Luke 5:37-39

If you want to build something that lasts you have to be willing to (consistently) change whatever you build.  Apple knew they would have to.  It took a mind-set AND a process.  Does your life need a system upgrade?  As the head of my family I have to ask, “Does my family need a ‘systems upgrade?’” As the “Cultural Architect” of Harvest Church I have to ask, “Does Harvest Church need a ‘systems upgrade?’”

Upgrading is costly, time-consuming, “hard”… But not as hard if you don’t do it.

The best way to keep people moving toward the core mission is to frequently upgrade the system.

i.e.:  Cultural Relevance – appropriate to the matter at hand; connecting TRUTH to the culture & community around us.  To do this we have to be always willing to change.  We can’t stay stuck in the 1980’s or in 2010!

Even God believes in system upgrades: OLD Testament & NEW Testament.  *When you don’t upgrade the system you loose your capacity to use a more “relevant” (& thus effective) approach.

Jesus was TIMELESS!  But the Pharisees were stuck in their old system. He spoke of LOVE vs. The Law.  GRACE vs. Performance or works.  He told stories – they had their lists… *God sent Jesus to upgrade the system!

Three Principles of Wine-skins:
1. Wine is TIMELESS… Transcendent.  In other words, (like it or not) people are always going to drink wine.
2. Wines-kins don’t last forever.
3. New wine requires new skins.

Jesus was saying, “I AM new wine.”

How can what we build ultimately contain something… someONE that is ETERNAL?  We can’t. WE must change… Constantly upgrading.  Learning . Growing. We adjust to HIM.  He doesn’t adjust to us.

Churches that are not changing are abandoning what is timeless & eternal.

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Luke 5:37-39
1. Wine is timeless… people are always going to drink it.
2. Wine-skins don’t last forever.
3. New wine requires new skins.
More tomorrow morning at Harvest Church as we launch the new 3 part series: Harvest 10.0 (The Upgrade.)

*John 7:37 “Out of YOUR belly will flow RIVERS of living waters!” You become a distributor of the touch He touched you with.   i.e.: When you’ve been touched by Love, you become a lover; when you’ve been touched by healing you become a healer; when you’ve been touched by JOY you become an anti-depressant!

* So ultimately each revelation you receive about God is a revelation about yourself! We are made in His image. 11 Cor. 3:18

I once heard T.L. Osborn say, “Jesus not only came to show us the Father but He also came to show us… US!”

Now, this brings a WHOLE new light to what Peter said in Acts 3, “Such as I have GIVE I thee!”

Give what you’ve got today to others around you!

Reaching Out,

pkc

Andrew Carnegie was a great example of building a team.  Isn’t he the one that said, “I hire men that are smarter than me.” ?  Anyways…
Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.??The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.??Teamwork is working together — even when apart.??A job worth doing is worth doing together.??Coming together, sharing together, working together, succeeding together.??A successful team beats with one heart.??Teamwork divides the task and doubles the success.??Teamwork doesn’t tolerate the inconvenience of distance.

Teamwork makes the dream work!

pkc

A REMINDER of what the 7 categories or baskets of your life are:
1.  Spiritual
2.  Family
3.  Personal Growth
4.  Financial
5.  Social
6.  Professional
7.  Physical

By now you should have set one measurable priority for each of the 7 areas of your life for 2010.  If you have & if  you work the plan, you will have a very fulfilling & balanced year.

Remember: schedule is the key to Balance.  Get a plan; work the plan. Don’t make the mistake of getting bored, tired or discouraged.  It’s always too soon to quit!

“If you aim at nothing you will hit it every time.”  Bro. Jim Wideman

Peace Out!

Pastor K

Yep, today is the official day that the Groups semester begins at Harvest Church.  If you haven’t joined a Group do so this week!  This is the week that all the fun begins! 

If you need help deciding which Group fits you the best then give our Groups Coach, Pastor Trent Massey, a call in the office some time this week at 251-471-2914!  He’s great at helping folks find the right Group that fits them.

Have a Connected Week!  And remember: BIG things happen in small Groups!

Pastor Kevin

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Services at 9 & 11!

Join a Group today!  Get in a Crib! Find out more today at Harvest Church!

pkc

That’s right – just a quick reminder: my pastors, Mark & Janet Brazee, will be at Harvest Church TONIGHT!

The service begins at 7 pm.

Child care provided for nursery & preschool aged children!

See you in a bit!

Pastor Kevin