http://destinationchurch.org Chicago Church, Destination Church, Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:33:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 RELATE: Growing In Success With People http://destinationchurch.org/blog/relate-growing-in-success-with-people/ http://destinationchurch.org/blog/relate-growing-in-success-with-people/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:33:54 +0000 Matt Sweetman http://destinationchurch.org/?p=898 The ability to relate well to others is necessary to thrive at work, in our families, and among our peers.  You are invited to a refreshing and thought-provoking four-part series at Destination Church in Chicago to explore our “relatability”.

  • March 7
  • March 14
  • March 21
  • March 28
]]> http://destinationchurch.org/blog/relate-growing-in-success-with-people/feed/ Destination Church is Moving http://destinationchurch.org/blog/destination-church-is-moving/ http://destinationchurch.org/blog/destination-church-is-moving/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:05:04 +0000 Matt Sweetman http://destinationchurch.org/?p=860 We only have one more week left (Sunday Feb 21)  at our current meeting location.

Family Grounds Cafe has served us incredibly well over the past several months. We are BIG fans of the owners and the venue. But we’ve reached capacity and need to move on already.

On Feb 28, Destination Churches Chicago dream will come true! We are renting the ComedySportz Theatre located at 929 West Belmont Ave, 60657.

Here is what’s awesome about the venue:

  • It seats about 150 people, but still feels intimate.
  • We have a good space for our kids and nursery work.
  • They have audio/visual equipment we can use.
  • It’s located off one of the busiest L stops in the city which means we’ll get a lot of visibility.
  • It’s just a few buildings East of the Belmont Red & Brown lines which makes it highly accessible.
  • There is a parking garage just around the corner who are working out a deal for us.

As a church we should consider the 28th to be a practice run, we’ll make mistakes, we’ll realize things we’ll need to tweak. But, then we’ll be ready to begin our next teaching series the following Sunday March 7. Get ready for our series titled RELATE: Growing in success with people.

This venue change gives us a great reason to invite and celebrate the next phase of Destination Church in Chicago.

]]> http://destinationchurch.org/blog/destination-church-is-moving/feed/ Membership Class March 7 http://destinationchurch.org/blog/membership-class-march-7/ http://destinationchurch.org/blog/membership-class-march-7/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:45:38 +0000 Matt Sweetman http://destinationchurch.org/?p=813 DATE CHANGE TO FEB 28th

Wondering how to take your faith to the next level? The membership class is for new people or regular attenders who want to take the next step in their relationship with Christ.

This experience will help you understand Destination Churches culture, vision, values and give you an opportunity to help us build communities that are loyal to Jesus. The class is not a membership commitment in itself. It is an opportunity to find out more.

God has called and gifted each of us to play an active role in serving others. Growth happens best when we use our God given time and energy to benefit those God has placed around us. Membership is about becoming all that you can be in God and taking your role as a disciple more seriously.

Find out more and SIGN UP NOW >>>

]]> http://destinationchurch.org/blog/membership-class-march-7/feed/ Mobilise Weekend (Jan 17, No Service) http://destinationchurch.org/blog/mobilise-this-weekend/ http://destinationchurch.org/blog/mobilise-this-weekend/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:19:22 +0000 Matt Sweetman http://destinationchurch.org/?p=778 A whole bunch of us at Destination Church are heading down to St. Louis this weekend for the Mobilise-USA Student’s and 20’s conference. Happy face. That means we will not have a service this Sunday, January 17. Sad face.

If you are not going please pray for God to get a hold of our hearts and give us a vision for planting reproducing churches in the top 100 cities of the USA. I’d also encourage you to not take the weekend off but use it to build relationships with people God has connected you to.

I’m looking forward to our next gathering as we continue our current teaching series PIONEERS: People That Change The World on Sunday January 24th. Don’t miss it!

]]> http://destinationchurch.org/blog/mobilise-this-weekend/feed/ PIONEERS: People That Change The World http://destinationchurch.org/blog/pioneers-people-that-change-the-world/ http://destinationchurch.org/blog/pioneers-people-that-change-the-world/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:55:58 +0000 Matt Sweetman http://destinationchurch.org/?p=768 At Destination Church in Chicago our passion is to build communities that are loyal to Jesus.

We have a deep love for the city of Chicago. As we reach the city for Jesus we will be able to reach the suburbs, the state, the region, the nation and the world. Because we love the people in those places we are starting in the city.

This Sunday, Jan 10th, we are starting a four week teaching series PIONEERS. We will be examining pioneers who have gone before us and changed the world.

Don’t miss PIONEERS:

Each message will be tag teamed. Expect some new faces on our stage (stage coming soon). Let’s change the world together!

]]> http://destinationchurch.org/blog/pioneers-people-that-change-the-world/feed/ Brunch January 3rd @ 10am http://destinationchurch.org/blog/brunch-january-3rd-10am/ http://destinationchurch.org/blog/brunch-january-3rd-10am/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:05:13 +0000 Matt Sweetman http://destinationchurch.org/?p=760 This coming Sunday, January 3rd, we are having brunch at our apartment at 10am. Please come and feel free to invite a friend — the more the merrier! If you haven’t indicated on your communication card that you are coming then please use the form below (email subscribers click here). I can then send you our address if you don’t have it.

Because we think people are awesome, we dedicate a lot of time to building community. We often don’t realize how hungry we are for relationships until we encounter them. We want to start 2010 with the mindset of an outward focused community. I’ll spend a short time running through some of our basic plans for 2010 and we’ll establish some prayer goals for the year.

All are welcome. There are no official kids activities planned so parents will be responsible for their children. It’s going to be a fun atmosphere.

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]]> http://destinationchurch.org/blog/brunch-january-3rd-10am/feed/ Merry Christmas (Dec 27, No Service) http://destinationchurch.org/blog/merry-christmas-dec-27-no-service/ http://destinationchurch.org/blog/merry-christmas-dec-27-no-service/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:20:29 +0000 Matt Sweetman http://destinationchurch.org/?p=743 Have a Merry Christmas! Travel safe (if you are travelling) and stay warm (if you are in a cold climate). And don’t forget, as a church we are not meeting on Sunday December 27th.

I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone in the new year. 2010 is going to be an incredible year for Destination Church. God has great plans for our future and our work in Chicago. Be in prayer and be expectant.

We have a brunch scheduled on January 3rd and our first official worship service will be January 10th at the cafe.

Peace!

]]> http://destinationchurch.org/blog/merry-christmas-dec-27-no-service/feed/ Kids At Destination http://destinationchurch.org/blog/kids-at-destination/ http://destinationchurch.org/blog/kids-at-destination/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:16:10 +0000 Matt Sweetman http://destinationchurch.org/?p=732 One of our kids volunteers recently heard a new child say to her Mom that she wanted to come back to Destination the next week. Guess what, they came back! Now that was encouraging.

Heather and I put our two boys in Destination Kids every Sunday and they love it. The Bible based DVD and craft program we use is top notch and has provided a clear structure for kids to thrive and learn about God.

Our goal is to make Sunday morning the highlight of the week for each child. We want to create an environment where children rave about their experience and plead with their parents to return the following week.

One of our constant points of prayer as a church has been to ask God to provide somebody who has the passion and skills to take our kids work to the next level — to really up the stakes. With our recent growth, and our plans to continue to grow, we are aware that our kids program needs to expand as the church does. We are praying for someone with a vision for children to grow in God.

Do you know someone who is gifted in this way? Are you? If so, what are you waiting for? God has provided an incredible ministry opportunity for you to thrive and to influence the future success of the gospel in Chicago! As a church we are committed to raising our kids in the city and teaching them to love it. We love this city, and we want our kids to as well.

Are you our children’s coordinator? If you think you are, go ahead and email or call me 773.789.7071 — we’ve been praying for you.

]]> http://destinationchurch.org/blog/kids-at-destination/feed/ Christmas In Chicago 2009 http://destinationchurch.org/blog/christmas-in-chicago-2009/ http://destinationchurch.org/blog/christmas-in-chicago-2009/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:12:49 +0000 Matt Sweetman http://destinationchurch.org/?p=652 Mark your calendars because on Sunday December 13th, Destination Church is starting a mini Christmas series titled Christmas In Chicago — and you are invited!

This two week series will be a great opportunity for family and friends to make Christmas a touch more meaningful. Christmas offers so many nostalgic experiences so why not make church one of them? Don’t forget that we are taking the Sunday following the series conclusion off, December 27th.

A Special Event …

Christmas In Chicago:

  • Part 1: The Gift Of Joy, Sunday December 13th
  • Part 2: The Gift Of Peace, Sunday December 20th

During this time of gift giving and celebration, it is important to reflect on the gifts God has for us. Please come along and explore Christmas In Chicago at Destination Church. Find directions here.

Enjoy the Christmas season!

]]> http://destinationchurch.org/blog/christmas-in-chicago-2009/feed/ Church Summer Internship 2010 http://destinationchurch.org/blog/church-summer-internship-2010/ http://destinationchurch.org/blog/church-summer-internship-2010/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:13:32 +0000 Matt Sweetman http://destinationchurch.org/?p=639 In 2009 we started something very cool! A month long internship focused on evangelism. We gathered 8 young guys from around the US and hit the streets (in a positive way). We surveyed close to 600 people and had incredible opportunities to pray and share. Those who participated experienced one of the hardest 4 weeks of their Christian walk, but one of the most rewarding and growing.

We have made some tweaks for the 2010 internship to make it even more fruitful. If you have 4 weeks this summer and you want to accelerate your spiritual development, then apply for the Summer Internship. It WILL change your perspective, deepen your heart for the lost and give you the confidence you’ve always wanted to effectively engage with the unchurched in a natural way.

So how will the internship work? I’m glad you asked!

We’ll focus on running a number of booths at festivals over weekends, which will be the bulk of the work. And, then we’ll follow up during the week in personal ways with those who requested more information about the church. Festivals provide a natural context to engage about spiritual matters and collect contact details. Unfortunately, many of the simple evangelism methods of the past no longer work in our culture. Street preaching is a BIG no-no, door-to-door barely works. But, engaging in continual surveying at summer festivals with 100’s of people provides a powerful and relevant method to connect people to Jesus and His church.

If you are a regular or member of Destination Church please add these weekends to your calendar: July 26th – August 22nd, 2010

Please spread the word. If you happen to know of any potential interns or if you are considering it yourself, waste no more time, apply now.

Apply Now For The Destination Church Summer Internship 2010

Check Out The 2009 Video

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