The Next Simple Church Network Gathering for Greater Philadelphia will be: Saturday September 20th

Greater Philadelphia is on the Heart of the Lord of the Harvest.  Over the last year, He has sent some of the Key International leaders in the Movement to Philadelphia:  Wolfgang Simson and then Neil Cole.  This September, the Lord of the Harvest is again allowing us to be stretched as a network.  We will host veteran Missionary and Simple Church Planting Strategist Ross Rohde for (4) Days.  See Below.    Times and activities are still being worked out, but most of all we want you and anyone else who is interested in the Simple Church Movement to be a part. 

HOW WAS THE HOUSE CHURCH MOVEMENT STARTED IN SPAIN?

We can find out in Philadelphia.  Hey network partners and friends.  I have been away for a while, but I am back!

SAVE THE DATE(S): Sept 18-21, 2008

Sept 18-21, 2008 Mr. Ross Rohde will be with us in Philadelphia.  
 Thursday: Fellowship Dinner (Somewhere - Anyone want to Host)

Saturday:  Regular Network Gathering (adding 2 hours extra   for  training and equipping from Ross)

Sunday:  Joint Simple Church Fellowship - Greater Philadelphia

Feast of Tabernacles Sept. 28-30, 20

@ Burlington Nazarene Church, Burlington, NJ 

SCN joins with an anchor church to bring the Jewish feast to bring tabernacle (tent) worship to the temple by reminding us about God's provision in the wilderness.  Celebrate by building a booth, cooking traditional foods, camping overnight, music, folk dancing, teaching, children's activities, campfires, teaching  and making new friends. Tabernacle life remembers the simplicity of God's provision for us apart from our climate controlled comforts and planned systems of support.  Because Scripture prescribes and teaches the importance of both temple and tabernacle life, we seek ways to bring the two together.

Beginning with a common meal at ReaLife café in Bridesburg area of Philly, about 50 people met to hear what God is up to  and see where Jesus is dwelling among us in very simple ways in our second gathering.  We are more Simple Church Vagabonds than a Simple Church Network so far.  Meeting new friends, eating, praying and dreaming together helps each of us to next steps where we live.  This connection and encouragement is critical to becoming missional in our thoughts, words, acts and relationships because simple church can sometimes be boring, discouraging and overwhelming when we are addicted to church programs and begin to experience the different kind of sacrifice and courage that is needed to reach the harvest on the street with Jesus.   In addition to informal visiting and sharing with friends, here are some of the stories we heard and things we are learning….