February 2

I'm convinced, and probably can't be convinced otherwise, that Groundhogs Day is phony.  Take away the fact that the groundhog almost ALWAYS sees his shadow...we're gonna have six weeks of winter regardless.  It's usually about this point of winter when I get sick of it...holidays have passed, winter retreats are over, the only thing left to do this winter is complain about how cold it is (which I've done quite well this week!).  

In various avenues, I've shared on the difficulties of my Fall.  From near-crippling anxiety & panic attacks in Aug/Sept, to a few close relatives passing in Oct/Nov, to beginning my Christmas vacation by conducting my uncle's funeral...I've had my fair share of struggles...and much like the struggle of a long winter, I've found myself asking "When will it end?".

Whenever that question is asked, I'm immediately drawn to David's words in Psalm 13.

The Super Chili Bowl Cookoff Extravaganza Sport Event is BACK!!!

On February 12th, starting at 6:30pm (after our 5pm Evening Programming), we will be hosting another incredible evening of tournaments, games, football, and, of course, our Chili Cookoff!

Unlike Tom Brady, we've been informed that the defending champion, Mike Long, is NOT retiring from the cookoff...but we're unsure of whether or not his wife will be making his chili for him again...

You can register for the cookoff by taking a photo of the QR code above, or you can click the link below:

https://browncorners.breezechms.com/form/7b363019

Remember to join us Sunday evening at 5 pm in Route 28, room R3 as we continue preparing to launch Missional Communities.

The focus of our discussion this week will be discipleship. Making disciples is the primary calling of the church (Matt. 28:18-20) and discipleship is the entire reason we believe MC’s are important! Sunday evening, we will talk about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and clarify what discipleship really is.

Since making disciples is central to all we do, it is crucial we revisit this topic again and again so we, as the church, do not lose the plot of that to which we have been called. See you Sunday evening!

IF Gathering Registration Link