Steve Chance did a wonderful job speaking at seven47 on the 18th of October.  Although Steve has always suffered from cerebral palsy, his wonderful humor mixed with his heart for Jesus encouraged all of us to remain faithful no matter what we might face.  I love his quote from his book, God is Not a Vending Machine, “The goal of a Christian is not to follow Jesus to the ends of the earth, but to follow him to the cross.”

Thanks Steve!

Preached yesterday on Fate vs. Promise from Genesis 15 and Galatians 3.  Someone sent me this video short on Fate, and it helps to describe what people question and think when there is no God who intercedes.  Fate is the idea that all that we do leads to a certain outcome and to change the outcome, we work very hard to do things right.  Promise is the act of God for those who have either done it right or those who have not.  Salvation is God’s promise, not based on what we do but on what God has done for us…

What is Fate?

Tell me what you think…

Thad

Here is an awesome poem written by one of our students during the service this week.  May it be a blessing to you!

Seven47 The Rise of the Faithful (Abel–Genesis 4, Matthew 23, Hebrews 11)

What does it mean to give God your best?
Do you serve him and in him find rest?
He didn’t cut corners, he carried out his task.
He spoke truth never hiding behind a mask.
Are you presenting an offering a gift?
What part of your life to God do you lift?
Christ wants your all, plese don’t hold back; For he is the one who keeps your life on track.
Humbled may we come into your presence tonight.
For you are our God, we want to reflect your light.
May you use this generation, Lord will you please; May you use us in the States and over seas.
May our lives be a sacrifice acceptable to you.
Lord rejuvinate us and make us new!

Laura Stonitsch
September 20, 2009
Written During Seven47

September 6th is a welcome back party at College Wesleyan at 7:47 pm to 9:00 pm!  Nachos, new friends, old friend, games and more…

September 13th we launch our weekly services at 7:47 pm in the Great Room at College Wesleyan!  Plan to join us each week for the new series: Rise of the Faithful!

Several new initiatives have begun in the Wesleyan Church which include college students and the opportunity to minister to those who are suffering from human trafficking.  Check out the following links for more information on what is happening:

IWU Students Help Fight Trafficking

Wesleyan’s Stand Against Trafficking

Seven47 comes to a close for the Spring semester and finished in style.  For the last three weeks, we have been meeting at the Gray Barn in Upland, IN and had a wonderful time.  Thanks to all the students who led in worship and participated in this new venture.  Production is already happening on next fall’s seven47 series at College Wesleyan.  All students and incoming freshmen will be invited to a social event on September 6th to “get to know” each other and celebrate the new school year.  We will kick-off seven47 Sunday nights on the 13th of September and will be planning once-a-month Saturday services in Upland beginning with the 19th of September.  Hope everyone has a great summer.  Please stay in touch on our facebook group (747) and if you are in the area, join our College Wesleyan 20thirty Window for a young adult connection!

God Bless,

Pastor Thad

If you are looking for something significant and life-changing to do on Saturday, May 9th and are in the Marion area, I want to invite you to our first Me to We seminar.  We will be discussing the major soul shifts in a person’s life and how it affects your involvement and future with the church.  The FREE seminar begins at 9 am at JC Bodyshop and will be over no later than 3 pm.  All materials, food and refreshments are provided.  More than 25 young adults are already signed up for this event and we would love for you to join us.

To sign up prior to Saturday, please email sarah.westfall@collegewes.com!

Pastor Thad

Starting Sunday, April 26th, Seven47 is relocating to Upland.  Rides from IWU are available and a shuttle will be leaving at 7:15 pm from College Wesleyan Church.

The location is the Grey Barn (168 South Second Street, Upland, IN)

Service starts at 7:47 pm

Worship, Interactive Study, Communion, and Fellowship!

Everyone is welcome to join us!

The words of Jesus in John 6:35 says, “I am the bread of life.” I always thought it was interesting that they use a piece of food to describe Jesus, but then I realized what it meant to be the bread. Bread was a staple food in the New Testament, more so than it is today. Everyone fixed it for every meal, sometimes all they had to eat was bread. So to call Jesus the “Bread of Life” it is saying that you need Him daily, sometimes all you need is Jesus. There are many things you can fast from such as electronics, television, e-mail, your little brother; but most people fast from food. Food is something that everyone needs to survive, when you go without it for a few days you start to really understand the necessity of filling your stomachs with something to eat. You begin to long for it, you earn to fill up your fuel and stop having your stomach growling. You can apply the same principle to your daily walk with Christ, when you don’t have him everyday you start to fail; you aren’t as strong as you once were. Just as you long for food when you fast, you also long for God. This week as you fast, fill the time that you would normally be eating with God. Go to the Prayer Chapel to pray and read the Bible. Spend time with God, because He is what will fill you up and keep you from being hungry again!

Jason Stephens

Starting this Sunday, February 15th, seven47 will be providing transporation to and from Taylor University.  Jordan Oelshlager and Robert Hilson will be driving the shuttles, along with others who are being trained.  If you are interested in being a part of the seven47 community and live at Taylor or in the Upland, IN area be at the Dining Commons (DC) at Taylor University each Sunday night for a ride.  Vehicles will be in the parking lot across from the DC from 7:00 pm to 7:15 pm before leaving and will return between 9:15 pm and 9:30 pm.