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Ready…

admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:40:34 +0000

Our launch date is set for September 26th! God is doing BIG things and we’re so excited to see how He’s answering prayers and providing for our needs!

Currently, we are looking at a building that’s 20,000 square feet! It’s a big building… for a very big vision… to reach the MANY people far from God in Detroit Lakes, MN.

And so, we’ve come to a point where we are asking God to provide through others for this very large mission He’s called us to…

Please help us launch eXperience church by giving how ever you can… it all adds up and is GREATLY appreciated!

For more information on the church, check out our website at www.eXperiencethechurch.com.

Thanks so much for your support! Please share with anyone who may be interested in helping us get this thing started or help by posting to your blog!

For updates, please visit our ‘chip in’ page… http://experiencechurch.chipin.com/experience-launch

Thanks for joining us in our journey!

52 days…

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:37:36 +0000

My Beloved was talking with the launch team a couple of weeks ago… sharing the story about Nehemiah… a simple cup-bearer for the king who God used in a BIG way… despite people mocking him… despite his own fears of accomplishment… despite all “logical” ways of thinking…

God used Nehemiah to build a HUGE wall in 52 DAYS…

Amazing… unbelievable… and miraculous.

I love it when God shows up and “slaps ya in the face” just to prove He’s in control… when He surprises everyone… when He reminds ya that it was never “your thing” to begin with… not even a little bit…

And so today, I counted the days until we launch the church God has called us to plant in Detroit Lakes, Mn… and it’s no surprise that it’s exactly 52 days…

In 52 days eXperience church will open its doors to the public…

WOW… There is SO much still to do and purchase… we need more people to help… children’s ministry, youth ministry, and music positions to be filled… a place to have the services… sound equipment… and money for so many things, including advertising…

52 days… It all seems so overwhelming… and impossible… and… something only God could pull off…

And so, in complete and total faith that God will hold up “his end of the bargain”, we continue to wait on Him for the guidance and provision of His plan for a church that will bring something new and different to the Detroit Lakes area…

52 days… God’s gonna show up BIG because He already has… time and time again on our journey to where we now stand…

Despite people mocking us… despite our own fears of accomplishment… despite all “logical” ways of thinking… God is gonna use us to bring a church that will accept people where they’re at and love them… in just 52 days…

cuz 52 days ain’t no big thang with MY God…

2nd Annual "S.H.M.I.L.Y. for 30 Days of Prayer" is coming!

Amy Verlennich — Tue, 11 May 2010 09:20:00 +0000

It’s hard to believe how different life was just a year ago… our life was in a state of turmoil and the future was uncertain from day to day… through a series of events and the economy, we’d lost our business and we were slowly and painfully losing everything else as well. You can read more about that by reading my post from last year, DAY 13: HIS TRIALS

I can barely remember those feelings of despair… but I know they were there… but I smile now as I think about what God’s done in the past year… and it’s really amazing to me that while I was losing everything a year ago, I’m packing to move (again) into a new and bigger place that God has truly blessed us with (again). Through all the changes, one thing hasn’t… the need to cover my husband in prayer…

Showing our husbands how much we love them can also come in ways they may not see or even be aware of…

Covering your husband in prayer is so important, and regardless of where your marriage is right now (great, okay, or falling apart)… this event is to simply make sure that your man is being prayed for every day for a month… regardless of how YOU feel. (And might I add, that if things are really bad, that this is a great time to do this! When my marriage was falling apart years ago, and my husband and I were ready to divorce, I came across this book, and it not only changed my marriage… but it changed me as well!)

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: “The Power of a Praying Wife” by Stormie OMartian. (You can use the “older” version as well.

WHAT YOU’LL DO: Read a chapter a day, which includes a prayer. (Even if you’ve read this book before, you can just do the prayers and skip the reading… the point is for you to PRAY!)

FYI: I will be sending out some messages through facebook… To stay updated, join SHMILY Time on facebook! (We are in the process of moving so I may not be online each day, but I WILL be praying…) You can also leave links to your blog post for each day (that pertains to the topic). Please spread the word to others and join the event! Click the following link to sign up through facebook and see how many women are joining… S.H.M.I.L.Y. for 30 days of prayer…

THE POINT: To get wives praying for their husbands… that’s it! Doesn’t matter what the background, denomination of faith (or lack there of), or current state your life is in… Let’s get those hubbies covered in prayer and stand back and expect great things to happen to them, our marriages, and even ourselves as we petition God on their behalf!

SPECIAL NOTE: We’ve had not only married women sign up for this event, but also women separated praying for reconciliation, and divorced, widowed and single women wanting to pray for their husband to be!

To read more about what S.H.M.I.L.Y. is, click the following link: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/shmilytime/154663/

MOVIE MONDAY (uh… Tuesday)…

Amy Verlennich — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:51:00 +0000

Day 9: people that need the mailers

Amy Verlennich — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:45:00 +0000

Dear Heavenly Father, The mailers have went out and people are talking… but Lord, You know who needs to be at the service on Sunday, and so I pray for You to get those mailers into those hands again… whether it be the people who have already seen them, or someone new. Bring it to their attention again… have someone mention it… do whatever it takes Lord to get the people there.

Use us Lord…
In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

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Join us in praying for eXperience church’s Easter service! To learn more about eXperience church, you can visit our website at www.eXperiencethechurch.com.

Day 8: My husband

Amy Verlennich — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:34:00 +0000

Dear Heavenly Father, There is so much going on in our life right now… but we know that nothing comes as a surprise to You… and that You are still in control in the midst of our chaos. I’m amazed at the road we’ve walked together to bring us here. I never would have imagined us to be where we’re at… and yet, I can’t imagine us being anywhere else now.

Today I pray for the man You blessed me to share life with and pray for You to protect his health and his mind this week as he continues to prepare for this Sunday. There is so much going on and he’s so excited for what You’re going to do for Easter! Guard his heart Lord… I pray that others will see his passion for You and be moved closer to You because of it.

Be with Him Lord… and guide him as He follows You…

Use us Lord…
In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

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Join us in praying for eXperience church’s Easter service! To learn more about eXperience church, you can visit our website at www.eXperiencethechurch.com.

Day 7: childrens' programming

Amy Verlennich — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 09:43:00 +0000

Dear Heavenly Father, Kids are such a crucial part of the church… they are the future and how they feel about church will determine how they choose to live… Lord, I pray that You will guide me as I prepare for the Easter service with the kids. It’s not as I would have had it be now that room we’ll be in isn’t as we’d originally planned. Please help me to adjust and make it great and fun!

Lord, I also pray for You to supply all the needs for the kids’ programming in the future as well. There are many hands needed to make it a success and we know that You will provide everyone, not only to help, but also the money to buy items as well.

We have big plans for the kids Lord, and can’t wait for them to eXperience Your love in a BIG way!

Use us Lord…
In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

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Join us in praying for eXperience church’s Easter service! To learn more about eXperience church, you can visit our website at www.eXperiencethechurch.com.

Day 6: equipment

Amy Verlennich — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:59:00 +0000

Dear Heavenly Father, Please bring us all the things we need for the Easter service, as well as long term. We are so thankful for all the things we’re able to borrow, but running back and forth is difficult and we know we can’t continue to do that, but we trust You to supply our needs.

Please bring us all the sound, lighting, computers, storage… just everything that is needed. There is so much in the details… and we’re so excited to see what You will do!

Use us Lord…
In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

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Join us in praying for eXperience church’s Easter service! To learn more about eXperience church, you can visit our website at www.eXperiencethechurch.com.

Day 5: tehnical details

Amy Verlennich — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:21:00 +0000

Dear Heavenly Father, We know that You are the reason behind each and every part of the service… and in addition to that, we’re trying to come to people in a way that captures their attention… is different… relevant… and fun. So today, I come to You asking that You guide those who will be taking care of the sound, lighting and power point at our service on Easter. Be with Patrick and Chris as they set everything up and I pray for it to run smoothly both in rehearsal (with the band) and during the service as well. Be with Nik as he runs powerpoint, and may that run without a hitch. There is so much that goes on behind the scenes that people don’t even notice until it goes badly. Be with all of the details Lord. May it cause others to take notice and desire more so they will learn more about You.

Use us Lord…
In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

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Join us in praying for eXperience church’s Easter service! To learn more about eXperience church, you can visit our website at www.eXperiencethechurch.com.

Day 4: the city

Amy Verlennich — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:19:00 +0000

Dear Heavenly Father, We prayed for over a year for the city You wanted us to plant a church in. It was so hard to wait… to continually tell others when they would ask where we were going, "we don’t know yet…" but we trusted in Your timing and You opened the doors to Detroit Lakes, MN.

And so, we moved our family from the place we’d always known… to a place completely unfamiliar where we knew one couple… two people… that was it. And again, we trusted You… and we held an "event" in January and sent out mailers to the city of Detroit Lakes… and from that event, people began to talk… and a group formed willing to help with an Easter service… the service we’re praying specifically for 14 days…

It’s hard moving to a place where you know no one… but Lord, we know that You have big plans for this city. We know that there are so many who don’t go to church, for one reason or another… and we know that You have called us here to be something to those who aren’t "connected"…

We’re so excited to see what You’re going to do in this city…

Use us Lord…
In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

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Join us in praying for eXperience church’s Easter service! To learn more about eXperience church, you can visit our website at www.eXperiencethechurch.com.