the Administrative Pastor, and Ben White, the Development Pastor, are also invited. This was a remarkable meeting because it looked into 2015. We are beginning to imagine how we can loosen up new territory for church planting and mission-focused leadership.
We started praying with voices from South, Southeast and East Asia @ Circle of Hope Daily Prayer
In honor of Pentecost and the movement started in that one room in Jerusalem, we are remembering all of the places that the Spirit has moved across the world. We have been hearing from voices both past and present on our blog: cohdailyprayer2014.wordpress.com.
In honor of Pentecost and the movement started in that one room in Jerusalem, we are remembering all of the places that the Spirit has moved across the world. We have been hearing from voices both past and present on our blog: cohdailyprayer2014.wordpress.com.
Our blogs were great places of sharing and thinking...
Rod distilled some important thoughts from Jim Collins’ book Good to Great, especially regarding getting the right people on the bus, so to speak. Jonny shared some church planting lessons from planting his lawn, and was inspired to write about worship and speech-making after the PM Plan Refresh.
Rod distilled some important thoughts from Jim Collins’ book Good to Great, especially regarding getting the right people on the bus, so to speak. Jonny shared some church planting lessons from planting his lawn, and was inspired to write about worship and speech-making after the PM Plan Refresh.
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