Open Mic
While not officially a Deep Water event, some of us are involved in the local music scene. One way that we can make our community a better place and connect with local people is to support local music. So, come check out the Open Mic at Espresso-N-Ice on Friday, February 22 at 7pm. And if you have some talent you’d like to share, sign up here.
Film & Speaker at Schwartz Center
As believers, we want to confront darkness and sin in the world as we continue Jesus’ work to make the Kingdom of God a reality here on earth. As a church, we want to make a difference in the world outside of our gathering place.
Some people at Deep Water have expressed interest in getting involved and helping with awareness of issues. There is a film and speaker series at the Schwartz Center this Friday night. For those unfamiliar with Human Trafficking, I recommend the following links: Project Rescue and Free International to familiarize yourself with the issue.
This is an issue that may not be suitable for young children. Parental discretion is advised.
Event Details:
Film & Speaker Series featuring, “Not My Life”
Friday, February 15 at 7 pm
Free and Open to the PublicNot My Life is the first documentary film to depict the horrifying and dangerous practices of human trafficking and modern slavery on a global scale. Filmed on five continents over a period of four years, Not My Life unflinchingly, but with enormous dignity and compassion, depicts the unspeakable practices of a multi-billion dollar global industry whose profits, as the film’s narration says, “are built on the backs and in the beds of our planet’s youth.”
While acknowledging that trafficking and slavery are universal crimes, affecting millions of human beings all over the world, Not My Life zeroes in on the fact that the vast majority of trafficking and slavery victims are indeed children. This fundamental truth, says the film’s director, Oscar® nominee Robert Bilheimer, raises profound questions about the very nature of our civilization.
In addition to the film – Speaker, Arica Coleman, of the University of Delaware, Assistant Professor of Black Studies, will discuss the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment.
While not an official church event, I invite you to join me and others from the community.
eXchange
This week we begin a new series at Deep Water at 11am on Sunday. We’ll be continuing in the book of Luke, but will move forward beginning in Luke 9:18-27. I’m excited to look at the choices we make everyday–and the eXchanges that God offers us.
Remember, you can follow along now with the podcast–and on YouVersion (a free, online Bible and app). To get to the current YouVersion Event, check for “live events” from the app. Or click on the Bible icon on Deep Water’s website. That will take you to our YouVersion Group and the latest event. The event will give you quick access to all of the Bible verses used, as well questions that can be used to review the sermon content or as discussion with some friends.
Nursery & Kids Church
We’ve added our Nursery and Kids Church information to the website.
We started off with a nursery (and cry room!) because we have so many young families with babies and small children. We’ve been working on a Kids Church plan all along–and have been meeting by announcing it each week at the gathering. Now that we have worked out some of the kinks, we’re announcing that we’ll have it every week.
In addition to providing a quality experience for your child in Kids Church, we’re intentional about equipping parents to lead their children at home. To equip parents, we’ll be providing a weekly “parent cue” so you will know what we did–and be able to lead your kids spiritually.
To find out more, checkout the new section for each on the website!
the Movement begins
Multiply starts this Thursday at 6:45 pm at Deep Water’s gathering space.
What is a community group?
This group is a place where you can come to ask questions and share your thoughts as we explore what it means to be a disciple. We’ll be studying the Bible through the book Multiply by Francis Chan. We’ll explore what it means to be a disciple, how the Bible is meant to be studied and how we can help others become followers of Jesus. Our goal is that we will better understand what the Bible says and allow that to transform our lives.
Feel free to buy the book–or download it as a pdf for FREE at www.multiplymovement.com.
If you’re interested in this, but can’t make Thursday nights, we’re working on other community group options throughout the week. Let us know you’re interested (Facebook or email) and we’ll see if others can connect with you.
What will we actually do? Here’s the plan:
Schedule
6:45 Coffee & Catching up
7:00 Discussion & Short Video
8:15 End (or Follow Up Questions you were scared to ask!)
NOTE: We will NOT meet on Thursday, February 14th due to Valentine’s Day!
NOTE 2: We currently don’t have nursery scheduled for this group. We’ll staff it as we get volunteers… But for now, kids are welcome and we’ll meet close to the nurseries so they can play while the adults talk. If you’re interested in volunteering in the nursery or have questions about how this will work, please contact Jeff (Facebook or email).