September 12, 2008 at 1:18 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
So you get into a discussion with one of your co-workers about religion and they insist that there are many ways a person can get to God… Hmmm. That can’t be right or can it? I mean that about it - how could a loving God send a person to hell?
Sounds Like a Job For DC Metro Myth Busters…
- Hey Guys,
Very excited about our kick off of this great new series, it is sure to be a great time in God’s Word as we navigate through so many of todays myths - busting them with God’s Word. This Sunday we are going to solve the myth that: All Roads Lead to Heaven.
Get ready for some myth busting starting this weekend… and as the old 80s Ghost Buster theme song says - “Bustin Makes Me Feel Good!”
Love you guys,
Pastor D.
September 10, 2008 at 9:32 am · Filed under DC
After much rain on Saturday, The Convoy of Hope Event was pushed to Sunday… Never-the-less the show went on as re-scheduled on Sunday and DC Metro was there in a big way…
Let me just say first that I am so proud of all the DC Metroers who signed up for this huge event. In total we had over 60 people scheduled to be at this event on Saturday. Great Job Guys as this is a huge step for us as a church by reaching out as the “Body of Christ” unified with so many other churches (48) throughout the DC Metro Area. Much commendation was given to DC Metro for being a huge part of this event (So Go GOD!). Also, quick shout-out to Mrs. Julie Lee (DC Metro Outreach and Childrens Director) for heading up our efforts in this hope filled endeavor.
We had DC Metro “Convoy” of about 10 people who were able to make it on Sunday after church which to me was a great showing to this rescheduled event… I know that many of you wanted to attend, but let me just say, you were well represented on Sunday… The Sunday Crew ended up: helping with kids, picking up trash (My Favorite), and doing tear-down of the event.
I had a great time and was able to hang a bit with some other local pastors that were there after their sunday services… One of the other church Pastors, Mark Batterson and myself ended up working together as we tore down the barricades around the event with tons of other people as well… This to me even further exemplified the unity between churches that was so obvious, and that I was so thankful to be a part of through this event (Unity, Something I think we all long for and DC Metro will strive for…) (Go GOD!)
Psalm 133: 1-3 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
This unity had huge impact (as it always does in the Kingdom) as the “body” was able to give away: 80,000 lbs of groceries to over 10,000 people!!! What an event! Go God! Thank God for the unifying effort of Convoy of Hope and DC Metro Church… Great Job you guys…
When one of us is reaching, we are all reaching together as a church…
Bless You,
David
PS - If you had to miss this event - don’t worry another is coming October 4th called Art on the Avenue (More To Come On That Later…)
September 3, 2008 at 2:38 pm · Filed under Uncategorized, DC
I am so excited about this weekend!
We’re calling it DC Metro Week as it’s our One Year Anniversary and it’s packed FULL of some awesome stuff!
Here’s the breakdown of the rest of the week:
Thursday, September 4th
First Thursday Prayer Service (7-8:30pm @ First Christian Church of Alexandria)
We’ll be praying for Convoy of Hope, Sunday and God’s got an awesome message coming in our “Ghost” series! Go God!
Friday, September 5th
Convoy of Hope - Volunteer Comissioning Rally (7pm @ Stuart-Hobson Middle School)
This is will a time of prayer and getting our job assignments for Saturday.
Saturday, September 6th
Convoy of Hope Outreach (7:30am - Mid Afternoon @ RFK Stadium)
This is the main event! It’s our largest outreach yet! It’s not too late to sign-up to volunteer on Saturday!
Sunday, September 7th
One Year Anniversary Celebration (10am @ DC Metro Church)
Go God! It’s our One Year Anniversary! We’ve got a great service in store…Baby Dedications, Recap of the last year and much more! You won’t want to miss this awesome Sunday! Invite your friends, invite your neighbors, invite everyone…
I am so excited and so humbled at what God has done in and through DC Metro Church… just a quick statistic to say Go God!Over the last year, we’ve done 22 outreaches! Through those outreaches over 20,750 people have been personally talked to by a DC Metroer! Go God!
I can’t wait to see you there! It’s going to be a great week!
P.S. The Fall Semester of Metro Groups kicks-off the week of Septemeber 14th. Sign-ups start this weekend!
August 29, 2008 at 1:16 pm · Filed under DC
It has been a great week at DC Metro as there has been lots of activity as we ramp up for the BIG FALL Ahead…
Last night we had our membership reception and it was so great to meet all the new members of DC Metro Church. I love the fact that DC Metro is truly representing God’s heart in the Lord’s Prayer where Jesus says, “Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” As I looked around the room last night at the membership reception I was so encouraged to see representation from all walks of life, generation, and culture, and backgrounds represented… (A little glimpse of heaven on earth for me… and as the church should be…) Go God, and Go DC Metro… (Side Note: If you would like to attend a membership reception the next one is September 25th! Contact Julie Lee at julee@dcmetrochurch.org)
The entire church has been doing a week-long fast this week which wraps up today, and as much as I know that God is going to move mightily this fall because of it, and that He did great things in our lives through it (Can I Be Real?) I AM SO GLAD IT IS OVER… Go God Use Us and Use This Season Of Fasting For Your Purposes!
As I read through Isaiah 58 (The Fasting Chapter) last week, I was so encouraged as we (as a church) are walking out the attributes of a “true fast” with our efforts to reach out to the community around us… Go God!
Looking forward to another great Sunday at Church this weekend as we will be wrapping up the “Living Like a Champion” Series and getting all fired-up about our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Service coming next week September 7th… In fact, next week is slated to be the big “DC METRO WEEK!” of the entire year, Here is what it looks like:
DC METRO WEEK!
Thursday September 4th - 1st Thursday Prayer Service (Click Here for details)
Friday September 5th - Rally in DC for Convoy of Hope Event (more details on participating contact: Julee@dcmetrochurch.org)
Saturday September 6th - Saturday Day - Convoy of Hope Outreach Event in DC!
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH- 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SERVICE!!! (INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!!!)
Expecting Great Things This Weekend, next week, and This Fall,
Go GOD!
Pastor D.
August 25, 2008 at 12:57 pm · Filed under DC
Hey guys,
I just wanted to give a quick heads-up about our Membership Reception this Thursday Night from 7-9…
If you are considering membership to DC Metro Church, you don’t want to miss this great opportunity to hear the vision and values of DC Metro. Taryn and I (and the DC Metro Staff…) are looking forward to getting to know all of our new members as well as sharing our hearts about why we do what we do at DC Metro… Not to mention, dinner is served and for all you parents out there, childcare is provided… If you are interested in attending please email Julie Lee at julee@dcmetrochurch.org…
Looking forward to another great week - keep Living Like A Champion with GOD…
Go God and Go DC Metro!
Pastor David
Philippians 4:13 …You “can do all things through Christ who strengthens” you.
August 24, 2008 at 4:41 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
Another great Sunday at DC Metro Church…
Even with the Summer Olympics just now coming to an end, we’re still talking about what it takes to Live Like a Champion!
We talked about Hurdling to Your Breakthrough…
If you missed Part 3 be sure and check it out here…
Looking forward to another great week next weekend!
Get ready for a great week until then…and keep praying for the harvest!
Go GOD!
Pastor D.
August 22, 2008 at 11:06 am · Filed under DC
I had a great time the other night with all the DC Metro Dream Teamers for a night of getting fired-up about what God is going to do this Fall at DC Metro Church as well as many of the fun plans over the next few months… Leadership is a great thing, and I am so very thankful that DC Metro has the greatest leadership team in the entire DC Metro Area…
It takes leadership to build a God-First Culture…
God is good - as we had a chance to pray for the church, the city, and the vision of DC Metro “To Build A God First Culture Throughout the DC Metro Area.”
One of the things that we talked about was doing a fast between August 22nd (That is Today!) and August 29 (That is Seven Days Away)… I would love to extend this fast anyone who would like to believe God with us for a huge Harvest of New DC Metroers this Fall… (We are almost to FALL…) [*Disclaimer - Fasting: Giving up anything as a sacrifice in exchange for time alone with Jesus…] (wheew, thought I lost some of ya without that disclaimer…)
God is up to something and as we put Him first and get going building Gods House this Fall - I am sure we will see a huge harvest for the Kingdom of God…
Special thanks (Shout Out) to the DC Metro Staff for making this event a success and for serving the Dream Team and for always having such a servants heart towards the members the Members of DC Metro Church… You Guys Rock!
Bless You Guys,
David
Some of the Great DC Metro Dream Teamers at the “Leadership Summit”
You can tell the fast has begun!!!
Taryn Stine Sharing A Powerful Word About “Having a Kingdom Mentality” GO GOD!
DC Metro Assoicate Pastor Matt Stroia - Sharing a quick word about 1st Thursdays, Communion, and Baptism… (You gotta love that nose…)
August 19, 2008 at 12:34 pm · Filed under DC
All Welcome…
This Wednesday Night I am so pumped to be meeting with all our DC Metro “Dream Team” (Those incredible individuals that serve fo faithfully the vision of DC Metro Church “To Build A God-First Culture Throughout The DC Metro Area.”)
This group is so fired-up and I am sure that they are as pumped as I am about getting ramped-up for the Fall and the great Harvest that I know we are going to see God send to us this year… GO GOD! I am looking forward to an enjoyable evening of information, inspiration, and prayer…
If you are not currently on the DC Metro Dream Team, and would like to get connected serving in one of the many ministries please contact Julie Lee at the DC Metro Admin Office (You wont regret it! afterall, there is nothing quite like serving God…
Love You Guys,
Get Ready For A Great Week,
pd
If you are a Dream Teamer and need more info about the evening’s festivities - email: info@dcmetrochurch.org
August 16, 2008 at 12:07 am · Filed under David
It has been a great day as I got to spend it hanging out with good friend and Pastor, Joe Champion from Celebration Church in Austin Texas. Joe spoke at the Flex Men’s Conference that I attended tonite at Celebration Church of Jacksonville… Pastor Joe is a fellow LSU Tiger (There is always seem a Louisiana Connection, isnt there…) and he always seems to get me fired-up about church planting… (OK so it does not really take me much to get fired-up about that…)
Nothing quite like a bunch of men getting real before God… It has been a great time in Jacksonville as I have been able to see a lot of old friends and watch their lives continue to go to the next level in their relationship with God… The only thing that comes close to witnessing someone come to Christ, is watching someone get even closer to Him… It was great to see that happening tonite in so many guys at Celebration (young and old).
Although I will sure miss Stovall and the Celebration Crew, I am sure looking forward to getting home tomorrow, as I miss my girl (Taryn) and my two little men… Seems like a lot of travel this Summer, but I am sure looking forward to settling down for a bit to continue getting geared up for another GREAT Fall Season at DC Metro as we all watch God Move Together…
Go God!
August 14, 2008 at 6:15 pm · Filed under David
Last night I spoke at Celebration Church in Jacksonville Florida… It was a great night of worship and sharing in God’s Word… I was also able to see many many familiar faces and greet many awesome people (Family and Friends) from Taryn and I’s time in Jacksonville… It is always great to go back to Celebration Church…
It is always good to spend some time with my dear friend Pastor Stovall Weems of Celebration Church… He and his wife Kerri are non-stop supporters of “Building a God-First Culture throughout the DC Metro Area…” He always gets me pumped about the future of Celebration Church and especially DC Metro Church… Go Stovall, You Rock!
I will be heading back to DC on Saturday, but until then I am also checking out a cool men’s conference called FLEX which is held at Celebration… Sounds like it is going to be a great conference, and I’ll keep you posted…
Bless You Guys - Looking forward to a great weekend at DC Metro…
Go God!
David
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