Eternity + Jefferson City, Missouri

Well…technically it began a long time ago, but we’re excited that Eternity (the church) had its first core group meeting last night at the Stained Glass Theatre in Jefferson City. Before moving on, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation and excitement that the Stained Glass Theatre has agreed to allow Eternity to call the theatre home. If you want to check out what our digs look like, you can check out a host of digital photos here. 

For our first official gathering last night, we focused on “What Is The Gospel“..It was amazing to be with the people who have committed to Eternity. If you want to check out some photos from last night including what we came up with as a definition of the Gospel, you can see them here…God is doing something incredible and we would love for you to be a part of it as well.

Make sure to join us on Sunday night at 6:00 pm at the Stained Glass Theatre…this week we’ll look at what it means to have a Biblical understanding of conversion.

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Last night, Eternity held it’s second vision meeting at the Stained Glass Theatre in Jefferson City.  After having 17 in attendance in late July, we didnt’ know what to expect for last night.  I think it would be safe to say that our time together far exceeded expectations.

First off, we would like to say a true heartfelt thank you to the folks at SGT for allowing us to host our meeting in their facility.  A big thank you also goes out to McAllister’s here in Jefferson City for their generosity and help in providing food for the gathering.

WIth 32 in attendance last night, it would appear that Eternity is off to the races.  With several families not in attendance due to unavoidable circumstances, it would appear that God is powerfully at work in the life of our young church plant.

We now begin looking forward to our first core group meeting on Sunday September 28th.  We’ll begin a six week series on the identity of Eternity and in-depth exploration of our values.  If you were unable to make either of the vision meetings, don’t sweat it.  Mark your calendars for our first core group meeting and come be a part of what God is up to here in Jefferson City.  We’d love to have you.

You can dowload it here.

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Eternity has received another $15,000 in pledges over the recent weeks and we are extremely grateful for those who are helping to support the advance of the Gospel in central Missouri.

We’re slowly but surely getting there.  Only $173,750 to go!  God is amazing.

…on July 27th at Panera Bread on Missouri Boulevard.  We will starting at 6:00 pm and should be done by 7:30.  To help us have an accurate count for food purposes, please let us know you’ll be there by going here and filling out the form.

We look forward to seeing you there!

These last few days have been powerful days for Eternity.  Increasing numbers of people are starting to commit to the vision in many different ways and I said in the last blog post that I couldn’t wait to see what God did next.  I never expected this:

And the hits just keep on coming.

Now, we have a mere $188, 750 to go.  I would say that I can’t wait to see what God next, but I’m beginning to be more and more afraid of what that actually might be!  I also can’t express my gratitude enough to those who generously gave these gifts.

Yesterday, May 1, 2008 - Eternity received it’s first official financial contribution.  A check in the amount of $250 and I have to say that I am absolutely stunned.  It’s one of those things that you have a pretty good idea will happen but it’s always a special moment when the first partner gives.  That’s awesome!  Now, we only have $199, 750 to go.  I can’t wait to see what God does next!