Cool story on Live Church LA from student at USC School of Journalism:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzrpl2tKy5o
Friday, November 27, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Joshua 1:9
Joshua 1:9 - "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
Whatever challenges or opportunities you are facing today, we are praying for you that God will give you strength, courage, and hope. Remember too that there are many around us (family, co-workers, friends, even enemies) that are facing incredible challenges and opportunities as well. Sometimes God's answer to their prayer is us - be strong and courageous for them as well.
Whatever challenges or opportunities you are facing today, we are praying for you that God will give you strength, courage, and hope. Remember too that there are many around us (family, co-workers, friends, even enemies) that are facing incredible challenges and opportunities as well. Sometimes God's answer to their prayer is us - be strong and courageous for them as well.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Keep going strong!
This last Sunday we knew there was going to be a triathlon in town, so I requested and viewed the "official" plans directly from the city and LA Live concerning street closures. We were thrilled to know that Olympic would be open to all traffic. Well, on Sunday morning we discovered that not only was Olympic completely closed, but so was every other street surrounding the South Park district. There was mass confusion - even the police didn't know what was going on. AEG employees were shocked to learn that they could not get to work, and they run everything here. Awe - the beauty of living in downtown LA. We sent out word to everyone driving in to not come - the closest parking was three blocks away and Club Nokia couldn't even open. I've never told people to not come to church!! Sorry to everyone who was diverted. This will never happen again, I promise!
We ended up having church at the restaurant below, and it was great. God had other plans for that day. We talked about overcoming obstacles and having faith, perseverance, vision, hope, and surrender. Everyone sitting around the table opened up and shared current experiences in their lives that required these attributes. There were no musicians, but we all worshiped God and His goodness, faithfulness, mercy and blessings in our lives.
Surrendering our plans to God and allowing Him to guide our steps brings true success and fulfillment. Keep going strong!
We ended up having church at the restaurant below, and it was great. God had other plans for that day. We talked about overcoming obstacles and having faith, perseverance, vision, hope, and surrender. Everyone sitting around the table opened up and shared current experiences in their lives that required these attributes. There were no musicians, but we all worshiped God and His goodness, faithfulness, mercy and blessings in our lives.
Surrendering our plans to God and allowing Him to guide our steps brings true success and fulfillment. Keep going strong!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Grand Opening!
We had a great Grand Opening service! Thank you to The Movement Band, to all the support and encouragement from friends who came, and to Councilwoman Jan Perry for presenting the church with a Certificate of Commendation welcoming Live Church LA to the city.
We are ready to build! I imagine it will be like planting a seed, constantly watering it, giving it time, taking good care of the soil, patiently letting it take root, giving it sun, and watching it grow. It will be a labor of love, a walk of faith, and a true blessing.
Please pray for wisdom, favor, provision, and a constant focus on the goal - loving God and people!
We are ready to build! I imagine it will be like planting a seed, constantly watering it, giving it time, taking good care of the soil, patiently letting it take root, giving it sun, and watching it grow. It will be a labor of love, a walk of faith, and a true blessing.
Please pray for wisdom, favor, provision, and a constant focus on the goal - loving God and people!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Story
Story about Live Church LA - check it out:
http://blogdowntown.com/2009/09/4703-live-church-opening-its-doors-at-club-nokia
http://blogdowntown.com/2009/09/4703-live-church-opening-its-doors-at-club-nokia
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Word is Spreading!
This Sunday, September 27th (10am at Club Nokia at L.A Live) is the Grand Opening service! The word is getting around town - Councilwoman Jan Perry is coming to the service and will do a short greeting. Did an interview and took some pics today with a downtown news source (I'll let you know if its gets published). The Farm of Beverly Hills located just beneath Club Nokia is giving us free coffee and lunch specials so everyone can hang out after. Thank you for your continued prayers. We are a new church start-up and we have start-up needs. We are believing God will provide above and beyond all we could ever ask for or imagine!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
New Strategies
When I look at what has made the biggest impact on the city of Los Angeles it has been things like economic development, jobs, small businesses, and lower crime, cleaner more sanitary streets etc. I think that most churches have good models for bringing Christians together and serving each others needs. I am challenged now with making a real, non-Christian attention getting, impact on my city. I want the low income families, the homeless, the police, city council and the mayor to bring up the names of Churches when they are asked what has made this city a better place.
What I typically find is that most models end up putting all their focus and energy into creating these communities and having big gatherings but little time, effort, and considerable resources are put into the tangible touch on the city and its people.
Having a big gathering does not impress the city, it doesn't show them unity, it shows them that there is a bigger group of Christians and they are probably going to use their leverage to unify on voting issues. That's how non-churched, non-Christians think. Until we display that we can really make a tangible difference in our city that isn't a church-growth strategy in disguise or political meddling, I don't think we are anything more to them than a religious gathering.
What I typically find is that most models end up putting all their focus and energy into creating these communities and having big gatherings but little time, effort, and considerable resources are put into the tangible touch on the city and its people.
Having a big gathering does not impress the city, it doesn't show them unity, it shows them that there is a bigger group of Christians and they are probably going to use their leverage to unify on voting issues. That's how non-churched, non-Christians think. Until we display that we can really make a tangible difference in our city that isn't a church-growth strategy in disguise or political meddling, I don't think we are anything more to them than a religious gathering.
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