Getting ready for Soma's 1-year anniversary celebration tomorrow night, Sunday, October 4th at 6:00 p.m. So, if you're looking for something to do...come join us for the party.
Also...thanks to Hank Arends for his recent article in the Stateman Journal talking about SalemNet and the connections being made in our local community among church leaders.
Just sitting here enjoying the beach...at our worship retreat...sitting back listening to the team as they practice tonight.
On another night, I am so proud of these guys. We had some good discussion today around Philippians 2, vulnerability, and what's to come. Lots of great team unity and open conversation about conflict and differences.
More to come later...
I started the evening off with some fairly grand ambitions. Finish watching the final 35 minutes to the last of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and then chew threw Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger. After all, I've been procrastinating finishing this book for how long?
But alas...I was up at 5:15 a.m. this morning and it is now 10:22 p.m. and I'm ready for bed. Guess ambitions get tired too. And even the best plans we make deserve a little break now and then.
It's now 10:24 p.m. and you can hear the echos of the Sabbath idea now. Rest is good. Necessary in fact. An ever-present reminder that it does not depend on us, but instead on God.
So I finally caved. The old look just needed a little adjustment. Be on the lookout for a few more minor changes...
Also...
This Sunday at Soma we continue our current series - The Tangible Kingdom - and our journey through Jesus' sermon on the mount. A huge THANKS to everyone who participated in our worship stations last Sunday. I can't tell you how much joy I had looking around seeing people spreading the news about our clothing giveaway and sorting clothes. You guys are amazing!
I've heard it said that Sundays working at Starbucks is....well...less than desired. I've heard it said that many of the customers are dressed nice for church and stopping by the coffee shop for a quick, impatient morning pick-me-up. And to be honest, since church planting and working at Starbucks, I haven't ever worked Sundays. Until now. Since we worship on Sundays night at Soma, I figured it was only fair to open up my availability to Sunday mornings.
So tomorrow I get to see the crowds of people. I have a feeling it will be an educational morning for me.
Here's a recent blog post from Brian McClaren regarding health care reform. Agree. Disagree. But please appreciate the desire to approach the issue with a Gospel-centered worldview.
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Also...I'm in Camas making copies today for our upcoming Soma FREE Clothing Giveaway on September 26. After copies I think Sushi Land is definitely in order.
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And last but not least...today is Brett Favre's first comeback game with the Minnesota Vikings. Yes, it's pre-season, but nonetheless, interesting.
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