Sept./Oct. 2013
THE ROCK
Matt. 7:24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”
Our Summer comes to an end, but our love for Kan Jam goes on!
THANKS TO ALL OUR SUMMER SUPPORT! The Rock had an incredible time all summer long, from swimming, playing, and fellowship at host homes, to sending a team to NJ on mission, to families going to Kingdom Bound! We have truly grown. It s Not ALL Fire
by: Jon Acuff
You go on a retreat and you burn. A distant God suddenly feels like your next door neighbor. He’s close, the miles between you closed in a single bound. You want to shout from the bow of a ship but that jokes already been done too many times. Instead you sing and you laugh and you cry and you burn. You are convinced this time the fire will be forever. The light will not go out. The heat will not fade. But then Monday sinks it’s teeth into your retreat reality.
And the shine of your Jesus moment begins to fade a little. You doubt. You fear. You question. Things go quiet. God’s love doesn’t feel like a waterfall or rain or whatever other liquid metaphor we Christians love so much. It feels like an idea on a piece of paper, not a heartbeat inside your own heart. It must be you. Everyone else must surely still be on fire. What kind of loser can’t hold onto a God moment for more than 3 days after a retreat or a great sermon? And you call yourself a Christian? You’ll never be good enough to be a “real Christian.” That is a lie.
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Kingdom Families The Lyon and Russell families took their kids and friends and had a great experience at this year’s Kingdom Bound @ Darien Lake
NJ 2013
[It must be you. Everyone else must surely still be on fire.]
Listen for his whisper. For though we want his love to always rage like a furious hurricane, often it is a whisper.
That is the voice of condemnation, not the voice of God.
Listen for his whisper.
Faith is more than a fire. Sometimes it is embers. Sometimes the night is so dark and so long that the quiet glow of three coals is all you have in the corner of a room that feels like a cage. Anxiety, frustration, doubt, they will rage. They will beat against the shore of your heart, forever trying to quench your flame.
Hello Friends! I wanted to write a personal note and let you all know how excited I am about this fall! It’s tough getting back in to school, but often the routine helps. We will be back at the church Sept. 11th for our usual Rock gatherings and I encourage you all to bring friends- we have an
Somedays there will be fire. It will blaze into the night sky, rivaling the stars in their celestial homes.
incredible message of HOPE!
Other days? You will glow, not burn. The fire is not out, the firestarter is not gone.
your child, our program, my favorite dessert.
But faith is more than fire. And if you can’t feel yours right now, don’t give in to doubt.
child’s life and we at Trinity want to partner
Come closer to the glow no matter how small it feels. Stand closer to the flicker.
to be more like Christ! THANK YOU!
Crowd around the one small spark if that’s all you got.
Parents, don’t hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns about ANYTHINGYou are the most important person in your with you in discipling your sons & daughters You are Loved, Pastor Justin
cell: 716.969.6814 (call or txt anytime)
Faith is more than fire. LIVES WERE CHANGED If you haven’t heard from any of the NJ participants please ask! They LOVE sharing stories and memories of how God changed and challenged their way of living and the reminder is always a good thing! Our week in Asbury Park with Aslan Youth Ministries was Spirit-filled! For a recap video, go here: www.youtube.com/watch? v=n__nOnxIR3w
Photo by Libby
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NO ROCK
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Sunday School: 10
Rock: Perspective 6:30-8:30
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Sunday School: 10 22 Church: 9 & 11 SS: 10 See You @ the Pole Rally @ Gateway Center 6-8:30p
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SYATP: 7am @ Football Flagpole
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TUESDAY 1
WEDNESDAY 2
Impact @ Lunch
THURSDAY 3
FRIDAY 4
SATURDAY 5
TRZ BLOCK PARTY! 7-10p
Rock: Perspective 6:30-8:30
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Sunday School: 10 13
Church: 9 & 11 Sunday School: 10
DCYM Worship @ Bemus 6:30-8:30p
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Rock: Encounter 6:30-8:30
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Haunted Hayride 7–10p
Rock: Encounter 6:30-8:30
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Rock: Encounter 6:30-8:30
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TRUNK  OR  TREAT  6-8p  @  Trinity
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