Today

Today was great.

We had our largest attendance yet (I think that's good).

And, then, several of us worked our butt's off in our new downtown space.  It's insane in the membrane.

I'll post pics of the progress later this week.  

This whole process has been pretty amazing.  I love our team.

Speaking of our team - Head over to David Strickland's blog.  I love authenticity.  I love when people use their story for God's glory.

Don't worry - I'll catch you all up on the craziness of Connect Rome.

BTW - I shared a story about circumcision and Red Rover today. I bet you've never heard a story that combined circumcision and Red Rover before in the middle of a sermon.

Friday Three.

Three Quick things.

1. Tomorrow (Saturday). We will be working on our new downtown space most of tomorrow. We will be there beginning at 11 am. The address is 334 Broad Street (Across from McCrobie's). We need your help. We will be painting, laying flooring, and doing a lot of clean up.

2. Sunday. We will be having our final launch team meeting before our first preview service.  It begins at 10 am at McCrobies.  If you are a part of this movement, I EXPECT you to be there. Bring a few items for our Mountaintop Christmas Project.  Also, after our meeting tomorrow morning, we will be working on our new space.  So bring a change of clothes and help out for a while.

3. Luke Easterwood.  Many of you probably know Luke.  He is a senior at Armuchee High School.  Recently, he was voted most likely to succeed.  He is a great kid and incredibly talented.  Him and his family are very important to me.  Last night, Luke was involved in a motorcycle accident. His condition is very serious.  In fact, doctors have said that there is a 99% chance that Luke will never walk again.  Would you join me in praying for Luke.  Pray for God to do supernatural things.  Pray for Luke to see progress.  Pray that Luke and his family will be comforted with a peace that passes all understanding.  Please visit Luke's page and leave some encouraging words.  I know Luke and his family will definitely appreciate it.  You can get to his care page by clicking here.

Dear Launch Team and Potential Launch Team Members

Hey Hey!!!

The past week has been very busy getting ready for next week's preview service.

Here's some things I need from you guys

1. We acquired new children's space. We have 11 day to get it ready. We are having a workday tomorrow (Thursday) evening beginning at 4:30. We need lots of help painting, cleaning, putting in floors, decorating etc. WE NEED YOUR HELP. This space is going to be incredible. We will also be working in there all day Saturday and Sunday after our launch team meeting.

2. I NEED YOU at this week's launch team meeting. We are meeting at 10 am at McCrobie's. YOU need to be here so that we can plan for next week's preview service. It's going to take ALL OF US to pull this thing off. So, please, make sure to be here this week.
This Sunday we will be hearing from Steven Furtick who planted a church 3 years ago. It is an incredible Story. Also, I'll be sharing the plans for our new downtown space and more info about the Christmas Parade and Concert.

3. We still NEED A TON OF STUFF for our Mountaintop Christmas Project. We are trying to provide Christmas for 200 children in Rome. Therefore, bring somethings with you this Sunday.
Big Lots has great deals on socks, underwear, t-shirts, and toys. So, Please go spend a few bucks. I'm expecting you to bring a few things with you on Sunday.

4. Pray. Don't pass over this one. Ask God to do incredible things in Rome. Ask God to have His way. Ask God to use you. Ask God to break your heart for what breaks His.

5. Start Inviting. Next Sunday, November 23rd, will be our first preview service. It will be a great opportunity for YOU to help make it simple for people to connect to God and Each Other.

if you have any questions, call me. If not - I'll see you soon (preferably Thursday or Saturday, but definitely Sunday.)

Josh
706.409.2379

Dear Blog Readers

I'm terribly sorry for the lack of posts here lately.

We are less than two weeks away from our first preview worship experience.

We have a lot to get done.

Therefore, the next few weeks will be balls to the wall.

Here are some quick updates.

We have found children's space.  2200 square feet .  And it's quite happening.

It's going to take a lot of work, but it is going to be wonderful.

Moms, Dads, and Grandparents, You are going to love this space.

We have other exciting news to go along with our new space, but I'll share that later.

We have our last launch team meeting this Sunday at 10 am at McCrobies.

If YOU are a part of our launch team, I am EXPECTING you to be at this meeting this Sunday.

We have to get ready for November 23rd.

If you want to be a part of our launch team come on.  It's going to be a blast.

I promise you will not regret it.

We still need a lot of gifts for our Mountaintop Christmas Project.

The Christmas Concert at McCrobie's is going to be incredible.

Did I mention how awesome our children's space is going to be?

Sorry for the lack of substance on this blog lately.  

Dear Local Blog Readers

We REALLY need children's space on the 300 block of Broad Street.   It can be a store front, an empty retail space, a restaurant, etc.  

Someone who reads this blog must know someone who has access to space downtown.

James says we have not because we ask not.  So, I'm asking.

Pretty please with sugar on top...

If you have any leads send me an email at joshtalks@me.com

Preview Services

We will be having our first of two sneak preview worship experiences on Sunday - November 23rd.  

Here's a sneak peak of the sneak peak experience.  This will be the series we will be doing.

This will not be your typical Christmas Concert.

Immediately following the Christmas Parade on December 2nd, Connect Rome will be hosting a full Christmas Concert at McCrobie's on Broad.  The Concert will be free.  Dinner will be served. Half of all food sales will go directly to Mountain Experiences, Inc.  to help provide Christmas gifts to hundreds of children.  

You will start seeing these flyers around town today.