David Whiting Live

Laser Levels Needed

Hey Northridge -

We need a number of laser levels over the next ten days. If you have one, could we borrow it?  Let Adam Congdon (acongdon@northridgerochester.com) know and if you can bring it on Sunday - that would be GREAT!

Thanks!

"Crunchy" Church

I read recently that the "crunchy" is a term that is used (shortened from "crunchy granola") to describe people who willingly alter their lifestyle to make less of an impact on the environment. It's crunchy to give up your car for a bike, or use mass transit, or to become a vegan.

I wish there was a term for those at Northridge who have willingly altered their lifestyle to better fulfill the Great Commission.  We need a NAME for them... "ridgers" "north-ites" "northridgers"?  This group includes people who:

• Park off site - even though it is a pain (I admired watching a mom with pre-school children walk through the slushy snow in her fancy shoes).  She's a Northridger...
• Carry the vision of the church and can describe it and dialogue with others about it (I had some seminary students stay with various people in our church. They always were impressed with the how the DNA was carried by our church members). They are Northridgers...
• Attend 8:30 - even though 11:00 may be easier for them.
• Serve at one service and attend the other. Those who do so - are here from 8:15 (or earlier) until after 12:30. 
• Wear orange shirts week after week after week (that they paid for out of their own pocket)... to remind themselves and others that we are about partnering with parents to influence their children for Christ.
• Invite those who don't yet know Christ and cheer us on in our efforst to communicate the Gospel clearly (in every way).
• Go beyond giving 10% to live a generous lifestyle.

So many of you fit one, two or more of these categories.  THANK YOU!

There must be a better term than "Northridgers".  What is it?

Orange Conference - Day Three

Friday was the final day of the Orange Conference. It is mind-boggling to realize that 4000 children's staff and volunteers paid hundreds of dollars to travel to and attend a conference to better help them reach and communicate to children. That gives me great hope!

 

We were sitting in the tenth row (or so) on Friday. So I took a picture looking behind us. 4000 people! To learn better how to minister to children. Thank You, God, for people who love to work with kids!!

 

They honored a volunteer.  He is 86 years old and has taught 4th grade boys Sunday School for 60 years! It brought tears to my eyes as I thought of Howard Statler (already in heaven) and Bill Parsons (who would still work with children if he were able). What I loved about this man's story is that his church decided to make some changes to better reach children - an entirely new philosophy and curriculum, and he was excited to learn it and join in! I love that!!

We were offered to get "bumped" on our final flight. They would give us a free hotel and two free flights anywhere in the US to use in the next year, but we wouldn't get back in town on Saturday before our daughter's recital - so that was "out." I hope its a good recital! :)