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« Reply #75 on: July 14, 2007, 08:27:55 PM » |
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« Reply #76 on: July 14, 2007, 10:10:36 PM » |
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I was looking for a new church home. I really like the band style of music and I really need a pastor who preaches with passion. I also wanted a church that wasn't afraid to offend people by preaching the word of God and talking about Jesus. So many churches are going the 'seeker' route and trying not to offend new comers with talking less about the deep stuff, not having crosses, not taking out your Bibles, etc...and I am tired of that. I am all for seekers coming to church but I want them to stand up for Christ.
Anyway, part of my job as a fire chaplain is working with the families and departments after a firefighter dies in the line of duty. Almost three years ago, Baytown Fire Department lost a firefighter in a bad fire during Christmas week. The family wanted to have his funeral on Christmas Eve and we were really worried about finding a church that would 1) be able to hold the number of firefighters that would come and 2) be willing to have the funeral on Christmas Eve which is a busy time for churches. So I contacted Grace and they were so awesome and just opened their arms wide open to us. They were willing to do so much for this family and the firefighters. I was always impressed by their graciousness and I knew one day I would come back to check them out.
It's taken me awhile to start breaking away from my other church but the timing has been perfect. We started looking at Grace over the past couple of months and decide The Venue was the place for us to start. I listened to one of Scott's messages online and knew he was the type of pastor I was looking for.
So far I have been coming for 4 weeks and my husband 2 weeks. We both love it!
m and my wife started at the venue about a year ago, the peolpe at the venue are welcoming and the message is truthful. i mostly like the way that everything is centered around the bible. we are happy to have you and your husband join us and we look forward to benefit of your strength in CHRIST |
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2 Corinthians 5:20,21
We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.
21. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
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« Reply #77 on: July 14, 2007, 11:28:42 PM » |
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How long has the Venue been taking place? Or should I say, how long have I been missing out on this great service?
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« Reply #78 on: July 15, 2007, 01:17:03 PM » |
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the venue been around for about three years to tell you the truth wendy . it start of as a home group which adam an kasey start an to tell you the truth God opened a door in the church for a college an single group an that when clint an emily took over as the head leaders they left the church an adam an kasey still where the backup leaders . today the venu is one of houston biggest college an single hang out an it all God baby.
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P.s i have been going since venue start an a little hint an how Scott came about it has to do with some ppl like me an Vic an adam asking Scott alot of time through out the years to come an be a guest speacker at Grace . An God lead Scott to Grace.
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« Reply #79 on: July 18, 2007, 01:55:24 PM » |
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My older brother (Jeremy Foster) invited my younger brother (Stephen) and me about three or four weeks ago. Since we didn't have a church that we were yet satisfied with, we decided to attend. Stephen is so taken with the church that he decided to join a couple weeks ago. I'm also considering joining, as well.
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« Reply #80 on: July 24, 2007, 09:41:36 AM » |
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the venue been around for about three years to tell you the truth wendy . it start of as a home group which adam an kasey start an to tell you the truth God opened a door in the church for a college an single group an that when clint an emily took over as the head leaders they left the church an adam an kasey still where the backup leaders . today the venu is one of houston biggest college an single hang out an it all God baby.
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P.s i have been going since venue start an a little hint an how Scott came about it has to do with some ppl like me an Vic an adam asking Scott alot of time through out the years to come an be a guest speacker at Grace . An God lead Scott to Grace.
Yeah that was indeed something God allowed, because we Porticans sure weren't going to let Scott go  |
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Because it's a book about a man who doesn't know he's about to die. And then dies. But if a man does know he's about to die and dies anyway. Dies- dies willingly, knowing that he could stop it, then- I mean, isn't that the type of man who you want to keep alive?
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« Reply #81 on: August 28, 2007, 07:00:39 PM » |
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Well I had been hearing great things of The Venue and two Monday’s ago I said to myself I am going, dragged a friend of mines with me and I do not plan to miss any more Mondays unless I really really have to. My predicament now, is that I get out of class right at 7 and driving from downtown to church takes me about 20 mins  so that means that I will be coming late and partially missing the worship, but I am praying that the teacher lets us out earlier at least on Monday's hehehe  (is it bad to pray for that?? ) - Claudia |
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« Reply #82 on: August 28, 2007, 07:17:25 PM » |
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We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.
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« Reply #83 on: August 28, 2007, 07:22:46 PM » |
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Well I had been hearing great things of The Venue and two Monday’s ago I said to myself I am going, dragged a friend of mines with me and I do not plan to miss any more Mondays unless I really really have to. My predicament now, is that I get out of class right at 7 and driving from downtown to church takes me about 20 mins so that means that I will be coming late and partially missing the worship, but I am praying that the teacher lets us out earlier at least on Monday's hehehe (is it bad to pray for that?? ) - Claudia |
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But those who hope in the Lord will renew in their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. ~Isaiah 40:31, NIV
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« Reply #84 on: August 28, 2007, 07:24:59 PM » |
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Well I had been hearing great things of The Venue and two Monday’s ago I said to myself I am going, dragged a friend of mines with me and I do not plan to miss any more Mondays unless I really really have to. My predicament now, is that I get out of class right at 7 and driving from downtown to church takes me about 20 mins so that means that I will be coming late and partially missing the worship, but I am praying that the teacher lets us out earlier at least on Monday's hehehe (is it bad to pray for that?? ) - Claudia i say invite the teacher  if that doesnt work  |
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2 Corinthians 5:20,21
We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.
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« Reply #85 on: August 28, 2007, 07:50:38 PM » |
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Cool then keep the prayers coming lol
hehe you know what that is not a bad Idea !!! thanks for the suggestion ! you are so silly ! lol
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« Reply #86 on: September 04, 2007, 12:39:09 PM » |
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Hope to meet you at Venue Claudia! |
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Johanna
"And we know that things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." ~Romans 8:28
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Claudia Neri
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« Reply #87 on: September 05, 2007, 11:02:04 AM » |
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I know johanna !! i hope to meet u soon, too, i have been on the lookout to see if i recognize u lol but then again i am pretty blind lol so yea |
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« Reply #88 on: September 19, 2007, 11:48:24 AM » |
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wellcome claudia an hope you enjoyed the venue.
bartman an to tell u the truth invite the whole class a a field trip
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« Reply #89 on: September 19, 2007, 09:54:24 PM » |
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A friend told me about the Venue a while back. And I haven't been there to visit in months because I've been so caught up in my own little church- lots to do in little churches, ya know.  But I miss the atmosphere and I'll be coming around soon, I'm sure. hopin' you guys are wonderful! -martha |
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