The Orchard Blog

Who Is My Neighbor – Ted Egly
Sunday 05.27.07

Setlist:
Blessed Be Your Name – Tree 63
Tell The World – Hillsong United
You Are My King – Passion Band
Everlasting God – Lincoln Brewster
If Everyone Cared – Nickelback *****

Who is your neighbor? Ted took a look at the story of the Good Samaritan. Who is it that you find difficult to love? Maybe even someone who you can’t even bear to say their name. Maybe they cheated you or betrayed you or hurt you in some way. You can grow past this – admit it and own it.

Posted by Mike Jones

*****(Please use discretion when previewing or purchasing other songs by this artist as other songs on this album may contain inappropriate lyrical content.)

More Than Words – Ted Egly
Sunday 05.20.07

Setlist:
You Are Good – Lincoln Brewster
I Am Free – Desperation Band
Dirty Laundry – Don Henley
More Than Words – (Orchard Original)

Words have the power to be septic and tear people down. They also have the ability to encourage and lift others up. Which are you choosing to do today with your words?

Posted by Mike Jones

It’s always encouraging to see how I’m viewed by the young artistic children at The Orchard…

Posted by Scott Hodge 

Every summer we do our best to give some of our children’s ministry volunteers a much needed break (some have been serving every week since September). To do that, we need your help serving in one of our children’s ministry environments three times this summer – once in June, July, and August! Or, whenever you can!

Please consider jumping in by signing up at the Info Counter on Sunday.

Posted by Kathryn Egly

Confessions. . . Sometimes I Want To Give My Kids Back To God
Sunday 05.13.07

Setlist:
Marvelous Light – Charlie Hall
All Because of Jesus – Steve Fee
Lisa (A Tribute to Mom) – Tyler Krienitz and Orchard Music Team
Daughters – John Mayer

Parenting isn’t always easy, but it’s nice to know we’re not going through it alone.

Posted by Mike Jones

I recently read the book Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson.

This is a short, humorous, easy to read book that helps you understand, deal with, and even ENJOY change.

The bottom line is that change is always happening and if we notice it, we can be better prepared!

 If you are a person who hates change, read the book for a fresh perspective.

By the way – there’s a great picture book version entitled Who Moved My Cheese for Kids!

Posted by Kathryn Egly

Confessions. . . I Don’t Like [MOST] Christians
Sunday 05.06.07

Setlist:
Everyday – Lincoln Brewster
All Because of Jesus – Steve Fee
O Praise Him – The David Crowder Band
Salt And Light – Joel Engle (Orchard Music Team version not available)

Wow!! What a weekend! If you missed it, you can download the podcast on iTunes or here.

Posted by Mike Jones

(Originally shown Sunday, 05.06.07)

Posted by Mike Jones

Confessions. . . Choosing To Cheat
Sunday 04.29.07

Setlist:
All To You – Lincoln Brewster
Everlasting God – Lincoln Brewster
Dirty Little Secret – The All-American Rejects*****

Message highlights:
We need to redirect our cheating (taking time and attention from one thing and putting it on another). We need to begin by making a DECISION to not cheat our families. We need to DEVELOP a plan by clarifying our commitments by asking: 1)What is my nonnegotiable, and 2) What change would my spouse most like me to make in regards to my schedule? We then need to DELIVER – what’s the best way to get from where I’m at to where I need to go?

Take Home:
What do I struggle to juggle?
Do I work to support my family, my ego or both?
Do I ever use my good intentions and heartfelt love as a cover for my absence?
What is my next step?

Posted by Mike Jones

*****(Please use discretion when previewing or purchasing other songs by this artist as other songs on this album may contain inappropriate lyrical content.)