This Upcoming Sunday
My hope for Quest has always been that we are not just a Sunday community. As I shared recently, we don't just want to have one front door at Quest but numerous doors and windows by which people can see the fragrance of God through our community and ministry. This is why community groups, focus groups such as Mystery of Hope, our Compassion and Justice and Global Presence ministries, the monthly To the Streets, our global initiatives, and Q Café are so important to our church's desire to be a presence to the larger city and beyond.
But having said that, we also care about the one opportunity we have each week on Sundays to gather for our 'larger family gathering.' It's important as we collectively read the Scriptures, worship, hear the proclamation of the Scriptures, celebrate the sacrament of communion, and enjoy fellowship together.
It's also important because it allows newcomers and visitors to experience, examine, scrutinize, and check out Quest - ultimately in hopes of people growing closer to the truth and gospel of Christ. Sundays are also important because it is an opportunity for you to invite your friends, neighbors, and co-workers.
Last Sunday, I had a conversation with a visitor who was invited to Quest through a random conversation he had with two people at Quest on the streets of Seattle. They were complete strangers but one thing led to another and then to an invitation to Quest. He shared that he was new to Seattle and feeling overwhelmed and lonely but felt being at Quest was a ray of hope for his spiritual journey.
And so, I hope that not only will be you be encouraged this Sunday but you'll take a few moments to invite someone to join you this Sunday and in the weeks to come. I'm excited that we'll be hosting two special guests this Sunday: the SOLD Project will talk about their initiative in fighting child slavery and prostitution and guitarist Trace Bundy will share some of his music.
See you this Sunday.
P a s t o r E u g e n e C h o | Lead Pastor | http://eugenecho.com |
THIS WEEK AT QUEST | NEW EVENTS | COMMUNITY NEWS - COMMUNITY GROUPS. Community Groups meet throughout the week throughout the greater Seattle area. C-groups are a vital part of the depth and authenticity of the Quest community. For a full list of c-groups and to sign up for a c-group, visit the c-groups homepage. If you have any questions or would like help finding the right c-group for you, contact jason@seattlequest.org.
- NEW COMMUNITY GROUPS. If you would like to be in a community group, there are three new one's that have started or are starting shortly. Following Through on Your Spiritual Goals will center on "How can we help each other in growing in our spiritual journeys?" It meets on Monday nights at the Q Cafe. Contact Steve Lansingh (steveofseattle@gmail.com) to sign up. The other is a Newcomer's Group. The group will meet on Wednesday nights for those who want to meet others who are new to Quest and learn more about the church. Contact Jennifer Roach (jennifer@seattlequest.org) to sign up. Also, there's a new group especially for those in the Quest Community who have been laid-off or are otherwise suffering the brunt of this recession. The Support Group for the Economically Displaced will be lead by J.P. Kang and the meeting date is TBD; find out more details on our blog and contact jpkang@alum.mit.edu to sign up.
- LIVE MUSIC @ THE Q. Friday: Strung Out on Chamber Music. Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm. All ages - tickets available at www.simplemeasures.org. For more information or to volunteer during future live music shows, contact melissa@qcafe.org.
- OPEN MIC. Tuesday nights from 6:30-9pm at the Q Café, hosted by Victory Music. For more info, visit their website: www.victorymusic.org.
- AMPLIFY SNOW DAY. The Quest Youth Group will be having our Snow Day on Saturday, February 21st – Please get your permission slips from Deanne Liu (deanne.liu@gmail.com). We will be meeting in the Quest parking lot at 7:30am to head up to the mountain. Also, parents are invited to our Parents’ Dessert on Sun., Feb. 22nd at 4pm in the Quest basement. For more info, contact qyouth@seattlequest.org.
- 17|23 COLLEGE GROUP. Over this next semester we'll be looking together at the big questions surrounding Life and Death through the lens of the oft-ignored book of Ecclesiastes. Join us every Sunday after the 11am service at 12:45pm at the Q Cafe to share a meal, get to know one another, and to talk honestly about how Ecclesiastes illuminates beauty, tragedy, simplicity, doubt, and hope in our living and dying. Click here to read more about the 17|23 group. Questions? Contact jason@seattlequest.org.
- LEARNING TO LAMENT DEPTH CLASS. We all experience grief and loss. The apostle Paul exhorts us to "weep with those who weep" (Ro. 12:15). How do we do that? How do we lament and grieve for others and ourselves? The psalmist invites us to learn that "weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning" (Psalm 30:5). Join Pastor Ray as together, we learn to lament. Monday, March 23rd at 7pm at the Q Café. For more information and to RSVP, contact jason@seattlequest.org.
- 2008 GIVING STATEMENTS. 2008 Quest Giving Receipts ($250 or more) will be available at the welcome table on Sundays. If you don't see yours and need one, please contact the church office. We will also begin mailing out the 2008 Giving Statements this month; if your mailing address has changed recently, please send your updated address to office@seattlequest.org.
- YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR. Quest is currently accepting résumés for the Youth Ministry Director position. A full job description is available here. Please submit your cover letter and résumé as well as any questions you may have to office@seattlequest.org.
FUTURE QUEST CALENDAR | February 21 | Amplify Snow Day
| qyouth@seattlequest.org | February 22
| Q Youth Parents' Dessert
| qyouth@seattlequest.org | March 7
| iQ Membership Class
| office@seattlequest.org
| March 8
| Global Day of Prayer for Burma
| deanza@seattlequest.org | March 23
| Learning to Lament
| jason@seattlequest.org
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