Good morning!
It was great to be back in community last Sunday and we look forward to seeing you this weekend. One thing we want to make sure you know about this winter is School of Theology. This is one environment of the Park where our core value of equipping the saints for the work of ministry (Ephesians 4) takes place. SOT is a 6-week period in which focused, in-depth study takes place. Our winter semester kicks off on February 6th and will be on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8pm at the Jewish Community Center. There are 4 classes to choose from (see below for descriptions) and registration is open and ready!
To sign up: http://theparksa.org/school-of-theology/
{Thinking Biblically} – Mark Bradshaw
As Christians, if we believe that all scripture is God-breathed how do we think biblically about issues that confront us today in our culture? How can we know that all scripture is God-breathed? What does the Bible say about issues such as marriage, abortion, gun ownership and economics (taxes, social security and health care)?
{A Theology of Suffering} – Vicki Petty & Sue Minor
{Missional Life – Radical Community} – Chris Nikkel
Believers in the first century understood that the mission of Jesus did not end at his ascension and with their conversion. The faith life they had was expected to be flexible, fast-moving, and unbound. The aim and heartbeat of this class will be to challenge, provoke, and motivate you to embrace the missional DNA and impulse of the early church in your own life.
Resources:
Radical Together by David Platt
{We are all ministers} – Scott Austin
Unfinished Business by Greg Ogden
Starting Point on 1/20/13: What is Starting Point? We do this meeting once a month and it is designed to be a time where you get to find out more about the Park; it’s history, vision, values, etc. It is also a time where you can come with questions and we hope to provide clarity. Most questions get answered through the material that we cover, but not always. So, whether you are new or have been coming for a while, Starting Point is your next step in getting connected and I want to encourage you to join us right after service on Sunday, January 20th. Questions? Email chris@theparksa.org
Staff Highlights:
At the Park, all of our staff people are bi-vocational and we want to support them in any way possible. So, we will be letting you know who these amazing people are and what they do. Help us spread the word on these folks!
Chad Humphrey is one of the worship leaders of the Park and also just launched his own fitness training business. He has lived what he teaches and everyone I know who works with Chad has seen results.
Why wait any longer? It’s always a great time to make a new fitness resolution. Check out Chad’s website here and get in shape people!
http://chadhumphreyfitness.com/ or email him at : thechadhumphrey@gmail.com
Matt Adler is one of the worship leaders of the Park and also runs his own music production business. Matt has worked with several artists in San Antonio and also has produced his own cd. He is extremely passionate, dedicated, and he really knows what he is doing! Many of you know Ryan Proudfoot. All of his work has been done by Matt and it is excellent!
If you are thinking of recording some music and would like to find out more about Matt’s work, email him at: mattadler@hotmail.com
We look forward to all He will do in this new year. See you Sunday!
Chris