en For people on the spiritual journey of life http://www.journeyoflife.org © Copyright 2000 - 2010Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=290 Join Journey of Life Lutheran Church for a festive and delicious Easter celebration featuring upbeat music, an encouraging message, a full Easter brunch featuring a made-to-order omelet bar, a chocolate fountain, and an Easter Egg hunt for the kids. (FYI, our lead cook is a professionally trained and licensed chef.) PLEASE NOTE: You are welcome to attend the worship service without attending the brunch. They are two separate events, back-to-back on Easter Sunday. However, when you smell the food, you will wish you had made reservations for the brunch, too! The worship service is at 10am on April 12, 2009 at the Northlake Park Elementary School/Lake Nona YMCA cafeteria. Brunch following the service. There is no cost to attend the brunch. However, the net proceeds of the brunch will go to support a verified Orlando ministry to those in need. We encourage you to think of how much you might pay for a nice brunch that includes made-to-order omelets and use that as a guide for your donation. However, as with every event at Journey of LIfe, we will not allow money to be an obstacle to attendance. If the ticket price presents a financial hardship for you, please simply register for the event without making a donation. We would be pleased to have you as our guest! Reservations are required for the brunch. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now. Two simple steps to reserve you place at the Brunch: First, reserve your place: CLICK HERE to make your reservations for the Easter 2010 Brunch. Then make your donation: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 21:24:07 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=326 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:57:08 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=310 An exciting new message series began on Sunday, January 10, 2010, at Journey of Life: Nine Things You Simply Must Do To Succeed in Love and Life. This message series is guided by the Bible and a book by Dr. Henry Cloud also called, coincidentally, "Nine Things You Simply Must Do to Succeed in Love and Life." . Why would you want to make it a priority to be there for this message series? Some (or most) parts of your life just don't seem to be working well right now. You are dissatisfied and want to get things straightened out. This series will help you look at your life through new lenses that bring God's design and wisdom into the areas of your life that aren't working. You are the kind of person who is looking for personal growth in living a wise and fruitful life. This series will be a great overview of God's design and wisdom for leading a successful life. You want to be a positive influence in the lives of others. This series will provide you with a simple and clear set of principles that will empower you to be a positive influence when others seek your counsel. Here's the schedule:1/10/2010 - God wants you to be successful1/17/2010 - Dig it up1/24/2010 - Pull the tooth1/31/2010 - Play the movie2/7/2010 - Do something2/14/2010 - Act like an ant2/21/2010 - Hate well2/28/2010 - Don't play fair3/7/2010 - Be humble3/14/2010 - Upset the right people Thu, 4 Mar 2010 04:18:03 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=320 The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod is working to respond to the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Haiti. Early reports indicate extensive property damage and terrible suffering among people trapped in collapsed buildings in a country already challenged by longtime political strife and poverty. Haiti is widely known as the poorest country in the western hemisphere."The unfolding drama in Haiti calls for unlimited mercy on the part of the people of the LCMS. The needs are urgent and overwhelming right now," said Glenn F. Merritt, LCMS World Relief and Human Care director of disaster response. "I appeal to God's people to respond as generously as possible during this most difficult time." LCMS WR-HC is working cooperatively with Lutheran World Relief, LCMS World Mission, Haitian missionaries, partner churches, and the LCMS Florida-Georgia District to provide relief in a timely fashion. Funds are urgently needed to help Haitians who have lost loved ones and homes. HOW YOU CAN HELP...Pray! Please pray for those in harm's way, who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods. Please pray that Lutheran disaster response efforts touch many lives with God's hope and mercy.Connect! To learn more, visit www.lcms.org/worldrelief. Give! Donations are urgently needed! Your gifts will allow disaster response efforts in Haiti.Donations are urgently needed! Your gifts will allow disaster response efforts in Haiti. Mail checks to LCMS World Relief and Human Care, noting "Haiti Earthquake Relief" to: LCMS World Relief and Human Care P.O. Box 66861St. Louis MO 63166-6861Phone toll-free 888-930-4438 Online at http://givenowlcms.org Thu, 4 Mar 2010 04:17:14 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=312 Well, we tried the online Bible study and one person logged in the first week. After that, no one. Evidently it didn't fill a need. However, I am now posting guided online video Bible studies with discussion questions placed throughout the Bible study. Check it out below: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:10:52 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=308 Gary & Sandie Pfleegor have come to the Journey of Life as our youth ministry team. Though Gary leans toward the older youth and Sandie leans toward the younger kids, they work as a team to bring kids into Journey of Life, build them up in Jesus Christ, and excite them for ministry in Jesus' name. Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:10:52 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=301 Build real wealth, sleep more peacefully, experience a more joyful marriage, and avoid regret later in life. Yes, getting your finances in order brings all these benefits and more. Dave Ramsey, national syndicated financial advice radio host, has designed Financial Peace University to get you out of debt and on the road to financial peace. Journey of Life is excited to bring this life-changing 13-week course to the community. Courses are in progress and lives are being transformed. New courses starting in January. Send an email to john@journeyoflife.org for more information. Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:10:52 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=302 Grow Spiritually and Make Great Friends! "LifeGroups" are what we call our home study groups because they are such a great part of life. People in LifeGroups build friendships and grow spiritually. It's never the 'wrong time' to join a LifeGroup. Click on 'Find A LifeGroup' above to see where groups are meeting and what they are studying. Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:10:52 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=276 Concordia Seminary lectures on iTunes U! Interested in some deeper learning? Visit the Concordia Seminary area of ITunes U. You will find both deep lay level teaching and seminary level teaching for your own learning at no cost to you. Give it a try! Go to www.itunes.cls.edu. Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:10:52 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=232 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:10:52 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=78 If you're like most people, you respect the Bible as historical literature. As the most influential book in the world, everyone ought to be familiar with it. If you are looking the meaning of life, the Bible might provide the answers you are looking for. Here's your chance to chance to get an introduction to the Bible and ask any questions you may have about the Bible or the Christian faith that is drawn from it. You and your friends can have an enjoyable evening in your home with good food and an entertaining presentation on the basic history and teachings of the Bible. There is no obligation, no pressure, no sales, and you will not be added to any mailing list without your consent. View the PDF flyer for more information or email Pastor John. Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:10:52 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=4 We chose the name, "Journey of Life," because we believe that every person's life is a spiritual journey. Every one of us on the journey needs a community of love, acceptance and encouragement to grow into the person we are meant to be. Journey of Life strives to be just such a community. Every person is welcome at Journey of Life, regardless of his or her beliefs or spiritual background. As a church for people on the spiritual journey of life, we are committed to being a place where people can: be themselves; make some real friends in this community;learn and live profound spiritual truths in very practical ways; andhave a really great time. (We wouldn't be introducing Journey of Life to you completely if we didn't tell you that we laugh quite a bit!) Click on "Family Resources" to the left to reach "Ready, Click, Grow!" You will find ideas and resources for keeping your family growing together and passing on your faith to the children around you, whether you are single, married without children, married with young children, married with older children, empty-nesters, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles... you get the idea. Journey of Life is about people, community, love and the wonderful life we have found as followers of Jesus Christ.At this point, may be wondering... Do I belong at Journey of Life?Who is Jesus and what's the big deal about him?What is "Lutheran"? Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:10:52 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=191 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=191&article_id=325 These guided online Bible studies are based on the current message series,"Nine Things You Simply Must Do to Succeed in Love and Life." The series follows an excellent book of the same title by Dr. Henry Cloud. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:36:03 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=191 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=191&article_id=323 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:34:59 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=191 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=191&article_id=324 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:34:59 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=191 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=191&article_id=321 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:34:59 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=191 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=191&article_id=322 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:34:59 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=195 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=195&article_id=318 Campus Crusade for Christ is a non-denominational, Christian organization that was begun at UCLA in 1951 by Bill and Vonette Bright. Its goal is to help create movements of evangelism and discipleship in every corner of the earth so that everyone has the opportunity of knowing someone who truly follows Jesus. Presently, CCC has ministries in over 190 countries. We have spread beyond the university campus. In the U. S., CCC has five major divisions, Campus (including Student Venture, our ministry to high school students and Faculty Commons, our ministry to professors), Athletes in Action, FamilyLife, Josh McDowell Ministries and Adult Professional Ministries (including Here's Life Inner City, Priority Associates, the Military Ministry and the Christian Embassy NYC and Washington, D.C.). In addition, there are many other staff working on innovative tools and technology. Mike and Lee Anne Sorgius joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ in 1972. They have served in the following positions:1972-1975 - Campus Director at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse1975-1977 - Director of the Here's Life America campaign in Wisconsin1977-1978 - Began the ministry of CCC in Greece1978-1981 - Began the ministry of CCC on the campus of UW-Oshkosh1981-1983 - Area Administrator for the Campus Ministry in Wisconsin1983-1988 - Campus Director at the University of Florida1988-2004 - Director of Faculty Commons at UF, Regional Director and National Director for Faculty Commons (CCC's Ministry to university faculty)2004-2005 - Associate US Director for CCC2005 - present - Chief of Staff for the Vice President of the Americas and Oceania Mike and Lee Anne are presently helping to lead the team that gives direction to our U. S. ministries and support operations. They serve as the Chiefs of Staff for the Vice President of the Americas and Oceania. In this position, they help give leadership, training and resources to over 30 additional countries. Fri, 8 Jan 2010 13:25:18 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=193 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=193&article_id=317 While everyone is responsible for outreach, some are called to full- or part-time missionary work as a major commitment of the time given them on earth: some to the front lines, some to organizing outreach efforts, some to the administrative support required for worldwide missionary efforts. One these missionary pages you will find missionaries that give significant amounts of time and energy to the task of worldwide ministry in Jesus' name. Some are on a volunteer basis. Some have dedicated their lives. The ones who have answered the call to full-time ministry in Jesus name offer you and excellent opportunity to excersize the spiritual gift of giving. Some of them receive monthly support from Journey of Life, but not near enough to cover their living expenses. Browse through the missionaries below and consider becoming a monthly financial and prayer partner with one or more of the missionaries and ministers who depend on the faithful giving of others to continue their ministry (as indicated by the words 'faith-based support' following their name):Peggy Seitz (faith-based support)David & Ruth Snyder (faith-based support)Mike & Lee Anne Sorgius (faith-based support)SJ (faith-based support)Tom & Marilynn KempWayne & Grace Wilke Fri, 8 Jan 2010 08:14:50 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=194 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=194&article_id=316 WHEN PEGGY SEITZ and her team set out the large plastic owl, they didn't think anything of it. They were leading a Vacation Bible School program for missionary children in Cameroon, and each day featured a different animal as the mascot. It was Owl Day. However, it wasn't long before Peggy learned of her team's innocent mistake: Many of the villagers believe owls are vampires and have a deep fear of the animal. "At first I thought it was kind of funny," Peggy said. "But then I realized that this was an example of how people without God in their lives live in fear. These people need the Lord." Since 2006, Peggy has been committed to helping people like these discover God's peace-men, women, and children who have never read the Bible in their own language because it doesn't exist. Initially, she volunteered with Wycliffe Associates to help provide much-needed support for Bible translators abroad. But she eventually came aboard as our International Jobs Coordinator, working to organize job opportunities around the world for volunteers who want to help accelerate Bible translation. Peggy's breadth of experience (she has an accounting degree and an elementary teaching certificate) has made her a wonderful asset to the Wycliffe Associates ministry. Peggy's mission goal is to relocate to Cameroon, where she will take on a new position as the Volunteer Center Manager, hosting and assisting teams of volunteers arriving to support Bible translators in the region. In a recent ranking of countries with the greatest need for Bible translation, Cameroon was number seven on the list. The African country is home to 89 language groups that are still without the Scriptures in their own language. The volunteers Peggy will be managing in her new role will provide vital support to translators working on Bible translations in 50 of these languages. Peggy looks forward to any opportunity to share with others how hearts and lives are being transformed around the world as the Scriptures are translated. And how God is using Wycliffe Associates volunteers-unique individuals with a variety of skills and backgrounds-to help bring the tools local translators need to introduce their people to Christ. Fri, 8 Jan 2010 08:02:49 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=192 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=192&article_id=315 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 10:33:47 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=183 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=183&article_id=294 Introducing the Journey of Life Children's Treasure Chest. Children can earn great prizes for doing great things! Collect coins for various activities. Spend a few coins for a small prize or collect coins and save for a larger prize. How do you earn coins? Here are some examples (Rules are subject to change since his is a work in progress.):Come to church: 1 coinWell-behaved at church (parents' discretion): 1 coin after churchBring a friend: 3 coinsMemorize a Bible verse for memory Sunday (fourth Sunday of the month): 5 coinsMemorize a Bible story for memory Sunday (fourth Sunday of the month): 5 coinsRead a whole book of the BibleWrite a report on a Bible characterPerform and act of kindness or service What kind of prizes will be available? A wide variety! Here's a sample of the coin cost (again, subject to adjustment):Small prize: 3 coins (eraser, pencil, bouncy ball, etc.)Medium prize: 6 coins (glider, fan, hand clapper, write-on/lift-off drawing pad, etc)Larger prizes based on value. So, for instance, if you come to church on Memory Sunday (fourth Sunday of the month) and recite from memory the verse or story of the month, you get 1 coin for being at church and 5 coins for the memory work, which means you immediately earn a medium prize! September's Memory Sunday will be 9/27. Either recite the Bible verse or tell the story from memory to earn prizes. Parents, help you kids learn the Bible story! Even little ones can do it.September Verse of the month: John 13:34-35 (NRSV) "I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." September Bible Story of the Month: Parable of the Talents, Matthew 11:14-30. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:22:06 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=183 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=183&article_id=300 Financial Peace University preview part 1Financial Peace University preview part 2Financial Peace University preview part 3 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:21:23 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=183 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=183&article_id=293 Financial Peace University is a 13-week life-changing program that encourages you and teaches you how to make the right money decisions to live debt-free, achieve your financial goals and, simply put, be at peace with your money! The course includes practical lessons on eliminating debt, building wealth, the right use of insurance, retirement planning, giving like never before, and more! You don't have to live paycheck-to-paycheck. You don't have to live with constant financial uncertainty. You can make peace with your money and enjoy financial freedom. Why check out Financial Peace University?Build real wealth. Seven out of ten people are living paycheck to paycheck. They may have a drive a nice car and have a nice house, but they are living on the edge, vulnerable to falling out of that lifestyle at any moment. That's not wealth. Build solid wealth and experience the peace that comes with it.Sleep well. Anyone who has had money woes can tell you that financial difficulties take a toll on your sleep and your general health because of the worry. Get that out of your life with Financial Peace University.Build a great marriage. Money is one of the greatest stressors of marriages and families. Couples report that FPU not only helped them straighten out their finances, but brought new joy to their relationships.Avoid regret. As you age, you will look back at your decisions. Getting your finances in order now will help you live out your golden years in peace because you will not have a trail of wasted money. And you will have the resources to help your loved ones.Imagine the peace and the joy. People who thought they would never feel at peace about their financial situation have found that not only do they have enough money to live on, they can save for a rainy day, save for retirement, and give more than they thought possible to worthy charitable organizations. Financial Peace University Informational Meetings Two informational meetings have been scheduled for FPU at Journey of Life:Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 3pmWednesday, September 24, 2009 at 7pm (note date change, was 9/23) Both meetings will take place at the Lake Nona YMCA. Childcare is available (please detail your childcare need when you register for the informational meeting) and light refreshments will be provided. Click here to register or use the 'forms' link above and select the appropriate registration form. Weekly meetings will likely continue on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings with the possibility of schedule other days/times based on interest. Want more information?What does the Bible say about money? Whether or not you believe in Jesus like Christians do, you will find that the Bible offers sound, time-tested financial principles. What is Financial Peace University?Frequently Asked Questions You can check it all out at http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/home/ if you'd like. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:21:04 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=188 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=188&article_id=296 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:16:23 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=176 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=176&article_id=239 The following documents are for anyone who has need of them.Journey of Life Request for ReimbursementUse the "Request for Reimbursement" to request reimbursement for expenses incurred on behalf of the ministry at Journey of Life. Fill the form out completely and mail it to the address indicated.Blank Sermon ReportJourney of Life Board of Directors Policy Manual - updated 2009NOVJourney of Life Constitution and BylawsJourney of Life Membership Covenant The above documents are all in Adobe PDF format. You must have Adobe's free Reader software installed on your computer. You can get your free copy of Adobe Reader here. Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:56:49 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=176 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=176&article_id=303 Chapter 3 Practice Test with answer keyChapter 1-4 Practice Test with answer key Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:17:19 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15&article_id=304 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:19:16 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15&article_id=305 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:18:28 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=188 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=188&article_id=298 Journey of Life took the lead in organizing a contemporary worship seminar called, "Leading Excellent Contemporary Lutheran Worship." The video below recaps the excellent (if we do say so ourselves!) event. Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:56:41 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=188 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=188&article_id=299 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:56:41 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=188 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=188&article_id=295 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:49:48 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=188 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=188&article_id=297 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:48:59 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=187 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=187&article_id=288 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 11:54:45 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=187 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=187&article_id=287 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 11:53:53 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=184 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=184&article_id=275 Pastor John explains why he chose "The Truth Project" for this fall's emphasis even though he may not agree with everything in it and certainly doesn't align himself with everything that comes from Focus on the Family. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:07:34 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=186 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=186&article_id=268 Your worship team will be led in worship, build their interpersonal dynamics, be challenged to excellence in contemporary worship, participate in a targeted breakout session led by local experts, and bring it all together as a worship team. [more info...] Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:50:02 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=178 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=178&article_id=252 Online donations are convenient and easy to track. While Journey of Life does not encourage people to take on debt in order to donate to the Lord's work here, we recognize that many people use their bank cards and credit cards as financial management tools. So we offer this option. PLEASE NOTE: Our donations are processed by PayPal, but you do NOT need a PayPal account to use PayPal's processing service. Clicking the donate button will take you to the secure PayPal site. At the end of the transaction, you will be returned to the Journey of Life site. We use PayPal for several reasons. They have low transaction fees. There is no monthly maintenance fee (most services charge a base rate of $15-$25 per month). They are very large and therefore devote significant corporate resources to security. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 10:26:21 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=185 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=185&article_id=273 Dr. Katt is an Assistant Professor at the Nicholson School of Communication at the University of Central Florida. He brings experience in both the technology and theory of communication to this conference. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:42:19 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=185 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=185&article_id=267 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 7:00 pm Worship Service for the Worship Leaders (led by Dave Frincke) 8:00 pm Discussion & Dessert 8:30 pm Good night all! (Why not go have some fun together as a worship team?) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 8:20 am Good morning all! Coffee/Tea/Bagels/Fruit 8:35 am Interpersonal Dynamics Excellence 9:15 am Excellent Contemporary Worship (keynote by Dave Frincke) 10:20 am Caf/Decaf Break 10:40 am Breakouts 3 minute general comments on Worship Excellence by breakout leaders (Team Dynamics, Instruments, Vocals, & Sound) Team Dynamics / Leading a Worship Team (Dave Frinke) Discussing: Selection of new worship band members, Building a team spiritually, Follow the leader - why leadership (and followership) is important, How to gracefully move someone off the team, Group dynamics - engaging everyone in worship, Multiplying yourself - when and how to start another worship team Sound and Unsound Technology Discussing: EQing a room, EQing an instrument, Eliminating feedback, Simplifying setup, Setting levels, Mics and percussion, Compression basics, Effects, Using subgroups effectively, What effect do different frequencies have on the listeners/ worshipers? How loud is loud enough? What effect do different volumes have on the listeners/worshipers? The hows and whys of monitors. Singing Your Heart Out (for vocalists) Discussing: Warming up properly, Singing properly, How to use a microphone, Improvising harmonies, Instruments of Worship Instruments of Worship (for instrumentalists) Discussing: balance, use of solos, music behind prayer? Worshipping by not playing, worshipping while performing, spiritual performance traps, 11:55 am Pre-lunch wrap-up with Dave 12:15 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Worship Team conference digestion (creating learning that lasts) Individual church team discussions Feedback to Conference Organizers 1:45pm Closing gift Receive your Dave Frinke CD 2:00pm Good bye, all! Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:42:19 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=185 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=185&article_id=272 David is well know around central Florida. As a gifted organist and contemporary pianist, David brings years of musical leadership experience to his breakout session for instrumentals in worship. David has served full-time music director positions in both the ELCA and the LMCS. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:39:22 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=185 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=185&article_id=271 Dave Frincke brings musical experience, worship leadership and passion to his vocation as a music leader. Visit www.davefrincke.com to learn more. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:37:48 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=181 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=181&article_id=269 Let Pastor John introduce you to Journey of Life in this short video (updated August 8, 2008) Fri, 8 Aug 2008 10:03:43 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=185 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=185&article_id=266 You are invited to "Leading Excellent Contemporary Lutheran Worship," a regional mini-conference to be held in Orlando on September 13 & 14Download Registration Packet (Adobe PDF - 3 pages)Register Online Now for "Leading Excellent Contemporary Lutheran Worship" ConferencePay now by clicking the button below (you can use any major credit card and you do NOT need a paypal account) or you can mail in your payment using the instructions in the registration packet. With a small investment of time, your worship team will be led in worship, build their interpersonal dynamics, be challenged to excellence in contemporary worship, participate in a targeted breakout session led by local experts, and bring it all together as a worship team. As you will see from the enclosed agenda, this conference is packed and practical. Your whole team will benefit. Two special encouragements: Bring your technical people, especially your soundboard operators. As the people ultimately in charge of the sound in the room, your soundboard operators are an integral part of your worship team and a vital link in the worship leadership chain. Bring your pastor, at the very least, to the "Leading Contemporary Worship" keynote by Dave Frincke. Keep the worship leadership and pastoral leadership on the same page. (If your pastor decides to only come to the keynote, there will be no charge for his attendance) Mail your registration to "Leading Contemporary Lutheran Worship," Journey of Life Lutheran Church, 1515 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32807 or register online at www.journeyoflife.org. Contact Pastor John Rallison at john@journeyoflife.org or (cell) 407.923.7251 if you would like more information. You can read and hear more about our keynoter, Dave Frincke, at www.davefrincke.com. Registration of $15 per person includes Friday night dessert, Saturday morning light breakfast, Saturday lunch and a free CD for those who stay until the end of the conference. The conference will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1515 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32807 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 09:44:51 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=184 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=184&article_id=263 Beginning Sunday, September 14, 2008 and continuing for 12 weeks, we will explore our worldview. We all look at the world through a "lens" that includes our experiences, our emotions, things we've learned, and more. We often don't take the time to examine the lens through which we view the world. This fall we will with The Truth Project. For those who really want a chance to dig into our worldview, we will also be offering small groups built around Truth Project videos. These groups will meet in homes around Southeast Orlando and will give you a chance to chew on what you are learning and hear other people's reactions. Use the 'send email' link to the right to request more information. Everyone is welcome. Watch this short promotional video (2:15) Fri, 1 Aug 2008 06:36:02 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=183 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=183&article_id=196 Take our personal or family spiritual health assessment. Download and print out the PDF file and score it yourself. Simply follow the instructions on the printout. Free Personal Spiritual Health Assessment Free Family Spiritual Health Assessment You will need Adobe's free Acrobat Reader to view and print the files. Get it for free at www.adobe.com. Thu, 29 May 2008 13:45:58 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=219 Thu, 22 May 2008 12:34:29 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18&article_id=16 Welcome to Southeast Orlando! Moving to a new home is an exciting time. As you move into Southeast Orlando, one of the things you will want to do in order to help your house begin to feel like a home is get connected to the community. We at Journey of Life believe that a sense of community is a central part of what a church is supposed to be. Visit one of our home-based LifeGroups soon to meet new people and make new friends in Southeast Orlando. Contact pastor John to get the most current information. You may also want to look at the "Helpful Area Links" to the left to find information about community schools, radio stations, sources of information, and more. We hope to meet you soon! Tue, 20 May 2008 12:03:20 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=183 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=183&article_id=256 A new message series begins on April 6. We will cover the basics of the Christian faith using the most foundational documents and rites. The Ten Commandments (4/6)The Apostles’ Creed (4/13)The Lord’s Prayer (4/20)Baptism (4/27)Confession (5/4) The Lord’s Supper (5/11) The Small Catechism by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther, published in 1530, will be used as a framework for this series. It's only 10 pages long. Download a copy for yourself! (The document is in Adobe PDF format. You can get a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader by visiting www.adobe.com) Wed, 14 May 2008 15:13:58 MST http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://www.journeyoflife.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=261 These six audio files are recordings of a message series designed to introduce the Lutheran view of the Christian faith. You can listen to them live or download them to listen to at your convenience. Tue, 13 May 2008 09:10:57 MST