http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news All about the news and events at Ecclesia Thu, 17 May 2012 03:37:48 CDT Thu, 17 May 2012 03:37:48 CDT http://swamped.com/?v=2.2.1 en http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/toe-teens-of-ecclesia/ This Sunday (May 6), following the 11:00am gathering,  TOE will have our First Family Water Balloon Fight at Spotts Park. Families can meet in the coffee shop following the gathering and we will carpool to the park for water balloon games and grilled hotdogs.  TOE small groups will be meeting this week. For more information, please e-mail Matt: mcgahen [at] ecclesiahouston.org. Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/toe-teens-of-ecclesia/#109 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/prayer-for-syria-at-1100-elder-st/ This Sunday, May 6th, from 11:00am-12:00pm at 1100 Elder, we have a beautiful opportunity to pray alongside our brothers and sisters in Damascus (the church in Damascus will be praying simultaneously). Syria is being ravaged internally by social/political and spiritual forces, so now, more than ever, our intercession for that part of the world is paramount. For more information, please contact Linda: lindalynnmunoz [at] yahoo.com . Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/prayer-for-syria-at-1100-elder-st/#235 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/prayer-initiative-to-end-human-trafficking-on-the-i-10-corridor/ Join us on Thursday, May 10th at 10:00am at the First Ward Community Garden (Beachton & Edwards Street). We’ll be gathering in the shadow of I-10 to pray for the end of human trafficking.  For more information, see  Traffickstop  or email Manuel:  manuel [at] ecclesiahouston.org . Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/prayer-initiative-to-end-human-trafficking-on-the-i-10-corridor/#236 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/help-support-mission-year-house-show-fundraiser/ Saturday, May 12th from 5:30pm to 9:00pm, you can support Ecclesia’s Mission Year team by listening to great music and eating delicious food at their House Show. Come listen to musicians from our church and enjoy the Northside neighborhood culture that our Mission Year team is serving. Suggested $5 donation at the door, located at 2111 Marion St., Houston TX, 77009. For more information, please e-mail Lisa: lisa.ecclesia [at] gmail.com. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/help-support-mission-year-house-show-fundraiser/#237 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/mark-leadership-development/ mark . is a leadership development event designed to unveil the unique potential deep within every human being. Just as no two fingerprints are identical, no two human beings are identical. become the person you were made to be. leave your mark . WHEN : Saturday, May 19th from 9:00am-2:30pm WHERE : 2115 Taft St. COST : $25 (includes lunch) QUESTIONS/INFO : wayne [at] ecclesiahouston.org REGISTRTION : Click Here to Register mark . utilizes the Gallup StrengthsFinder, and Character Matrix to help people discover their uniqueness so they can leave a significant and lasting impression on the world. Join us for an unforgettable experience.   Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/mark-leadership-development/#112 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/ecclesia-blood-drive-may-13th/ On Sunday, May 13th from 9:00am - 3:00pm, drop by the Donor Coach behind Ecclesia’s parking lot to donate blood. Ecclesians donated enough blood at the last drive to save 38 lives! To schedule an appointment, click here and login to Digital Donor. Our sponsor code is G318. For more information, please e-mail Kurt: kurt [at] ecclesiahouston.org. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/ecclesia-blood-drive-may-13th/#143 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/homeless-ministry-need/ It's that time of year again! The homeless ministry is in great need of mosquito spray and sunscreen. We are also in need of C,D, and AA batteries, socks, and canned goods. All items can be brought to the coffee shop any day of the week.  For questions or more information, please e-mail Manuel: manuel [at] ecclesiahouston.org. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/homeless-ministry-need/#230 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/april-360-platform/ Thursday, April 19th at 7:00pm in the Venue at Taft, we invite you to join us as Amy Achgill shares about her work with refugees and Muslims here in Houston. Amy will share about the ways she lives among and encourages the people in these often marginalized populations.  For more information, please email: 360 [at] ecclesiahouston.org. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/april-360-platform/#229 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/woe-pilates-class/ Ladies: join us Thursdays in the Venue at Taft from 9:00am - 10:00am for a free pilates class!  For more information, please email Annie:  a.yoder22 [at] hotmail.com . Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/woe-pilates-class/#238 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/orphan-care-and-adoption-ministry/ The Ecclesia Orphan Care and Adoption Ministry will be meeting this Saturday evening, March 24th, immediately following the 5pm service. Please join us to learn more about how to get involved in local and global orphan care and the adoption/foster process. We’ll also help to support families within our church who are currently involved in these ministries. Bring $3 for individual or $6 per family for pizza dinner. . For questions or more info, pleas e-mail Liz: orphancare [at] ecclesiahouston.org. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/orphan-care-and-adoption-ministry/#124 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/second-saturday-at-the-first-ward-community-garden/ This Saturday (April 14th) is the second Saturday of the month, a perfect opportunity to come check out the First Ward Community Garden and get to know some of our neighbors around Elder. The garden is located at the intersection of Edwards and Beachton Street (three blocks from Elder), and gardening is set to happen from 9am to noon. For more information, please contact Amanda: amanda [at] ecclesiahouston.org . Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/second-saturday-at-the-first-ward-community-garden/#210 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/make-art-or-die/ On March 1st at 7:00pm, join us at Taft for Make Art or Die. Make Art or Die is an artist care community led by Scott Erickson. We’ll be looking at video as a medium to use to get your work out there and also hear from one of our very own artists about their journey. All creatives are welcome. For more information, please email Scott: scott [at] ecclesiahouston.org Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/make-art-or-die/#65 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/calling-all-college-students/ Fridays at 5:00pm at Taft St Coffee. If you are a college student at Ecclesia, we would love to meet and have a conversation about being the emissaries of Jesus on your campus. If you would like to attend, have questions, or can’t attend and would like to learn more about future gatherings and events, please e-mail Maddi: Maddi.Ecclesia [at] live.com. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/calling-all-college-students/#180 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/toe-teens-of-ecclesia-small-groups/ Small groups will be meeting this week. The Friendswood group will meet at 7:45pm on Wednesdays and the Memorial group will meet at 7:30pm on Thursdays.  For more information about locations and times, please e-mail Matt:  mattmcgahen [at] gmail.com. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/toe-teens-of-ecclesia-small-groups/#209 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/ecclesia-connections/ Every Wednesday from 6pm - 7pm. Join the Connections Class at Taft Street Coffee. This is a great opportunity for new community members to connect and dialogue with leaders over a cup of coffee. For more information, please email Trina Wacasey: twacasey [at] verizon.net. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/ecclesia-connections/#98 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/local-missions-and-homeless-ministry/ For more Information on Ecclesia’s Local Mission and Homeless Ministry Opportunities, please Click Here or e-mail manuel [at] ecclesiahouston.org . Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/local-missions-and-homeless-ministry/#178 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/chara-finding-grace-filled-joy-in-the-midst-of-infertility-and-loss/ "Chara" is a women’s group that meets on Tuesdays from 7:30pm - 9:00pm near Hermann Park. They are starting a book study on "The Good and Beautiful God: Falling in Love with the God Jesus Knows" by James Smith. For more information, please click here . To RSVP, please email rachel.nikolaiev [at] gmail.com . Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/chara-finding-grace-filled-joy-in-the-midst-of-infertility-and-loss/#186 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/sunday-afternoon-prayer/ Please join us on Sundays at 3:30pm in the Children’s area as we pray for the Body of Christ here and abroad, and for a hurting world around us. Brokenness, direction or whatever the cry of your heart may be, Jesus invites you to sit at His feet and incline your hear to Him in the attitude of prayer and contemplation. For more information, please email Linda: lindalynnmunoz [at] yahoo.com . Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/sunday-afternoon-prayer/#131 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/open-door-nov-7th/ Join us for Open Door On Monday, November 7, from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Taft. We’ll enjoy dinner together and people new to the community will have the opportunity to hear Chris tell the story of Ecclesia, including where we believe God’s taking us in the years to come. There will also be an opportunity to meet some of the Ecclesia staff and elders and find ways to get involved. Childcare is available upon request, please include number and ages of children. For more information and to RSVP, please email Wayne at: wayne [at] ecclesiahouston.org. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/open-door-nov-7th/#72 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/simple-feast/ Every Sunday after the 11am gathering in James Bute Park. Come serve, eat lunch and hang out with our homeless brothers and sisters. Contact Jacky Bui at jaxbui [at] gmail.com for more information; you are also welcome to simply show up in the coffee shop after the 11am gathering ends. To help with donations of water, fresh fruit, and prayers, please email Manuel: manuel [at] ecclesiahouston.org . Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/simple-feast/#105 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/face-to-face/ Every Wednesday from 12:30pm - 3:00pm at Hermann Park. Face to Face is similar to Simple Feast, except on a weekday.  It is a fantastic opportunity to join in community and build relationships with our friends at Hermann Park.  For more information or to help with donations of food/fresh fruit, please email Manuel Sanchez:  manuel [at] ecclesiahouston.org . Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/face-to-face/#75 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/baptism-sept-10th/ One of the most beautiful expressions of those who have chosen to journey with Jesus is water baptism. On Saturday, September 10th at the 5:30pm gathering, we will be Baptizing those interested in following Jesus’ command to be baptized. If interested, please e-mail Don: Don [at] ecclesiahouston.org . Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/baptism-sept-10th/#149 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/emmaus-ministries/ Emmaus is a ministry that serves at Taft St. every Monday and seeks to show the love of Jesus to men exploited through prostitution right here in the community surrounding our church. Emmaus Ministries needs volunteers to make lunches, either one time or on a consistent basis. Other opportunities include hospitality, serving meals, night-time outreach, and prayer partners. For more information, please email David: david [at] emmausministrieshouston.org . Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/emmaus-ministries/#130 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/moe-men-of-ecclesia-small-groups/ New regional Men of Ecclesia small groups have now formed in the Houston area. For a list of available small groups and to view the new MOE webpage, please click here . Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/moe-men-of-ecclesia-small-groups/#138 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/no-studio-studios/ Every Thursday from 10:30am - 2:00pm in the venue space at Taft. No Studio Studios is a place where homeless artists can create, store, and electronically market their art. We are a workspace for the displaced. Currently, we are in need of art supplies such as paint, brushes, canvas, paper, easels and more. If you have any interest in donating or have further questions, please email Manuel Sanchez: ecclesia.livingstones [at] gmail.com . Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/no-studio-studios/#76 http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/ecclesia-life-in-christ/ Wednesday, June 22nd at 7:00pm. Join us for part six of our 6-week ELX series where we will continue to discuss our core values as Houston's Holistic Missional Christian Community. We hope that you can make it! Dinner will be provided. To RSVP, please email Wayne Brown:  wayne [at] ecclesiahouston.org . Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.ecclesiahouston.org/blog/ecclesia-news/ecclesia-life-in-christ/#85