John Camp

John Camp: A great blog you should check out. The reason it is called "John Camp" is because hanging out with my buddy John is like going to camp, for example lets look at John Camp in NYC:

John: "Tonight is going to be great!"

Art (speaking for himself and 5 other people): "Really? What are we doing?"

John: "Well, there's this great Norwegian restraunt in China Town where we will all try fried Whale blubber with a raw egg on top, Simeon's friend recomended it. Then we are off to the best rice pudding place in the City. After that we are going to the basement of a hooka bar where I think we will probably get into some beat boxing and free style rap while waiting in line to see this band. The band is a family group, they find old slide show reels from estate sales, the father plays piano and the 8 yr old daughter plays drums while the mother plays the slide show in the back ground. All the songs are based on the slides. Then, after that we'll go to Ed Carson's for late night tea. Doesn't that sound amazing? By the way, we are getting up at 5:30 am to go to a prayer service with a former roadie for the Grateful Dead. You're going to love it!"

John Camp has moved from NYC to cyberspace. Check it out at:

http://johncampoxford.blogspot.com/

and then a squirrell ran through my brain

Picture pages!

Since we're already having a post-heavy week, why not add one more. Here's a pic from when we all got dressed up to visit Christ Church with Mark and Rosie.

House church Tuesday, May 16.

Just a quick note to let everyone know that we'll be meeting as usual tomorrow night and, to the best of my knowledge, all summer. Since last week we went all spooky, we'll look at Matthew 16 tomorrow (scroll down a bit for that post). Also, I'll warn you now, though we're going back to the book of Matthew, I do have a little spookiness to share with you, so prepare yourselves.
Additionally, Mike is now in Greenville, Danny is back in Myrtle Beach, Michele is in Charleston, and Art is, I think, also in Charleston. That means we need you to come and fellowship with us. Also, we have to pray for these guys--who knows what kind of backsliding they're doing without us? ;-)
So show up, bring your Bibles and maybe a friend, and we'll feast on the Word and assorted snack foods.

Added May 16- I've added some (rather lengthy) thoughts on tonight's scripture to last week's post. Click here to read them.

Tuesday's scripture- Matthew 16

Just in case you want to get a jump on this Tuesday, the scripture is Matthew 16.

In this passage we'll see the Pharisees and Sadducees demanding a sign, the disciples being stupid, and other recurring themes of the gospels. Also, Peter will confess that Jesus is the Christ, Jesus will pronounce him keeper of the "keys of the kingdom", and will then rebuke him shortly thereafter saying, "Get behind me, Satan!" Finally, Jesus will predict His own death and tell his disciples that anyone who would come after Him must deny themselves and take up their cross. Answering, perhaps, the unspoken objection that Jesus' plan doesn't sound like much fun, He asks the pointed question, "What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?"

I'm hoping to add some thoughts on this in the next couple of days. If you have any insights you'd like to add, just post them as comments. See you Tuesday!

A message from Rosie

Hey house churchers,

I feel like Mark and I just can't stop talking about the church we attend, which is probably a good sign for us, but requires much endurance for y'all.

Below are some things that happen weekly at Christ Church, now located at the corner of Richland and Barnwell Streets.

If you would like to join Mark and I at any of these times and places, please do!
You can call me to ask for more info, a ride, or to stop talking about Christ Church.
Or you can just arrive on scene. You are most welcome!

[Rosie put her phone number here, but I thought that wasn't such a great thing to have on a public blog, so email J.P. or Wendy if you'd like Rosie's number]

1. Ladies Bible study on the Parables of Christ
2. Crave: Wednesday evening youth fellowship
3. Visitors interactive Sunday School with Pastor Bowers
4. Sunday Vespers and dinner with other Christ Church college/young professionals at our place

1. This Bible study just for the ladies begins Wednesday June 14th and continues throughout the summer months. It is held Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00pm at Christ Church. Women of all ages are welcomed (and sure to be present). There may be a fee of $5.00 to purchase a study guide. I attended the last Bible study on the Promises of God, and it is truly a study. That said, many women were only able to attend periodically, or unable to always complete their study guide. The purpose is to grow in our relationship with Christ, and to grow in our understanding of God's word. If you want to register let me know, otherwise you can just arrive/visit without registering.

2. Crave is also on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm at Christ Church. This is a young adult fellowship with worship songs and great teaching from our youth pastor Rod Arters. Mark and I have met many awesome Christian folk through Crave, and continue to be blessed by the no nonsense teaching : )

3. With the move from Irmo to downtown, Christ Church initiated a new Sunday school class with Pastor Bowers, specifically for visitors. Apparently he outlines the ethos of the Church and then responds to questions from the visitors. We are not allowed to attend this class unless we bring a visitor... so when 9:15am Sunday morning rolls around please help Mark and I sneak into the visitors class. Of course, following Sunday school is the Sunday worship service at 10:30am... until it is finished.

4.Lord's Day evening is a Vespers service from 6:oo-7:15pm, generally continuing the teaching from the morning, although many who are members at other churches attend just this evening service. Following the service, Mark and I (or another young couple) host our generation for dinner. Another good time to meet good Christians. You are also welcome to join us for dinner at 7:30pm even without attending any of the above!! Athough it is written we don't live by bread alone...

In Love,
Rosie

What Would Fill-in-the-Blank Do?

If contemporary Americans got together to create their own religion, what would they create? This American Life answers the question.

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