consider Rollins push back against a singular voice. what do you think? how does the parable challenge or encourage the way forward for convergence as community effort.
as a community - convergence continues to be shaped by a heart to ‘embrace restoration through hospitality, solidarity, and awareness.’ a part of that restoration is sharing life - not being an organization or a hierarchy or an effort of only a few. a sense of ‘one another’ - carrying for, bearing burdens of, serving, . . . it all paints the picture of each other investing life in the community.
take a look at Peter Rollins thoughts on sharing life . . . the donut — may very well be a vital “image” of leadership.
Below is a list of the respective jobs with dates/times and everyone who signed up on Sunday to help out with SHOP GOOD this week. We will continue signups through Thursday. Please just comment on this post to signup. Btw, I was really excited about the response of people on Sunday night who want to be involved. Thanks!!
1. Thursday Evening (~5:30-9pm)
TRANSPORTING STORE MATERIALS
All of the stuff is stored at Heart of God (in Midwest City). Last month we loaded everything and assembled the entire store all during the day on Friday. It was a long day, with temps around 105F. So, since during traditional work hours it is hard to get helpers, I was thinking we could load up the stuff and haul it over to the space on Thursday evening. We need to try to leave the Space by 5:30pm, if possible.
What to Expect? Loading van/cars with lumber, bins, etc. Transport to the Convergence space. Unloading materials.
Who? Gary, Scott, one of the Wynns, Kevin/Andrea?
2. Friday Afternoon (~1-4pm)
BUILDING STORE
If we can get the materials over on Thursday night, then I think we can knock out building the booths/market in about 3hrs.
What to Expect? Assembling/screwing wood frames. Draping and stapling fabric. Decorating booth spaces. Labeling, pricing, and displaying merch.
Who? Gary, Kara, and Marcus
3. Friday Late Night (~10:30pm-1:00am)
STORE TEARDOWN
With a big crew, we can probably finish a little sooner!
What to Expect? Basically the same as #2, except disassembly. Cleanup the space and get ready for Saturday event rental.
Who? Gary, Aaron, Fleximaniac, Scott, Kevin
SHOP GOOD is Friday night from 7-11pm. Come hang out, meet people, and buy some really cool stuff for some really good causes.
What a day - over 60 families served equalling 180+ kids! Thank you to The Gap, Journey Church, the Fusion Community, and the many who donated clothes for the effort. Send this video out to anyone you’d like - the you tube link is:
Come to LIVE! at the Plaza this Friday night at 7pm as we screen the movie “Holly.” Afterward, we will spend some time talking about the movie and some of the issues raised (Child Trafficking, etc). Check out the trailer below…
just wanted to share how threads is getting noticed in our city. skyline church created this video to encourage the work of the freunds and fusion as we share our lives with the plaza district. check it out . . . make a comment!
WHAT CONVERSATIONS ARE YOU ENGAGING? we welcome your post here . . . images, links, journal entries, anything that is going on in your life, community, and the plaza district neighborhood.
Making Room by Christine Pohl
EXILES by Michael Frost
Compassion by Henri Nouwen
Synchronicity by Jaworski
Refractions: A Journey of Faith, Art, and Culture
Take This Bread by Sara Miles
To Be Told by Dan Allender
Static by Ron Martoia
The Great Emergence by Phyllis Tickle
Living in the Presence by Tilden Edwards
Sadhana: A Way to God by Anthony de Mello
Saving the Appearances by Owen Barfield
Signs of Emergence by Kester Brewen
Everything Must Change by Brian McLaren
Divine Intervention by Tony Jones
Community and Growth: Our Pilgrimage Together by Jean Vanier
Created for Community by Stanley Grenz
From Stone to Living Word
The Hidden Power of Electronic Culture
Intuitive Leadership by Tim Keel
The Divine Commodity by Skye Jethani
The Great Giveaway by David Fitch
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the regular rhythms of community:
The Gathering - SUNDAYS 5pm
House Church - WED/THURS in surrounding neighborhoods
SHOP GOOD is now open - Tues - Sat 1-6p
MAIN WEBSITE people, together, creatively embracing restoration through awareness, hospitality, and solidarity.