Tuesday, January 24, 2012
This weekend recap is a little late, it part because the whole team is recovering from an amazing weekend. We had our biggest non holiday attendance at 2643 with over a 100 decisions for Christ between adults and children. We also had 77 people go through our Discover membership class, our second largest membership class ever.
This weekend we have Baptisms and I am wrapping our our message series “Help, I am a Parent.” Whether you have kids our not, you will not want to miss this as I get very practical about how to energize spiritual growth and connection. See you this weekend.
P.S.- If you to be baptized but have not signed up yet, you still sign up on line.
This Saturday January7th we will start Saturday night services in place of our Sunday night service @ 5:30 p.m. We will have full programs for kids through 8th grade. Come kick off the new year right!
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
This weekend we are starting a new series at Timberlake Church, “UNSTUCK.” Come kick off your new year right. We will have our normal service schedule, minus our Sunday night. Looking forward to seeing you in the new year.
Monday, December 26, 2011
As I look back at Christmas eve, there are two big components, what God did and what you did. I think both are amazing!
What you did! 1) You showed up and served, more people served on on weekend than ever before in the history of the church. I know that many of you had others things that needed to be done, but you made this a priority. Thank You! 2) You invited. We had the largest crowd in the history of the church 4389 people on Christmas eve. This is up nearly 900 people from last year.
What God did! 1) He opened up hearts. Almost a hundred people made commitments to Jesus Christ. 2) He worked through our efforts. One of the greatest testimonies is that God uses average ordinary people as His vehicle to share a message of Love, Hope and Grace.
I look forward to seeing you in the new year.
Ben
P.S. Remember we we only be having our Sunday morning services on Jan. 1st.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
STARTS THIS WEEKEND. Joins us in Redmond at 9:15am, 11:15am, and 5:30pm, or in Issaquah at 10:15am.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
6 identical services to choose from this year! 5 in Redmond and 1 in Issaquah. Choose one and bring the whole family, as well as your friends.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Ok, that about says it all. Timberlake Church is having a worship night this Sunday night, Nov. 20th at 5:30 p.m. at our Redmond Campus. We have amazing worship teams at both our Issaquah and Redmond Campuses and they are all going to be together this Sunday night. We will have an extended time of worship, communion, incredible multi media and a great time together. Invite a friend, and come on out this Sunday night.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
On November 20th we are going to begin to receive our Impact offering at Timberlake Church. As a church we only do one special offering a year beyond our regular giving. This is to make Timberlake a safe place to bring your friends to where they will not feel undo pressure when it comes to giving. That being said I know that God has blessed many of us and we want to go above and beyond to invest in God’s Kingdom work.
This is when we join together to further God’s work locally and globally by making a gift beyond your normal tithe. 2012 projects include support for global orphan project, our own adoption ministry, church planting, and expanding childrens and youth outreach in your community.
You can participate by giving online – www.timberlakechurch.com/impactoffering
Monday, November 14, 2011
I was just thinking this morning how awesome it is that God has entrusted me to Lead Timberlake Church. Here are some of the reasons I love being a pastor.
1. I feel like this is what God has S.H.A.P.E.d me (see Rick Warren’s Book the Purpose Driven Life) to do.
2. I Love introducing people to a real relationship with Jesus Christ.
3. It never gets old hearing stories of life change
4. I like people – This should a given, not sure it always is.
5. I love variety and there is lots of it
6. I love to study and share God’s word.
7. I get to work with a great team
8. It is an honor to be invited into people’s lives
9. Heaven is a real place
10. I did not make the cut on American Idol :)
Starts this weekend. Join us!
Redmond – 9:15, 11:15am and 5:30pm
Issaquah – 10:15am
