Some of you may prefer to have email notifications when a new blog update is posted. If so, below are the instructions for that.
1) Go to www.shootthebreeze.net/blogalert/index.php
2) In the Feed URL box enter http://theepicchurch.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss
3) In the email box enter the email address you want the notifications to come to
* steps 1 and 2 can be done through cut and paste if you are familiar with that.
Let me know if you have any troubles getting this set up! I'm not sure how I can really help you but I guess I can pray for you! Prayer is always a good thing!
Feel free to pass this info onto anyone who is interested in staying up to date on epic info!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Eternal Perspective
Spent the afternoon with a multi-millionaire. He didn't act like he was wealthy. Lives modestly. Dresses modestly. He has the right perspective on life - This earth is not our home!
He's investing the money God's given him to advance God's kingdom! Money seems to ruin so many people who end up with lots of it! Great to see that money serves this guy; he doesn't serve the money!
May we truly understand that this earth is not our home! May we be good managers of the resources God has given us - time, talents, money, family, friends, possessions, etc...
God, draw people to Yourself by the way we live for You!
He's investing the money God's given him to advance God's kingdom! Money seems to ruin so many people who end up with lots of it! Great to see that money serves this guy; he doesn't serve the money!
May we truly understand that this earth is not our home! May we be good managers of the resources God has given us - time, talents, money, family, friends, possessions, etc...
God, draw people to Yourself by the way we live for You!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
MRI today
Tammy had an MRI today of her hips to rule out any hip degeneration. Don't think that's what's going on but it's always good to rule out everything possible! It was somewhat painful for Tammy but she's doing okay. If the MRI turns up normal, then Lymes continues to be the suspect disease. The spinal tap and blood work can confirm the Lymes but not always. There is no definitive Lymes test. Lymes is tricky to diagnose. Her symptoms keep pointing in that direction.
Not sure if the spinal tap has flared up her pain level but it seems that way. She's had more pain since Friday.
We have one more round of blood work to do next week that will be tested at a specialty lab in CA. We should get some answers to all these tests sometime in the next 2 - 3 weeks or so. I'm sure you know what's it's like to wait on test results! Never as soon as you'd like!
Only God can heal Tammy! He's the Great Physician! We're trusting in Him and Him alone for her healing! Thanks for joining us in prayer over this one!
Not sure if the spinal tap has flared up her pain level but it seems that way. She's had more pain since Friday.
We have one more round of blood work to do next week that will be tested at a specialty lab in CA. We should get some answers to all these tests sometime in the next 2 - 3 weeks or so. I'm sure you know what's it's like to wait on test results! Never as soon as you'd like!
Only God can heal Tammy! He's the Great Physician! We're trusting in Him and Him alone for her healing! Thanks for joining us in prayer over this one!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
FAQ
I regularly get asked questions about epic church. Here is a summary of some of those questions and the answers to those questions.
1) When is epic launching?
September 20, 2009
2) Where is epic going to have worship gatherings?
Current plan is to use the Flagler County Realty Association Building on 100. If leaving Target head towards Bunnel and the building is on the left hand side. Very contemporary looking building.
3) What about using the Epic Movie Theatre?
Epic Theatres continue to hold off on starting construction. They have recently pulled their building permits and have about 6 months to start construction or start the building permit process all over again. Unless more plans arise (which of course may happen) they will most likely be open for business in the fall of 2010. We decided early on that we did not want the launch of epic church to be tied to the construction of the theater. Glad we made that call!
4) How can I stay posted on what's happening with epic church?
Visit this blog is one great way! Another way is to attend our vision meetings soon to be announced.
5) How can I help with epic?
There will be many opportunities to help with epic and pc3! Our goal is to have at least 50 people on our launch team when epic officially launches on Sept 20! We'll be holding vision meetings in the near future to cast our epic vision. If God stirs something in your heart at that meeting about helping epic, then join the team! Either way, we want people to step up to higher levels of leadership at pc3 and at epic!
6) Why does Trent like "Braveheart" so much?
I like "Braveheart" because of the blue face paint that William Wallace wears! It's incredible!
"Braveheart" depicts the epic battle of the christian life! Good vs. evil; a spiritual battle of epic proportion; a spiritual battle that rages all around us and claims the lives of many people who do not see the battle for what it is! I could go on for hours, but I'll stop now! I'm getting too passionate! "Freeeeddddddoooooommmmmm!"
7) How can I pray for epic?
Pray that God will go before us! If He does not, all our efforts are useless!
Pray that God brings us the right worship leader!
Pray that God provides the necessary funds!
Pray that God heals Tammy!
Pray that God raises the right launch team!
Pray that the people in our community who need Jesus respond to Him through epic!
Pray that God will do more than we can ask or think!
Thanks for your prayers! They mean so much!
1) When is epic launching?
September 20, 2009
2) Where is epic going to have worship gatherings?
Current plan is to use the Flagler County Realty Association Building on 100. If leaving Target head towards Bunnel and the building is on the left hand side. Very contemporary looking building.
3) What about using the Epic Movie Theatre?
Epic Theatres continue to hold off on starting construction. They have recently pulled their building permits and have about 6 months to start construction or start the building permit process all over again. Unless more plans arise (which of course may happen) they will most likely be open for business in the fall of 2010. We decided early on that we did not want the launch of epic church to be tied to the construction of the theater. Glad we made that call!
4) How can I stay posted on what's happening with epic church?
Visit this blog is one great way! Another way is to attend our vision meetings soon to be announced.
5) How can I help with epic?
There will be many opportunities to help with epic and pc3! Our goal is to have at least 50 people on our launch team when epic officially launches on Sept 20! We'll be holding vision meetings in the near future to cast our epic vision. If God stirs something in your heart at that meeting about helping epic, then join the team! Either way, we want people to step up to higher levels of leadership at pc3 and at epic!
6) Why does Trent like "Braveheart" so much?
I like "Braveheart" because of the blue face paint that William Wallace wears! It's incredible!
"Braveheart" depicts the epic battle of the christian life! Good vs. evil; a spiritual battle of epic proportion; a spiritual battle that rages all around us and claims the lives of many people who do not see the battle for what it is! I could go on for hours, but I'll stop now! I'm getting too passionate! "Freeeeddddddoooooommmmmm!"
7) How can I pray for epic?
Pray that God will go before us! If He does not, all our efforts are useless!
Pray that God brings us the right worship leader!
Pray that God provides the necessary funds!
Pray that God heals Tammy!
Pray that God raises the right launch team!
Pray that the people in our community who need Jesus respond to Him through epic!
Pray that God will do more than we can ask or think!
Thanks for your prayers! They mean so much!
19 weeks!
Today makes 19 weeks and counting till the official launch of epic church!
Wow, 19 weeks feels like 19 hours at this point!
We have lots to do and a short time to do it in! God, go before us and make our path straight!
Wow, 19 weeks feels like 19 hours at this point!
We have lots to do and a short time to do it in! God, go before us and make our path straight!
Tammy's Update 5-3-09
Tammy is recovering from her spinal tap on Friday. She's had a few days of taking it easy and drinking lots of caffeine. Apparently the caffeine helps the body replenish the spinal fluid that was taken. God's creation of the body is an amazing thing!
Now we have an MRI on Tuesday in Jax to rule out a hip disorder. Neither of us think Tammy's issues are solely hip related but it's something else to rule out.
We also have more blood work to do for Lyme testing. There is a specialty Lyme lab in CA that will do more in depth testing for Lymes. Not sure how long it will take to get the results but we figure 2 - 3 weeks or so.
Thanks for your prayers! We're learning just how precious prayer is! Thanks for blessing us with your prayers!
Now we have an MRI on Tuesday in Jax to rule out a hip disorder. Neither of us think Tammy's issues are solely hip related but it's something else to rule out.
We also have more blood work to do for Lyme testing. There is a specialty Lyme lab in CA that will do more in depth testing for Lymes. Not sure how long it will take to get the results but we figure 2 - 3 weeks or so.
Thanks for your prayers! We're learning just how precious prayer is! Thanks for blessing us with your prayers!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Tammy's Update
Tammy had a successful lumbar puncture today!
The Dr drew several tubes of spinal fluid to test for Lymes disease and possibly other diseases. The procedure took longer to prepare for than to perform. She had to lie down for 2 hours after the procedure to hopefully avoid the killer headaches than can be a side effect.
Tammy did very well! She is now home and resting. She feels some discomfort and her normal level of pain - 6 on a scale of 10.
Thanks for your prayers! She said she felt very peaceful during the whole time!
Continue to pray with us that God reveals what is causing her disabling condition! Not sure how long the results will take but hopefully they will show what is wrong.
The Dr drew several tubes of spinal fluid to test for Lymes disease and possibly other diseases. The procedure took longer to prepare for than to perform. She had to lie down for 2 hours after the procedure to hopefully avoid the killer headaches than can be a side effect.
Tammy did very well! She is now home and resting. She feels some discomfort and her normal level of pain - 6 on a scale of 10.
Thanks for your prayers! She said she felt very peaceful during the whole time!
Continue to pray with us that God reveals what is causing her disabling condition! Not sure how long the results will take but hopefully they will show what is wrong.
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