Like most people, I am inspired when others make sacrifices for others. Recently, 23-year-old Megan Moss caught the attention of the St. Louis area with her deteriorating heart condition. However, on April 18, she received a miracle heart transplant that saved her life. What a story! But let's not forget, she got to live because someone else died.
This story for me communicates a Kingdom reality that I want to encourage you to pursue. Consider John 12:24, Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.
You have a choice to make in your life. You can hold on to your life (these 80-90 years) and your life is all you have. However, you can invest your life (die to yourself) and it will bear much fruit...30, 60 or even a 100-fold.
If you belong to Jubilee Church in St. Louis, you have an opportunity in front of us with Celebration Midwest to make an investment that will require personal sacrifice, but if we make it, will produce life in others. Here's how:
1) Sign up for Celebration Midwest.
2) Give money so that others can go. I would suggest paying the amount it would cost you to go and someone else. Cost varies (see brochure), but a single adult would pay $110 and a family of four would pay $330. Even if you can't make it to Celebration yourself, I would encourage you to give as an expression that we are all in this together. If you would like to give to this cause, you can do so on Sunday morning or online. Be sure to write "Celebration MW" in the memo.
In order to do both 1 & 2, it requires a desire in you to die to yourself. There are perhaps other things you would rather do the weekend of June 4-6. You will have to die to your own preferences, to join a community vision. Or maybe, you have other ideas of how you want to use your money and to give to this would require real sacrifice. I do not want to minimize the sacrifice. It is real and if it's producing fruit, it's usually significant. So I don't want to minimize the sacrifice, but I do want to highlight the benefit. Dying to yourself WILL breed life in others. It's a kingdom principle that will never go void.
If you want your life to be about more than just your life, I want to encourage you in this principle and to practice it today!
Check out the latest Celebration MW promo video.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Why We Are Paying For Every Jubileeite to go to Celebration Midwest
There are two reasons why the elders decided that we are going to pay for all members and regular attendees to go to Celebration Midwest
Reason 1: We value the mission of Jesus.
We exist individually and corporately for one reason: to fulfill the mission of Jesus. Everything else must take a back seat. Moreover, to stay in tune with this mission, we need consistent envisioning or we begin to forget the mission we've been called to (the vision dies - Proverbs 29:18). With this in mind, the elders put a high value on Jubilee Church being exposed to "envisioning opportunities" like Celebration Midwest. It's possible to exist as a church, but not really be alive with the vision called has called us to be. We don't want to be that church.
Reason 2: We value community.
Community is not just a buzz word for Jubilee, but it's something we are absolutely committed to. At the very least, this means we strive to "have the same mind" (working together toward a common goal), and we are committed to one other's well-being spiritually, emotionally, physically, financially, etc. One of the ways that we can practice community is to all come together as one to be envisioned about this mission we are on together (see reason 1) and two we can contribute financially to help those who can't afford to go so they can participate in this opportunity as well. I don't want our church to be divided up between the people who can afford to go and the people who can't. Our decision to pay for everyone through a special offering is a way for us to practice community as well as generosity. We will be receiving this offering on April 25 and May 2. For those who can afford it (only you know), a suggestion maybe to give the amount of your registration and then consider giving an amount to send another individual or family. However, whether you give a lot, a little or nothing at all, our hope is that you still go.
Against the backdrop of a failing economy and increasing individualism, this is an opportunity for the Church to shine!
To learn more about Celebration Midwest and why it's important, check out promo video #1 & promo video #2. Click here to register. If you are a Jubilee member or regular attendee, contact the office (office@jubileestl.org) for the Jubilee Church discount code.
Video 1
Video 2
Reason 1: We value the mission of Jesus.
We exist individually and corporately for one reason: to fulfill the mission of Jesus. Everything else must take a back seat. Moreover, to stay in tune with this mission, we need consistent envisioning or we begin to forget the mission we've been called to (the vision dies - Proverbs 29:18). With this in mind, the elders put a high value on Jubilee Church being exposed to "envisioning opportunities" like Celebration Midwest. It's possible to exist as a church, but not really be alive with the vision called has called us to be. We don't want to be that church.
Reason 2: We value community.
Community is not just a buzz word for Jubilee, but it's something we are absolutely committed to. At the very least, this means we strive to "have the same mind" (working together toward a common goal), and we are committed to one other's well-being spiritually, emotionally, physically, financially, etc. One of the ways that we can practice community is to all come together as one to be envisioned about this mission we are on together (see reason 1) and two we can contribute financially to help those who can't afford to go so they can participate in this opportunity as well. I don't want our church to be divided up between the people who can afford to go and the people who can't. Our decision to pay for everyone through a special offering is a way for us to practice community as well as generosity. We will be receiving this offering on April 25 and May 2. For those who can afford it (only you know), a suggestion maybe to give the amount of your registration and then consider giving an amount to send another individual or family. However, whether you give a lot, a little or nothing at all, our hope is that you still go.
Against the backdrop of a failing economy and increasing individualism, this is an opportunity for the Church to shine!
To learn more about Celebration Midwest and why it's important, check out promo video #1 & promo video #2. Click here to register. If you are a Jubilee member or regular attendee, contact the office (office@jubileestl.org) for the Jubilee Church discount code.
Video 1
Celebration 2010 from Jubilee Church on Vimeo.
Video 2
Celebration Midwest 2010 Invitation from Jubilee Church on Vimeo.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Excellent Teaching!
Celebration MW is a great event for many reasons...the fellowship, the sense of unity, the prayer, the worship, the recreation, but this year, I felt as though the teaching was the highlight and will be what I remember about 2009. The teaching is always good, but this year was especially good.
If you missed it, the good news is that it's currently online. You can listen to it on the Newfrontiers USA website. If you only have time to listen to one message, try Lanferman's talk in the final session.
If you missed it, the good news is that it's currently online. You can listen to it on the Newfrontiers USA website. If you only have time to listen to one message, try Lanferman's talk in the final session.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Celebration MW Deadline
Celebration MW Standard Registration Deadline is Monday, May 11, 2009. If you haven't signed up you and plan to do so, you better hurry! To sign up, simply log onto http://celebration.newfrontiersusa.org/mw-home.html and click "FULL REGISTRATION" at the bottom of the page. If finances are an issue, request to speak to an elder at info@jubileestl.org.
WHY CELEBRATION MIDWEST IS AN IMPORTANT EVENT FOR JUBILEE
We talk a lot about community at Jubilee, highlighting the importance of interdependence. Interdependence is this idea that we rely on one another, understanding that we can do more together than we can on our own. This is true not only on the individual level (individuals need to be in community on mission), but it's true for churches as well (churches need to be in community with other churches on mission).
Because we are connected with Newfrontiers, we have participated in proclaiming the gospel not only to St. Louis, but our nation and even our world. We are currently in 8 of the top 100 cities in the US and 24 churches total. Internationally, we are 600 churches strong in more than 50 countries.
Celebration Midwest is a once a year opportunity for the churches in the midwest to come together to celebration all that God is doing among us and receive much needed envisioning concerning our future together. It's fun, inspiring and something you don't want to miss. For more info, log onto http://celebration.newfrontiersusa.org.
WHY CELEBRATION MIDWEST IS AN IMPORTANT EVENT FOR JUBILEE
We talk a lot about community at Jubilee, highlighting the importance of interdependence. Interdependence is this idea that we rely on one another, understanding that we can do more together than we can on our own. This is true not only on the individual level (individuals need to be in community on mission), but it's true for churches as well (churches need to be in community with other churches on mission).
Because we are connected with Newfrontiers, we have participated in proclaiming the gospel not only to St. Louis, but our nation and even our world. We are currently in 8 of the top 100 cities in the US and 24 churches total. Internationally, we are 600 churches strong in more than 50 countries.
Celebration Midwest is a once a year opportunity for the churches in the midwest to come together to celebration all that God is doing among us and receive much needed envisioning concerning our future together. It's fun, inspiring and something you don't want to miss. For more info, log onto http://celebration.newfrontiersusa.org.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Celebration MW Recap
Celebration MW is an annual highlight for Jubilee Church and this year's event held to that reputation. We experienced great times of worship, the teaching was magnificent (follow this link to download the Main Sessions), and the unity amongst the churches was special. It truly is a privilege to be apart of the Newfrontiers family of churches.
I was so proud to see such a great showing from Jubilee. We had 167 in total registered for the event. This was a big jump from last year. Thanks again for all those who gave to help get people there. We raised a total of $11,818. Our total expenditure was $13,028.
I would really enjoy hearing how the weekend affected you. Email me at info@jubileestl.org.
I was so proud to see such a great showing from Jubilee. We had 167 in total registered for the event. This was a big jump from last year. Thanks again for all those who gave to help get people there. We raised a total of $11,818. Our total expenditure was $13,028.
I would really enjoy hearing how the weekend affected you. Email me at info@jubileestl.org.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Friday Night Challenge
I'm so pumped how many of us are going to Celebration MW this year! I'm convinced that the weekend will significantly impact our church. Let's expect big things!
As a reminder, this time Celebration doesn't happen over a three-day weekend so our time together is a bit abbreviated in comparison to previous years (one less main session). Moreover, one of those sessions is Friday Night (June 6). That meeting starts at 7:30 pm, which means to get there, check in, eat and get to the meeting on time, you probably need to leave Saint Louis 2:30 pm on Friday (it's about a 3 1/2 to 4 hour drive).
I just wanted to give you a heads up so that you can either take a half day off or if your job allows you to use flex time, you can plan and prepare for that.
As a reminder, this time Celebration doesn't happen over a three-day weekend so our time together is a bit abbreviated in comparison to previous years (one less main session). Moreover, one of those sessions is Friday Night (June 6). That meeting starts at 7:30 pm, which means to get there, check in, eat and get to the meeting on time, you probably need to leave Saint Louis 2:30 pm on Friday (it's about a 3 1/2 to 4 hour drive).
I just wanted to give you a heads up so that you can either take a half day off or if your job allows you to use flex time, you can plan and prepare for that.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
The Grander Vision
Proverbs says something very interesting to us about vision. It says without it you perish. No, you don't physically die...it's much worse than that. You die spiritually. You give up, you give in. Spiritual atrophy sets in and you become a church attender that settles for minimal participation. You start to live for other things like a career, a hobby, a paycheck, a good report card from your child or a relationship you really want to happen. None of those things are bad things, but according to the Bible, they are like filthy rags compared to knowing Christ and living for Christ.
At Jubilee, we must go for the Grander Vision. We must not settle for the serene life and in doing so miss out on a life that is full of purpose and excitement. To pursue the Grander Vision, you must be constantly envisioned. You must do what you can to receive vision. One of those things is attending Celebration MW where vision is imparted by the truck load. I am so thrilled that 177 of us are going this year! If you want to join us, I would encourage you to do so. You can get registration info by following this link.
Lets live the Grander Vision!
At Jubilee, we must go for the Grander Vision. We must not settle for the serene life and in doing so miss out on a life that is full of purpose and excitement. To pursue the Grander Vision, you must be constantly envisioned. You must do what you can to receive vision. One of those things is attending Celebration MW where vision is imparted by the truck load. I am so thrilled that 177 of us are going this year! If you want to join us, I would encourage you to do so. You can get registration info by following this link.
Lets live the Grander Vision!
Friday, April 18, 2008
No Jubileeite Left Behind
The elders at Jubilee Church are determined to leave no Jubileeite behind this year for our Newfrontiers usa Midwest Celebration. To help ensure that is true we are paying for everyone who signs up by April 27th. To help offset this expense, we will be taking an offering on April 27 and May 4 to send everyone. Be praying about what God wants you to give.
If you have never been, it is an outstanding time of being together, worshiping God and hearing outstanding teaching from guys like Terry Virgo and John Lanferman.
To find out more about this exciting event, click here.
If you have never been, it is an outstanding time of being together, worshiping God and hearing outstanding teaching from guys like Terry Virgo and John Lanferman.
To find out more about this exciting event, click here.
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