The ART of ENCOURAGEMENT

JANUARY 23rd Set List
I Will Follow Tomlin
This City Is Yours Elevation
How He Loves McMillan
Nothing but the Blood




If our tongue has the power of Life or Death(Proverbs 18:21) then what are you speaking? It seems that being an encourager is almost a gift or lost art these days. Why is it that we are more apt to tell someone what we didn't like about something rather than what we did like? A big part is because we are consumers and we want it the way we want it and leave no room for error(especially someone else's). What if next time you went to speak it was an encouraging or positive word? What if you told someone how great they did at something instead of pointing out the flaws?
Christians and the Church have mastered pointing out what we don't like. We are more known for what we are against than what we are for. I think its time for a change! What if we were known for being such amazing encouragers, speaking positive things and lifting each other up? Not looking for fault but seeing the positive? For being people of love rather than hate? Lets be the change this world needs and that people need to see. Bite your tongue if you have to. I ask you to try it. Not biting your tongue but speaking positive, speaking life! You know how you feel when someone tells you how great you did? Now go and make someone else feel that way too!

Lets think....before we speak, and lets bring back the ART of ENCOURAGEMENT!!

Can you handle it?

Sunday set (1/9/11)
Your Love Never Fails
Grace Like Rain
Beautiful
Yahweh


Ah fasting! How fun it is. Ha HA. Its hard, and at times it just plain stinks. We really see how we crave things when we have decided to stay away from different foods or drinks or whatever it is. But, in those times we really seem to lean on God. We really get focused. Our laser vision sets in and we say to ourself I need to pray or read. Lets take these moments with us after the fasting is over. When we get in our routines lets find ourself still being laser focused saying I need to pray or read!! Lets create good habits for this year. Habits that stick that will change us, our church and our community forever. We only have this short life of ours to make a difference. If we arent going to do anything revolutionary then what are we doing! Lets be the change this world needs to see! Keep it up Life Church!

Put it on Paper

God of Second Chances Carlos Whittaker
No one Higher/The Stand Fee
We have overcome Elevation Version
Mighty to Save Hillsong
Came to my Rescue Hillsong

Its a New Year!! Can you believe how fast its gone by? Wow!
Sundays message was a great way to start off the year. Craig really reminded us about putting God First! Its something we say and talk about but its not always something we do. We have good intentions of reading our bible or spending time in prayer but we( I for sure) get side tracked easily and then next thing you know the day is over! Starting off our New year with a corporate fast is an excellent way to get focused on God and prepare ourselves for the upcoming year. Today is day 2 of our 21 day fast( hows it going for you?) so we are just getting started. It is awesome to know that not only Lifers but people all over the world are fasting/praying and going after God together!
During this time I want to encourage you to journal. Its a great way to write out your thoughts and prayers. Write out what you hear God speaking to you. Its something you can go back through and see where you were during this time or what you were praying for. Be real when you write. You would be surprised how much you can write out!

Know that we are in this together! Seeking God, expecting great things and knowing that the best is yet to come!!

Jason

EVE of EVE Set List

For those who have been asking, here they are!

Jingle Bell rock
All Creation Sing(Joy to the world) Fee
Glory to God Fee
O come Let us adore Him ( with a twist)
Our God Tomlin
Glory in the Highest Tomlin
How He Loves
Hosannah
Revelation Song

Write it out!

Well, first off let me say that I loved our Eve of Christmas Eve experience! WOW. Tons of people and just an awesome time celebrating the birth of Jesus!! Thank you to all who helped. Special thanks to the worship team for all the time you gave towards this. You all are awesome!

This is the time of year that we make New Years Resolutions. Some of them can be reached and some are things that we say every year. I was thinking about this myself and I want to challenge you to come up with a list. But,,,,,come up with a list that is really real! Write it down and keep it some where you can look at it. Now I don't have things like I want to weigh 170lbs and be ripped! Its more like, I want to be a better father to my children. (lead them like I should and encourage them more). Now I wont give you my list but you can get my point. You may even pray about it. See what it is that God is wanting for you this year. Don't be afraid to dream big. Take a few minutes and think about. I enjoyed it!!
Jason

Greater is coming!!

Oh Taste and See Jenn Johnson
All creation sing/Joy to the world Steve Fee
I will Follow Tomlin
Jesus Messiah Tomlin


What a day!! Are you all ready for our Eve of Christmas Eve service? You all seemed pumped up yesterday so I hope so! December 23rd 7pm. Invite like crazy!!! You can go here for more info http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176857819008634

The message yesterday was such a real life message. If you missed it you must go online and check it out. You will not regret it. Robert Morris spoke again and gave testimonies of what God has done. I was just blown away by them. If you haven't read his book The Blessed Life then I would also highly recommend that too!
Patrick challenge us yesterday to really step up and give. Not just our 10% but beyond that. Really that's what the message was about too. Are you ready to see what God is going to do with Life Church? Are you willing to invest in the Kingdom? This is a great opportunity to do that. We(Life Church) are here to stay. As leadership and staff we put our whole life into this. We are constantly thinking about things, praying,planning and seeking what God want us to do. Our heart is to see lives changed, to raise up fully devoted followers of Christ! It is awesome to see people come along and join us on this journey. Are you ready to jump all in? We have a place for you!

Thank you for your prayer and support. Greater things are yet to come!!! Are you ready for it?
Jason

GET READY

Life Church!!!
We are having one of our biggest experiences coming up next week. December 23rd will be our Eve of Christmas Eve service and you wont want to miss it. If there is someone that you have been wanting to invite to church this is a great time for that. I promise that whoever you bring or invite will have a great time. We will be doing things a little bit different(as usual) but it will be an amazing night celebrating the birth of Jesus! Tell everyone you see, this is for the whole family! I am super excited about this and I hope you are too!!
Jason

You can go here for even more info!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176857819008634&ref=mf