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On the Horizon
May 18th, 2012On the Horizon As school schedules come to a conclusion and the summer months begin, I want you to be aware of a few events at Ingleside that are just on the horizon. June 11-15 – Xtreme Week. Our Vacation Bible School is a great opportunity to invite a friend or neighbor to experience this [...]
Leadership Matters
May 12th, 2012Leadership Matters The Book of Acts describes the spread of the gospel and the planting of churches from Jerusalem all the way to Rome. One of the keys to the health and growth of those churches was strong and effective leadership. That’s why, in Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas returned—at great personal risk—to the churches [...]
A Healthy, Growing Church
May 4th, 2012A Healthy, Growing Church On Tuesday, May 1, I received an email from our Membership Pastor, Mark Hudgins, that said: In reviewing the membership report for April, the membership at Ingleside now stands at 4,001 . . . . I’m pleased to see that more and more folks are making the commitment to membership . [...]
God’s Sovereignty in Changing Times
April 27th, 2012God’s Sovereignty in Changing Times Change. Sometimes it’s planned; sometimes not. Sometimes it’s welcome; sometimes not. Yet, change is a constant feature in our lives. As we ride the waves of change, we find encouragement and strength in God’s sovereign providence. In practical terms, God’s sovereign providence means at least three things. First, God knows. [...]
Worship Pastor Transition
April 16th, 2012Worship Pastor Transition Greg Goforth, our Worship Pastor, has recently accepted an invitation to become the Worship Pastor at The Crossing at Birchwood in Chugiak, Alaska. Greg’s last Sunday to lead worship at Ingleside will be on Sunday, June 24, 2012. Greg shared the news of his transition with the choirs, orchestra, band, and other [...]
Easter Reflections
April 13th, 2012Easter Reflections When I reflect on Easter weekend at Ingleside, I look through the lenses of our purposes: worship, evangelism, fellowship, discipleship, and ministry. Worship. Not only did more than 4,200 people gather for worship (see chart below for a 23-year perspective), but the energy and passion in each service was palpable. God is honored [...]
Easter at Ingleside 2012
March 30th, 2012Easter at Ingleside 2012 Four services April 7 and 8 This year we are planning four great Easter services to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. The schedule is as follows: Saturday, April 7 6:00 p.m. Worship (Blended) Sunday, April 8 8:30 a.m. Worship (Traditional/Chapel) 9:40 a.m. Worship (Blended) 11:00 a.m. Worship (Blended) [...]
Why Grace Really Is Amazing
March 23rd, 2012Why Grace Really Is Amazing Message series concludes this Sunday, March 25 On January 8, we began a careful, biblical look at the doctrine of grace. In the first nine messages, we have learned together . . . . A definition of grace – it is a gift. It is, simply put, “God’s Riches At [...]
Who Will You Invite?
March 16th, 2012Who Will You Invite? Do you remember who introduced you to Jesus? Do you recall who first invited you to Ingleside? Recently, I’ve been thinking again about how the gospel spreads and how a church grows. I think that Rick Warren gets it right when he says: “Even a casual reading of the New Testament [...]
Big Wednesday
March 9th, 2012Big Wednesday Wednesday night, March 14, 6:30 p.m., Worship Center On most Wednesday nights, upwards of 550 people gather at Ingleside for the purpose of growing stronger and deeper in our relationship to Jesus Christ. Most of the gatherings are segmented by age and life stage to allow us to focus God’s truth on the [...]