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Wednesday Night Thoughts  

Posted by Jordan Jones in

I haven't forgotten about these. Ok, yes I had.

But I plan on starting them back up to allow parents who weren't at the gathering & students who missed the gathering to read a little about what happened at Impact!

  • I think it was fitting that we talked about how God uses but children to allow his kingdom to forcefully advance, on the night that I was almost trembling because my stomach hurt so bad. I can't describe it any other way- the teaching time was a fog...I pray the Spirit said what He wanted!
  • Luke 10:1-24. I see something new every time I read it. 
  • Hosea 11 changes everything. 
  • The closing reality of this series: God is relentlessly pursuing you. It's evidenced by the first three words out of the mouth of God that echoed through the Garden after His creation was cowered in shame after thinking something could fulfill them more than himself: "Where are you?" Those three words echo throughout the Earth even today. 1 Peter declares that God desires that no one would perish. He is running after you. He is not letting go. He won't relent until He has your all. It's what you were created for. 
  • It was amazing to have parents join us tonight, even if just to get a glimpse into how a "normal" night at Impact looks like- if there is such a thing. 
  • Don't forget to sign up for Winter Retreat by Feb. 14 for the Early Bird price. The sign-up form is at the Trinitywired site. 
  • Last reminder- we don't have Wednesday night Impact next week. We'll see you from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6 for The Ultimate. 
I love what I do. I am constantly reminded of this.

Don't lose sight of why you were created.

Peace.

Wednesday Night Thoughts  

Posted by Jordan Jones in

1. I said this last night, but it truly never gets old to see Jesus move and do His thing.

2. 20 kids were baptized...how refreshing to see students respond to Jesus through simple obedience.
3. The coolest story of the night for me: Two kids who came to Christ at Impact Summer Camp back in August brought two of their closest friends from school. One of the friends came to Christ last night AND was baptized. No holding pattern or lesson in the five spiritual laws. Just Jesus and the simple command to be baptized. I see it throughout the early church- come to Christ and be baptized. Repent and be baptized. It's just sad we're so shocked when it happens in front of us- this was never meant to be crazy or unusual. We're the crazy ones for not expecting God to move in shocking ways.
4. There is a reason that Jesus calls us to child-like faith: it's raw, fresh and malleable.
5. Jonah 1:1-6. One question: Is your ship sinking and you don't even know it because you are asleep spiritually?
6. God is not a Yankees fan. There is no way around it.

Love you all. Love being able to serve the families here at Trinity. Keep running to Christ.

Wednesday Night Thoughts  

Posted by Jordan Jones in

1. Philippians 3:7-11. Could change everything for you. "You study the scriptures because you think in them you possess eternal life, but you are not willing to come to me so that you may have life."

2. We have 10 middle school students signed up to be baptized next week! Shoot me an e-mail if you want to, but have yet to sign up (jordan.jones@trinitywired.com).
3. Constant Gospel Challenge. The Gospel has never been a situational adage, but a continuous story. We are called to live in the restoration of the Gospel always. We are just inviting you to see it that way with your friends, family and classmates. If you weren't with us last night, we gave every student and leader an index card, asking them to write 5 people that they have a strong sense in their Spirit don't know Jesus. Then on the back we gave 6 ways to serve and captivate them into finding Jesus. Obviously we recognize that only God can draw anyone to Jesus (that was actually #1!), but we also have seen from the first week of our Deep series that God uses us in His story to restore others (check out Acts 8- Philip & the Ethiopian). You'll be hearing a lot more of this in the future. Jesus mission was to seek and save that which is lost: this is our role through Christ in us.

Wednesday Night Thoughts  

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1. Revelation 3. No commentary needed: Would God say He wants to spit you out of His mouth?

2. I am convinced that Sydnie Yates should be leading our music teams. Affirm and encourage her in that!
3. This was one of the most fulfilling nights at Impact that I have ever been a part of. Wow. God just blew through that place. But that's the easy part- what if we let him blow through our lives until next Wednesday?!?
4. Water + Vinegar + Salt + Soap + Apples = Beautiful.
5. If you are interested in being baptized (On Oct. 28) and didn't sign up at Impact...you can sign up next week or e-mail me at jordan.jones@trinitywired.com and let me know.

Wednesday Night Thoughts  

Posted by Jordan Jones in

I'm not completely myself tonight...not feeling so hot, so I doubt my thoughts will be too profound or too plentiful. But I'll give it a shot...


1. It was refreshing to see adult leaders share some of their deepest wounds. Middle school student- I pray their example set the stage for a year filled with vulnerability and deep honesty with your small group.
2. I say it all the time- but I just don't want this community to be normal. We aren't called to be...Jesus is daily inviting us to embrace something bigger, love more, serve freely...and that's not normal. But it's glorious.
3. I love You Deserve by Hillsong United. It's just plain good stuff.
4. Be patient with us as we figure out Summer Camp stuff- we are still working on it. It's looking like we are going to have to shift around the Cincinnati and Ireland trips as well. We'll let families know as soon as we have final confirmation.
5. It's a joy to rip open the Bible and see what God desires for us as a people. Check this video out.
6. Invite your friends next week to our first AMP night!!! Free grub, mechanical bull, hay ride, horseshoes, line dancing, karaoke, etc. - a little taste of Texas. Ok, not the part of Texas I am from, but where my country cousins are from...

I know my thoughts were weak tonight...get over it.

Good night all.

Wednesday Night Thoughts  

Posted by Jordan Jones in

Just a few thoughts after an amazing night at Impact:

  1. I love middle school students. They are some of the most real and exciting people I know.
  2. I love it when God speaks to a person's heart- it is undeniable. Thanks to a 7th grade girl for reminding me of this tonight.
  3. I overheard a kid say, "This was a pretty intense night, deeper than I thought it would be. But I'm shocked I had so much fun." I love the fact that we believe students can embrace hard truths and not be scared away.
  4. Dodge ball is still fun...even when you get hit in the face.
  5. Everyone of our middle school students who are missing Impact for sports (which I recently found out is at least 50 kids!!!) - you're missing out. Make it a priority to be here.
  6. If you are missing out on Wednesday nights just because of fear, or because you didn't connect with anyone last Wednesday or you don't know anyone...stop running from what God wants to do in your life. Get here next week for our wrap-up of the WE series. You don't want to miss it!
  7. We had real and honest conversation around what it might look like to live in true, vulnerable community at Impact...beautiful stuff.
  8. There is already excitement around our Summer Mission Trips in 2010. WOW! For those of you who have asked- the applications will be available in November.
  9. I love doing what I do!

I think that's about it...ok there is a ton more, but that's it for now!

You are dearly loved. Keep running to Jesus.


Note: Ok, yes I stole this idea from Perry Noble, but I have a feeling I would have done something like this anyway! And yes I plan to do this after every Crosswalk as well.

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