Some of the best classes we’ve ever offered are lined up!

If you live in Central Oregon, whether you’re a college student or willing to audit a class as an adult, make sure to check out the Fall courses and get your registration in!!

I always like the Sunday’s when a little philosophy makes it into the mix!!

God Give Me Strength from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

Special Music :: Jasmine Clawson from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

I’m really looking forward to having him around for the next year and seeing all the cool things that will come of it!

(Below are Micah and Grace performing a rap Micah wrote from last Summer.)

Their comment was, “In twelve years of hosting trips, the team from your church is the most missionally mature we’ve ever had.”

Both Matt and I are pretty proud of Antioch missions – pretty cool that a group of people are learning to serve rather than be served when it comes to short-term trips!!

(Here’s a picture of one of Antioch’s Elders, Rick Gerhardt, playing with a soccer ball – he’s actually quite good!)

There were over 400 in attendance, around 500 CD’s were sold and over $5,000 was raised to help our brothers and sisters in Congo.

Boise actually has a resettlement program for Congo refugees, so a Congolese choir and speaker joined the lineup for this concert.

Pretty cool stuff!!

Also, click here to see the Congo Benefit Project on iTunes (new as of a week or so ago!!)

Special Music :: David Blok from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

Guest Speaker :: Mark Mitchell from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

One in particular, that comments weren’t showing up, is now fixed.

So, comment away!!!!

Also, make sure to check out the wonderful folks (Jane and Mike) at Custom Photography Blogs who are always so helpful with mine.

One of the primary things they’ve been doing is ministering to women at the House of Hope, which houses some 200 women saved from either prostitution or sex trafficking.

Below is a link to Amanda Winger’s blog where you can read about the ministry as well as how the Antioch team has been involved.

I think this trip, like most short-term trips, is doing as much if not more to change the people who went from Antioch than the women in Nicaragua.

The hope is for a long-term relationship that would allow for us to truly make a difference and express love to these beautiful people in need.

Click here for Amanda’s blog.

Spread the word and make sure to register — you don’t want to miss out on this one!!

P.S. I’ve had a lot of friends who have been criticized by other Christians for being involved in The Justice Conference.  If it helps, simply rename the conference The Love People In Jesus’ Name Conference. Also, here’s a link to an audio only clip from Redux explaining the difference uses of the phrase Social Justice.

Here’s a short clip discussing the writings of N.T. Wright (who I highly recommend!)

On the Writings of N.T. Wright from :redux on Vimeo.

Testimony Video :: Kevin Crew from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

Wisdom and the American Church from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

Family Camp 2010 from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

The Benevolence Fund is money that we use to help families in need within the Antioch community with such things as bills, medical needs, stuff for kids, car repairs etc. etc.

It is one of the coolest parts of church – when the community is able to lend a helping hand to people who need one.  It is what makes church look like family.

Anyway, the Antioch Benevolence Fund has fallen on hard times – meaning it has gotten a LOT of use.  We have been able to help dozens and dozens of families and individuals this year as Bend has gone through some pretty hard economic times.

I’m writing to let the internet world know that the Benevolence Fund (often called “Love Offerings”) could use a little love itself!!

If you’d be able to help replenish this fund and our ability to help people out, simply click on the link below and select Benevolence Fund (Love Offerings) as the designation option for your donation.

https://www.antiochchurch.org/cc/give.asp

Thanks for the consideration – it is greatly appreciated!!

Ken

Matt Smith :: Wisdom Part III from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

It is called “Growing up Mom” and is for all those mothers out there trying to keep their sanity while doing their best to raise up godly kids.

Brenda is the real deal and she’s quite the writer too!!

Here’s the link: http://growingupmom-brenda.blogspot.com/

Here’s one on Immigration and Border Security – seems to be a hot topic among Christians these days!

Loved vacation, but will be excited to be back at Antioch this Sunday!

One of the most authentic pastor voices I know!

Guest Speaker :: Ed Underwood from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

What a crew!!

Antioch Baptism 2010 from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen!!

The Sun is Rising from The Justice Conference on Vimeo.

(Script by Matt Smith and spoken word by Micah Bournes)

:redux (ask questions) from :redux on Vimeo.

One of the reasons I believe in the intern ministry is that I believe in the next generation.  These interns have such a heart for God, such a love for people, such a thirst for adventure and such an amazing set of gifts and talents – I can’t think of a better investment!

Love it!!!

Fun times :)

William’s on board. from Arcane Productions on Vimeo.

“You see, we live in a very affluent neighborhood and much of the bible is hostile to the rich. We have to be selective in order to be sensitive to our audience.”

If I ever write a book, it will be partly to say the opposite of that pastor –

Antioch Internship Promo from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

Good news for all the Antioch iMembers out there!!

(Click here to see all the videos in our Vimeo account)

Came to My Rescue from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

Ed’s been a writing machine for the last few years and his most recent book, Reborn To Be Wild, has been selling off the shelves.

I won’t be there for it, but Ed will be teaching this Sunday at Antioch and doing a book reading later that day at the Kilns.

If you live within driving distance of Central Oregon, I can’t recommend it more highly!!!

Wise man teaching on Wisdom – what could be better?!

Wisdom :: Matt Smith from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

Tons of talent!!

Special Music :: Tony Robledo from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

Super fun 4 years running!!

Yesterday, during meetings at World Relief in Baltimore, I heard a presentation from one of World Relief’s leaders on Refugees and Immigration.  I highly recommend picking up Welcoming the Stranger by Jenny Hwang and Matthew Sorens.

Immigration from :redux on Vimeo.

The goal is to put virtues of compassion and justice into story form to help parents as they teach their kids about mercy through Mission Kids.

This one’s for all the moms out there who always dreamed of writing kids stories!!

Here’s Linda’s e-mail and a slide with the details below:

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Hey there,

I wanted to send you an email because I think you have the talent to write some really creative, fun kid parables for the book we are compiling and publishing, and I did not want you to miss out on the opportunity.  The deadline for this project is September 19th.  That gives you just over a month to write you a couple of stories!

The purpose of this book is to write imaginative stories that explain in story who our God is and what matters to Him- an explanation of virtue, so to speak.  We hope to get this book into the hands of parents at Antioch, and other churches, to help kids wrap their mind around who our God is so they can take confidence in Him and His love!  Kids learn by story, with their imagination, and by asking questions- this book uses all three in its strategy!  At the end of each parable, we will put a verse that connects the point with the Bible, and then write two or three questions to help prompt parents talk to their child about God-related topics.  We hope this book will help kids learn about God, and what matters to Him.  

The guidelines are this:  If you simply follow a short story format, 500-600 words, that would be fantastic.   :)  I am interested in any entry along those lines following the prompt in the above paragraph!

The stories will be edited by a great editor, and illustrated by a professional and incredibly gifted graphic designer!  

Let me know if you have any questions, and just think… How cool would it be to have your work published in a book that is read by parents around the state, country, maybe even further!  Books are an amazing way to teach kids, and what better to thing to teach them than Who our God is and What matters to them!

Feel free to forward this email on to a friend, family member, etc., who might want to get in on the fun!
Thanks!

Linda

Why do a Justice Conference? from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

Special Music :: Grace Laxson from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

Below is the sunset from the 4th floor of Sammy and Lorelei Mah’s house.  Pretty cool!!

(The sign silhouetted is the old Domino Sugar Factory sign along the Baltimore Harbor)

It sold for $500 with proceeds going to The Justice Conference.

Pretty cool!!

They should team up for a talk show!!

Antioch Interns: “Welcome to Bend” from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

He’s the man.

Check out all the different images on his blog post.

T-shirts are in, interns are signed up, weather looks good and the weekend full of activities are already planned.

Gonna be good :)

Click here or on the image below to get your last minute registration in either for the weekend or for Saturday only.

We also have some ideas brewing about traveling around and getting Redux answers from different folks around the country who are experts in different areas.  Sounds crazy fun to me!!

The Need for Grace and Wisdom in Applying Theology from :redux on Vimeo.

Looking forward to some cool things in the future from the Antioch Choir.

Special Music :: Lauren Edwards and the Antioch Choir from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

Paul did the piece as a part of a time-lapse video promoting the Justice Conference in February.

I’m blown away by the talent of the interns this summer… simply amazing!!

God Works from the Bottom Up from Antioch Church on Vimeo.

We’ll be meeting at Farewell Bend Park at around 5 pm for an all-church potluck and will walk a short way down to the Bill Healy Bridge after dinner for the baptism service.

Plan on bringing food or a dessert as well as lawn games and chairs.

One of my favorite events of the year!

(Click the picture below for pics and videos of previous years)