Pathways Church

If you ever done even minor home improvement, you’ve probably had to deal with building codes.    At the most basic level, building codes ensure houses are built to safely withstand all the environmental world has to throw at it.  Code typically dictates the material specifications and structural requirements…both very crucial when you think about earthquakes, hurricanes and our recent 3 feet of snow.

Its much the same with the spiritual house Peter talks about. The spiritual house must also weather all this world has to throw at it.  In chapter 1, Peter presents certain ways of life (building codes, if you will) that create structural integrity and stronger bonds with one another, and ultimately, stronger bond to The Foundation.

Listen in as Stan highlights these 5 dispositions and hear how we can use them to build a stronger house fixed securely to The Foundation.

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Pathways’ Bible Challenge
March 2010

3.01.10 - Proverbs 22
3.02.10 – Proverbs 23-24
3.03.10 – Proverbs 25
3.04.10 – Proverbs 26-27
3.05.10 – Proverbs 28
3.06.10 – Proverbs 29-30
3.07.10 – Proverbs 31
3.08.10 – Ecclesiastes 1-2
3.09.10 – Ecclesiastes 3-4
3.10.10 – Ecclesiastes 5-6
3.11.10 – Ecclesiastes 7-8
3.12.10 – Ecclesiastes 9-10
3.13.10 – Ecclesiastes 11-12
3.14.10 – Song of Songs 1-2
3.15.10 – Song of Songs 3-4
3.16.10 – Song of Songs 5-6
3.17.10 – Song of Songs 7-8
3.18.10 – Jeremiah 1-6
3.19.10 – Jeremiah 7-11
3.20.10 – Jeremiah 12-16
3.21.10 – Jeremiah 17-21
3.22.10 – Jeremiah 22-26
3.23.10 – Jeremiah 27-31
3.24.10 – Jeremiah 32-36
3.25.10 – Jeremiah 37-41
3.26.10 – Jeremiah 42-46
3.27.10 – Jeremiah 47-52
3.28.10 – Lamentations
3.29.10 – 1 Thessalonians 1-3
3.30.10 – 1 Thessalonians 4-5
3.31.10 – 2 Thessalonians

“The wise man built his house upon the rock…the foolish man built his house upon the sand.  The rains came down and the floods came up…”  Which house was still standing in the end?

Peter discusses a similar idea in I Peter.  Peter continues his metaphor of us, as part of the church, being rocks used to build a spiritual house.  This spiritual house is set upon the Living Rock, the firm foundation.  A foundation that holds strong through the worst of storms.  As the building blocks of that house, the more contact we have with the Living Rock, the more immovable we become.

Listen in as Stan digs deeper into how we cement ourselves to the Living Rock, and how the cracks and blemishes actually strengthen the bond to the Foundation.

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The Pathways’ community is headed to Ski Liberty on Saturday, February 27th. We’re leaving from our Granary Road facility at 3:00 PM and will be skiing from 5-10 PM.

Skiing, snow-boarding and snow-tubing – we’re doing it all. So this is an event for the whole family (anyone can tube – you just have to be able to lie down!).

See you on the slopes!

We don’t do it very often because, well… we just don’t like business meetings. But every once in a while we have to have one. Sunday, February 28th is the day. The meeting will take place immediately following our regular Sunday morning service – and if tradition holds – it won’t last long.

So, come on out, find out what’s happening, and pitch in to make our community better. We need you – really, we do. See you Sunday!

All activities at the Pathways’ facility on Granary Road have been cancelled for today. The Super Bowl party has been relocated to the Re’s house. If you need directions, or transportation just call Evelyn at 443.866.5088.

The Parent’s Night Out has been cancelled due to snow. Check back for rescheduling.

In this message, Stan kicks of a new series entitled House of Living Stones. This series is a walk through the book of Peter.

In his book, Peter uses the idea that the church is house of living stones. And, if we as a the Church are going to reach the margins of society, and those pushed away by the institutional Church or never interested in the Church…this  House of Living Stones metaphor is an ideal way to demonstrate Jesus’ power, love, grace and mercy in the world. Listen in as Stan explores I Peter 1.

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Physical exercise is valuable, but spiritual exercise is even more valuable:
It promises rewards both in this life and the next.
- 1 Timothy 4:8

Pathways is partnering with Hanley’s Fitness to spread the Good News about Jesus. Every Saturday evening at 5PM Hanley’s makes their gym available for free to anyone who wants to come. They follow the open gym time with a Bible study aimed at answering real questions and meeting real needs. It’s a great opportunity to share what Jesus has done (and is doing) in your life.

Hanley’s is also offering what I consider to be the best health club value in the area. New members can join for just $299.99 a year. That’s $0.83 a day! You can find out more about the gym at their website: Hanley’s.

Hanley’s is located at 121 Industry Lane in Forest Hill. Their phone number is 410.836.0770. Tell them Pathways sent you!

Stan

Pathways’ Bible Challenge

2.01.10 – Proverbs 10
2.02.10 – Proverbs 11-12
2.03.10 – Proverbs 13
2.04.10 - Proverbs 14-15
2.05.10 – Proverbs 16
2.06.10 – Proverbs 17-18
2.07.10 – Proverbs 19
2.08.10 – Proverbs 20-21
2.09.10 – James 1-3
2.10.10 – James 4-5
2.11.10 – Leviticus 1-3
2.12.10 – Leviticus 4-6
2.13.10 – Leviticus 7-9
2.14.10 – Leviticus 10-12
2.15.10 – Leviticus 13-15
2.16.10 – Leviticus 16-18
2.17.10 – Leviticus 19-21
2.18.10 – Leviticus 22-24
2.19.10 – Leviticus 25-27
2.20.10 – Galatians 1-3
2.21.10 – Galatians 4-6
2.22.10 – Psalm 42-44
2.23.10 – Psalm 45-47
2.24.10 – Psalm 48-50
2.25.10 – Psalm 51-53
2.26.10 – Psalm 54-56
2.27.10 – Psalm 57-59
2.28.10 – Psalm 60-62