Sorry about not blogging for a week. I spent several days in Orlando at the Exponential Church Planting Conference. It was absolutely incredible. I You will hear more down the road.
Acts 2:47 "praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved." My prayer is that God would give us favor on the people in our community. I just found out that the lady I have been dealing with at the Community Association office is a Jesus follower. THIS IS HUGE!!! She told me on Monday that she has been praying for Revival in our city and community. Now, I didn't know that people in Vegas knew what Revival meant. It's really cool to know that God has given LifeSong Church this person of peace at our association office to bless this community.
Thought to ponder ........ If you have the favor of God, will you have the favor of people?
All throughout the book of Acts you see how the God's favor was all over the church. What happen to today's church? The church forgot that prayer is the work. I know it seems simple but think for a moment. When is the last time your church prayed over your community? When is the last time your church wept over your city? Acts 4:31 "When they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness." The church will never experience God's favor nor power without PRAYER!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
The Game of Life..... The Game of LifeSong
Over the next couple of Sunday's, LifeSong is exploring the idea of the game of LIFE. It was really cool to hand out board games at gifts for first time guest. Now, you are probably saying "wow, how much did that cost?" I shared the thought with someone and they bought 21 games. They probably would have bought more but they cleaned Wal-Mart out. Another family went out and got 4 games. What's the point? Let God's people take what God has put in your heart and let them run with it. They may mess it up but so will I.
The point of the Series to to explore our core values for guest before we publicly launch our church, JUNE 15. Wow it's here!!
1. Connecting with our Community -- COMMUNITY
2. Family Matters -- FAMILY
3. Moving down the tracks -- DISCIPLESHIP
4. It's not about our churches -- MISSIONS
FYI, the company that makes the game will let you personalize the board game to fit your church. It is a great and fun way to communicate what LIFE is all about ..... and in our case what LIFESONG is all about.
The point of the Series to to explore our core values for guest before we publicly launch our church, JUNE 15. Wow it's here!!
1. Connecting with our Community -- COMMUNITY
2. Family Matters -- FAMILY
3. Moving down the tracks -- DISCIPLESHIP
4. It's not about our churches -- MISSIONS
FYI, the company that makes the game will let you personalize the board game to fit your church. It is a great and fun way to communicate what LIFE is all about ..... and in our case what LIFESONG is all about.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Wake-Up Moments
Last night I woke up around 3:30. Maybe just like the normal routine of letting the dog out to potty and of course potty myself. Well, it was not another normal wake up moment. I couldn't go back to sleep so I tossed and turned for about 20 minutes before asking God "why can't I go back to sleep?" I have been thinking about how our church can connect to our community. So, here is why I couldn't go to sleep and what I was thinking about.
We lead the nation in foreclosures and pretty much every other catogery. But when you have tons of bank owned properties the landscaping of those properties is horrible. I thought, "how would it look if we approached communities and asked if we, LifeSong Church, could help clean up the yards that make the entire community look bad. We could have people coming out to help with this effort, but most importantly this is another practical way to show that we care for the betterment of our communities. Most people will not want homes in their neighbhoors to look bad, so offering to clean up the place would show the community that we deeply care for its people. Give feedback???
We lead the nation in foreclosures and pretty much every other catogery. But when you have tons of bank owned properties the landscaping of those properties is horrible. I thought, "how would it look if we approached communities and asked if we, LifeSong Church, could help clean up the yards that make the entire community look bad. We could have people coming out to help with this effort, but most importantly this is another practical way to show that we care for the betterment of our communities. Most people will not want homes in their neighbhoors to look bad, so offering to clean up the place would show the community that we deeply care for its people. Give feedback???
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
FEAR NOT..... God knows you by name
LifeSong Church Las Vegas is connected with a network of LifeSong Churches across the country. LifeSong Vegas is being planted by LifeSong Lyman in addition to other churches. Let me say upfront, I deeply love Jeff and Amy Hickman. They are absolutely the right fit for the task of reaching their community for Christ. Their church was out in Vegas a couple of weeks ago handing out fliers to invite folks to a community wide block party. Complete Success!
I said all of that to say this......I was reading about their new sermon series called Don't be Afraid.... thoughts that came to mind.
Isaiah 43:1 "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine."
Most people live a life of complete fear. Think about it, God calls you His....God knows your name....God has redeemed you..... what is there to fear?
Noah was called to build a boat, God called him by name.
Abram was called to leave his comfort zone, God called him by name.
Moses was called at the burning bush to put fire in his heart, God called him by name.
Samuel was called in the middle of the night, God called him by name.
David was called to serve as King, God called him by name.
Zaccheus was called out of a sycamore tree, God called him by name.
Paul was called on the road to Damascus, God called him by name.
When God calls His people to a task...why FEAR?
I said all of that to say this......I was reading about their new sermon series called Don't be Afraid.... thoughts that came to mind.
Isaiah 43:1 "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine."
Most people live a life of complete fear. Think about it, God calls you His....God knows your name....God has redeemed you..... what is there to fear?
Noah was called to build a boat, God called him by name.
Abram was called to leave his comfort zone, God called him by name.
Moses was called at the burning bush to put fire in his heart, God called him by name.
Samuel was called in the middle of the night, God called him by name.
David was called to serve as King, God called him by name.
Zaccheus was called out of a sycamore tree, God called him by name.
Paul was called on the road to Damascus, God called him by name.
When God calls His people to a task...why FEAR?
Monday, April 14, 2008
Blogging World
Finally, Bobby Tyler has entered the Blogging world. Of course, like most people I have delayed blogging because of time. Update.
We are living in Las Vegas, oh yes baby, I said VIVA LAS VEGAS. Growing up in the South, moving to Sin City seems to be a sin. God's activity is all over this city and Britt and I are blessed to be here to get in on what He has already started. We are planting a church called LifeSong Church in a community where 25,000 people call it home and yet there is no church. Take the time to watch a couple of YouTube videos to catch up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfa_o_ooKyg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP892oyQspw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW6mzNPJYCM
We are living in Las Vegas, oh yes baby, I said VIVA LAS VEGAS. Growing up in the South, moving to Sin City seems to be a sin. God's activity is all over this city and Britt and I are blessed to be here to get in on what He has already started. We are planting a church called LifeSong Church in a community where 25,000 people call it home and yet there is no church. Take the time to watch a couple of YouTube videos to catch up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfa_o_ooKyg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP892oyQspw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW6mzNPJYCM
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