Compass Church Initial Strategy in Plain English

I was really inspired by the clarity of the communication style of the "Rss in Plain English" video of the "Common Craft Show." So much so that I decided to rip it off. :D

Yesterday I created a video providing a simple answer to the question, "So what's the plan?" in relationship to starting "Compass Church." It's a simple, slightly silly, but hopefully clear presentation. Obviously, there's more to it all, but this is the gist of what we're focusing on for the next 4 to 6 months.

Link for email and feed readers: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2607638505823667330&pr=goog-sl

I don't mention this in the video, but our goal is to reach at least 25 adults in each zone before we begin weekly services. If you live in one of the "zones" mentioned in the video, I'd love to talk with you about creating a connection point with us!

There are 100 other ways to do it that are all correct. But for a number of reasons particular to this area and the ones doing the planting, I believe there is strength, stability and momentum in this approach. If not, we'll adjust accordingly. :)

I know that this video certainly doesn't answer every question, but it does provide at least a "compass' worth" of direction!

More details soon...

Enjoy.

New Little Compass Kiddo welcomed to the world

Our worship leader, Kim Wells and her husband Ricky are definitely doing all they can to grow our church...

Today a little after 4 p.m., they welcomed their new baby into the world!

The newest member of the Wells family is a bouncing baby girl, weighing in at 7lbs and 6 oz, and has been given the name, "Sydney Kate Wells."

Mom, baby & Dad are all doing fine.

Congratulations, Ricky and Kim!

Chris Roberson leading worship this Sunday (8/27)

Long time friend of Compass, Chris Roberson, will be leading worship for us this Sunday (8/27)! It should be a pretty fun day.

Be sure to pray for Kim and Ricky Wells this week, as the time to deliver baby number two is approaching quickly. Maybe before the weekend??

Great things are happening at Compass Church, and I'm looking forward to sharing the plans for the fall with everyone. Invite a friend and join us this weekend as we continue the "MOVE" series!

Watch the Series trailer Here.

See you at the Roanoke Recreation Center, Sunday at 10:30 a.m.!

"All Get Out" this Weekend

This weekend, July 23rd, we will not be meeting at the Roanoke Recreation Center. This Sunday we begin 3 hot Sundays in July and August for "All Get Out."

Sunday one is a brunch kickoff at the Leckie home. Google 13265 Elmhurst Drive, Keller, Texas 76248 for directions.

I have a post about this strategic move on the part of Compass on my blog. Check it out here: "All Get Out."

Hints to the "Picture Code" game

There is now a hints page on the compass website containing additional hints to the Picture Code game. More will be added as we approach the end of the series.

Once you figure out the password to each clue, there are additional fun things to discover in the pdf file it opens. Wallpapers, a free mp3, videos, and more are just waiting to be found...

Have fun!

Things Are Not Always What They Seem

In Sunday's message, "Sink: When You're In Over Your Head," I talked about the importance of getting a new perspective because things are not always what they seem.

Here's an extra illustration to drive that point home:

The squares in this image marked "A" and "B" are the same shade of gray.

...Really.


For proof and the explanation, click here: Checker shadow illusion. (Still not convinced? Print out the picture and cut out the squares)

In Matthew 14:22, Jesus "made" the disciples get into the boat because they apparently were thinking like the rest of the crowd. The crowd was ready to make Jesus an earthly king, but Jesus had a completely different purpose in mind.

Things were not what they seemed.

The disciples needed a new perspective to judge the situation properly. As we follow Jesus, we will find ourselves in situations that don't make sense from our point of view. This is why we need to have the "eyes of our hearts enlightened" to see things from His point of view. It provides true hope in all circumstances.

The way things seem can often get in the way of understanding the way things are.

Immersed In Adventure Beach

The series, "Adventure Beach," is meant to be an immersive experience. If you were present on Sunday, you heard the first "clue" to the Adventure game that accompanies the series. There is now a link on the Compass Church website that is designated specifically for "clues."

We want to encourage everyone to have fun solving the riddles, exploring the Bible, and discovering the hidden "easter eggs" throughout the series. There will be fun things to explore and clues to uncover in many places over the next six weeks.

Hints and extras will be everywhere you find Compass Church. At the Rec Center on Sunday, at community events, on our website, in this blog, in the Sunday Rewind Podcast, in the Calendar, and in Team blogs.

Some are just fun extras. Some build upon each other. Some will involve some real family adventures on your own. Some may include people you wouldn't expect. Some will give you a unique insight or understanding of the upcoming message. All will help make this one of the most memorable series at Compass so far!*

Be alert. Explore. Invite someone to join you and have a blast.

You never know what may happen on Adventure Beach!

* Of course, you can ignore all of this and just join us for the series on Sunday mornings. You're free to experience the series at whatever level you like! :-)