Sunday: “Hello My Name is God” June 9, 2007
Posted by Steve in : Weblog , add a commentWhat’s in a Name?
Does it really matter what someone calls you? Think about some of the names you’ve been given throughout your life – your birth name, a nickname, or maybe even a bit more creative and far more hurtful name. Names matter to God.Maybe the only thing you know about God’s name is that you shouldn’t use it in vain. But there’s so much more to know – including the fact that God has many different names. In the culture of the Bible, God’s names defined His character and power. His name meant everything to those who were desperate to understand Him.
Starting this week, Park Community Church begins a 9 week series looking at the names of God. Each name explaining, unfolding, and revealing something about the nature of God that is crucial for us in our 21st century world. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get to know God up close and personal. Grab some friends and check it out! Coming Up At Park:
| June 10 | Jackson Crum | Yahweh: Is God Enough? |
| June 17 | Jackson Crum | Abba Father: A Father who is Always There |
| June 24 | Guest Speaker: Marc Lucenius | The Lord our Provider and Shepherd |
| July 01 | Jackson Crum | The God of all Grace |
| July 08 | Joe Riccardi | El’Shaddai: The God of Might |
| July 22 | Jackson Crum | Our Redeemer & Kinsman |
| July 29 | Guest Speaker: Erwin Lutzer | Jehovah Jireh: Our Provider |
| August 05 | Jackson Crum | The Holy & Righteous One |
Leader Zone Tonight May 10, 2007
Posted by Steve in : The City, Chicago, Inside Park, Urban Church, Methods & Strategies, Leader Zone , add a comment
Tonight, we gather our 200 leaders at the Kitsch’n Restaurant by our new warehouse building (restaurant is at 800 N Larrabee St at 6:30 p.m.) and get a chance to interact, to inspire, to spend time together and plan for the summer. In 2007, we are striving to be more intentional about growing and developing our leadership community at Park Community Church, as we begin to think about reproducing, adding a fourth service, adding a location and growing to reach many more people in Chicago this summer who do not know the life-changing message of the Gospel. If you are a leader at Park (small groups, ministry leader or team leader), please join us for our second Leader Zone Meeting of 2007, tonight. God is up to something BIG here in the city and we are excited to come alongside that work.
Stott to Retire in July April 29, 2007
Posted by Steve in : Church, Urban Church , add a commentThe Rev Dr John Stott, aged 86, announced this week that he will formally retire in July 2007. He is one of Britain’s and the world’s best known evangelical theologians and spokespeople and had served at one time as a a former chaplain to the Queen. He will be moving from his home in Bridford Mews, London, where he has lived for more than 30 years, to a retirement community for Anglican clergy in the south of England. (more…)
Oh, How Generations Have Changed — Generation Next February 21, 2007
Posted by Steve in : Weblog, Methods & Strategies, The Cultural Conversation , add a commentAs we continually think about reaching new generations at Park with the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the city, it is interesting to read this national survey of 18-25 year olds and their views on life, liberty, religion, politics and the pursuit of happiness. Take a read, let me know what you think of the report.
The Pew Research Center, in their report “Generation Next: How Young People View Their Lives, Futures and Politics“, examines the lifestyles and views of 18-25 year olds, a generation raised amidst an unprecedented revolution in technology and dramatic events both at home and abroad. This report takes stock of this new generation, and explores their outlook, their lifestyle and their politics. Pew calls them Generation Next, the cohort of young adults who have grown up with personal computers, cell phones and the internet and are now taking their place in a world where the only constant is rapid change.
Key findings include that they are generally happy with their lives and optimistic about their futures. Moreover, Gen Nexters feel that (more…)
