Into The River

7/10/16. Week 1 of Summer Psalms series "Songs of Strength" coincides with fourth week of our Summer journey with the Story Catechism (chapter six: The Adversary). The Father's love and strength becomes real to our hearts when we turn our focus from circumstances to cultivating an inner life with Him.

// Psalms 23-29; Ephesians 3:14-21; Micah 4:1-5 #SummerPsalms #RenewSummer #weareintheStory

7/3/16. Week 10 of ReCreate coincides with third week of our Summer journey with the Story Catechism (chapter four: TOGETHER). It is the BEAUTY IN CHRIST that fuels true obedience IN US.

// 1st Chronicles 29:10-12; Isaiah 42:5-7; Luke 11:1-13 #RenewSummer #RenewReCreate #weareintheStory

6/26/16. Week 9 of ReCreate coincides with second week of our Summer journey with the Story Catechism. Today we hear the Echoes of Eden, when we long for beauty, pleasure, significance, joy, security, glory, and so much more. We were created to know and enjoy God, and we did to the fullest before the Fall. What was life before it all went wrong? How was life as it should be?

// Genesis 1-2; Psalm 29 & 46; Revelation 2:7 #RenewSummer #RenewReCreate #weareintheStory

RENEW CHURCH gathers in Oregon City, as a family of missionary servants seeking to introduce our neighborhoods & cities to Jesus our King. // Core values: Grace » Renewal » Hope » Love // web: www.GodRenews.us

6/19/16. Week 8 of ReCreate coincides with first week of our Summer journey with the Story Catechism. Today we enter in with an example of what and how we can communicate well in our homes and "on the go," tracing the biblical Story narrative toward a deeper relationship with God together.

// #RenewSummer #RenewReCreate #weareintheStory

6/12/16. Week 7 of ReCreate. Our Creator has created for pleasure by His pleasure. We can find plenty of legitimate pleasure in Him and in what He provides, so we don't have to take shortcuts and go looking for pleasure elsewhere.

// Ecclesiastes 5:18-20; Psalm 16:11; Psalm 115:3; Exodus 20; Psalm 1 #RenewReCreate

5/15/16. We pause to listen in as Bryce K. shares about how Jesus is renewing him, confirming his calling as a disciple and a new business owner, and the beginnings of Renewal Painting — for all things can be made new. As mentioned, if you need a local painting contractor, consider Bryce and contact him for a free quote.

#pause #StoriesofRenewal #wearesonsanddaughters #RenewReCreate #work

5/1/16. Week 2 of ReCreate. The resources of the Father are plentiful for His children to be "clothed" for any and all circumstances, by putting on the character of Jesus the true Son. Because we have His compassion, kindness, humility, meekness and patience, we can wear His character — our new true selves — every new day and thus be ready for any trouble that comes our way, relationally, personally, emotionally, spiritually, financially and physically.

// Colossians 3:12-15 #RenewReCreate

4/24/16. Week 1 of ReCreate. Recreation is what we do for enjoyment outside of work, but re-creation is what God does in His children to finish the work of Christ in their lives. What does God do to re-create us, and what is our part?

// Colossians 3:1-11 #RenewReCreate

4/17/16. A special moment to hear from Hannah Hoover about embarking on a global "more than a missions trip," serving in 11 countries in 11 months. As she prepares to serve Jesus all over the world, we join her in the preparation and determination to take risks that honor our Father. Hannah, Jesus has what it takes for you to do this.

#11n11 #weareRenew #weareMissionaries