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Quest eNews | February 4 - 10, 2009

Faith & Economics Depth Class

 

All of us have been impacted in some way by the recent ongoing economic "meltdown" and, sadly, many of you have been hit especially hard. Our sense of security is shaken. How does our faith intersect with all of this? I haven't come to any sweeping conclusions, but I've spent some time these past couple of months wrestling with the meaning of Christian stewardship and how our stewardship informs our economic life decisions.
 
 
Writing from prison toward the end of his life, the apostle Paul's words to the Christians in Philippi are particularly challenging for me (4:11-12): "... for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or want." Wow. Paul had a deep trust in God and His provision for every need, no matter what the circumstances. That's tough. And it raises the question: What does it mean to be a good steward in times of need and abundance?
 
 
We will explore this and related topics during the Faith & Economics Depth Class, a one-day event scheduled for this coming Saturday, February 7th, from 9 am until 2 pm, in the church sanctuary. We will be talking about all the stuff you've been hearing about in the news: budgeting, credit, borrowing and debt, investing, and housing --all from a Christian perspective and in the context of stewardship. The deadline to register for the Faith & Economics Depth Class is Wednesday, February 4th [TOMORROW!] so please, register NOW!  The registration fee is just $4.99! Lunch is included and childcare will be provided. So if you didn't do so three seconds ago, click HERE to register now! I hope many of you will join in the conversation.

 

 

P a s t o r  R a y  B a r t e l  |  Community Pastor  |  ray@seattlequest.org

 

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: Bret Hite, Trevor Davis, & Jackie Mitchell. Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm. All ages - $8. 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.
  • NEWCOMER’S DINNER. New to Quest? Join us at the Q Café on Thursday, February 5th at 7pm. Dinner’s on us! To RSVP, contact jennifer@seattlequest.org.
  • INTERGENERATIONAL POTLUCK. Formerly known as the Interbay Potluck, we'd like to invite Questers of all ages to join us for a potluck this Sunday, February 8th at 5pm in the Quest Basement. Come for the food, good conversation and great fellowship! If you have questions, please contact wendy@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, February 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 resumés for the Youth Ministry Director position. A full job description is available here. Please submit your cover letter and resumé as well as any questions you may have to office@seattlequest.org.


FUTURE QUEST CALENDAR

 February 5
 Newcomer's Dinner
 jennifer@seattlequest.org
 February 7
 Faith & Economics Depth Class
 jason@seattlequest.org
 February 8
 Intergenerational Potluck
 wendy@seattlequest.org
 February 23
 Learning to Lament Depth Class
 jason@seattlequest.org
 March 7
 iQ Membership Class
 office@seattlequest.org

 

 

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