Faith & Economics | C-Groups

I want to briefly talk about two things this week: our next depth class on Faith & Economics and a request to think about joining a community group if you're not already part of one.

Faith & Economics:  On Saturday, Februrary 7th, we'll be having a half-day conference from 9am - 2pm at Quest Church on the subject of faith and economics. We'll offer two large group sessions, one on Budgeting and the other on a Philosophy of Stewardship. In the afternoon we'll have several smaller, interactive, groups on a whole range of topics: Investing as Stewardship, Buying vs. Renting vs. Co-Housing, Steps to Get Out of Debt, and Hands-on help Developing a Budget. Lunch will be included and the cost is only $4.99 per person. Childcare will be provided.  If you want to attend, now is the time to register, because the class is just around the corner!   Register online here.

Mid-Year C-Group Launch: We say it often enough it's almost a mantra, but I'll say it again: if you want Quest to be more like a home than a distant relative you visit, join a community group.  We have a few new c-groups starting this upcoming week and a number of c-groups that are actively looking for additional people, so now is a great time to join.  If you're interested in learning more about one of the groups below, click on the link and then email the leader for details on the location.

• FOLLOWING Through on Your Spiritual Goals is a new group and will be meeting on Mon. nights in the Q Cafe.  If you've been feeling stuck in your spiritual journey, this is the group for you.

• NEWCOMERS Group is a new group that runs for 5 weeks and is for anyone new to the church who is interested in learning more about Quest and meeting other newcomers.
  

• KNOWLEDGE of the Holy is reading through Tozer's book, of the same name, on Tuesdays in Greenlake.
  

• CORINTHIANS in Queen Anne meets on Mondays and is working their way through Paul's 1st letter to the Corinthians.

• WOMEN: Life and Faith is a group of women meeting on Sundays who are reading through Anne Lammote's book, Traveling Mercies.
  

• SUPPORT Group for the Economically Displaced is still being formed, but it's vision is to offer practical and spiritual support for those who have lost their jobs.

If you have questions about any of the C-groups or if you'd like to know more about the Faith & Economics depth class, feel free to contact me at jason@seattlequest.org.

J a s o n  R u s t  |  College / Community / Depth Classes  |  jason@seattlequest.org

THIS WEEK AT QUEST | NEW EVENTS | COMMUNITY NEWS

• 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.

• 2008 GIVING STATEMENTS. 2008 Quest Giving Receipts ($250 or more) will be available at the welcome table  starting this Sunday, January 25. 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.

• COMMUNITY GROUPS. Community Groups meet througout 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.

• LIVE MUSIC @ THE Q. Friday: Dynamic, Ivan & Alyosha, The Bedoin Jacks. Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm. All ages - $7. Saturday: Chris Wise, Dan Young (of This Providence), Shay Carlucci (of Wimbleweather), Brantley Duke. Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm. All Ages - $6. 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.

• PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING. Are you are engaged or in a serious relationship headed towards marriage? Are you newly married but didn't get the chance to go through Pre-Marital counseling? We wil be having our Pre-Marital classes on Saturdays 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 and 2/21. For details, see the pre-marital counseling page on our website. RSVP BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD! FYI: We will be having another round of Pre-Marital Counseling classes in the month of May. If you have questions and to sign-up, please contact 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.

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