http://wccnky.org Church for people who've given up on church. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 01:49:18 -0400 http://okeedoke.com en-us © 2010Watermark Community Church (wccnky.org) http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=30 I'm excited for you to read and know this story.  It comes from one of our Kidzapalooza pre-school teachers, Karen Doherty, and an awesome missionary experience she was blessed to be a part of because of her willingness to be available and used by God.  

From Karen:

Recently I had the opportunity to go on a mission awareness trip to... Tue, 14 Sep 2010 05:45:59 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=28 Mark begins chapter 4 with this great truth  -  "One of the greatest resources we have as parents is the wisdom of our parents, extended family and others who have gone through the ups and downs of family life before us."  A great truth that he expands on in the following sections.

Missing Out
Through e-mail, cell phone... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=29 Below is a summary of a great article in Children's Ministry Magazine by Ali Thompson, an editor for Group Magazine.  She reminds us of a very small, but impactful passage of Scripture - 1 Thessalonians 5:17: "Never stop praying."  Her article answers the great question from that verse:  How then can [parents] teach [their]... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=27 I can hear you now... "Finally, we get to the good stuff!  How do we tame the rug rats?!"  Just kidding!  Our last blog dealt directly with your role as parents and the steps you will need to take to make your home the primary place where faith in Jesus is passed on to your kids.  In this chapter, Holmen illustrates si... Mon, 7 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=25 Dear friend on the journey, 

I am excited to share with you about an amazing potential serving opportunity for 2010! Watermark is sending a ministry team once again to Guadalajara, Mexico, November 6-13, of this year! We will work with Casa de Fe (Faith House), a church we have been helping see planted with monthly financial support, prayer, and... Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=26 Rush Hour parents and students - 

I read and browse through several magazines each month and often come across some interesting information or artilces that I post on our Facebook page. Twitter, etc... to keep you informed of the latest and greatest.  As such, this article caught my attention, and given this is the graduation season and col... Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=24 We continue with chapter 2 of Mark Holmen's book, "Faith Begins At Home."  The chapter is entitled, "The Parent Makeover."  

Holmen begins with an eye opening story with a family in a church he used to pastor:

The phone rang in my office at church.  It was Alan Thompson, an active member of the congregation.... Mon, 24 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=23 Dear Watermark Family,

For over a year now, our elders and lead staff have been evaluating our ownership (membership) process at Watermark for those desiring to pursue becoming owners (members).  We believe that church membership is Biblical and we also want to be intentional about building a community that fosters a Christ-centered commitm... Thu, 20 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=22 We continue with Mark Holmen's book in Chapter 1:  The Home Makeover

Reality Check
When I was a teenager, one Sunday my family had a huge fight in the car on the way to church.  As we entered the church, the pastor greeted us and said, "How are the Holmen's this fine day?"  Instantly, we put on our Sunday smiles and res... Tue, 4 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=21 We are so excited that the leadership team from Casa de Faith will be with us in less than 2 weeks! If you are new to Watermark, this is a church we helped plant and support financially as well as with our hands and feet through mission teams. We want there week here to affirm and encourage the ministry God is doing through them in Guadalajara, Mex... Mon, 3 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=20 Kidzapalooza's motto from day one has been:  You (parents) lead; Kidza follows.  Kidzapalooza is a spiritual vitamin at best.  Nothing will replace the daily deposits God perfectly designed you, as parents, to make in your child's life.  Peter Benson, director of Search Institute, in a recent study concluded, "As the f... Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=19 We are so excited to be hosting the leadership core of Casa de Faith from Guadalajara, Mexico May 10-16! If you are new to Watermark, this is a church plant we began to support in 2007 financially as well as with our hands and feet through mission team journeys. We have developed an amazing partnership over the years as both of our churches have a ... Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=11 
Confession time from your Director of Family Ministries: I’m not a big “reader.” It is simply tough for me to sit still that long. I just don’t enjoy it. A book has got to be an absolute jewel to grab my attention, keep my attention, and ignite me. I have found such a book and I must pass it on to you. It’s ent... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=10 

Math time!

What does: 400 slices of pizza + 1 basketball tournament + 1 volleyball tournament + 15 games of dodgeball + 1 Xbox + 1 Movie + 3 tables Texas Hold ‘Em equal? Answer: 121 students, 14 tired adults, and one awesome Night Of Mayhem!

Thanks to all the coaches, parents, and Sports of All Sorts workers for making this... Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=18 Christianity’s most glorious day is Sunday when the risen Christ reveals God’s holy plan from the beginning of time. This is the event God warned Satan about in the garden regarding the offspring of the woman in Genesis 3:15, “he [Jesus] will crush your head and you [Satan] will strike his heel.” It is the event that changed... Sun, 4 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=17 Nothing is written about the events of Holy Saturday except Luke 23:56, “they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment.”

These few words speak volumes about our life with Christ. What was it like for the ladies to rest on the Sabbath? They had watched carefully and saw how quickly Jesus’ body was laid in the grave.... Sat, 3 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=16  Henry Gariepy says, “When we truly encounter the suffering of the Son of God on our behalf, we can never again be the same. Such amazing love overwhelms us with awe, wonder and adoration.”

I can understand how someone can question God’s love when we look at the difficult experiences of our lives, but I cannot understand h... Fri, 2 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=15  Remember how you felt as a child on Christmas Eve? Did your heart fill with anticipation of what you were about to experience? Was your mouth salivating for the traditional foods that would be shared around your Christmas table? Thursday was the most important Feast in the life of the Jewish people. Millions of people flooded into Jerusalem o... Thu, 1 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=14 Each day of Holy Week Jesus came into Jerusalem to teach in the Temple, then retired to the Mount of Olives where he continued to teach those eager to understand themselves, God and how to live in this world. The Mount of Olives is a special place in the Scriptures. Not only did Jesus teach and pray there, but it is implied as the direction from wh... Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=13 I don’t think it felt very holy to encounter Christ in Jerusalem on Tuesday. The spirit of anger and resentment toward Jesus was palpable. The religious leaders who wanted to kill Jesus before the events of yesterday’s cleansing of the temple were now fanatical in their obsession to get rid of Him. Jesus’ love was not logical. Cal... Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=12 It is fitting that the object lessons Jesus taught on this day were all related to prayer. In fact, prayer is essential to Holy Week. The week begins with a focus on prayer, and Jesus' last words from the cross are a prayer quoted from the Psalms. The events of Holy Monday cause us to reflect on the priority that Jesus urges us to recognize about p... Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://wccnky.org/page.php?page=67&blogID=1 Every now and then I pick up a book that simply stands out in comparison to most books because of its ability to stir, challenge, move and say something refreshingly new. Crazy Love by Francis Chan is one of those books; one of those simple but powerful books that challenges “comfortable Christianity.” Can being a Christ-follower real... Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0400