the church without walls trending magazine - fall 2015
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An event magazine showcasing upcoming events at The Church Without WallsTRANSCRIPT
This is an exciting time in the life of The ChurchWithoutWalls. Overthispastyearourchurchhaswitnessedexponentialgrowth;notjustphysicalgrowth,butmostvitalinthelifeofChristians,wecontinuetogrowspiritually.InJuly,wehostedalifechanging“OneDayRevival.”Wewereblessedtobap-tize158newbelieversinoneevening;livesweretransformed,thelostwas
foundandsoulswerereclaimed.Thisisatestamenttohowyourunwav-eringcommitmenttoevangelismanddiscipleshiphasproducedmuchfruit.WearegratefulthatGodcontinuestotrustourchurchanduseourcommunityoffaithtoevangelizeanddisciplehispeople.
Thesummerisdrawingtoacloseandweareprepar-ingforanexcitingseasonofchurchwidecelebrationsandevents.SincetheinceptionofTheChurchWithoutWalls,evangelismanddiscipleshiphasbeenengrained in the fabricof thecultureofourchurch. Asyouread this issueyouwill see that thestaffandministry teamhas carefully orchestrated an atmosphereofteaching,evangelismandfunforyouandyourentirefamilytoenjoy.WeareexcitedtotakeaglimpseatwhatGodhasinstoreaswe look forward tooutreachopportunities likeourSeptember Revival, “Walking with the Shepherd”, “Nation-alBacktoChurchDay/ChurchPicnic”andthecelebrationofour28thChurchAnniversary.Takethetimetoreadthroughthis issueandmarkyour calendars forupcomingevents;wedon’twantyoutomissoutonfellowshipandtheopportunitytoevangelizeanddiscipleothers.
IpraythatyouwillcontinuetodevelopyourspiritualgiftsanduseyourtalentstobuildtheKingdomofGod.Thankyouforyourunwaveringcommitmenttoservinginministryandrespon-siblechurchmembership.IlookforwardtoseeingthewonderfulthingsthatwhatGodisdoinginthelifeofourchurch.
Welcome - Mosaic Women’s MinistryAug 08 - Back-to-School DriveAug 09 - Celebrating 40 years of PreachingAug 11 - Ignite Youth S.P.I.R.I.T. Rally September Revival - Walking With The Shepherd Sep 18 - Military Ball & Featured ArticleSep 19 - Knock and Pray Sep 20 - Back To ChurchSep 20 - TCWW Church Picnic Fall Classes - Christian EducationOct 17 - Momentum Men Tailgate PartyOct 25 - Change for LifeOct 25 - Survivor’s BrunchOct 31 - Ignite Youth Fall ExplosionNovember - Featured DevotionalNovember Celebration - Church Anniversary Nov 26 - Thanksgiving ServiceDec 04 - New Members ReceptionDec 05 - Mosaic Women’s Ministry Sleigh RideDec 19 - Ignite Youth Winter WonderlandDec 25 - Christmas ServiceDec 31 - Watch Night Service
The Church Without WallsCampus Locations & Service Times
Bingle Campus (North5314 Bingle Rd.Houston, Texas 77084Sundays - 10am
Eldridge Campus7500 Eldridge Pkwy.Houston, Texas 77083Sundays - 9am | 11amSeptember Tuesdays - 7pm
Queenston Campus5725 Queenston Blvd.Houston, Texas 77084Sundays - 8am | 10am | 12noonTuesdays - 7pm (Except in September)
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Michael Criddell recounts his time spent in the Marine Corps during 1963- 67 in heavy isolation and under extreme conditions in Da Nang, Vietnam. He was one of three black men who had top secret clearance as a Certified Morse Code Operator in the larg-est operation during the Vietnam War, Operation Starlight. When asked, “Did you know God then?” he replied “Oh, I knew him very well!” He came into the Marine Corps a 21-year old college edu-cated young man with ambition of becoming an architect before Uncle Sam drafted him into the military. He found himself the main target to the North Vietnamese army for his Morse code communi-cation skills. He came in realizing he was committing his life to this nation and he uses the famous quote from President J.F.K. “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”He reminisces sitting on the side of his bunk talking to God. He said, “I don’t know what the heck I got myself into but if you will just save me and be with me, I promise you I will be the best person I possibly could be and I will serve you for the rest of my life.” He tells that peace imme-diately fell over him. His contribution to this country left him with 50% loss of hearing, jungle rot, a jungle fungus that attacks skin and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Dis-order) but he came out of the military with honorable discharge and top secret clearance. Shortly after coming home from the war, he met a young woman who he credits for helping him find himself again. Mattie Criddell, Student Affairs at Prairie View A&M University. They would later marry and now 46 years later. He cautions this generation to not give up hope in finding real love. “I put it in my heart first and my head second of what I wanted and I told the Father [God]. Pledge yourself to commit to that. Tell the father what you want and leave it in his hands because he knows your heart!” says Criddell.
ALL CAMPUSES - REGULAR WORSHIP TIMES
Do you know someone who has walked or strayed away from church? Let’s witness and evangelize on Saturday morning. We can reach over 10,000 Houston families with 1,000 church members, family members, and friends. Join us and invite your friends and loved one Back to Church on our annual Knock & Pray Evangelistic Outreach Day.
All Campuses 9:45 - 10:00 Check In 10:00 - 10:45 Prayer & Training 10:45 - 11:45 Knock & Pray, 11:45 - 12:30 Expressions.
1:00PM QueenstonDon’t miss our annual Church picnic an afternoon full of food, fun, and friendly family-oriented activities. Participate in our cook off, learn the TCWW dance shuffle, or compete in our church-wide volleyball competition and much, much more.
Food Vendors NeededCalling all food vendors! If you are a food vendor or know a food vendor that would like to participate in this year’s church picnic on September 20th please email us at [email protected] or call us (281) 649-6800.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH9:00AM TO 7:00PM
QUEENSTON CAMPUSFOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 281.649.6800
Need help building your resume or improve your interviewing skills? Join the The MoMentum Men Min-istry and the Business Economic Empowerment Ministry for an excit-ing day of fun, food, fellowship and football. Learn how to build your professional portfolio while giving
Use Your Time WellSo teach us to number our days,that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (Ps. 90:12)
A part of the human condition is always to bargain for more time. Grow-ing up, we used to sing, “Give Me Just a Little More Time.” Then we would listen to the rhythm-and-blues philosopher as he would sing the words, “If I could turn back the hands of time. . . .” Some of us have also sung the hymn, “Time Is Filled with Swift Transitions.”
All of us know something about the need to negotiate for more time. “Where has all the time gone?” someone wonders. Others say, “There is never enough time to get done all that you need to get done.” Even though children have never taken a course in one-minute manage- ment, they have learned about time negotiations early. You set a time in the evening for them to go to bed, but they have an uncanny way of asking, “Can I just have a little more time?”
Students often plead for time with teachers for an extension on some proj-ect. We know something about that even in our own workplaces: some-times we request more time to fi n- ish some assignment that has been giv-en to us. Often in the courts, attorneys will stand before judges and plead for an extension of time to allow their clients to settle matters that have been left undone. Patients go to their doctors who have a God-complex and beg, “Doc, tell me how much time I have...”What difference will you make? What difference does it make whether you live or die? Other than the people who are your friends, relatives, and acquaintances, who will be heart- broken by your absence? What is your reason for wanting to live another year? Today, if you could appeal to God for more time, what would be your reason for living?
Lord Jesus, we thank You for the precious gift of time that You have given to each one of us. Forgive us for how we’ve squandered our time on futile pursuits in the past. Grant us the wisdom to use each minute wisely for Your kingdom. Amen.
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