I know that there have been a lot of changes recently with the LHC main web site down, the launching of lhcfishers.com, and the campus blog changing hands from blogger to wordpress. Let me quickly run through what is happening and what isn't.
1. Campus website: http://lhcfishers.com Here you'll find the latest information on what's happening at Fisher's Landing. I'll be checking this blog and working with pastor Seth to keep this site updated. We will also post new videos here as well so that you can receive a podcast feed if you wish.
2. Campus blogsite: http://fisherscampus.wordpress.com This is new official blog site for the Fisher's Landing campus. Here you'll find the latest thoughts of pastor Seth and sometimes Washington Man (Fisher's Tech Guy). The blog series 'Where in the Java' will appear here as well. You may also catch The Man Cave video blogs and promos to the right in our "vod:pod" section.
3. Men's ministry blog: http://themancave.wordpress.com Here you'll find all you ever wanted to know about the happenings of the Men's ministry of Living Hope Church; led by pastor Seth. Check the V-Blog page for a quick video intro to the purpose of The Man Cave. We may also bring you live streaming video as part of this blog. The streaming video may also be found on the campus web site under the title "We're LIVE."
4. Fisher's Tech Guy: http://fisherstechguy.wordpress.com For those that are interested, this is my personal blog page where you can find most of the videos I put together for the campus, thoughts on life as a college student, maybe some tech stuff every now and then. You can also find some of my photos that I take of different places within a reasonable drive of Vancouver.
Nov 24, 2007
Confusion on where to go...
Nov 21, 2007
Nov 20, 2007
Where in the Java - Episode 8
Hey all,
We've got the latest in Java searching ready for you now! Dan, good luck with this one, unless you spend a lot of time in the area of this shop, or you've just heard about it.
Nov 19, 2007
We Are Fishers.
The Bible speaks to us that “without a vision a people perish,” that said, with vision people thrive, people flourish, people are driven to take on the world. Last night was an incredible time to simply sit back, and recapture a vision for what campuses are all about. Which what we’re about, is simply focusing on what God focused on, which is that one lost neighbor, friend, spouse. Jesus didn’t come with a to-do list of countless things, He had one to-do and one to-do only, and that was to reach the lost, the hurting, the broken (”I’ve come not to call the righteous, but sinners.” –Jesus). And that’s what campuses are about, they’re a vital piece to the vision of reaching and speaking life, hope, and freedom into the lives of countless individuals. They’re communities where the one, isn’t simply another person, but it’s a spouse who finally came home to God after 20 years…it’s a co-worker who decided to finally give God a try, it’s a son or daughter who proclaimed their decision for Christ through baptism, it’s friends who weekly band together to serve for the cause of Christ. Campuses are one body, with one vision, full of stories of that one life-changing moment they came to Christ. “Without a vision a people perish,” that said “without people a vision perishes.” I just want to say how genuinely blessed Holli and I are to serve and minister alongside such amazing friends. Without the efforts, and the sacrifices of the countless volunteers at Fishers, we’d never be where we’re at as a campus. We’d never hear the countless stories of a life-changed because a volunteer who simply took the time to be Jesus to someone…through an encouraging word, through a simple handshake, through an investment in the lives of someones kids, through a creative set, through the love and care they have for each other as a team. Fishers would not be Fishers without you guys! Simply put, we love you guys, and are so thankful to what each of you bring into our lives, through your support, encouragement, your faithfulness. “And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is right.” 2 Thess. 3:13
Nov 16, 2007
Seasonal Celebration: A Benefit for Local Homeless Youth
In this season of giving, we have such an opportunity to bless and support the community around. On November 28th, I believe is one of those opportunities, as transitionalyouth.org will be holding a fundrasinig event at Arlene Schnitzer Hall at 7:00p.m, with the proceeds going to help out homeless youth in our area. If your interested in attending tickets can be purchased at TicketMaster. I know that Holli and I would love to connect with you there as well, so if your thinking of attending maybe shoot me an e-mail at sethm@livinghopechurch.com. Hope to see you there!
Local performers Michael Allen Harrison, Patrick Lamb, Aaron Meyer, Julianne Johnson and Chad & Rachel Hamar are donating their time and talent to help us raise funds. This is a concert you don't want to miss!
Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 503-248-4335. Reserved seats are $20 & $25, plus fees. Please get yours today and help us continue to provide housing, outreach and support to lo
cal homeless youth.
Nov 13, 2007
Preview of the upcoming LHC Fisher's site
That's right...
We're currently constructing a campus specific website for you! All of our blogs (most likely) will be moving to this site. We'll also have a list of upcoming events and our videos will finally be available as podcasts! We are using Apple QuickTime compression for the videos. If you cant view them please click here and download the latest version of QuickTime - it's free and easy.
To check out the new site, click here!
Nov 10, 2007
Nov 7, 2007
Where in the Java - Episode 7
Congratulations, Dan! Yes, our last Java location was Cafe Piccolo Paradisio in downtown Camas. This shop also serves Gelato it's sort of like ice cream - but it's not. If you're looking for a good cup of coffee, I'd highly encourage you to check this place out. They serve Cafe Umbria coffee as you saw in the video. It's a coffee roasted in Seattle. I was impressed.
Here's your next challenge!
Good luck!
Nov 2, 2007
Where in the Java - Episode 6
Well, folks, we've officially closed the polls for our last episode of "Where in the Java... ?" Because no body has guessed the correct coffee shop, we may use it in a future episode, so remember those "tight" clues we've sent you, maybe make a couple trips to some new Java joints and see if you can find it! Then next time you'll be ready with the answer. I'll help narrow your searches through the massive quantities of coffee shops around here - we're still North of the river. Good luck!
Hey, I just wanted to let everyone know that I've changed my URL for my blog page to http://fisherstechguy.blogspot.com. Sorry about the change, but you'll understand why soon enough...
Nov 1, 2007
Dying to live!
In Twin Falls, Idaho, a small group gathers for a small breakfast at what is ominously called Death Camp. It's here this group begins to talk about the days jump from 486-foot high Perrine Bridge. Tom Aiello, who heads up this group begins off the morning with what one might perceive to be a kind of pre-game speech..."Expect to get injured. It's going to happen. You can avoid dying, but the only way to be sure is to walk away. You're going to meet great people, share great experiences with them, bond with them and then they die. Expect this to happen." It's at this point one might ask why would those known as base-jumpers...take such a risk? I think one guy might have answered it best..."In facing death, I feel most alive."
Now it's here I have to pause, for like many of you my initial response to such a sport is simply this... are you nuts! I mean come on, jumping from a building, or bridge...crazy! Yet behind the insanity of the sport itself one has to wonder, are they on to something...this idea of facing death to feel if but for a moment alive? Interesting enough their were a lot of people 2,000 years ago that would of thought of 12 men willing to leave it all behind just as crazy. Twelve men who would be led by a similar motto...that in facing death they'd find life. That if they wanted to really know what it is to live, they'd have to be willing to face the death of self. That if they wanted to truly live, they needed to be willing to let go of the need to make life all about them. To truly live they had to be willing to let go of past fears, failures, and shame. To truly live, meant leaving behind the desire for the good-life and diving head first, and without abandoned into a God-life. And today our choice is no different. See everyday I believe we have opportunities to really experience what it is to be alive, moments that only happen when we're willing to face death and make the choice to let go of our desire to stay safe, to stay comfortable...and to dive into the needs of a neighbor who is hurting, to dive into time with our spouse, to dive into helping a stranger in need. It's noteworthy that when Paul speaks of freedom, and what it really is to live he doesn't speak of living for ourselves...but rather living for God, and out of that living for others. "For you have been called to live in freedom--not freedom to satisfy your sinful nature, but freedom to serve one another in love [Gal. 5:13]." Let me ask, are you willing to die to live? Are you willing to let go of whatever it is you've been clinging onto a past, a fear, stuff, yourself...and dive into the leadings and promptings of the Holy Spirit's work in your life. Quit playing it so safe! Quit clinging onto that which God never called you to hold onto! You know Paul says that when we make that jump into freedom, by responding to the needs the Holy Spirit calls us to, listen to what we find...(Gal. 5:22) love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control..."life to the fullest.". Everyday we have a choice to hold onto ourselves, or let go, dive into the God opportunities around us...and discover what it is to truly live life to the fullest!
To read more about the ESPN article on base-jumping go to... http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=basejump&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab4pos1
