tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76830245212639092692012-01-31T12:51:48.532-08:00Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.comBlogger1501100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-3008756864177899452010-07-12T18:55:00.000-07:002010-07-20T09:04:36.433-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UpAupPOpzkc/TEW2l5pIkbI/AAAAAAAAAko/RnCUDKd6TBk/s1600/shoot_kitten.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UpAupPOpzkc/TEW2SyoqYKI/AAAAAAAAAkg/dx4U0NZEvUE/s1600/braveheart1.jpg"></a><div>Hey Stirring men, it's that time again-time to break away from the emasculating confines of society and thrive in nature as wild men of God. Last year's men's retreat featured downhill mountain bike racing, stirring (no pun intended) speakers, and a severe injury to Campus Pastor Sean Gaffner. Good times indeed.</div><div><br /></div><div>This year, the Men's Retreat will be at Lassen Pines from August 20 to August 22, starting with dinner at 6pm on Friday through breakfast on Sunday morning. Just like last year, there will be friendly(more or less) competition, paintball, fire pits, lakes, poker, and of course, awesome man-food. UNLIKE last year, there will be enough beds for everybody, so nobody has to sleep on the floor this year. And we're trying to keep maulings to a minimum this year as well.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It'll be less intense than this:</div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UpAupPOpzkc/TEW2SyoqYKI/AAAAAAAAAkg/dx4U0NZEvUE/s1600/braveheart1.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UpAupPOpzkc/TEW2SyoqYKI/AAAAAAAAAkg/dx4U0NZEvUE/s320/braveheart1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495999354221781154" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 227px; " /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>But more intense than this:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UpAupPOpzkc/TEW2l5pIkbI/AAAAAAAAAko/RnCUDKd6TBk/s320/shoot_kitten.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495999682520322482" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Gaff's heading up there today to scout out the situation and plan out the shenanigans. Participants will be limited to the first 75 men who sign up and pay the full $110 fee, so get off your butt and email Sean at sean@thestirring.org or Amy at amy@thestirring.org to sign up.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Be a man. Go to the Men's Retreat.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-300875686417789945?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>--- Billy Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314448433470498118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-83121651900879494692010-07-08T22:59:00.000-07:002010-07-08T23:37:16.757-07:00<div>by Billy Brown</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UpAupPOpzkc/TDbAZup-BsI/AAAAAAAAAkA/-Cy-5CSNbD0/s1600/KICX1422.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UpAupPOpzkc/TDbAZup-BsI/AAAAAAAAAkA/-Cy-5CSNbD0/s320/KICX1422.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491788343878223554" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>It's time to get amped up for some destruction-this Saturday is The Stirring's first Demolition Saturday, so get ready to blow off some steam while tearing the new building to shreds. <div><br /></div><div>There are going to be two shifts, one from 8am to 12pm, and one from 12pm to 4pm. The Stirring will provide lunch for people who sign up in advance.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>This week, we'll be looking at breaking up tile, tearing down drywall, and pulling up carpet, so if you've got them, bring simple instruments of destruction (and cleanup) such as hammers, crowbars, flathead shovels and push brooms.</div></div><div><div><br /></div><div>If you want to get involved, Dan Lance has a few words of advice:</div><div><br /></div><div><div>-Proper clothing must be worn at all times. This includes: proper shoes (no sandals), long pants, hard hat and eye protection (available on-site if needed), and work gloves.</div><div><br /></div><div>-As a volunteer, your work will consist of “light duty” tasks – no power tools or power equipment will be needed to complete your tasks. However, for “Professional Volunteers”, please provide some proof of your construction expertise so that we may utilize your skills.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Make “Housekeeping” a constant effort. A clean site is a safe site.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Contact Amy@thestirring.org if you want to help out so Dan can get a head count and we can make sure that there's enough lunch for everyone. </div><div><br /></div><div>You get to combine wanton destruction with a free lunch and a chance to 'get on the wall' with your Stirring family. It's win-win-win. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-8312165190087949469?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>--- Billy Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314448433470498118noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-18635994646964005882010-07-07T14:29:00.000-07:002010-07-07T14:36:38.474-07:00<p class="Body">by Nicole Garbutt <span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span></p><p class="Body"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>I had the chance to sit down with Gabe and get to know a bit more about one of the Stirring’s newest staff members.</p> <p class="Body">Gabe has been a part of the Stirring community since it began, albeit long distance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>After growing up here in Northern California, he moved out to Colorado to attend Colorado Christian University. There, he and his wife, Krista, followed the Stirring through podcasts and catching occasional services while home visiting family. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="Body"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Once finished with college, Gabe worked as a worship pastor and youth leader at a local church in Colorado. Still, he and his wife felt very impacted by the Stirring and prayed that God would open a door for them to move back to Redding and an opportunity to get involved.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="Body"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>Shortly after the birth of his daughter, Lily, that door opened. God told him it was time to go and he and his family moved back to California. He is now on staff as a sound technician and even leads worship from time to time. Gabe has a huge heart for teenagers and leads a high school life group alongside his wife. He feels called to train and disciple the next generation of worship leaders. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="Body"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>When asked if there was anything random or quirky he had to share about himself, it turned to hair, or rather the faux-hawk. Between the hair style and the glasses, Gabe says that not a day goes by that he isn’t confused as one on Nate’s brothers or as Nate himself. <o:p></o:p></p> <span style="Times New Roman&quot;;mso-ansi-language:EN-USfont-family:&quot;;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span></span><!--EndFragment--><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-1863599464696400588?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>--- Billy Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314448433470498118noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-5266601925822707912010-06-17T16:02:00.000-07:002010-06-18T13:48:40.061-07:00<div>by Nathan Edwardson, Lead Pastor</div><div><br /></div><div>In the Gospel of Luke, one of the most significant stories is the baptism of Jesus. In fact, I believe this profound moment in Jesus’ life sets the stage for the rest of the story.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As Jesus was praying, the heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.” </i></div><div><i>Luke 3.21, 22</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>While Jesus is baptized, the heavens are ripped open, the Holy Spirit comes upon His life, and the Father speaks, “You are my dearly loved Son.” Before Jesus does anything great, before He walks on water, before He calms the storm, before the crowds surround Him, before He drives our demons, before He heals the sick, before He raises the dead, and before Jesus does any great miracles, His Father speaks with great passion, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.” </div><div><br /></div><div>The Father loves Jesus, not because of what He has done, but because of who He is. Before Jesus has done anything great, He is enveloped in His Father’s love. Jesus is loved. Knowing this deep love, Jesus lives FROM the love of His Father. As Jesus lives out the call on His life, He is consumed with His Father’s love. Jesus lives FROM the love of His Father. Jesus has nothing to prove. Jesus is not living for His Father’s affection. Jesus is loved first. The Father is pleased. And from that place, Jesus lives to please His Father.</div><div><br /></div><div>Through the years, I have found that many Christians are living FOR the voice of Father, and not FROM the voice of Father. So many Christians are working and striving FOR Father’s love, rather than enjoying and living FROM Father’s love. In these weeks to come, as we follow Jesus as a community through the Gospel of Luke, my prayer is this: may we encounter His love. May we know God’s burning love for us. May we know God’s jealous love for us. As Paul writes in Ephesians 3:18, “may we understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep His love is.” We are loved. </div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-526660192582270791?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>--- Billy Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314448433470498118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-66011200477021879552010-06-15T09:41:00.000-07:002010-06-15T10:16:51.672-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UpAupPOpzkc/TBe1SrJ7CCI/AAAAAAAAAjw/HYJhMUYXbPU/s1600/borgicFamily.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 182px; height: 121px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UpAupPOpzkc/TBe1SrJ7CCI/AAAAAAAAAjw/HYJhMUYXbPU/s320/borgicFamily.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483050403773483042" /></a><br /><p class="Body"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:13px;"></span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><p class="Body">by Nicole Garbutt</p> <p class="Body"> We love Jesus. We love kids. We love t-shirts. And the Borgics love Ethiopia. It’s a perfect match!</p> <p class="Body">You may have noticed several people wearing “Love Ethiopia” shirts lately (or maybe carrying a nifty reusable bag). You can thank Andrew and Rosetta Borgic for that. The Borgics have been part of the Stirring community since before it became it’s own church and were even a part of the Sunday morning church plant.</p> <p class="Body">This last December, God gave them His dream for adoption. With two kids already, Myra and Liam, their hearts turned towards the children of Ethiopia, and they haven’t looked back.</p> <p class="Body">Since then, they have selected an adoption agency, completed the formal application, finished their home study (they passed!) and are now working on the paperwork that will be sent to both the US and Ethiopian governments. From there, they wait to be matched up with the two children God has for them. They hope to have the paperwork submitted to both governments in 4-6 weeks. After that, it could take anywhere from a year to eighteen months to actually bring their children home. Of course the prayer is that this time next year, their babies will be here in the states with them.</p> <p class="Body">Where do the shirts come in, you ask.</p> <p class="Body"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UpAupPOpzkc/TBe1ZeWCoKI/AAAAAAAAAj4/mQlMaouDhck/s320/welove.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 120px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483050520593735842" />Between brilliant ideas and talented friends, Andrew and Rosetta decided to sell shirts and shopping bags to cover some of the adoption fees. I must say, the shirts do look pretty good on us Stirring peeps.</p> <p class="Body">This Sunday, June 20th, shirts and reusable grocery bags will be available for purchase at all three services. Shirts cost $20 and a bag costs $10. All of the money raised goes straight to the costs of the adoption. The following Sunday, June 27th, is “Wear Your ‘Love Ethiopia’ Shirt Day.”</p> <p class="Body">So, come on out and grab a shirt (or 2 or 3) and let’s inspire the Borgics with our support! <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="Body"><span style="mso-tab-count:12"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count:7"> </span><span style="Times New Roman&quot;;font-family:&quot;;font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> </span><p></p> <!--EndFragment--><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-6601120047702187955?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>--- Billy Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314448433470498118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-18440595893291293842010-04-10T23:09:00.000-07:002010-04-10T23:19:58.924-07:00One of the most compelling stories in Scripture is the story of Nehemiah ... cup-bearer to the King, Nehemiah burns with a calling to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem ... the walls of God's city lie in ruins and God's people live in disgrace ... Nehemiah burns with this God dream to rebuild the wall and end this disgrace ... God gives him favor with the King and favor with the people ... so they gather to rebuild the Wall!<br /><br />The people rally around this vision with passion ... in fact, everyone helps to rebuild the wall ... it's not just Nehemiah ... it's not just the leaders ... it's everyone ... everyone stands on the wall ... everyone works and everyone sacrifices and everyone gives their life to see this vision completed in their day!<br /><br />I'm convinced this has always been God's heart for His people and His church ... that everyone would find their place on the wall ... that everyone would give themselves to the see God's work built in their day ... at the Stirring, we're looking for people who will stand with us on the wall!<br /><br />Whether your passion is kids, couples, youth, missions, prayer, students, business, film or the city, our prayer is that you would find your place on the wall ... that you would stand and help us live out God's calling and purpose for our generation ... don't just sit there ... climb up here and give your life!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-1844059589329129384?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-48862311125580276772010-01-13T20:03:00.000-08:002010-01-13T20:12:03.652-08:00To begin the year, we're calling our Stirring community to a month fast from noise ... we live in a culture addicted to noise ... our lives are so filled with noise ... with all the noise around us, can we even hear God's voice?<br /><br />For the next month, we're fasting noise to seek God and know God and hear God's voice ... as Moses wrote, "man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God" ... God is looking for a face to face people ... a people who know His voice ... a people who hang on every word ... in this coming year, may you know God more and may His voice fill your life!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mBsdnB6wvUY&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mBsdnB6wvUY&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-4886231112558027677?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-4242543180617697152009-11-14T21:03:00.000-08:002009-11-14T21:07:20.473-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/Sv-MSTOvG9I/AAAAAAAAAcs/H39umh5H-QQ/s1600-h/chuppah_banner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 71px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/Sv-MSTOvG9I/AAAAAAAAAcs/H39umh5H-QQ/s320/chuppah_banner.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404192323895499730" /></a><br />Over the next couples weeks, we offer this blog as a place to collect and share personal stories from our "Under the Chuppah" series ... whether you're single, dating, married, or divorced, we would love to hear what God is speaking and what God is doing in your life ... how has this series impacted your life? ... do tell ... please keep it short and sweet! <br /><br />Thanks for being apart of our community ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-424254318061769715?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-74200982117524232952009-11-06T17:25:00.000-08:002009-11-06T17:35:45.572-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SvTOfAWF5KI/AAAAAAAAAck/kbDmmOoj3NQ/s1600-h/September1126.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SvTOfAWF5KI/AAAAAAAAAck/kbDmmOoj3NQ/s320/September1126.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401168885187994786" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SvTONTO-ruI/AAAAAAAAAcc/5tqpl3-V-J8/s1600-h/September1012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 182px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SvTONTO-ruI/AAAAAAAAAcc/5tqpl3-V-J8/s320/September1012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401168581020790498" /></a><br />hey everyone ... the Way launches this Saturday night in Anderson ... the Way is a new church plant in downtown Anderson with a vision to reach and disciple people in the radical way of Jesus ... this new church is led by pastor Darby and his wife Melissa Anderson ... the church is located on Center Street ... you'll find it!<br /><br />join the Way every Friday evening at 7 p.m. for music, coffee and outreach and every Saturday evening at 7 p.m. for weekly church gatherings ... come and hang out and support the Way over these next few weeks and months ... for details, email darbyanderson@yahoo.com ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-7420098211752423295?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-13712897596801862712009-10-07T22:24:00.000-07:002009-10-07T22:27:34.944-07:00<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sNxVYWrcPYc&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sNxVYWrcPYc&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-1371289759680186271?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-63413820900236599722009-09-06T08:38:00.000-07:002009-09-06T08:40:38.865-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SqPX6QqnC5I/AAAAAAAAAcM/zWLRFP7VsYU/s1600-h/TheTaxiProjectFlyer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 207px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SqPX6QqnC5I/AAAAAAAAAcM/zWLRFP7VsYU/s320/TheTaxiProjectFlyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378379775916575634" /></a><br />Come check out the Taxi Project in Anderson this Friday night ... live at the Way ... the Way is a new church plant in Anderson ... show your support and come out this weekend!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-6341382090023659972?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-57711144275147562212009-06-17T09:31:00.000-07:002009-06-17T09:34:13.657-07:00New posts on...<br /><br /><a href="http://thestirringkids.blogspot.com/">Stirring kids blog</a><br /><br /><a href="http://thestirringmissions.blogspot.com/">Stirring missions blog</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.momsatthestirring.blogspot.com/">Stirring moms blog</a><br /><br />Keep checking in!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-5771114427514756221?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-80117831625944399162009-06-17T09:21:00.000-07:002009-06-17T09:31:16.973-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SjkY9f3O5gI/AAAAAAAAAGM/lQ0Kuj0FJsQ/s1600-h/80249840.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SjkY9f3O5gI/AAAAAAAAAGM/lQ0Kuj0FJsQ/s400/80249840.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348333477283423746" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />This Friday June 19th:</span><br /><br />BBQ @ Aaron and Sarah Hayes house, 6pm<br />RSVP (Bring your own meat and a side to share)<br />356.0729 Aaronhayes1212@yahoo.com<br /><a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Redding&amp;state=CA&amp;address=3035+Winding+Way&amp;zipcode=96003">3035 Winding Way, 96003</a><br /><br />This BBQ is for everyone. If you're new to the Stirring and want to meet some people while eating a hot dog, you've gotta be there!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />This Sunday June 21st:</span><br /><br />After the morning gathering (around noon) at the <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Redding&amp;state=CA&amp;address=2828+Eureka+Way&amp;zipcode=96001">Eureka way campus</a>. (click for directions)<br />We're having a huge BBQ for fathers day. It's free. Invite your dad...it's gonna be amazing! <a href="http://seangafner.blogspot.com/">Sean's</a> on the grill...you don't want to miss it!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-8011783162594439916?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-36814089089602343082009-06-04T09:07:00.001-07:002009-06-04T09:13:09.409-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SifxP6fvJzI/AAAAAAAAAGE/YDI9qgtJ3WY/s1600-h/fan.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 377px; height: 221px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SifxP6fvJzI/AAAAAAAAAGE/YDI9qgtJ3WY/s400/fan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343504738601084722" border="0" /></a><br />This Sunday at the Stirring we talked about living a show and tell life.<br /><br />Step 1: We have something- a relationship with the God that created the universe.<br /><br />Step 2: We show the world the: joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, compassion, forgiveness, and justice of Jesus in the most creative ways possible.<br /><br />Step 3: When the world comes running to see, we rise up with courage and boldness and tell them about the hope we have in Jesus!<br /><br />Got any show and tell stories this week?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-3681408908960234308?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-18980860713973810682009-06-04T08:58:00.000-07:002009-06-04T09:04:52.720-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/Sifv8H0DumI/AAAAAAAAAF8/E4EwrJyNu-I/s1600-h/bbq.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 381px; height: 227px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/Sifv8H0DumI/AAAAAAAAAF8/E4EwrJyNu-I/s400/bbq.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343503299066968674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If you're new to the Stirring and want to meet some people while eating a hot dog, you've gotta make it out to the Hayes house this Friday night. Here's the details.<br /><br />BBQ @ Aaron and Sarah Hayes house, 6pm<br />RSVP (Bring your own meat and a side to share)<br />356.0729<br />Aaronhayes1212@yahoo.com<br />3035 Winding Way, 96003<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-1898086071397381068?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-78379457151556274902009-06-04T08:52:00.000-07:002009-06-04T08:58:13.446-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/Sift9W99OeI/AAAAAAAAAF0/TT56weWQCiE/s1600-h/Web_holder.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 387px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/Sift9W99OeI/AAAAAAAAAF0/TT56weWQCiE/s400/Web_holder.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343501121291631074" border="0" /></a>This summer, Enjoy is sponsoring <a href="http://www.enjoymoviesinthepark.com">movies in the park</a> every Friday night. Admission is free (donations encouraged). Concessions are also available.<br /><br />What a great way to get to know our city! The first movie is this Friday at Caldwell Park (near the Carter House), 8:30pm<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-7837945715155627490?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-40224680126934856352009-05-29T11:22:00.000-07:002009-05-29T11:27:48.818-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SiAo7p3n7ZI/AAAAAAAAAFs/UoQk0gEc_cI/s1600-h/inc-imageresize.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SiAo7p3n7ZI/AAAAAAAAAFs/UoQk0gEc_cI/s400/inc-imageresize.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341314163377958290" border="0" /></a>Leah Rush will be with us at the Stirring on May 31st. Come and hear about her ministry and how you can be involved in supporting her on going ministry in South Africa.<br /><br />We will have lunch with Leah at noon at Puerto Vallarta 2315 Eureka Way Redding, CA 96001<br />Please come and spend time with Leah and ask any follow up questions you may have for her.<br /><br />Please RSVP for lunch in a comment on this blog.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-4022468012693485635?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-34691184673768103722009-05-28T22:42:00.000-07:002009-05-28T22:45:53.960-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/Sh92iDhSK4I/AAAAAAAAAa0/sDXsmzZhnyA/s1600-h/frisbee.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 303px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/Sh92iDhSK4I/AAAAAAAAAa0/sDXsmzZhnyA/s320/frisbee.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341118010517236610" /></a><br />yep, it's that time again ... family picnic and ultimate frisbee (the greatest game on earth) ... <br /><br />come hang with us Monday evenings at the North end of Enterprise Park ... the upper field at Kid's Kingdom ... if you're new to the Stirring, this is a great way to get connected with our family ...<br /><br />we picnic at 6 pm and throw frisbee's for a few hours ... bring your family, your girlfriend, and your own food ... see you there ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-3469118467376810372?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-21786992917539987252009-05-28T13:08:00.001-07:002009-05-28T13:14:19.160-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/Sh7vpPDa6vI/AAAAAAAAAFk/_8XUDpK9Npo/s1600-h/IMG_0610.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/Sh7vpPDa6vI/AAAAAAAAAFk/_8XUDpK9Npo/s400/IMG_0610.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340969699802540786" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/Sh7vozGBA7I/AAAAAAAAAFc/H6OEWSoJegk/s1600-h/IMG_0609.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 360px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/Sh7vozGBA7I/AAAAAAAAAFc/H6OEWSoJegk/s400/IMG_0609.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340969692297233330" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/Sh7vY6CD_RI/AAAAAAAAAFU/ZTNeahShwoI/s1600-h/IMG_0608.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 360px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/Sh7vY6CD_RI/AAAAAAAAAFU/ZTNeahShwoI/s400/IMG_0608.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340969419281792274" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />It was quite an ordeal but we finally got all of the shoes over to the kids at Cypress Elementary on Wednesday! If you didn't know, we raised enough money through Erase the Dark (our music, art, and film festival) to put shoes on every student at the school. They brought us into an all school assembly and thanked us...it was amazing...they gave us a COUGAR GROWL!!!<br />We believe this is what the church looks like. Using our creativity to make our city a better place! Thanks to everyone that pitched in for the event and the passing out of shoes.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-2178699291753998725?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-61455618764250415182009-04-29T23:31:00.000-07:002009-04-29T23:33:20.774-07:00We love. We make disciples. We baptize.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/OKhjQT12bDg&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/OKhjQT12bDg&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-6145561876425041518?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-78065595815140081232009-04-17T00:07:00.000-07:002009-04-29T23:34:21.729-07:00Hey guys, I just wanted to share with you a few things coming this summer ...<br /><br />First of all, our Summer <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/groups/">Life Groups</a> will launch in a few weeks on May 3rd ... as of now, we will have training groups, couples groups, mixed groups, financial peace groups, men groups, women groups, and high school groups this summer ... it's amazing to hear the stories of how God is changing people and shaping people through these groups ... get involved in Life Groups this summer ... we'll have more information to come ...<br /><br />Also, on May 3rd, we're going to begin a new 12 week series called Acts, unleashing the power of everyone ... Jesus makes one of the greatest promises in Acts 1:8 ... that as the people of God, we would be filled with power when the Holy Spirit comes upon us ... in Acts 2, the Holy Spirit fell upon everyone ... everyone ... not just super spiritual people ... not just pastors ... not just holy priests ... the Holy Spirit fell upon everyone ... they were filled with God ... I so want that for our church ... come and join us for this series in May ...<br /><br />On May 7th-9th, we're hosting our first 'When God Dreams Conference' ... we're so excited to spend a few days dreaming and seeking God together ... as of now, we have more than 15 different churches in our city and beyond joining us for this experience ... my prayer is that these days together would be provoking, refreshing and encouraging ... may God raise up a generation of God dreamers ... <br /><br />Lastly, I want to invite you to be apart of our Stirring Jr. High movement ... over the summer months of July and August, we'll be throwing weekly BBQ and pool parties for our Jr. High students ... I'm so proud of our Jr. High team and the vision that God has given them for this coming year ... we want to invite all Jr. Highers to come and be involved in our movement this summer ... it's a great time to be alive and be in Jr. High ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-7806559581514008123?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-90882463771867097072009-03-25T16:36:00.000-07:002009-03-25T16:46:41.239-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/ScrCQr8_TXI/AAAAAAAAAZE/vXAMkkHhNwI/s1600-h/Heaven.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/ScrCQr8_TXI/AAAAAAAAAZE/vXAMkkHhNwI/s320/Heaven.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317275901996518770" /></a><br />To listen to the podcast, go <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">here</a> ... (should be up soon) ... <br /><br />Read Revelation 21:1-7 ... the Bible ends with Heaven crashing down on the new Earth ... God Himself will live with His people forever ... the whole Bible is about a God who wants to be here, speaking to His people and dwelling with His people ...<br /><br />In this Revelation passage, what glimpses do we get of Heaven? ... <br /><br />Check out these verses ... Genesis 3:8, Genesis 28:12-17, Exodus 25:8 ... do you see God's heart to be with His children? ... do you see God's passion to bring heaven on earth? ...<br /><br />Read Matthew 6:10 ... when you read the phrase, "On Earth as it is in Heaven," what images come to mind? ... what is Jesus talking about? ... is this the prayer of your life? ... are you living for God's will and God's Kingdom on Earth as it is in Heaven? ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-9088246377186709707?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-57108037168913317432009-03-11T13:42:00.000-07:002009-03-11T14:13:13.930-07:00If you missed the gatherings you can listen to the <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">podcast here</a>.<br /><br />Two weeks ago Nate asked a few questions:<br />- Why does God send winds and waves and whales into our lives?<br />- Why does God hurl us into the ocean depths?<br />- Why does God bury us beneath his stormy and wild waves?<br /><br />God, in His mercy, humbles us and exposes us and tests us and disciplines us to shape our character ... to make us holy ... to make us more and more like Jesus ... Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2012:1-13;&amp;version=51;">Hebrews 12:1-13</a><br />Talk to someone about your thoughts.<br /><br />This week Travis Osborne shared about God's character<br />- All through scripture God is described as gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity.<br /><br />The irony in the Jonah story is that Jonah accepts God's grace and compassion for himself but he refuses to share that grace and compassion with the Ninevites. But Jonah still smells like fish!<br /><br />Question: How do you respond when God shows grace to others?<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt%2020:1-16;&amp;version=51;">Matthew 20:1-16</a><br />It's the parable of the workers in the vineyard.<br />Talk about your thoughts with someone.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-5710803716891331743?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-39411592643596492202009-02-25T16:52:00.000-08:002009-02-25T16:59:10.945-08:00To listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">go here</a><br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jonah%201-4;&amp;version=51;">the whole story</a> of Jonah to give you the context.<br /><br />Be encouraged...God uses Jonah's<br />Prideful, racist that are disobedient and suicidal<br />He used Moses, Rahab, David, Peter and a slew of other ding-dongs.<br /><br />You have a call. If you've given up. God hasn't.<br />God uses the foolish things. <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I%20Corinthians%201:26-31;&amp;version=72;">I Corinthians 1:26-31</a><br /><br />What keeps us from believing what God has called us to do?<br />Are you listening to the wrong voice?<br /><br />The call has always been the same...GO!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-3941159264359649220?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-41732205234925378322009-02-19T09:13:00.000-08:002009-02-19T16:21:27.274-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SZ2T6vxnoMI/AAAAAAAAAFE/JSyM_4kaVIk/s1600-h/JonahFinal.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SZ2T6vxnoMI/AAAAAAAAAFE/JSyM_4kaVIk/s400/JonahFinal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304558573578592450" border="0" /></a><br />This week we started a new series at <a href="http://thestirring.org/">the Stirring</a> called 'I am Jonah'<br /><br />To listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">go here</a><br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jonah%201-4;&amp;version=51;">the whole story</a> of Jonah to give you the context. It's only four chapters...you can do it!<br /><br />God calls Jonah to a great city ... Jonah runs, God pursues ... Jonah hides, God exposes ... Jonah sleeps, God wakes him up ...<br /><br />As we read through the Jonah story, we find that we are Jonah ... God has called us to a great city ... we run and God pursues ... we hide and God exposes ... we sleep and God wakes us up to the call on our lives ...<br /><br />What are ways we run?<br />How do we hide?<br />Does God want to wake you up to the call on your life?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-4173220523492537832?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-73137280721773443112009-02-11T15:24:00.000-08:002009-02-11T15:36:11.219-08:00In April, the 5th graders from Cypress are going to camp---2 nights, 3 days- April 22-24. The school is looking for people who are over 21 and would be interested in being cabin counselors? Ideally, they would love 4 ladies and 4 men to be counselors. If anyone is interested please comment on the blog. This could be another great opportunity for us to deeper our relationship with this school. Thanks.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-7313728072177344311?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-55812779824298595152009-02-11T14:21:00.000-08:002009-02-11T16:10:14.881-08:00<span class="status_body">Tomorrow February 12th we are going to canvas Redding with Erase the Dark flyers and posters. If anyone is interested in helping just meet at the office tomorrow at 3pm, and we'll hand out assignments. We want to get the word out to everyone! Comment if you plan on coming. Thanks.<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-5581277982429859515?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-728797804192900952009-02-09T09:15:00.000-08:002009-02-09T09:45:32.198-08:00If you missed this week you can listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">here</a>.<br /><br />Nate had some great questions and thoughts from Sunday on his blog. Go check it out <a href="http://nathanedwardson.blogspot.com/2009/02/god-tore-down-wall.html">here</a>. Check out <a href="http://lovedsodeep.blogspot.com/2009/02/unity-one-father-one-faith.html">Hannah's painting</a> from the night...amazing.<br /><br />It would be great to read the <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%201-6%20;&amp;version=51;">whole letter</a> that Paul wrote the Ephesians as you think about these questions. We'd love to hear your thoughts. It would be great if some of you posted your prayers for other churches in the comment section.<br /><br />Next week...I am Jonah!<br />Bring socks, shoe laces, yo-yo's, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, and other fun stuff that can fit in a shoe box. Proceeds from <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/erase">Erase the Dark</a> are going to buy shoes for the kids at Cypress Elementary School. We want to fill out their shoe boxes!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-72879780419290095?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-956815017455327572009-02-02T13:01:00.000-08:002009-02-02T13:11:04.985-08:00If you missed this week you can listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">here</a>.<br /><br />Here's some questions, thoughts and scriptures from Sunday to think about this week:<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20sam%2018-26;&amp;version=72;">the story of Saul and David</a>. The context is really helpful.<br />- David has a ton of sin issues but God forgives him and he is called a man after God's own heart.<br />- Saul is a good, humble leader but he fears the men he's supposed to be leading and God removes the kingdom from him.<br /><br />- When God created you he already had everyone else. We don't need to be jealous of others.<br />- Why can't we celebrate the good that is happening in other people and other churches?<br /><br />- There are times that we will be in situations where people hate us...throw spears.<br />- The question becomes...should I stay or should I go. There are times to be faithful and times to leave. We need wisdom and community to help us make these decisions.<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20peter%202:12;&amp;version=72;">1 Peter 2:12</a>. Thoughts?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-95681501745532757?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-42424780402275391682009-02-02T12:43:00.000-08:002009-02-02T13:00:27.772-08:00Sorry this one is late.<br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">podcasts</span> are up so you can <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">listen to them here</a> if you missed it.<br /><br />Here's some questions, thoughts and scriptures from Sunday to think about this week:<br /><br />Dan's message:<br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Phil%202:3-11;&amp;version=72;">Philippians 2:3-11</a><br />- We live in the burger king kingdom and God is calling us to life in his kingdom. That means the me first, have it your way attitude has got to die.<br />- We moved from being a covenant people to a culture of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">convenience</span>.<br />- If we follow Jesus long enough we get to the cross. Something has to die in order for there to be new life.<br />- If we want to be people of honor we have to have the same attitude as Christ who was willing to empty himself to the point of death for the sake of others.<br /><br />Bill's message:<br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20tim%204:12-14;&amp;version=72;">1 Timothy 4:12-14<br /></a>- We honor because we're image bearers<br />- We honor the Christ in one another<br />- There are those who are worthy of honor (merited respect)<br /><br />Questions:<br />- What do you do when honoring someone means dishonoring God?<br />- How do you respond when you've been dishonored?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-4242478040227539168?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-50471516860126673182009-01-30T17:07:00.000-08:002009-01-30T17:09:57.897-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SYOk1lRYvLI/AAAAAAAAAWU/76ebRzD6Lu4/s1600-h/WhenGodDreamsConf%2Bfinal.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SYOk1lRYvLI/AAAAAAAAAWU/76ebRzD6Lu4/s320/WhenGodDreamsConf%2Bfinal.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297258827162893490" /></a><br />in a few months, we're hosting our first Stirring conference ...<br /><br />When God dreams is a conference that inspires people to become God dreamers ... God is a dreamer, but when God dreams, He dreams through His children ... and we believe that God is looking for men and women who will lock onto His dreams and run with them ...<br /><br />for three days in May, we're inviting emerging leaders, church planters and creative minds to come together for provoking dialogue, worship and teaching ... more than just an event, our prayer is that this conference will be an experience that will leave our generation encouraged, inspired and ready to chase after the dreams God has placed in them ...<br /><br />Banning Liebscher (Bethel Church) and Nathan Edwardson will be speaking in the main sessions ... Jeremy Edwardson (the Myriad) and our Stirring worship leader Jenna Barney will be leading worship with the Stirring team ... we'll have breakout sessions and creative church forums to dream together for the future ...<br /><br />if you want to be involved or have any creative ideas, please let us know ... we'll get the 'when God dreams' website up soon for registration ... until then, rock on ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-5047151686012667318?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-17898689851933548502009-01-22T16:04:00.000-08:002009-01-22T16:18:43.970-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SXkJ0YifYvI/AAAAAAAAAE8/RWWuPSMF-ko/s1600-h/StirringWomensRetreatEDIT.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SXkJ0YifYvI/AAAAAAAAAE8/RWWuPSMF-ko/s400/StirringWomensRetreatEDIT.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294273632495690482" border="0" /></a>Gotta be there ladies. It's gonna be amazing. Start telling your friends.<br />April 3rd-5th<br />$105<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-1789868985193354850?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-87625172587863501812009-01-21T13:58:00.000-08:002009-01-21T14:00:54.264-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SXeayRnkwnI/AAAAAAAAAE0/Cu4tgkpaRPE/s1600-h/Erase+the+Dark+finalsmall.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 297px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SXeayRnkwnI/AAAAAAAAAE0/Cu4tgkpaRPE/s400/Erase+the+Dark+finalsmall.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293870075510833778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />we're still looking for songwriters, artists and filmmakers to get involved with Erase the Dark, our music, art and film festival ... friday night, March 6th ... save the date ... last year was amazing, and this year will blow your mind ...<br /><br />and all proceeds go directly to provide shoes for the hundreds of kids at Cypress Elementary, one of the lower income schools in our city ... this is the calling of the church ... to put the love of God on display ... we can sing worship songs at church all day long, but the world is longing to see the love of God on display ...<br /><br />if you want to get involved, let us know ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-8762517258786350181?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-83358312346744069322009-01-21T13:51:00.000-08:002009-01-27T11:47:14.947-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SXeY5UORlLI/AAAAAAAAAEs/jtB5xDqaoig/s1600-h/lynkpeople.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 178px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SXeY5UORlLI/AAAAAAAAAEs/jtB5xDqaoig/s400/lynkpeople.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293867997445854386" border="0" /></a><br />Lynk is a unique, team-taught training series to equip the saints for immediate city-wide kingdom impact. <a href="http://nathanedwardson.blogspot.com/">Nate's</a> gonna throw down Thursday February 26th.<br />Go get more information and sign up to be a part at their <a href="http://www.wer1net.net/lynk.html">website</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-8335831234674406932?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-52794278710823074752009-01-19T22:35:00.000-08:002009-01-19T22:56:29.746-08:00If you missed this week you can listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">here</a>.<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><a href="http://jennabarney.blogspot.com/2009/01/lost-virtue-honor-continued.html">Jenna</a> and <a href="http://strongatthebrokenplaces.blogspot.com/2009/01/what-you-fear-most.html">Sarah</a> had some great thoughts about the gatherings. Please leave a comment if you have thoughts or questions. If you posted something on your blog leave us a link.<br /><br />Here's some questions, thoughts and scriptures from Sunday to think about this week:<br /><br />I don't even know where to start.<br />I don't think Derrick and Kris Vallotton should be aloud to speak on the same day. Way too much of God's heart. I feel like my brain needs a vacation.<br />Derrick brought an amazing message about forgiveness.<br />He used the <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=gen%2037-47;&amp;version=72;">Joseph story</a> and his own story to talk about the power of our choices.<br /><br />Kris brought a message about levels of honor, and passing on an inheritance of blessing.<br />We have never seen a revival that lasts more than a generation because we've put all our hope in the next generation. God wants to pour out his spirit on all people. <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%202:17-18;&amp;version=72;">Acts 2:17-18</a><br />We are so divided and God's heart is for us to be a family.<br /><br />I could blog for hours about the two of these messages but they both need to be experienced. If you were there you have plenty to talk about. If you missed it check out <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">the podcasts</a>!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-5279427871082307475?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-40968424962321377432009-01-15T23:32:00.000-08:002009-01-15T23:34:22.362-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SXA4dLkqdzI/AAAAAAAAAVY/oQ-_danch6E/s1600-h/honor_banner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 71px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SXA4dLkqdzI/AAAAAAAAAVY/oQ-_danch6E/s320/honor_banner.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291791636134262578" /></a><br />Stirring Community, we've invited Kris Vallotton to speak at the Stirring this coming Sunday night, January 18th @ 5 pm and 7 pm ...<br /><br />if you've never heard Kris speak, you've got to be there ... Kris has such a burning passion for calling out and raising up a generation of sons and daughters ... over the past few years, he has had such a deep impact on my life and our church ... I just read his new book called "<a href="http://www.kvministries.com/">purity</a>" ... great for anyone single or dating ... or those with a passion to mentor and walk alongside young couples ... we'll have copies of this book at the Stirring ... bring your checkbook ...<br /><br />anyways, I'm stoked about this weekend and this honor series ... Derrick Fleck will be speaking in the morning gathering and Kris Vallotton will be speaking in the evening ... I can't wait to worship with our Stirring family and hear God's speak to us as a generation ... may we become men and women of honor ... may we learn how to humble ourselves as a generation ...<br /><br />see you Sunday night ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-4096842496232137743?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-55691645827123432472009-01-15T09:00:00.000-08:002009-01-15T09:25:46.942-08:00If you missed this week you can listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">here</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://heatherjenae.blogspot.com/2009/01/honor-continued.html">Heather</a> had some great thoughts about the first week. Please leave a comment if you have thoughts or questions. If you posted something on your blog leave us a link.<br /><br />Here's some questions, thoughts and scriptures from Sunday to think about this week:<br /><br />Honor is humility in action. Honor must be shown. It's not enough to have honorable feelings.<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2020:12;&amp;version=72;">Exodus 20:12</a><br />This is the first commandment that comes with a promise. Honor brings life.<br />Nothing sucks the life out of a room like dishonor. Agree? Disagree?<br /><br />Three words that show us our posture of honor as we grow:<br />1. As children we obey<br />2. As we get older we respect<br />3. As our parents get older we support<br />Thoughts?<br /><br />Honor goes way beyond our biological parents.<br />We have a call to father and mother the next generation. Call out, love, lead, shape, protect, and teach in the way of Jesus.<br />Honor is what holds the generations together.<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Malachi%204:6;&amp;version=72;">Malachi 4:6</a><br />Thoughts?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-5569164582712343247?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-55729774152864827222008-12-26T22:47:00.001-08:002008-12-26T22:47:40.302-08:00hey everyone, this coming Sunday, December 28th, we're having an all Stirring gathering at the Eureka Way Campus at 10 am ... we're calling it the One Gathering ... <br /><br />yep, the entire Stirring packed into the Adventist Church ... filling every pew and the balcony ... it's gonna be sweet ... <br /><br />remember, NO Sunday evening Stirring ... No 5 pm gathering and NO 7 pm gathering ... One Gathering at 10 am ... everyone's invited ... coffee and donuts and muffins and pews ... bring your mom and your children and your friends ...<br /><br />this Sunday, we're wrapping up the Simple Series ... it's been such an amazing few weeks ... live simple, love loud ... <br /><br />and then next Sunday, January 4th, we'll celebrate our 2 year Anniversary as a church ... we'll be reflecting on where God has brought us as a church and where God is taking us this coming year ... you're all invited ... <br /><br />merry Christmas and a happy new year ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-5572977415286482722?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-40322916531254276382008-12-10T13:53:00.000-08:002008-12-10T14:39:39.634-08:00This year we will send our operation Christmas Child Boxes to children in Mongolia. The Lains, missionaries we support, will pass out the boxes to children in need in their ministry.<br />Please use 8x10 Tupperware/shoeboxes to fill with some of the items below. Turn them in on Sunday, December 14th &amp; 21st at the Stirring Gatherings. Thanks!<br /><br />Items needed:<br />· Toys: cars, dolls, games, coloring books/sheets<br />· Clothing: tights, thermals, thick socks, cloth diapers, winter hats and gloves, warm sleepers for babies, belts<br /><br />· School supplies: eraser tops, fat pencils, #2 pencil, color pencils, crayons<br /><br />· Misc: toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap (bar only), vitamins, teething rings, zip locks &amp; Tupperware (could be used as packing)<br /><br />· Food: instant oatmeal and soups, meal seasonings: taco &amp; spices, kool-aid or equivalent<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-4032291653125427638?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-36971278775743412472008-12-03T14:26:00.000-08:002008-12-03T14:40:21.219-08:00If you missed this week you can listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">here</a>.<br /><br />Here's some questions, thoughts and scriptures from Sunday to think about this week:<br /><br />In a world that is spilling into the margins in every area of life, shouldn't the people of God be choosing a better way?<br /><br />Jesus lived a simple, focused, and single-minded life. Every moment mattered. He was busy but not hurried. Lived out of relationship with the father. Had room for interruption.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matt%2013:1-23;&amp;version=72;">Matthew 13:1-23</a> (The parable of the sower)<br />- Have you seen people respond to the message of this new kingdom in these different ways?<br />- Do you feel the choking from the worry of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth?<br /><br />God's people have always been called to be set apart with their money. 23% of their income in the old testament was set aside for others.<br />- Are you living simple with your money?<br /><br />We want to live simply so we can love loudly.<br />We want the life that is truly life!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-3697127877574341247?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-26001276831790015642008-12-02T18:14:00.000-08:002008-12-10T14:19:35.889-08:00As a family, we wanted to have a month of prayer and fasting for some pressing issues in our community. On Sunday, some of you signed up to pray and fast for a day in December. Here are a few things to pray for:<br /><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:12;" lang="en-US" >Miller Family</span><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:12;" lang="en-US" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;font-family:Symbol;font-size:10;color:black;" >·</span><span style="width: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style=";font-family:&quot;;" lang="en-US">Randy’s complete Healing from Cancer<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;font-family:Symbol;font-size:10;color:black;" >·</span><span style="width: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style=";font-family:&quot;;" lang="en-US">God’s presence and protection in their marriage<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;font-family:Symbol;font-size:10;color:black;" >·</span><span style="width: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style=";font-family:&quot;;" lang="en-US">Strength for Chemotherapy &amp; Side Effects<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;font-family:Symbol;font-size:10;color:black;" >·</span><span style="width: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style=";font-family:&quot;;" lang="en-US">No outside sickness during chemotherapy<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;font-family:Symbol;font-size:10;color:black;" >·</span><span style="width: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style=";font-family:&quot;;" lang="en-US">Parenting: understanding &amp; support<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;font-family:Symbol;font-size:10;color:black;" >·</span><span style="width: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style=";font-family:&quot;;" lang="en-US">Provision in Finances &amp; Insurance <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;font-family:Symbol;font-size:10;color:black;" >·</span><span style="width: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style=";font-family:&quot;;" lang="en-US">Support from community<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:&quot;;" lang="en-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:&quot;;font-size:12;" lang="en-US" >The Stirring Community for 2009<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;font-family:Symbol;font-size:10;color:black;" >·</span><span style="width: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style=";font-family:&quot;;" lang="en-US">Unity in Marriages, Families <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;font-family:Symbol;font-size:10;color:black;" >·</span><span style="width: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style=";font-family:&quot;;" lang="en-US">Wisdom &amp; support for Single Parents, Students, Kids<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;font-family:Symbol;font-size:10;color:black;" >·</span><span style="width: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style=";font-family:&quot;;" lang="en-US">Discipleship &amp; Mentorship of a generation<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;font-family:Symbol;font-size:10;color:black;" >·</span><span style="width: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style=";font-family:&quot;;" lang="en-US">Provision in Finances<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;font-family:Symbol;font-size:10;color:black;" >·</span><span style="width: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style=";font-family:&quot;;" lang="en-US">New Spring Life Groups and Leaders <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;font-family:Symbol;font-size:10;color:black;" >·</span><span style="width: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style=";font-family:&quot;;" lang="en-US">Allowing margin in our lives: live simple.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;font-family:Symbol;font-size:10;color:black;" >·</span><span style="width: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style=";font-family:&quot;;" lang="en-US">Becoming a family<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="">Daniel 9:3<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="" lang="en-US">You can still sign up for a day at the Community Life Table on Sunday.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-2600127683179001564?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Meg E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17043899285869585003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-28737859485572964502008-11-28T16:09:00.000-08:002008-12-03T08:21:43.608-08:00Go check out the lists over at <a href="http://thestirringmissions.blogspot.com/2008_11_01_archive.html#4050637028703345867">the Stirring Missions blog.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-2873785948557296450?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-74770832430440716542008-11-17T14:35:00.000-08:002008-12-03T08:21:58.837-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SSH0aDEyu_I/AAAAAAAAADw/JGEFsTG9xQ4/s1600-h/apple-acorn-soup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 310px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SSH0aDEyu_I/AAAAAAAAADw/JGEFsTG9xQ4/s400/apple-acorn-soup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269761767339375602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This Saturday November 22nd at noon we are feeding a group of people living at the Market Street Manor and handing out winter clothes. Go to <a href="http://chriscable.blogspot.com/2008/11/list.html">Chris' blog</a> to get the details.<br /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;q=Market+Street+Manor+in+Redding+Ca&amp;fb=1&amp;cid=18019179121891500812&amp;li=lmd&amp;z=14&amp;t=m">Go here</a> to get directions to Market Street Manor. Thanks for your willingness to serve.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-7477083243044071654?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-80742534546866044762008-11-17T14:08:00.000-08:002008-11-17T14:34:36.140-08:00If you missed this week you can listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">here</a>.<br /><br />Here's some questions, thoughts and scriptures from Sunday to think about this week:<br /><br />In the beginning there was shalom (peace, wholeness) in every relationship:<br />- with God, with each other, with ourselves and with the earth<br /><br />At the fall in Genesis 3 all of those relationships were broken.<br /><br />In Jesus life, death and resurrection he was making a way for peace again in those relationships.<br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%201:15-20;&amp;version=72;">Colossians 1:15-21</a><br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208:18-23;&amp;version=72;">Romans 8:18-23</a><br />Thoughts...<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job%2038-39;&amp;version=72;">Job 38 and 39</a> to see Gods intimate connection with creation.<br />One question...WHO LET THE WILD DONKEY GO FREE???<br /><br />How you treat the creation reflects how you feel about the creator. Thoughts...<br /><br />We've been given responsibility to lovingly care for and steward the earth. Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Gen%201:27-31;&amp;version=72;">Genesis 1:27-31</a><br />This responsibility is not a duty, it's worship.<br /><br />What are some creative ways we can start to be more responsible with the earth God has given us?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-8074253454686604476?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-24246094722662950022008-11-12T17:22:00.000-08:002008-11-12T17:37:28.273-08:00If you missed this week you can listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">here</a>.<br /><br />Here's some questions, thoughts and scriptures from the night to think about this week:<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph%206:10-12;&amp;version=72;">Ephesians 6:10</a><br />There are so many things we can be strong in but Paul urges us to be strong in the Lord<br /><br />Porn teaches us:<br />- What are some of the lies?<br /><br />Porn shapes us:<br />- How does it affect how you see men and women?<br /><br />Porn follows us:<br />- Had you thought about the affect of porn following you into marriage?<br /><br />With a click of the mouse we invite the enemy into our house.<br /><br />Porn fuels the enemies attack against women<br />- What are ways we can encourage our sisters at the Stirring?<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=9&amp;chapter=17&amp;version=72">I Samuel 17</a><br />How does the story of David and Goliath encourage us in the battle against porn?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-2424609472266295002?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-33482318121250396492008-11-05T09:56:00.000-08:002008-11-05T10:20:08.154-08:00If you missed this week you can listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">here</a>.<br /><br />Here's some questions, thoughts and scriptures from the night to think about this week:<br /><br />What should our posture be as we enter this political season?<br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph%204:1-3;&amp;version=72;">Ephesians 4:1-3</a><br /><br />Submert = Submit + Subvert<br />Thoughts...<br /><br />God always wanted to be our king<br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I%20Sam%208;&amp;version=72;">I Samuel 8</a><br /><br />The slogans: Change / Country First<br />Thoughts...<br /><br />The kingdom of God will not be advanced on November 4th through a person or a political party. The kingdom of God will be advanced when the people of God through the power of the Holy Spirit embody the radical love of Jesus on this earth. We are the hands and feet of Jesus on this earth and we are the change we want to see in the world. We talk too much.<br /><br />Where is your hope?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-3348231812125039649?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-62350541485103064462008-10-29T13:11:00.000-07:002008-10-29T13:22:54.178-07:00Sorry for the late post...I've been moving.<br /><br />If you missed this week you can listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">here</a>.<br /><br />Here's some questions, thoughts and scriptures from the night to think about this week:<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%205:8-9;&amp;version=31;">Ephesians 5:8-9</a><br />We have a light calling<br />- Some run from the world to the safe Christian sub culture.<br />- Some immerse themselves so much in the world that they lose their light.<br />- We live in the land of gray.<br /><br />How do we deal with the tension?<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%205:15;&amp;version=31;">Ephesians 5:15</a><br />Paul calls us to a life of wisdom.<br />We need to ask what pleases the Lord.<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%205:18;&amp;version=31;">Ephesians 5:18</a><br />What did you think of Nate's illustration of staying filled with the spirit?<br /><br />It's more than a drinking issue...it's a calling issue.<br /><br />What are the wounds and areas of tension you face when it comes to drinking?<br /><br />How do we live as the people of God set apart in the land of gray?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-6235054148510306446?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-91702340209341073952008-10-29T13:09:00.000-07:002008-10-29T13:11:19.419-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SQjDUvXlc3I/AAAAAAAAADo/5qA0xf3zdkE/s1600-h/pumpkins.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SQjDUvXlc3I/AAAAAAAAADo/5qA0xf3zdkE/s400/pumpkins.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262670925662614386" border="0" /></a><strong>October 31st<br />Harvest Carnival</strong><br />Jump house, raffles, games, candy<br />4:30-8pm<br />Mistletoe Elementary School<br />1225 Mistletoe Lane<br />Hosted by Risen King<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-9170234020934107395?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-85208365917379386082008-10-22T13:35:00.001-07:002008-10-22T13:36:26.178-07:00Saturday November 1st.<br />Go to <a href="http://angieheadrick.blogspot.com/2008/10/date-night-octnovember.html">Angie's blog</a> to get all the details.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-8520836591737938608?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-33325073405048085462008-10-21T17:56:00.001-07:002008-10-21T17:59:03.536-07:00If you missed this week you can listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">here</a>. (Should be up by Wednesdays)<br /><br />Here's some questions, thoughts and scriptures from the night to think about this week:<br /><br />When it comes to the subject of sex...<br /><br />the world says <span style="font-weight: bold;">HAVE IT</span><br />the church says <span style="font-weight: bold;">HIDE IT</span><br />but God says <span style="font-weight: bold;">HONOR IT</span><br /><br />Have you found that to be true? How does the church hide it? What are some ways we can honor sex?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hebrews 13:4</span> Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I Thessalonians 4:4</span> each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable<br /><br />Why is it that we aren't talking about sex in the church and in the home? Two places that we need to talk about it the most.<br /><br />We have a calling to shape and teach our kids for sex. We've reduced that calling to a talk. How many of you have had the talk? If we aren't shaping our kids the world will and already is!<br /><br />Read <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deut%206:4-9;&amp;version=31;">Deuteronomy 6:4-9</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I John 1:9</span> If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-3332507340504808546?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-91995474110337723952008-10-13T09:34:00.000-07:002008-10-13T09:52:42.091-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SPN8KBSnjVI/AAAAAAAAADg/K6E3bkQkR90/s1600-h/BBQ.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SPN8KBSnjVI/AAAAAAAAADg/K6E3bkQkR90/s400/BBQ.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256681701658561874" border="0" /></a><br />Date: Saturday October 18th, 12:00 p.m.<br /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;q=market+street+manor+in+Redding+ca&amp;fb=1&amp;cid=18019179121891500812&amp;li=lmd&amp;z=14&amp;t=m">Go here</a> for directions.<br />Objective: Feed 65-70 people in Market Street Manor. Great practical way to love some amazing people in our city.<br />Go to <a href="http://chriscable.blogspot.com/2008/10/msm-bbq-details.html">Chris Cable's blog</a> to get more info.<br />Leave him a comment or call him so he can plan on you being there.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-9199547411033772395?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-2167340659008421482008-10-13T09:16:00.000-07:002008-10-13T09:31:05.769-07:00This weekend was huge...we planted our new campus on <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/gatherings/">Eureka Way</a><br />We also started a new series about the elephant in the church.<br />This first week we tackled greed.<br /><br />If you missed last night listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">here</a>. (Should be up by Wednesdays)<br /><br />Here's some questions, thoughts and scriptures from the night to think about this week:<br /><br />Read this scripture: <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2012:13-21;&amp;version=31;">Luke 12:13-21</a><br />- Talk about some of the words and phrases Nate brought out of the text: <br />- Be on your guard (war language)<br />- The ground<br />- But God<br />- Rich toward God<br /><br />Greed means: to have more. It's not about what you have. It's about not being content with what you do have.<br /><br />We talked about the land of when...<br />- When I'm old enough, when I'm in my career, when I get out of debt...<br />- Do you find yourself saying these kind of things?<br /><br />Big question for this week:<br />- WHEN IS ENOUGH...ENOUGH?<br />- I HAVE ENOUGH are three words you never hear. Do you have enough?<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I%20timothy%206:17-19;&amp;version=31;">I Timothy 6:17-19</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-216734065900842148?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-16546783166951051972008-10-08T20:27:00.001-07:002008-10-09T11:29:43.356-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SO17yKE_1vI/AAAAAAAAASQ/ztx7rgvF0Y0/s1600-h/elephantinthechurch-751147.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SO17yKE_1vI/AAAAAAAAASQ/ztx7rgvF0Y0/s320/elephantinthechurch-751147.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254992441840228082" border="0" /></a><br />this coming Sunday morning and evening, we'll kick off our new series the Elephant in the Church ... everyone's thinking about it, but no one's talking about it ...<br /><br />I love the challenge of taking on tough topics or controversial issues ... too many churches are answering questions no one is asking ... we dance around the real issues ... but when we have the courage to talk about tough topics, I believe we experience a healthy tension as a church community ...<br /><br />Some of the issues we'll explore in this series are things that God-fearing, Bible-believing, Christ-following people have disagreed about for two thousand years ... and because of that, we often steer clear of them ... but I'm convinced that God wants to weigh in ... God wants to speak ... and that is what this series is all about ... as a church, we need permission to talk about difficult and avoided topics ...<br /><br />Join us for this six week series ... Sunday mornings 10 am at the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&amp;q=2828+Eureka+Way+redding+ca&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=geocode_result&amp;resnum=1&amp;ct=image">Eureka Way Campus</a> and Sunday evenings 5 &amp; 7 pm at the <a href="http://www.google.com/maps?q=2225+Bechelli+Ln,+Redding,+CA+96002&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=map&amp;ct=title">Bechelli Campus</a> ... Let's talk about the Elephant in the Church ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-1654678316695105197?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-83886701450972871852008-10-06T10:40:00.000-07:002008-10-06T11:00:54.598-07:00Last night concluded our we love...we make disciples series.<br /><br />If you missed last night listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">here</a>. (Should be up by Wednesdays)<br /><br />Here's some questions, thoughts and scriptures from the night to think about this week:<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2028:16-20;&amp;version=31;">Matthew 28:16-20</a><br />- This is the last words Jesus had for his followers while he was here with them.<br />- Jesus chose some boys and young men to travel with him for three years and as he leaves them he tells them to go and do the same thing with others. Simple.<br />- Age isn't the issue. Jesus was 30. Did you have a picture in your mind of older disciples?<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2024:13-35;&amp;version=31;">Luke 24:13-35</a><br />- What does Jesus teach us in his approach to making disciples?<br />- He believes in them, calls them out, and travels with them<br /><br />Making disciples is about traveling with someone<br />- You don't have to have all the answers.<br />- Disciple simply means "learner"<br /><br />If you're not making disciples then what are you doing?<br /><br />We want to be a community that loves and makes disciples. Those that are just starting to follow Jesus are learning what it means to become a disciple and those that are further along and bringing others along with them.<br /><br />Is there someone in your life that you are traveling with right now?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-8388670145097287185?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-17508336937506899112008-10-01T11:46:00.000-07:002008-10-01T11:53:27.440-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6yExEP10m5c/SOPGnYJX4QI/AAAAAAAAAAk/IjXEtSFM97s/s1600-h/bbq10-3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6yExEP10m5c/SOPGnYJX4QI/AAAAAAAAAAk/IjXEtSFM97s/s320/bbq10-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252259970243092738" border="0" /></a><br />This Friday, October 3rd<br />6pm-8pm<br />3035 Winding Way<br />Bring your own meat and a side to share!<br /><br />Don't forget your towel!<br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/THESTI%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/THESTI%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg" alt="" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-1750833693750689911?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Meg E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17043899285869585003noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-63416640392379989162008-10-01T11:35:00.000-07:002008-10-01T12:00:27.196-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6yExEP10m5c/SOPImoXGl7I/AAAAAAAAAAs/UL9HdxE5AZI/s1600-h/toytrain.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6yExEP10m5c/SOPImoXGl7I/AAAAAAAAAAs/UL9HdxE5AZI/s320/toytrain.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252262156439033778" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal">The church plant (countdown: 10 days!) kid's rooms are in need of the following items . If any Stirring Parents have these laying around your house, not being used, in good condition - please let us know!<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Infant Room: Changing table, Pack-n-Play (portable crib or any kind), “Push” toys for newly walking children, Stackable blocks, Teething toys, Rattles, Books</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Toddler Room: Table and chairs, Changing table, Baby dolls with clothes, Large Legos ,Books, Rocking chair, Kitchen set, Puzzles (age appropriate), Arts &amp; Crafts<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>PreK-Kindergarten: Table and chairs, Puzzles, Large Legos, Trucks/Cars, Baby dolls with clothes, Kitchen set, Books, Board games (age appropriate), Arts &amp; Crafts<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>1^st-5^th Grade: Board Games, Mancala, Jenga, Twister, Legos, Dress-up clothes, Arts &amp; Crafts<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p><span style="">In each room we would love to have a portable CD player. Thanks!<br /></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-6341664039237998916?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Meg E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17043899285869585003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-80613349726989333392008-09-29T11:09:00.000-07:002008-09-29T11:33:02.240-07:00Last night was part 4 in our we love...we make disciples series.<br /><br />We want to be wrestling with these ideas through the week in Life Groups and in our day to day relationships.<br /><br />If you missed last night listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">here</a>. (Should be up by Wednesdays)<br /><br />We talked about 4 interactions that Jesus and his disciples had with the least:<br />- The Samaritan woman: <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%204:1-26;&amp;version=31;">John 4:1-26</a><br />- Zacchaeus: <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2019:1-9;&amp;version=31;">Luke 19:1-9</a><br />- The man with leprosy: <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2019:1-9;&amp;version=31;">Luke 5:12-15</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>- Peter and John heal the crippled beggar: <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%203:1-10;&amp;version=31;">Acts 3:1-10</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br />Spend some time skimming the gospels and look at the amount of interactions that Jesus had with the ones that had been marginalized and overlooked.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span>Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2025:31-46;&amp;version=65;">Matthew 25:31-46</a><br />- Loving the least takes Gods eyes for people<br />- When we start seeing with the eyes of Jesus the world doesn't change...we just see the whole world differently...it's like a new lens that we see the world through.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">- Nothing changes but everything changes!</span><br /><br />We start seeing our city and world differently<br />We start seeing the Stirring differently<br /><br />Talking about the least gets overwhelming but Jesus makes it simple:<br />- a glass of water, a meal, clothes, shelter, visitation.<br />- invest in one<br /><br />Are there some creative ways you and your friends or life group can see the least this week and practically meet a need?<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-8061334972698933339?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-79938897082639810532008-09-24T14:25:00.000-07:002008-09-24T14:29:54.762-07:00Saturday September 27<br />Meet at 6:30pm for dinner or dessert at Red Lobster<br />Then we are going to Movies 10 at 7:30pm.<br />No child care provided.<br />The trailer can be viewed at <a href="http://www.fireproofthemovie.com">www.fireproofthemovie.com</a><br />If you have any questions please email Angie at a.headrick@hotmail.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-7993889708263981053?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-19834514588915118952008-09-24T14:22:00.001-07:002008-09-24T14:23:58.413-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SNqvqGH9roI/AAAAAAAAADY/C2uZYLn_leA/s1600-h/sb10068251r-001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SNqvqGH9roI/AAAAAAAAADY/C2uZYLn_leA/s400/sb10068251r-001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249701453387116162" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>Friday September 26th<br />Stirring BBQ<br /></strong>6 - 8pm<br />2888 Salmonberry Dr <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/mq/1-OG8G">(the Fleck's)</a><br />Bring your own meat &amp; a side to share. It will be a great night to get to know people at the Stirring.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-1983451458891511895?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-52108554355128609822008-09-24T14:18:00.000-07:002008-09-24T14:21:23.572-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SNqupzZQmHI/AAAAAAAAADQ/9M3DFWnCTm8/s1600-h/We+Love.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SNqupzZQmHI/AAAAAAAAADQ/9M3DFWnCTm8/s400/We+Love.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249700348847757426" border="0" /></a><br />We are going to have kids, guys and girls shirts available this weekend at the Stirring. $20 a shirt. All the proceeds go to our church plant. Bring cash on Sunday!<br />Thanks <a href="http://jeremycoverdale.blogspot.com/">Jeremy</a> for creating a great shirt.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-5210855435512860982?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-65816764481332584402008-09-22T14:56:00.000-07:002008-09-22T19:58:05.657-07:00Last night was part 3 in our we love...we make disciples series.<br /><br />We want to be wrestling with these ideas through the week in Life Groups and in our day to day relationships.<br /><br />If you missed last night listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">here</a>. (Should be up by Wednesdays)<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts%2017:16-34;&amp;version=31;">Acts 17:16-34</a><br />- Paul's heart is burning for the people of Athens...he stands up in the center of the Greek world...he starts describing God to them.<br />- What was his posture towards the people he was addressing?<br /><br />Three big thoughts from the night:<br />1. God is already moving in people's lives. He's already there. We don't bring him to places like Africa in our pockets. He's the God of the whole world. He wants us to join him in what he's already doing.<br />- Is this a shift in thinking for you?<br />- Do we see everyone first as created in God's image?<br /><br />2. God is calling all creation back to himself. <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2012:31-32;&amp;version=31;">John 12:31-32</a> He has placed a deep hunger for God in the heart of every person. We were created to live face to face with God...All of us. It's not our calling to get people saved...salvation belongs to God. Our calling is to love people towards Jesus<br />- Is this a shift in thinking for you?<br />- What are some creative ways God is asking you to ignite that hunger in others?<br /><br />3. God is bringing people into our lives every day. Are we willing to get uncomfortable enough to love the world God has placed us in? Talk...pray...share...listen. We don't have to go out to do outreach. All of life is reaching out to those around us. That's why we keep things simple with Life Groups. We want to spend as little amount of time as possible in the church building so we can give our lives to the people in our community.<br />- Do you see the people in your life that you bump up against everyday this way?<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%204:2-6;&amp;version=31;">Colossians 4:2-6</a><br />- Let this be our prayer for the world God has called us to love every day.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-6581676448133258440?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-44473159512366131342008-09-19T11:13:00.001-07:002008-09-19T11:28:21.357-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SNPvO_6LkQI/AAAAAAAAADI/lNefQ-S78Xs/s1600-h/image001.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SNPvO_6LkQI/AAAAAAAAADI/lNefQ-S78Xs/s400/image001.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247801031769428226" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>September 20th<br />Garage Sale Fundraiser for Church Plant</strong><br />7am - 3pm<br />2225 Bechelli - by the big flag<br />*drop off donations there on <strong>Sept.19th</strong> between 6 &amp; 8pm<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-4447315951236613134?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-62316749454777708762008-09-19T11:13:00.000-07:002008-09-19T11:21:22.595-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SNPtkWCWwUI/AAAAAAAAADA/wQKS5Dinzzo/s1600-h/sb10068251r-001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SNPtkWCWwUI/AAAAAAAAADA/wQKS5Dinzzo/s400/sb10068251r-001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247799199463293250" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>September 19th<br />Stirring BBQ &amp; Swim<br /></strong>6-8pm<br />2907 Camulos Way <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/mq/4-3gfVcUR*C*nzRjs4hCAW">(the Miller's)</a><br />Bring your own meat &amp; a side to share.<strong><br /></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-6231674945477770876?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-87951055330847630762008-09-15T15:16:00.000-07:002008-09-15T15:48:10.828-07:00Last night was part 2 in our we love...we make disciples series.<br /><br />I'm posting on Mondays with some thoughts, questions, and verses from our Sunday gatherings. We're hoping that our gatherings are not just a one way conversation. We want to be wrestling with these ideas through the week in Life Groups and in our day to day relationships. Feel free to leave some comments.<br /><br />If you missed last night listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.thestirring.org/podcasts/">here</a>. (Might take a couple days to get up...sorry)<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%202:42-47;&amp;version=31;">Acts 2:42</a><br />The disciples were devoted to four things<br />- The apostles teaching: learning and living the way of Jesus<br />- Fellowship: that word means as committed to each other as we are to God...so much more than church potlucks!<br />- The breaking of the bread- sharing a meal with the risen Lord<br />- Prayer: the most natural expression of our love for God<br /><br />Questions:<br />- Do you really want to be a part of a movement like this?<br />- Are we as committed to each other as we are to Jesus?<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I%20john%204:7-21;&amp;version=31;">I John 4:7-21</a><br />- Thoughts?<br /><br />So many times our love is THIN...we're too busy...spread thin...committed to everything so we're really committed to nothing.<br /><br />We want to be a community that loves THICK...Jesus loved the world but was devoted to a few. We want to follow his example.<br /><br />Question:<br />- Who are you devoted to?<br />- Who are you in fellowship with?<br />- Who are you locking arms with this year?<br /><br />Loving God is easy. He never lets us down...never leaves us...never wounds us.<br />Loving other Christians is hard. Most of our deepest wounds come from other Christians. Why?<br />Sometimes we need to bear with one another in love. <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%204:2;&amp;version=31;">Ephesians 4:2</a><br />We have the choice to run when we're faced with difficult people but what happens if we do?<br /><br />Read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2013:34-35;&amp;version=31;">John 13:34-35</a><br />As a church you can be known for a lot of things but we want to be disciples that are known by love!<br />It's easy to go to church...sing songs...and wear Christian t-shirts.<br />Loving thick...being devoted to a few...loving through pain and wounds...that's church!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-8795105533084763076?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-85376891207067560142008-09-09T11:45:00.000-07:002008-09-09T11:48:51.450-07:00Come hear from the women about their summer trip at 7pm<br />2413 Ramona <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/mq/1-2MEQKd8sHfu43rihNyby">(Emily's House)</a><br />Contact: Jenna (559)760-1028<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-8537689120706756014?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-42330000049715470392008-09-09T11:38:00.000-07:002008-09-09T11:45:08.854-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SMbCwbTWHTI/AAAAAAAAACo/UNnAiw6s258/s1600-h/uproom.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SMbCwbTWHTI/AAAAAAAAACo/UNnAiw6s258/s400/uproom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244092953337929010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Wednesday night, September 10th <br />@ the Stirring in the main sanctuary of the Nazarene church<br />No child care provided<br />7 p.m. - 10 p.m.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-4233000004971547039?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-54156770516329787752008-09-08T15:33:00.000-07:002008-09-08T16:27:05.982-07:00Last night we started our vision series at <a href="http://thestirring.org/">the Stirring</a>.<br />From now on I'm going to put up a post on Monday with some thoughts, questions, and verses from our Sunday gatherings. We're hoping that our gatherings are not just a one way conversation. We want to be wrestling with these ideas through the week in Life Groups and in our day to day relationships. Feel free to leave some comments.<br /><br />If you missed last night listen to the podcast <a href="http://thestirring.org/listen.shtml">here</a>. (Might take a couple days to get up...sorry)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%207:36-50;&amp;version=31;">Read Luke 7:36-50</a> (The story of the sinful woman at the feet of Jesus)<br />- After hearing the context of the story last night did the passage open up to you in new ways?<br />- Who do you identify with in the story?<br />The Pharisees caught up in religion and judgment of others?<br />The ones on the outskirts of the courtyard, hiding in shame in the shadows?<br />The sinful woman that disgraced herself and risked everything to get to Jesus?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%201-4;&amp;version=31;">Read Acts 1-4</a> this week<br />- When Jesus ascends to heaven the first thing the disciples do is worship together. They spend time in prayer and God shows up in powerful, unexplainable ways. Do we want that for our church? Are we that crazy in love with God?<br /><br />- Prayer should be the most natural expression of our love for God. Is that how we see prayer? Do you find ourselves talking to God in the car, when we wake up, and when we're at work and school?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%204:13;&amp;version=31;">Acts 4:13</a> says the people took notice that Peter and John had been with Jesus even though they were unschooled and ordinary men. Do people take notice of that in our lives?<br /><br />Here's a great verse to memorize this week: <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deut%206:4-9;&amp;version=31;">Deuteronomy 6:4-9</a><br /><br />We are having a night of prayer this Wednesday from 7-10 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Nazarene Church. Everyone's invited. For more information check the <a href="http://thestirring.org/events.shtml">website</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-5415677051632978775?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-73918466798395880702008-09-05T00:27:00.000-07:002008-09-05T00:37:34.574-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SMDhum9d2CI/AAAAAAAAANM/A_ClZKx0l7k/s1600-h/1220599468.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SMDhum9d2CI/AAAAAAAAANM/A_ClZKx0l7k/s320/1220599468.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242438157107845154" /></a><br />this Sunday night, we begin a new 5 week series ... we love, we make disciples ... we believe this is why God has placed the Stirring community in Redding ... we want to spend the next 5 years living these 5 words ... <br /><br />I can't wait to spend the next few weeks calling our church to give their lives to what matters most ...<br /><br />props to my peeps Jeremy Coverdale for the most excellent image ... I'm blown away by the passion and creativity in our church ... Jeremy's images ... Cory's t-shirts ... Juan's paintings ... Patrick's design ... and all the other creative minds ... you guys help me see God in so many profound and life changing ways ... thanks ...<br /><br />if you get a chance, read the first couple chapters of Acts before Sunday night ... for the next few weeks, we're going to live in the book of Acts ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-7391846679839588070?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-75505131299582294902008-09-04T07:45:00.000-07:002008-09-04T07:52:36.116-07:00Starting this week this blog is going to serve a new purpose.<br />So I thought I'd switch up the template to symbolically show something new was happening!<br />Each week I'm going to start posting scripture, thoughts, and questions on this blog from our Sunday gatherings. All of our Life Groups are going to be wrestling through what we're talking about on the weekend so I want a hub that everyone can come to so that we are asking the same questions and moving in the same direction. This week we start our We Love...We Make Disciples series. 5 weeks that get at why we are in Redding. These are 5 words that we want to live out in our city and world for as long God allows it. I can't wait to hear the feedback and the talks that come out of your Life Groups.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-7550513129958229490?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-60716517817522580312008-08-18T10:18:00.000-07:002008-08-18T10:33:48.733-07:00just wanted to remind you about a few books shaping us as a community ... you must read these books before you die, or before the end of the year ...<br /><br />Shane Claiborne ... Irresistible Revolution ... living as an ordinary radical ... this revolution begins inside each of us, and through little acts of love, it will take over the world ... let us begin to be Christians again ... Jesus, give us the courage ... <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SKmyOzGBEeI/AAAAAAAAALg/kNPmW804Usk/s1600-h/revolution.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SKmyOzGBEeI/AAAAAAAAALg/kNPmW804Usk/s320/revolution.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235912009098269154" /></a><br /><br />N.T. Wright ... Simply Christian ... why Christianity makes sense ... N.T Wright gives the most profound and captivating picture of the God story ... moving us from Genesis to Revelation, this book will change your life ...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SKmyaU0F2DI/AAAAAAAAALw/d7rOD3VfwDg/s1600-h/0060507152.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SKmyaU0F2DI/AAAAAAAAALw/d7rOD3VfwDg/s320/0060507152.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235912207128451122" /></a><br /><br />Rob Bell ... Velvet Elvis ... what does it really mean to follow Jesus ... if there is one book I would recommend everyone read, it's this one (and I like the Bible) ... wrestle with this book ... wrestle with God ... just read it ...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SKmyVnlrBgI/AAAAAAAAALo/nDp9nuz3v4c/s1600-h/0310273080-l.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SKmyVnlrBgI/AAAAAAAAALo/nDp9nuz3v4c/s320/0310273080-l.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235912126268900866" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-6071651781752258031?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-88189152520661940722008-08-15T16:57:00.000-07:002008-08-15T17:18:52.852-07:00Just wanted to give a HUGE THANK YOU to Emily, Laura, Becky, Rosetta, Anna, Catrina, Aidan, Juan, Brent, Jenna, Christian, and Brad for helping out with our Cypress Elementary School Backpack/School Supply sort today. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6yExEP10m5c/SKYbHmqVvqI/AAAAAAAAAAQ/wF1cldU6X7M/s1600-h/IMG_0807.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6yExEP10m5c/SKYbHmqVvqI/AAAAAAAAAAQ/wF1cldU6X7M/s320/IMG_0807.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234901434315947682" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It was an insane 5 hours of filling 24 huge boxes with 265 girls and boys' backpacks, paints, wide-ruled paper, pencils galore, hand-sanitizer, glue, toothbrushes, games, snacks, underwear, socks, and Cypress t-shirts. These kids will be set!!!<br /><br />Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you to those who put their time in today and who donated supplies and backpacks and money to make this happen. Thanks to<a href="http://juaneddards.blogspot.com/"> Juan</a> for the glorious t-shirt design! They look amazing! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6yExEP10m5c/SKYbfyVBKKI/AAAAAAAAAAY/qF5G8NEXSRs/s1600-h/IMG_0811.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6yExEP10m5c/SKYbfyVBKKI/AAAAAAAAAAY/qF5G8NEXSRs/s320/IMG_0811.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234901849764604066" border="0" /></a>We'll be meeting at the office at 8:30am Monday to load up and take everything over to the school (if anyone wants to help). See you there!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-8818915252066194072?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Meg E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17043899285869585003noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-32765321440424060112008-08-06T21:33:00.000-07:002008-08-06T21:35:25.420-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SJp7hrqKm3I/AAAAAAAAAK4/QK2hIy-EL9o/s1600-h/Face-to-face.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SJp7hrqKm3I/AAAAAAAAAK4/QK2hIy-EL9o/s320/Face-to-face.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231629735729732466" /></a><br />Have you ever wondered if there's more?<br /><br />Think about it. The God of the universe, the Creator of all things, pursues us with this jealous, reckless, endless, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our response? We go to church, sing songs and try not to cuss. It may sound a bit crazy, but God created us for so much more.<br /><br />We were created to live face to face with God. To live and move and breathe with the One who spoke us into being. So why don't we? Does something in your heart long for more?<br /><br />Over the next four weeks, our prayer is that God would awaken in us a deep passion to know Him, to hear His voice, to see His face. And when you encounter His face, you will never be the same.<br /><br />Our new series begins August 10th. Join us Sunday evenings.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-3276532144042406011?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-56860060710317652782008-08-02T22:00:00.001-07:002008-08-02T22:02:36.873-07:00Go <a href="http://thestirringmissions.blogspot.com/">check it out</a>! It's so exciting to see the way our Stirring family is extending all over the world.<br />Thanks for putting it together <a href="http://www.goodnewsinjapan.blogspot.com/">Kari</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-5686006071031765278?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-65900954847327315322008-07-31T11:32:00.000-07:002008-12-09T06:45:26.041-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SJIGv-AYbsI/AAAAAAAAAJg/n2GKhhnWxTE/s1600-h/SUMMER.GIF"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SJIGv-AYbsI/AAAAAAAAAJg/n2GKhhnWxTE/s320/SUMMER.GIF" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229249538498784962" /></a><br />Join us this friday night, August 1st, for our Stirring baptism and bbq ... we're baptizing at least 15 new followers of Jesus ... amazing ... leaving our old lives and becoming who God has created us to be ... and eating hot dogs and fruit salad ...<br /><br />bring your own meat, a sidedish to share, towel, and swimwear ...<br /><br />2036 Princeton Way, Redding<br /><br />Directions: <br />take Simpson Blvd off of Shasta View (across from Simpson University entrance)<br />Right on Princeton Way (2036 Princeton Way)<br /><br />if you can come early and help set up, that would be awesome ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-6590095484732731532?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-21770255093367593512008-07-28T10:11:00.000-07:002008-12-09T06:45:26.248-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SI390HXYmoI/AAAAAAAAACc/TChmXrfikMM/s1600-h/leah.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SI390HXYmoI/AAAAAAAAACc/TChmXrfikMM/s400/leah.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228113814219168386" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We had a chance to pray for Leah last night at the Stirring and it was awesome. <a href="http://leahrush.myadventures.org/">Leah</a> has her blog up and rolling. She is leaving soon for South Africa. Please leave her some encouragement and continue to keep checking so we can know how to best pray for her.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-2177025509336759351?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-55684490756171349892008-07-25T11:10:00.000-07:002008-07-25T11:14:49.396-07:00Risen King is putting on a night of worship at Mistletoe elementary school tonight, Friday at 7pm if anyone wants to go. (1225 Mistletoe Ln.)<br />Garrett will be leading with his team. It will be awesome.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-5568449075617134989?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-29722225488810674562008-07-17T22:39:00.000-07:002008-12-09T06:45:26.501-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SIAuYUf8CuI/AAAAAAAAAJA/gKANAho6Ykg/s1600-h/theLains1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SIAuYUf8CuI/AAAAAAAAAJA/gKANAho6Ykg/s320/theLains1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224226563104180962" /></a><br />hey Stirring community ... please pray for Larry and Krista Lain, and their family ... they leave for Mongolia this week ...<br /><br />pray that God would lead them as a family ... pray for Averianna and Eli, their two amazing children ... pray that God would open doors in the community where God places them ... pray that the Spirit of God would fill them and speak through them ... <br /><br />God has a burning passion for the people of Mongolia ... I was recently told that half of the population in Mongolia is under 18 years of age ... they are so ready to hear the message of Jesus ... they are so ready to meet with God ... pray for the people of Mongolia ...<br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />Arise and Shine, for your light has come for all nations to see. For the glory of the Lord is shining upon you.<br /><br />Darkness as black as night will cover all the nations on earth, but the glory of the Lord will shine over you. All nations will come to your light. Mighty kings will come to see your radiance.<br /><br />Look and see, for everyone is coming home!<br /><br />Isaiah 60:1-4 </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-2972222548881067456?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-87539788558931238342008-07-16T23:08:00.001-07:002008-07-16T23:10:03.376-07:00Sorry we've been slacking on posting to this blog. I added a bunch of Stirring peeps to our blog roll. If I forgot anyone or spelled anyones name wrong or your link is broken please let me know. I think it's nuts that we have 55 bloggers at the Stirring that we know about. How cool is that!?!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-8753978855893123834?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-43387670340152472182008-07-16T22:46:00.000-07:002008-12-09T06:45:26.731-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SH7c98NvrPI/AAAAAAAAACU/tm4VGLzTNVM/s1600-h/hackfest_button.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SH7c98NvrPI/AAAAAAAAACU/tm4VGLzTNVM/s400/hackfest_button.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223855574490262770" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Go <a href="http://thestirring.org/hackfest.shtml">here</a> and get all the details. The Stirring is ready to plant its first church and Hackfest is gonna help us get there. Help sponsor one of our golfers if you have the means or ask someone you know that might be interested. We really want to cover all the overhead costs of planting so we are ready to go on the first day!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-4338767034015247218?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-42132912347988700032008-07-03T22:58:00.000-07:002008-12-09T06:45:27.093-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SG28CLZL_JI/AAAAAAAAACM/qElU0j_8eEk/s1600-h/carwash-01.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SG28CLZL_JI/AAAAAAAAACM/qElU0j_8eEk/s400/carwash-01.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219034288796466322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Saturday July 12th, 11-1:30pm<br />Mom's show up with their kids at 11am at the Nazarene church.<br />We're taking portraits of the moms with their kids that we will print off and give as gifts.<br />Mom's leave the kids, we have a crew that will spoil the kiddos.<br />Mom's carpool with another crew that is taking them to Tierra Oaks for lunch...our treat.<br />While they're gone we got a crew that will be washing and detailing their cars.<br />We have 6 moms right now and we can take around 10. Know a single mom that needs some love? Send em' our way.<br />I can't think of a harder job in the world then raising your kids by yourself. We want to be the kind of community that takes care of our single moms!<br />Our hope is that this one event will turn into long term investment in the lives of these families. We want to be a church that is known for our love...anyone down to help?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-4213291234798870003?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-72356886009036488792008-07-01T23:53:00.000-07:002008-12-09T06:45:27.236-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SGsm5hNULFI/AAAAAAAAAII/qz33evcoHCg/s1600-h/BBQ.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SGsm5hNULFI/AAAAAAAAAII/qz33evcoHCg/s320/BBQ.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218307362847468626" /></a><br />hey guys, just wanted to remind you about the Stirring Baptism ... <br /><br />save the date ... friday evening, August 1st ... baptism and BBQ and swimming and cannon balls ...<br /><br />if you are interested in being baptized or what it means to be baptized, please connect with us at the Stirring on a Sunday night ... see Dan Lance or Sean Gafner ... or email dan@thestirring.org ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-7235688600903648879?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-34840911959154645042008-06-30T15:40:00.000-07:002008-06-30T15:50:23.982-07:00<span style="font-style:italic;">As a prisoner for the Lord, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.<br /><br />Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. <br /><br />There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.</span><br /><br />Ephesians 4:1-6<br /><br />we're five weeks into this Ephesians series ... what an amazing journey for our community ... <br /><br />our prayer is that God speak to you this week ... that He would remind you of the call on your life ... that you are blessed, you are chosen, you are adopted, you are forgiven, you are alive ... you are called ... and God will never change the way He sees you ...<br /><br />and may you live a life worthy of this call on your life ... may you live who you are ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-3484091195915464504?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-74987159190854457102008-06-23T22:12:00.000-07:002008-12-09T06:45:28.078-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SGCC-JRa_MI/AAAAAAAAAHw/btbkMm-y4EA/s1600-h/070616_frisbee_hmed_5p.hmedium.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SGCC-JRa_MI/AAAAAAAAAHw/btbkMm-y4EA/s320/070616_frisbee_hmed_5p.hmedium.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215312372647525570" /></a><br />just a reminder ... <br /><br />this tuesday night at Enterprise Park ... on the field above Kid's Kingdom ... picnic and ultimate frisbe ... show at at 6 p.m. ... bring your own picnic ... bring your family ... bring your girlfriend ... bring your mom ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-7498715919085445710?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-86959187249604719322008-06-17T09:19:00.000-07:002008-06-17T09:20:53.953-07:00I posted it <a href="http://www.revrock.org/2008/06/poem-from-this-weekend.html">here</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-8695918724960471932?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-75987914974593949022008-06-14T14:54:00.001-07:002008-06-14T14:57:41.542-07:00last week at the Stirring, we talked about how God pursues us ... when we least expect it and when we least deserve it ... we were dead, but God makes us alive ... here's one of our stories ...<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NBLn_bNh7l0"> </param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NBLn_bNh7l0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> </embed> </object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-7598791497459394902?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-722032175874168732008-06-09T23:58:00.001-07:002008-06-10T00:05:32.077-07:00hey stirring community ... <br /><br />a couple weeks ago, we began a new series 'becoming who we are' ... we're reading through the book of Ephesians ... I believe God has so much to say to us over these next few weeks ... let's keep pressing into Jesus ... <br /><br />and I pray that you, being rooted in love, may grasp how wide and how long and how high and how deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge ... that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God ... <br /><br />Ephesians 3:17-19 ... we're praying for you ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-72203217587416873?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-809235218812882912008-06-02T12:08:00.000-07:002008-06-02T12:16:49.983-07:00on Sunday night, we began an eight week series in the book of Ephesians ... becoming who we are ... <br /><br />what is so awesome about this story is that Dan and Alyssa would travel across the world to get to this one girl, Sofia ... that they would spend so much time and energy and money to bring this one girl home as their own ... <br /><br />and what if God pursues us with that same passion?<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bugYaE0lsnE"> </param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bugYaE0lsnE" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> </embed> </object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-80923521881288291?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-39565020034521454272008-05-29T21:17:00.001-07:002008-12-09T06:45:28.544-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SD-CCfXky3I/AAAAAAAAAG4/O0kru4euCWE/s1600-h/WhoWeAre.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SD-CCfXky3I/AAAAAAAAAG4/O0kru4euCWE/s320/WhoWeAre.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206022673555311474" /></a><br />this sunday night, we begin a new series 'becoming who we are' ... <br /><br />most Christians still believe that following Jesus is about what you do ... but it's just not true ... following Jesus is about who you are because of what Jesus Christ has done ... and yet we get this so confused ...<br /><br />so many of us spend our entire lives trying to do all the right things to please God and everyone else ... and it gets so exhausting ... <br /><br />so over the next few weeks, we want to create space for God to speak to us and shape us and remind us who we are ... and when God speaks and we get a glimpse of who we are in Jesus Christ, we will never be the same ... <br /><br />see you Sunday night ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-3956502003452145427?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-5476130816952897352008-05-29T13:54:00.000-07:002008-05-29T13:57:12.118-07:00Saturday May 31st<br />Ralph and Pricella's house (2602 Yana Dr.)<br />6:30-8:30pm<br />Bring a food dish to share<br />Childcare available if RSVP<br />RSVP to Ralph and Pricella 222.2432<br /><br />This is a great way to connect with other couples at the Stirring.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-547613081695289735?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-77016107353967652602008-05-20T23:31:00.000-07:002008-12-09T06:45:28.922-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SDPC06vDoLI/AAAAAAAAAGY/qLIIUOGnTt0/s1600-h/Stir101+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SDPC06vDoLI/AAAAAAAAAGY/qLIIUOGnTt0/s320/Stir101+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202716208918667442" /></a><br />if you're new to the Stirring or you just feel new to the Stirring, don't miss our newcomer's gathering this Friday night, May 23rd, at Dan and Alyssa's house ... <br /><br />just show up, hang out and meet our team ... and eat dessert ... check out our website <a href="http://www.thestirring.org">www.thestirring.org</a> for directions to the party ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-7701610735396765260?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-8403745384324027562008-05-16T10:40:00.000-07:002008-05-16T10:43:46.990-07:00Jared and Amanda White are in need of a low cost apartment or in-laws quarters so they can save money for a year long mission trip to Ukraine, working with orphans. They need to move out of their current apartment (Simpson married housing) by May 31st, because Amanda just graduated from Simpson. They're looking for a place to stay for about 8 months so if you have any leads, give them a call! Thanks.<br />(530) 917-7911<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-840374538432402756?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-4381351743055428222008-05-11T15:06:00.001-07:002008-05-11T15:06:55.004-07:00<object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zI8TmunOASg"> </param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zI8TmunOASg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> </embed> </object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-438135174305542822?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-77625958634448962582008-05-07T21:21:00.000-07:002008-12-09T06:45:29.422-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SCKBsPgr3zI/AAAAAAAAAFo/oQxz7cCwcuc/s1600-h/IMG_4431.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SCKBsPgr3zI/AAAAAAAAAFo/oQxz7cCwcuc/s320/IMG_4431.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197859517016825650" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SCKBU_gr3yI/AAAAAAAAAFg/-6e6zvPKGCc/s1600-h/IMG_4423.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SCKBU_gr3yI/AAAAAAAAAFg/-6e6zvPKGCc/s320/IMG_4423.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197859117584867106" /></a><br />so, we played a little Ultimate Frisbee last night ... the conditions were perfect ... <br /><br />light winds ... cool summer air ... steak on the barbie ... and my wife packed me a peanut butter and jelly sandwich ... homemade jelly ... perfect ...<br /><br />we're playing Tuesday nights at 6 pm for the month of May (and maybe longer) ... we're meeting on the upper grass at Kid's Kingdom ... see you next week ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-7762595863444896258?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-10300835396257346352008-05-03T21:58:00.000-07:002008-12-09T06:45:29.646-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SB1DeErG5FI/AAAAAAAAAFA/TA-Pga35kZM/s1600-h/Liam.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SB1DeErG5FI/AAAAAAAAAFA/TA-Pga35kZM/s320/Liam.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196383728985105490" /></a><br />just wanted to say thank you to our Stirring Kids team ... you guys are amazing ...<br /><br />I am convinced that our 'Greatest Call' is to our children ... Jesus always welcomes the children ... to Jesus, they are not a second thought ... <br /><br />if you get a chance, thank Bethany Hardy, Emily Branca, Cassie Cable and the rest of the Stirring Kids team ... thank you for showing God's love to our children ... they will never be the same ... and my wife and I will forever be grateful ... <br /><br />and thank you, Jeremy Coverdale, for this amazing photo ... you are such a huge and creative blessing to our church ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-1030083539625734635?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-41019608435769047552008-05-02T17:41:00.000-07:002008-05-02T17:48:24.842-07:00hey everyone ... just wanted to remind you about tonight ...<br /><br />Matt and Abby Will, our missionary's in South East Asia, are spending a week with us ... I spent a couple hours with them this morning ... amazing ... they have such a passion for justice and ending poverty ...<br /><br />if you're interested, Abby will be speaking tonight, friday, May 2nd, about 'women in poverty' at Yaks @ 6:30 p.m. ... you're all invited ... if you get a chance to meet and encourage Matt and Abby while they are in Redding, that would be awesome ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-4101960843576904755?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-13444829745057196082008-04-30T17:53:00.000-07:002008-12-09T06:45:29.771-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SBkWGErG5DI/AAAAAAAAAEw/CqEIc6YDue4/s1600-h/Gary+Frisbee.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BUuvtKMVuCM/SBkWGErG5DI/AAAAAAAAAEw/CqEIc6YDue4/s320/Gary+Frisbee.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195207938738152498" /></a><br />so, it's that time of the year ...<div><br /></div><div>Ultimate Frisbee and picnic ... next tuesday night, May 6th, @ 6 p.m. at Enterprise Park (above Kid's Kingdom) ... </div><div><br /></div><div>I'll bring the frisbee and you bring the picnic ... bring your own picnic (BYOP) ... bring your family or your girlfriend and don't forget a blanket ... see you there ...</div><div><br /></div><div>please comment if you are interested ... I'm not playing Ultimate Frisbee all alone ...</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-1344482974505719608?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-3678233950471692672008-04-25T10:22:00.000-07:002008-04-25T10:24:13.930-07:00Sorry this is late. <a href="http://annamoseley.blogspot.com/2008/04/gifts.html">Anna</a> and <a href="http://leahunrefined.blogspot.com/2008/04/tuesday-april-22-week-five-day-one.html">Leah</a> had some great thoughts about last week at the Stirring. Let me know if I missed your thoughts.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-367823395047169267?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-9841151983426814152008-04-24T13:43:00.000-07:002008-12-09T06:45:29.986-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SBDxKUqMehI/AAAAAAAAACE/hc_BK8WIrKY/s1600-h/Photo+143.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aNfQ8y3kvb0/SBDxKUqMehI/AAAAAAAAACE/hc_BK8WIrKY/s400/Photo+143.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192915530004855314" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The conference is officially over. Amazing. Nate and I are both moving to a remote village in Honduras for two years to start up a clean water project and plant 4 churches. It will be cool. Someone tell our wives. Meghan is speaking till we get back.<br />If that doesn't pan out we will be home tonight at 11:30pm in Sac...that get us home at 2:30am. At least we aren't acclimated to east coast time! It's gonna feel like 5:3oam.<br />We are gonna be fresh at the Stirring!<br />Can't wait to see you all...keep blogging.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-984115198342681415?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-28967080150421429172008-04-22T21:47:00.000-07:002008-04-22T22:02:48.646-07:00hey guys, we're just sitting in this hotel room in Orlando ... dan lance and I flew out for a 'church planting' conference called Exponential ... so far, speakers Andy Stanley, Ed Stetzer and Alan Hirsch (the shaping of things to come) ... it's been provoking ...<br /><br />this coming Sunday night, we'll be talking a bit more about spiritual gifts ... that God has given each one of us unique spiritual gifts ... healing, prophecy, discernment, service, mercy, teaching, leadership and many more ... and God calls each one of us to bring our gifts to encourage, strengthen and provoke the family ...<br /><br />so, what are your questions when it comes to spiritual gifts? what would you like to hear more about? if you have any thoughts, weigh in ...<br /><br />and don't forget love ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-2896708015042142917?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>nathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00373320156936740905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683024521263909269.post-4603883186836914712008-04-17T16:05:00.000-07:002008-04-17T16:17:56.413-07:00I asked the dudes to step up the blog love at the Stirring and they have responded like crazy: <a href="http://aaronhayes1212.blogspot.com/">Aaron</a>, <a href="http://thefleckster.blogspot.com/">Derrick</a>, <a href="http://leadvoxbc.blogspot.com/">John</a>, <a href="http://mindjuansbusiness.blogspot.com/">Juan</a>, <a href="http://kendalldean.blogspot.com/">Kendall</a>, <a href="http://www.ilaydying.com/">Paul</a>, <a href="http://brubbleguy.blogspot.com/">Sean</a>, and <a href="http://tylerfaires.blogspot.com/">Tyler</a> have all recently created blogs.<br />I think it's pretty crazy that in 2.5 months we have 37 Stirring peeps with blogs and an average of over 50 individual visits to our blog a day!<br />I love the direction a few of the blogs have moved to in serving needs. Go check out <a href="http://thecoverdales.blogspot.com/2008/04/what-are-you-doing-with-your-time.html">Amy</a> and <a href="http://chriscable.blogspot.com/">Chris</a>' blog.<br />I'm hoping that this community gets larger and larger and that we find all kinds of creative ways to become family. Keep the blogs comin'!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7683024521263909269-460388318683691471?l=thestirringblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stirring Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03143526425923336656noreply@blogger.com4