Weekly update: 9/19

Hi all,

Here is what's happening this week:

Thursday, 9/20 (7 pm) - It's been fun having some new people at our midweek gatherings the last few weeks. I've had a blast hearing everyone grapple with some of Jesus' most dramatic, remarkable, and sometimes confounding statements about himself. Don't worry, this week's text is just as important and applicable. Let's hash it out together. Plus, we're getting good at making the espresso!

Sunday, 9/23 (6 pm) - It's finally here: Grace at Night! Our church's takinga huge step in reaching out to college students by developing a full-on worship service with you guys as the main component. Come check it out, and hang out afterwards in the Underground for coffee, games, and discussion.

College Briefing group picture

Hi all,

Thanks to all who came to the beach BBQ last Saturday. It was fun to get to know some of you better, even if it came through me freezing at the beach (why do I always forget a sweatshirt when I go to the beach?).

Thursday we're at the Underground for the College Gathering midweek. Come and try out the new espresso maker, meet some new people, and talk about what it means to follow Jesus in your life. If you need a ride from Cal State Long Beach, email Krystal (kdawnm44 at yahoo dot com).

Sunday will be our last College Gathering meeting on Sunday morning. Come at 11 am this Sunday as we continue looking at Jesus in his own words from the book of John. Then...

..next week (9/23) marks our move to Sunday nights as part of Grace at Night. The new evening worship service (designed with college students as a key factor) will be at 6 pm, and the post-service college coffeehouse will go from right after the service until 9 or so. Both Grace at Night and the coffeehouse are going to incorporate the best of Sunday mornings main services and the College Gathering into one delicious, gooey whole. Okay, my metaphor broke down a bit. Hopefully you know what I mean.

Look forward to seeing you on Thursday and/or Sunday!

- Bob