Sunday Update

Happy Sunday!

What a difference a week makes, huh? Last Sunday it was 60 and sunny. This Sunday it was 30 and cloudy. Still, I hope everyone had a great week.

YAO had quite a bit going on this week with the House Party at Kyle & Sarah's on Saturday which was a lot of fun, despite the Cats losing. Unfortunately, I forgot to get my camera out, so there are no pictures, but the turnout was great and the food was even better. If you couldn't join us, don't worry, the next party is scheduled for Saturday March 20th at 6:30pm and the Jernigan's house. I'll have more details and an address soon.

We also had a very good showing for Sunday school this week (we even used up all of the extra chairs and had to go find more!). Woody led the class in a brief history of the church. We covered everything from Jesus to Martin Luther to the rise of denominations in just under an hour. Missed out? Join us next Sunday as Kyle leads us in Worship 101. The coffee is good and the company is even better!

This week is the inaugural Pub Club meeting at Two Key's Tavern. We will be discussing Spirituality vs Religion and how both of those concepts fit into our lives as young adults. Please join us this Wednesday, March 3rd, at 6:30pm to kick off what we hope becomes one of the best and most interesting events on the calendar.

101 Class

Hey Everyone,

This Sunday Woody will be teaching the 101 class in the Johnston Parlor. The topic for this Sunday is "Big C" Church History. I hope you all will join us as we take a look back at the history of the church.

House Party This Saturday!

I hope everyone is having a great Friday and has survived the latest round of snow. I don't know about you, but I'm ready for spring!

This is just a quick reminder about the House Party coming up Tomorrow Saturday February 27th at 11:30am at Kyle and Sarah's House. We will be watching the UK/UT basketball game. And I hope to see everyone there to cheer on the Cats as they beat Tennessee for the second time this season.

We Want Your Opinion

Today, after Sunday School (YAO: The 101s--come join us Sundays at 9:30 in the Johnston Parlor), Chip Weitkamp asked those of us in attendance to share some of our opinions about what we'd like to see for the upcoming sanctuary renovations. Because they want to collect as many opinions as possible, from anyone who would like to share them, he asked me to share his email address with you all here on the Blog so that you could email him with any ideas/opinions/suggestions you might have.

Just a bit of background on what they are considering:

They are looking at replacing the carpet (which is getting old and worn) as well as possibly doing some work to the dais, lowering the wall that separates the choir from the rest of us, and replacing the pew cushions. What they want is for you to share any ideas or opinions you might have with them. So, if any of you have an opinions (which I know you do, because we tend to be an opinionated group) please share them with Chip by emailing him at: creweitkamp@gmail.com .

He'll be looking forward to hearing from you!

Sunday Update

Hey guys, I hope you all had a chance to get out today and enjoy the fabulous weather. I know I did. It was a nice change from all the cold and snow we've been having.

This week was the start Lent, and it was also the start of several new programs here at Maxwell Street. Thursday was our first Workday Getaway Lunch and, although I was not able to make it, Kyle informed me that it went well. We had a small group, but a good group. I hope that more of you can join us as we go along. The next lunch will be Thursday March 18th at Sawyer's in downtown.

This morning was also the first Sunday of the YAO Sunday school class The 101s. The topic this morning was Maxwell Street 101 and we learned a little about the history of Maxwell Street before we went on to discuss where we thought the Church universal and Maxwell Street in specific are today and where we think they need to be. It was a fun way to start off the day, and I encourage all of you to join us next Sunday at 9:30am (there will be coffee to help you wake up) in the Johnston Parlor. I'm not sure what the next topic will be, but Kyle should be posting a schedule shortly.

After church today, we had a large group go to lunch at Puccini's for a little fellowship and a chance to find out what all we have planned for the YAOs through the spring. It was a great chance to meet some new people, have some good food, and get everyone connected to what is going on. If you couldn't join us for lunch, the schedule of events is all posted here on the blog as well as on the Google calendar (which you find a link to under the Young Adults Only page on www.maxpres.org).

Coming up this week:

The February House Party at Kyle & Sarah's House is this Saturday (Feb 27th) at 11:30am. Come ready to cheer on the Cats (or the Vols, if you must) and bring some food to share. Everyone is welcome, including kids!

And don't forget about Sunday School next Sunday. The 101s will continue, lead by Woody (for this week) and I'm sure Kyle will be letting us in on the topic soon.

Hope you all had a great week!

YAOs: The 101s

Starting on Sunday, February 21 at 9:15 a.m.

A new class for Young Adults Only (YAOs) will be offered on the topic The 101s — like Baptism 101, Bible 101, Communion 101, and The Church 101. Woody & Kyle will be leading the class, which will include coffee, learning, and a good time, with childcare provided. The class will be held in the Johnston Parlor.

Pub Club--March--Religion vs Spirituality

Join us for the March edition of Pub Club on March 3rd from 6:30-8:00pm at Two Key's Tavern.

The discussion topic for this month will be Religion vs Spirituality, What's the Difference? So give it some thought and come ready to share your own ideas and opinions. The more voices we have, the better the discussion is likely to be.

Pub Club meets the 1st Wednesday of every month to discuss a new topic. Haven't been yet? Don't worry, each month we talk about something new, so you won't be behind.

And here's a link to the Facebook event page.