http://www.coloradohousechurch.com Everything for the Simple Church in Colorado: Resources, Stories, Events, and more Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:10:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets ... http://www.coloradohousechurch.com/blog/2008/why-house-church/looking-into-the-mirror-the-power-of-simple-church-community/ Humor me for a simple thought for the day. This came from a friend (Peg) in New Mexico. A gathering is a tool where relationships happen. The Christian church of our culture continues to labor under 1700 years of gravity that is hard to escape. The church has a "meeting ... http://www.coloradohousechurch.com/blog/2008/uncategorized/meeting-mentality/ I would love to hear from you. How is your church practicing the priesthood of believers...allowing each person to bring a song, something they are learning, or whatever else the Spirit might be leading them to contribute? In our own house church we are in a time of transition, and I'd love ... http://www.coloradohousechurch.com/blog/2008/how-to-do-house-church/everyone-brings-something-to-share/ This is a tremendous conference and an excellent resource opportunity. I have attended this conference, and would highly recommend it to all Colorado House Churches. With speakers like Wolfgang Simpson, Frank Viola, and Paul Young (author of The Shack), you know you will get a lot to chew on. Below is ... http://www.coloradohousechurch.com/blog/2008/events/house-church-conference-house2house-2008/ Here are some photos I took of our May Gathering in Cheeseman Park. I really enjoyed being outdoors and was blessed to meet some new people and celebrate all God is doing. ~Rose http://www.coloradohousechurch.com/blog/2008/events/photos-from-the-may-gathering/ People of every age, race, and class. Leaders from Virginia, Denver, Chicago, Oregon, Boston, Colorado Springs, Ottowa, L.A., Maryland, San Francisco, and... Southeast India. "I don't want to plant churches. Jesus said 'I will build my church' and he's a lot better at it. I would rather build families, because we ... http://www.coloradohousechurch.com/blog/2008/why-house-church/united-spiritual-families/ The results are in! We asked what the greatest challenge is for your house church, and here is what you said! We want to hear from you...what conclusions do you draw from this? http://www.coloradohousechurch.com/blog/2008/resources-for-house-churches/poll-results-house-church-greatest-challenge/ NO Colorado (Northern Lights) monthly gathering NEXT GATHERING:  will be a picnic and sharing time – including families and anyone interested in learning and sharing regarding house/simple/organic church Saturday, May 24 – Picnic and sharing – 11:00 – 3:00?? Loveland Sports Park  Shelter #1 950 N. Boyd Lake Avenue - Loveland, ... http://www.coloradohousechurch.com/blog/2008/main/northern-colorado-house-church-gathering/ So just thought Id start this thread here for folks to reply and share thoughts or experiences or feedback from Sunday's gathering. Here's a few questions to spur some thinking on this: What was your favorite part of the gathering? What was your least favorite part of the gathering? Any thoughts about what ... http://www.coloradohousechurch.com/blog/2008/main/share-your-experience-from-sunday/ Don't forget, tomorrow (Sunday) is the house church all-gathering! Click here for full info. http://www.coloradohousechurch.com/blog/2008/events/house-church-gathering-tomorrow-afternoon/