Greetings from Tennessee!
We want to remind you to register for the National House Church Conference in Dallas, Tn this August. Early registration deadline in July 15th. Find more info at www.house2house.net.
Why in the world would a simple church network be sending out a picture of a building project? Let me explain!
Suzy & I have a log cabin in the woods. It is very peaceful and serene place. During our institutional years this place was used for cookouts, retreats, get-to-gathers, etc. As people continue to simplify their lives (not only their church) many are drawn to find places away from the rat race for a little R&R. Jesus even modeled this. He would go into the cities and villages and expend Himself in ministry and then withdraw into a lonely place (wilderness). Sometimes He went alone, sometimes He took his disciples, sometimes the multitude followed Him!
Luke 5:16 But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.
John 6:15 So Jesus, perceiving that they were intending to come and take Him by force to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountain by Himself alone.
My conclusion? Jesus modeled both urban ministry and wilderness serenity. We have been opening our cabin up for small groups to use for retreats. We offer it, on a case by case basis, at no charge. Also, we are making it available to couples who need to get their spiritual batteries renewed, again, on a case by case basis, at no charge. Many house churches or families can't afford a cabin/retreat rental in resort areas. We feel God has blessed us with this facility and we need to be good stewards of what God has given us.
Luke 12:42-43 And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and sensible steward, whom his master will put in charge of his servants, to give them their rations at the proper time? "Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes
Luke 12:48b From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more.
So what does all of this have to do with the construction picture? Much. We are constructing a dining hall with additional kitchen and bath facilities. This will make the improvements more compatable with mens retreats (my thing), womens retreats (suzy's thing), couples retreats (our thing), other retreats (your thing). This is not a church building project, but a labor of love. Several from our Network are rolling up their sleeves and helping make this a reality.
Now, we need you to use this place! If this sparks your interest drop me a email and I will send you more information.
Mickey & Suzy
We want to remind you to register for the National House Church Conference in Dallas, Tn this August. Early registration deadline in July 15th. Find more info at www.house2house.net.
Why in the world would a simple church network be sending out a picture of a building project? Let me explain!
Suzy & I have a log cabin in the woods. It is very peaceful and serene place. During our institutional years this place was used for cookouts, retreats, get-to-gathers, etc. As people continue to simplify their lives (not only their church) many are drawn to find places away from the rat race for a little R&R. Jesus even modeled this. He would go into the cities and villages and expend Himself in ministry and then withdraw into a lonely place (wilderness). Sometimes He went alone, sometimes He took his disciples, sometimes the multitude followed Him!
Luke 5:16 But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.
John 6:15 So Jesus, perceiving that they were intending to come and take Him by force to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountain by Himself alone.
My conclusion? Jesus modeled both urban ministry and wilderness serenity. We have been opening our cabin up for small groups to use for retreats. We offer it, on a case by case basis, at no charge. Also, we are making it available to couples who need to get their spiritual batteries renewed, again, on a case by case basis, at no charge. Many house churches or families can't afford a cabin/retreat rental in resort areas. We feel God has blessed us with this facility and we need to be good stewards of what God has given us.
Luke 12:42-43 And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and sensible steward, whom his master will put in charge of his servants, to give them their rations at the proper time? "Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes
Luke 12:48b From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more.
So what does all of this have to do with the construction picture? Much. We are constructing a dining hall with additional kitchen and bath facilities. This will make the improvements more compatable with mens retreats (my thing), womens retreats (suzy's thing), couples retreats (our thing), other retreats (your thing). This is not a church building project, but a labor of love. Several from our Network are rolling up their sleeves and helping make this a reality.
Now, we need you to use this place! If this sparks your interest drop me a email and I will send you more information.
Mickey & Suzy
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