IF: Shawnee at Cross Points Church

 

 The IF:Gathering is a fresh, deep, honest space for a new generation of women to wrestle with the essential question: IF God is real… then we want more than anything to live like it. On February 6-7, 2015, we will gather women all over the world at IF:Austin and at IF:Local gatherings across the globe.

Registration for IF: Shawnee at Cross Points Church is now live! 

 

Women all over the world will be gathering February 6 and 7. This two-day women's gathering will consist of powerful teaching simulcast from Austin, TX by Jennie Allen and the IF: Gathering leadership team. There will also be worship and small group gatherings.   

  

Here in Shawnee, we will be simulcasting the entire 2-day event beginning at 2pm on Friday, Feb 6th and concluding Saturday at 5pm.  Once you register for the event, you are welcome to come and go as your schedule permits.  Our event is a community-wide event.  All women are welcome!

 

This is a national organization and we're asked to register online.  When you register, you will be asked to make a donation to the national IF ministry to help with broadcasting expenses.  You may register for as little as a dollar, or any amount of your choice.  The requested donation is $25.  BLOOM! encourages you to register as soon as possible.  If you need help, come to our table after church on January 18 or 25.  Registration for the Shawnee / Cross Points Church event is located here: 

https://ifgathering.com/gatherings/8650

 

 

Friday, February 6th

Session 1 – 2:00-5:00  A Call to Believe
Dinner Break – 5:00-7:00
Session 2 – 7:00-10:00   Why Don't We Believe?

Saturday, February 7th

Session 3 – 9:00-12:00  How Do We Believe?
Lunch Break – 12:00-2:00
Session 4 – 2:00-5:00  What Could Happen IF We Believed?

MEALS:

Part of the fun of a conference is getting to know each other better during the break times, so we've got some ideas for the two meal breaks.  For planning purposes, after registering, please sign up at our table for one or both meals:

 

5:00 pm Friday night:  Bring $7 and we'll order several pizzas to share.  BLOOM! will provide salad, water, and soda!

 

Noon Saturday lunch.  How about potluck?   We're thinking sandwiches!  Please sign up at the table to bring a sandwich meat, cheese, bread, a salad, or dessert.

 

 

Questions or want help registering?   email bloom4him@gmail.com  or meet us at the BLOOM! table in the foyer after the service on January 18 and 25.

Autumn Recharge: Run the Race

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Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.  Hebrews 12: 1-2

 

 

A Day to Refresh, Renew, and Recharge

Every runner trains for the race.  They stretch, control their diet, and diligently practice under every possible condition.  In I Cor 9, Paul calls us to approach our Christian life in the same way.

But life happens and we find ourselves on the sidelines, out of energy and in desperate need of inspiration.

BLOOM! invites all sisters to a day set apart--a day to renew, to refresh, and to recharge! It's a day of energizing speakers interspersed with quiet introspection.

Come a bit early for coffee and a meet and greet, then be inspired by our virtual speakers, Jennie Allen (founder of If:Gathering and author of Restless) and Shelley Giglio (from Passion Movement and Passion City Church.)  We'll also welcome two exciting live and in-person speakers.  First up is Linda Smith, visionary of Cross Points Church healing ministry. Then our very own Heather Jones (yes, wife of our lead pastor, David) shares her heart and vision for Cross Points Church and the race set before us here in Shawnee.

Cross Points Church / Fireside Lounge

Saturday, October 25

9:30 am until 3 pm

Cost: $10:  Includes Panera sandwich and salad box lunch

Choice: smoked turkey, smoked ham, or Mediterranean veggie sandwich

Child care available

Please specify sandwich type and indicate child care needs when registering.

Ask questions or register at our table in the foyer after the service on October 5, 12, and 19.  For your convenience, soon you can also register online at Cross Points Church.

Bring a Bible, a journal and pen.  There will be quiet times throughout the day.  Feel free to bring anything that you personally use to converse with God such as a sketch pad, a music source and ear buds, or your electronic notepad.  That part will be up to you.  Come expecting to hear God and begin to pray now that God will speak corporately and individually to each of our dear sisters.

Feel free to invite a friend--we'll meet you at the table after church.

2011 Fall Retreat!

It's been oh so many years since we've just gone away for an overnight together--we're looking forward to that! But Eau and BLOOM! long for a weekend of learning--about God and His plans for our relationships, about discipleship and mentorship, about God's plans for our lives. Join us and special guests, Jodi Harkness and Lori Harris as we put our routines behind us for 24 hours and concentrate on Him.

We'll be setting up a table in the foyer before and after church. We have flyers there with much more information and that's where you'll register. Cost is $30 until Sept. 11th. After that the cost is $35. Space is limited--please hurry! Contact Jan Brooks (janbrooks1@gmail.com) if you have other questions.