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September 22, 2009 at 3:56 pm · Filed under David
Well this is the week – as we ramp up for the new building, I am sad and happy to say that this is the last week we will be in the old office. It has been an amazing space – and as days role by, an amazingly tiny space (1000 sq/ft) as well. We will be moving to our new temporary home (not the big building, but another temp spot during our renovations – aren’t you excited…)
Fun fun fun – the above photo is my most recent and last pic of my office (not whole office, just my digs) that has had (unfortunately many tears shed on that couch – still not sure why everyone cries in my office) many a productive day in it.
Go God!
Thanks for all the good times in this spot, we are ready for the good days in the future too…
Onward and upward!
David
September 21, 2009 at 10:27 am · Filed under ARC Churches, David
As A Pastor I often think about why people don’t get connected and become planted in a local church. This is something that has always bothered me mainly because I always get to hear the excuses on why people don’t get planted. God knows it is the best thing for us as He is very clear, the only way we can truly flourish in life is to become planted in God’s House.
Here are five that I hear most often:
5. Hurt By A Past Church Experience. OK so this may be the only somewhat genuine one, but at the same time it seems to be used a little to often to be truly genuine all the time. In fact, I think most of the time, this is the more common translation – (translation - Another person in church has said or done something that I have not approved of and I am now offended by it. They do not know that they have hurt me, but now since I do not know who else to take it out on, I will blame God and since I cannot see Him I will take it out on His Church.) As my son Isaac would say – Ouchy…
4. It’s Not Deep Enough (Don’t get me started…) (Here Goes Anyway - Translation – “I need to go to a place where I understanding nothing – nor can I apply it - most all of the time.”) (Translation #2 – “I need to go to the place where someone else will eat for me since I cannot and will not feed myself…”)
3. Can’t Seem To Find A Church That Is “Like” (meaning “Identical to“) My Old Church. (Get over it, move on – God HAS! (by the way that is why you are no longer there, He has MOVED YOU ON – “Now just savor the good ole’ days for just a second – and then get moving – NOW!” ~ Jesus)
2. Church Is Boring. (This one is hilarious once we realize that we “are” the church…) By the way – DC Metro is the most non-boring church on the planet. (If you are into that kind of non-boring stuff…)
1. I Do Church On My Own. (Fold your hands, “Here is the church, there is the steeple, open the doors and see all the PEOPLE!” Simply put, you cannot “be the church” unless you are connected with other believers… again, who is teaching this stuff?.?)
Forget all these silly excuses and get planted somewhere…
Psalm 92:13 “planted in the house of the LORD,
they will flourish in the house of our God.”
Membership Reception This Thursday Night! Membership is easy – Explore Membership at DC Metro over Dinner!!!
IT’s gonna be F – U – N!
Call to RSVP Today! 571.970.0903 (DC Metro Administrative Offices) or email Mrs. Julie Lee: julee@dcmetrochurch.org
FLORISHING,
David
April 9, 2009 at 1:04 pm · Filed under David
Ok - So I have been walking alot lately… A few weeks ago I had this great idea to get rid of my car and before I knew it, it was gone… After a bit of mourning (I know silly, but I had her for like 5.5 years…) She was about 8 years old and in car years that is like 95 years old - so it really was a good thing that she is in a better place now… BTW – Medical bills for cars can be worse than they are for people if you know what I mean…
Never-the-less, I have had a new found love for my feet. Yes that is right, my feet. I have never been particularly fond of them until I started spending so much extra-time walking on them. Not that I did not walk on them before, its just that I have really been using them alot lately to bring the rest of me around town…
I have noticed in God’s Word that He also loves our FEET. In fact, I came across this scripture this morning and thought I would pass it on to you.
Isaiah 52:7 “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “God reigns!”
Ok – so I know what you are thinking “My Feet Beautiful?” (Don’t Worry You Are Not Alone – I feel the same…) However, God’s Word tells us that as believers our feet are just that —> Beautiful!!! He says this because of what we bring with us:
- They Bring Good News!
- They Proclaim Peace!
- They Bring Good Tidings!
- They Proclaim Salvation!
- They Say “God Reigns!” (translation – GO GOD!)
Maybe my feet were not really intended to bring me around town anyway… Although I am sure that their purpose covers that area – After reading this passage – my thought is that – maybe my feet are intended to BRING something much more important around town than just me…
So wherever your feet have taken you today, or wherever they are carrying you right now, just know – God has declaired that you have “beautiful feet” and Those Feet Were Made For - Bringing Jesus Wherever You Go!!!
Hope You Are Having A Great Easter Week…
Go God!
Pastor D.
January 7, 2009 at 10:53 am · Filed under DC, David
I am looking forward to our 21 days of prayer and fasting starting January 11th…
I know what you are thinking, you are looking forward to fasting??? No really, I am pumped about it… Not because of the sacrifice that is involved, but because I know what God can do when His people give up things that we like, as a sacrifice, and to say “Although I like this stuff, food, etc.” “Jesus I Love You More!”
This January, you are invited to participate in a season of prayer and fasting; a spiritual journey that will set the tone for our effectiveness throughout the year. We are calling this spiritual campaign:
Awakening: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting
Many of you have already established times of prayer and fasting in your life and have experienced the powerful impact it has had. As a church, we have seen increased salvations, breakthroughs and miracles as we chose to put God first at the onset of the year. This year, we are uniting with several other churches (over 200!) to pray and fast together, aligning ourselves with the power and favor of God.
Just imagine what can happen if the Body of Christ unites behind this purpose that is so close to the heart of God. What a powerful way to start off our year.
If you have ever had a desire to pray and fast, this is a great way to do it.
Also – On This Blog – I am going to provide daily devotionals and scripture to encourage you through this great journey.
Looking Forward To The Greatest Year Yet,
Pastor D.
January 6, 2009 at 3:55 pm · Filed under DC, David, Taryn
Taryn and I are diving into two very great books as we start off the year.
The one that Taryn is reading is Called: Warrior Chic by Holly Wagner.
The one that I am reading is called: The Barbarian Way by Erwin McManis.
These two inspiring books represent what we feel to be the best explination yet of what it means to live a God-First Life!
If you want to read with us, we will be diving into the pages of each of them as we journey to the DC Metro 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting from January 11th – 31st. The DC Metro Staff and Dream Team will be reading along as well as we all give our best to God as we kick off the year together with Him.
For your convenience, we will have copies of both books at the “New” Resource Center on Sunday Mornings.
Enjoy these books as we know that they will stir the Warrior, or the Barbarian within…
Go God,
Pastor D.
January 5, 2009 at 12:36 pm · Filed under DC, David
It was a great kick off to the New Year at DC Metro this weekend…
The Dream Team did a great job of transitioning the church to two services, I could not be more proud of how God continues to use all of us as a team to make church incredible for others…
It was so good to see many faces in one of the services that have simply been serving during service in the past and could not attend church on a regular basis. These individuals know who they are – and so does God… Thanks so much for serving so sacrificially so that others could enjoy church… It is your turn to go to church now – and it was so good to see many of you “sitting” in service. Bless you guys!
I am looking forward to a great week of saying “I LIVE NOW!” and making the most of every day of this new year (Psalm 118:24). If you did not get a chance to hear the message from our 30 Days to Live Series this past weekend, then you can check it out online by clicking here…
30 Days to Live Part II is this weekend…
Get ready and invite your friends,
Go God!
David
December 30, 2008 at 3:30 pm · Filed under David, Isaac, Josiah, Taryn
Happy New Year…
It has been a great year and if you are anything like me, then you are looking forward to 2009 becoming the best one yet!
Lets go for it!
GO GOD!
David, Taryn, Isaac, & Siah
Zephaniah 4:6
December 27, 2008 at 12:10 pm · Filed under DC, David
It is that time of year again! Time to get us all excited about getting refocused and ready to jump into a whole new year…
I love this time of year because it always gives us a chance to start fresh and start over in whatever area we need a jumpstart in: work out, personal goals, even our focus on GOD…
We are looking forward this weekend as we celebrate our last Sunday as a church with one service. That’s right starting January 4th we are going to TWO SERVICES! 9:30am and 11:00am…
This Sunday we are celebrating the New Year and on last Sunday as a church with One Service. Here is what is in store for this weekends service: a New Years Message to kick your year off with a BANG! (I will be sharing some exciting vision for us as a church in 2009!) and to top it off we will have a FREE MOVIE following church “The Tale Of Despereaux” (Rated G)
Get ready to say goodby to 2008 and hello to 2009 as we focus on all that God has for us in 2009 this weekend,
Go God!
David
December 23, 2008 at 11:57 am · Filed under DC, David, Isaac, Josiah, Taryn
The Stine Family is looking forward to a great Christmas with Friends and some Family Members…
We have done all of our shopping this year and I am pleased to say that I am finished with Taryn’s Present. You see, this year, Taryn had this wild idea for us to make gifts for one another instead of spending money on each other. In fact the rule is, that you cannot spend more than $25.00 on the other person. So of course that means that you have to get REAL creative… I was lacking in my creativity for about a week or so, but I think I finally have it figured out… I am sure that she will LOVE it…
We are doing this to get our focus as a couple and a family back on the important things about Christmas – I will let you know how it goes – but so far things have been very MERRY!
If you need to get your focus back on the true meaning of Christmas and maybe even a little BOOST to fully get into The Christmas Spirit then check out the message from our Christmas service last Sunday by clicking here… afterall, IT’S TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!
Wishing a Very Merry Christmas to You and Yours…
Bless You,
David, Taryn, Isaac & Siah Stine
December 7, 2008 at 11:24 pm · Filed under David, Taryn
I have been told that I am an “encourager” in the past… Don’t know, maybe that is one thing I have to offer those around me… Gift? Not really sure – just impressed with many of the people who surround Taryn, the boys, and myself – therefore I let them know how it makes me feel – Great – so in return it makes them feel great, Hopefully…
Well this weekend the roles turned as I have felt like everyone around me friends/church/family/GOD has encouarged the heck out of me??? Not that they don’t, but over the top, ya know… This has been one of the best weekends in a long time for me, and looking back, it is because of all of THEM…
So a quick shout out to all those who have been so “encouraging” over the last couple of days to Taryn and Myself – We don’t feel I deserve it – but it sure does feel good (just being real…)… Thank God for you & thanks be to God!
Go God…
David
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