So I decided to turn this site into a more personal “pastor’s blog”. There were a few factors that helped me in this decision:
- the church has a new website. Relokate was using this as their online presence to get info out to all the members since we didn’t have a page on our church website. The new website fills that void much better now.
- i really wanted everyone (especially new folks) going to the website for info and updates about what is happening in Relokate, yet we still owned the domain for this blog. I figure, “Hey, why not use it for something?”.
- i wanted to make a resource available for those that want to dig deeper in their relationship with Christ. This blog is for those that earnestly want to find their ultimate satisfaction in God.
- i wanted a way for you guys to get to know me better and hopefully trust my leadership in a transparent way.
- I lead through writing and preaching. I will be challenging you through this medium; hence the title: “fan the flame”.
- personally, i like to write. Hopefully this will make me better at it. You can be the judge of that, I guess!
Some Honesty
I have to be honest with you. I am not big on putting my name and face on the internet (i think psychologist use the word “paranoid”). I am especially not big on putting my opinions and thoughts on display for an anonymous audience. That’s part of the “risk” for me. I know a lot of 20’s pastors would jump at the chance to spend time in their week blogging.
Not me.
Too risky.
But I felt God subtly challenging me with this thought. “This is how most young adults communicate, and what are the implications of using the Internet for the spread of the Gospel?”
The idea that somehow God could use this to challenge us (myself included) to grow in our love and devotion to him really excites me. The thought that hundred or even thousands of young adults could hear/understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ instantly for free really, really, excites me!
Sometimes we need to take risks for the sake of the Gospel. I hope as I step out of my place of comfort to take a risk for you all (and the Gospel), you guys will be challenge to take risks for the sake of Christ in your situations as well.
Feel free to leave comments below…
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September 21, 2009 by ashleighyoder
Join us for a Soul Food lunch on Sunday, October 11, 12:00pm in The Mix.
We’ll be enjoying “family style” food and conversations about how God is working in your life. Feel free to bring along your favorite side dish to share. Contact Chad for info (chad.lengyel@fbclife.org).
RSVP to Becca (becca.murdaugh@fbclife.org, 823-7496 ext 2000).
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September 2, 2009 by ashleighyoder
Relokate is taking serious the mandate by Jesus to “love our neighbor”.
We want to invite you to our monthly service effort to love our neighbors through acts of service.
On Friday, September 25th we will be serving dinner at the Springfield Victory Mission. We will meet there at 6:15pm. This is a great opportunity to get to know the homeless in our city and go into their neighborhood, just like Jesus did for us. There is a parking lot next to The Cooks Kettle. We hope you will join us. Contact Chad for more info (chad.lengyel@fbclife.org).
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August 24, 2009 by ashleighyoder
Join us for some “Which Wich” sandwiches in “The Mix” for lunch on Sunday, September 13th at noon.
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August 7, 2009 by ashleighyoder
Hey Relokate!
Come and help clean up our greenways. Meet Saturday, August 29th at 2:00pm at Sequiota Park. For more info contact Chad (chad.lengyel@fbclife.org).
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Hope to see you there!
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June 9, 2009 by ashleighyoder
Wednesday, July 8th we will be watching “The Soloist” at The Palace!
The show STARTS at 6:45pm so be there early!
There will be a talk back session directly following the movie.
The first 5 people at The Palace on 8th will be FREE!
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May 12, 2009 by ashleighyoder
We are having a Yard Party Thursday, June 4th from 6-8pm at Living Memorial Park (by the Nature Center). We will be grilling out, hanging out, and playing yard games. If you have questions contact Ashleigh Yoder at ashleigh.yoder@fbclife.org
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April 22, 2009 by ashleighyoder
Hey Relokate Family
This week we are not meeting on Thursday night because we are going to the Song of Solomon Conference at James River on Friday & Saturday, April 24th & 25th. If you are interested in going to the conference call 1-800-729-0815 to purchase a ticket. If you are going and would like to sit with Chad and Vanessa meet them at the Braum’s (by James River) at 6pm on Friday. If you have any questions please contact Chad at chad.lengyel@fbclife.org.
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April 16, 2009 by ashleighyoder
Relokate is canceled for tonight April 16th, because Chad is sick. Next week we are not meeting on Thursday the 23rd because we are going to the Song of Solomon Conference at James River on the 24th & 25th. If you would like a ticket for the conference call 1-800-729-0815.
Ashleigh Yoder
College/Young Adult Assistant
Fellowship Bible Church 823-8338 ext. 200
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April 7, 2009 by ashleighyoder
There will not be Relokate this Thursday, April 9th because of Easter Break. The next time we will meet is April 16th for worship.
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March 17, 2009 by ashleighyoder
Common Meal, Thursday, April 2nd at the CSC at 7pm.
Common Meal is a time for the entire Relokate family to get together and enjoy each others company over a meal. If you are able to come please bring an appetizer, main dish, side dish, or dessert that feeds at least 4 people.
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March 17, 2009 by ashleighyoder
No Relokate next week Thursday, March 26th because it’s spring break!
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