BillLaMorey.com tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-500723 2008-10-10T23:01:55-04:00 Life on the frontlines of a church-plant... TypePad Brad R.I.P. 9/11/69-10/9/08 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-56839159 2008-10-10T23:01:55-04:00 2008-10-10T23:03:31-04:00 I was extremely sad to learn about the passing of a friend. Brad and I were friends prior to and during his years in Marilyn Manson. Drug abuse cost him his role in the band just before they got huge,... Bill LaMorey

2930465208_270475b375_o  I was extremely sad to learn about the passing of a friend.

Brad and I were friends prior to and during his years in Marilyn Manson. Drug abuse cost him his role in the band just before they got huge, and apparently it has now cost him his life.

I feel extremely sad for him. Last I talked to him he had 6 years clean, and was doing well.

I also feel extremely grateful to have come out of the same insanity and to live such a blessed life far beyond anything I could have ever deserved or imagined, by God's grace.

http://billlamorey.typepad.com/bill_lamorey/2008/10/brad-rip-91169-10908.html Books in a sentence part 2 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-56710893 2008-10-08T09:58:52-04:00 2008-10-08T11:34:19-04:00 The post title explains my goal for the following books I recently read/listened to:"Spiritual Leadership" by Oswald Sanders: Amazing again; this book gets better each time I read it, and every Christian leader should read it every year."Start Late, Finish... Bill LaMorey

The post title explains my goal for the following books I recently read/listened to:

"Spiritual Leadership" by Oswald Sanders: Amazing again; this book gets better each time I read it, and every Christian leader should read it every year.

"Start Late, Finish Rich" by David Bach -Some great practical insights on becoming financially free that places personal responsibility on self rather than the government or other outside institutions.

"Jesus Wants to Save Christians" by Rob Bell -I'm pretty sure that Rob, Brian McLaren and Shane Claiborne all conspired to write essentially the same book retelling the bible story while highlighting the evil empire of the USA.

"The Faith" by Chuck Colson -A masterful job at presenting the time-tested basics of our beliefs; I am writing a new song called "Chuck's bringing orthodoxy back!"

"Activate" by Nelson Searcy -An excellent step by step manual on how to implement, manage and expand your small group ministry.



 
 http://billlamorey.typepad.com/bill_lamorey/2008/10/books-in-a-sentence-part-2.html Why We Need Each Other tag:typepad.com,2003:post-56576337 2008-10-05T13:27:54-04:00 2008-10-05T13:27:55-04:00 Today we kicked off the 40 Days of Community with a message entitled "Why We Need Each Other." Many of us grew up thinking that our independence would make us happy, when we really have been hard-wired by our maker... Bill LaMorey

520051406_76806f3362 Today we kicked off the 40 Days of Community with a message entitled "Why We Need Each Other." Many of us grew up thinking that our independence would make us happy, when we really have been hard-wired by our maker with a need for interdependence. This morning we looked at 5 reasons we need each other.

To hear the sermon you can click here to download the podcast from iTunes or click here to download it or listen online from our church website.

 http://billlamorey.typepad.com/bill_lamorey/2008/10/why-we-need-each-other.html 40 Days of Community Begins Sunday tag:typepad.com,2003:post-56455763 2008-10-02T16:28:36-04:00 2008-10-02T16:28:56-04:00 This Sunday is the kick-off of the 40 Days of Community at Calvary Fellowship. The focus of this 40 day spiritual journey will be 1) to build the community within our church and 2) to serve the community outside of... Bill LaMorey

Powerpoint1 This Sunday is the kick-off of the 40 Days of Community at Calvary Fellowship. The focus of this 40 day spiritual journey will be 1) to build the community within our church and 2) to serve the community outside of it.

During this period we are asking everyone that is a part of Calvary Fellowship to commit to three things to make this happen:

  1. Read the daily devotions
  2. Attend all of the Sunday services (or listen by podcast when it is impossible to come)
  3. Join and participate in a Home Fellowship.

I cannot wait to see what will happen as we all do our part to prepare ourselves to experience God together over the next 40 days...

http://billlamorey.typepad.com/bill_lamorey/2008/10/40-days-of-community-begins-sunday.html Kristi's Story tag:typepad.com,2003:post-56286525 2008-09-29T13:37:33-04:00 2008-09-29T13:37:33-04:00 The best part of yesterday's message was when Kristi shared her story about her involvement with Home Fellowships and the part that they played in her spiritual development. You can of course, listen to the whole message to check it... Bill LaMorey

Kristi  The best part of yesterday's message was when Kristi shared her story about her involvement with Home Fellowships and the part that they played in her spiritual development.

You can of course, listen to the whole message to check it out, or you can just to skip my long-winded talk and get right to it!:

Download kristis_story.mp3


 http://billlamorey.typepad.com/bill_lamorey/2008/09/kristis-story.htmlhttp://billlamorey.typepad.com/bill_lamorey/files/kristis_story.mp3 Setting the Table for a God Visit tag:typepad.com,2003:post-56246889 2008-09-28T17:25:18-04:00 2008-09-28T17:25:18-04:00 Today was the prequel to the 40 Days of Community (which kicks off next week). In the message ("Setting the Table for a God Visit") we talked about the story of Israel's encounter with God before Mt. Sinai and we... Bill LaMorey

Mt_Sinai Today was the prequel to the 40 Days of Community (which kicks off next week). In the message ("Setting the Table for a God Visit") we talked about the story of Israel's encounter with God  before Mt. Sinai and we gleaned 5 ways that we can prepare for our own meaningful encounter with God.

Thanks to Kristi who gave a special assist by sharing her story.

And a quick shout out to the worship team who did an awesome job, as always.

To hear the sermon you can click here to download the podcast from iTunes or click here to download it or listen online from our church website.

 http://billlamorey.typepad.com/bill_lamorey/2008/09/setting-the-table-for-a-god-visit.html Super Emmy tag:typepad.com,2003:post-56068868 2008-09-24T08:41:02-04:00 2008-09-24T08:41:02-04:00 Because we all need a hero... Bill LaMorey

Because we all need a hero...
Super Emmy

http://billlamorey.typepad.com/bill_lamorey/2008/09/super-emmy.html Huh? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-56053124 2008-09-23T20:49:22-04:00 2008-09-23T20:49:22-04:00 Is this article real or is it a spoof from the Onion that managed to go mainstream??? Bill LaMorey

Is this article real or is it a spoof from the Onion that managed to go mainstream???

 http://billlamorey.typepad.com/bill_lamorey/2008/09/huh.html What's next at Calavary Fellowship? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-56035654 2008-09-23T14:38:58-04:00 2008-09-23T14:38:58-04:00 Bill LaMorey

http://billlamorey.typepad.com/bill_lamorey/2008/09/whats-next-at-calavary-fellowship.html Kingdom First for the Change We Need tag:typepad.com,2003:post-55938996 2008-09-21T14:16:57-04:00 2008-09-21T14:16:57-04:00 We concluded our Ecclesia series today with a message entitled "Kingdom First for the Change We Need" (yes, it IS a pun of the combined slogans of the presidential candidates).We talked about how we can partner with God to change... Bill LaMorey

Earth We concluded our Ecclesia series today with a message entitled "Kingdom First for the Change We Need" (yes, it IS a pun of the combined slogans of the presidential candidates).

We talked about how we can partner with God to change the world and what pitfalls to watch out for along the way...

To hear the sermon you can click here to download the podcast from iTunes or click here to download it or listen online from our church website.

 http://billlamorey.typepad.com/bill_lamorey/2008/09/kingdom-first-for-the-change-we-need.html