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Welcome to the Branch. We hope that whether it’s here on our website or at one of our gatherings, you’ll find the Branch to be a place of acceptance and hospitality. No matter where you are in life, you want you to know that you are welcome here.
As you explore the links below, please feel free to contact us with questions - or simply for a cup of coffee. We hope to have the chance to meet you soon.
she::gathers
Sat, 04/25/2009 - 12:00 — chrisshe::gathers is a chance to connect with other women, share life, and build relationships - whether you are new to the Branch or a veteran - young or old - married or single - all women are encouraged to come. This month, the gathering spot is The Winchester:Monday, July 6 at 8:00PM (come whenever you can - stay however long you're able).
(648 Wealthy St. SE)
Meal Night
Fri, 04/03/2009 - 07:44 — chrisOur normal next meal night will resume at end of July (I know, I know....your heart and stomach are in tears), but until then we're planning a sweeter version of meal nights: gathering at the local-popular-delicious ice-cream shop. We hope you'll join us:
July 15
7:00PM
Sundaes in the Heights (corner of Alger and Eastern)
PS......
Kaleo: Morning, Afternoon, and Evening Prayers
Tue, 01/20/2009 - 08:54 — chrisToday I'm going have a series of posts on what is called the Prayer Offices - a fancy way of saying that you're going to pray through the day: morning, noon, and evening. Below, are files for morning, noon and evening prayers.
These prayers can take 5 minutes - or 30. It's up to you.
And what's cool - is that these prayers are being prayed by people all across the world - and have been prayed for centuries past. So read slowly. Take your time. Let these words sink in. And let them aid you in your persistence.
Kaleo: Prayer (Persistance)
Mon, 01/19/2009 - 15:03 — chrisOver the course of this week you'll find some thoughts and suggestions for practicing the discipline of prayer.
I want to get started by encouraging you to read Luke 18.
(youversion.com is one place to go)
Ok. So what do you make of this story? Especially in light of Luke 11 which we explored on Sunday.
In both stories, Jesus is driving at the point of persistence. Even if it's midnight, even if the request is significant, even if silence is the only response you get, Jesus tells us to keep at it. "Never give up." (Luke 18:1)
