Beauty, Church, restoration, Sunday Corporate Worship 3
In case you haven’t seen it, there is a new cross in the Sanctuary. It’s a gift from a guy who likes wood and likes to make stuff out of wood. Here’s the story behind it . . . Building an Old/New Cross By Steve Brooks September 11, 2011 My dad is a retired furniture […]
If you ask me: “Who are the 2 pastors that have most influenced your theology and understanding of the pastoral vocation?” That’s easy. From the sheer volume of real estate that they occupy on my bookshelves: John R. W. Stott and Eugene Peterson. (Thousands of other people who have answered the call to serve the […]
Church, Sunday Corporate Worship, Thoughts 5
A post from Matt Hoppe: Below are a few quotes concerning worship from people you may or may not recognize. I’m curious about your responses to some of their quotes and was wondering if you had some perspectives or thoughts of your own. “A man can no more diminish God’s glory by refusing to worship […]
Church, Sunday Corporate Worship 2
Sunday is going to be a great day! For the last 70 years, the people of Trinity Baptist Church have been faithfully worshiping God together here on North Quincy Street.. For the last 2 years, they have been gracious hosts to Restoration as we’ve undertaken the adventure of planting a new church. We are grateful […]
As part of a series called “Anglican Insights” orchestrated by the ADV, Os Guinness spoke in TFC’s Historic Church last Tuesday evening. Arriving a bit late, I sat in the back row, thinking this strategic – I could leave early if it got too boring without incurring any disapproving looks. But the lecture was far […]
Church, Community, Life Together 5
I don’t know about you, but at New Year’s, I am resolutely anti-resolutions. I think it’s the recovering perfectionist in me. Somehow, setting goals for myself — which I then inevitably don’t meet — ends up leaving me feeling guilty, discouraged, or inadequate. None of which really seems to contribute to the “abundant life” that […]
Church, Sunday Corporate Worship 2
This Sunday, August 23rd, we have the privilege of welcoming two gifted ministers to lead our worship. The Rev. Nicholas Lubelfeld, Pastoral Ministry Associate at The Falls Church, will be leading the service and celebrating communion. Many of you know Nicholas already; if not, you are in for a treat. Nicholas is known for his […]
The bankruptcy of General Motors: A giant falls | The Economist. I am struck by how similar the prosperity and ‘golden age’ of American Car Manufacturers and American Mainline Protestant Denominations coincided. In the 1950s everyone drove their Buick to the local United Methodist Church (my Grandpa Hanke being the posterboy for this). That time […]
Church, Community, Life Together 2
One of the things I really love about being part of the Restoration community is the way we get to celebrate life with each other. Just yesterday, we cheered a new baby’s birth (her sleep-deprived dad was even there working the sound board—way to go, Graham!), celebrated two baptisms, and welcomed a whole bunch of […]
Church, Membership, restoration, Theology 5
More than a few folks have asked me, “Do I need to be confirmed?” The short answer is no. You don’t need to be confirmed. Jesus never said a word about confirmation. Confirmation doesn’t accomplish, secure, guarantee, or otherwise bolster your salvation. As far as I know, no one’s ever depicted St. Peter standing at […]
