the eWell
14 january 2009
volume 3 / issue 2
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The Well is a church that is committed to connecting with the unchurched community of Tallahassee. It is the desire of the Well to create an atmosphere that is engaging to this generation in the twenty-first century. While the culture of Tallahassee is always changing, we believe that the message of Jesus Christ is as relevant today as it was 2,000 years ago. The Well is a church that will speak an everlasting truth in an ever-changing culture.
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Sermon Preview This Sunday Dean offers part two of the Character Assassins series and will reference Romans 7:15-25.
Sunday night's Encore Dinner will be at Sonny's on Monroe Street.
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 eGiving.TheWellTallahassee.com
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Infant, toddler, and elementary age childcare and activities are available during our Sunday services. Check in with or get more information from a Well Kids volunteer in the Portico on Sundays.
Get Ready...It's Coming...February 1st!
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MEN'S SMALL GROUP
led by: Matt Long
Mondays @ 7:30 p.m.
Jason Borger's House led by: Dean Inserra
Wednesdays @ 8:30 p.m.
Steven Hartsfield's House
TWENTY SOMETHING LADIES
led by: Krissie Inserra
Mondays @ 7:00 p.m.
Jovanna & Heather's House
COLLEGE GIRLS Seniors
led by: Jen Simmons
Wednesdays @ 8:30 p.m.
Beach Club Apartments
Sophomores & Juniors
led by: Sarah Graves &
Grace Waller
Sundays @ 10:30 a.m.
Renee Lawson's House
Freshmen
led by: Lindsey Naitove
Sundays @ 10:30 a.m.
Michaela Ary's House
COLLEGE GUYS
led by: Bennett Acuff &
Aaron Clements
Sundays @ 10:30 a.m.
Bennett Acuff's House
ADULTS
led by: Marty & Amy Stubblefield
Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m.
The Stubblefield's House led by: Tom Inserra &
Jeff Merritt
Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m.
The Merritt's House
Are you interested in leading a community/small group or want more info on joining one? Contact any of the leaders above or Sarah Graves.
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Contact Information
Senior Pastor
Dean Inserra
dean@nomorethirst.org
ext. 3000
Executive Pastor
Dr. Matthew Robinson
matthew@nomorethirst.org
ext. 3001
Worship Leader
Matt Long
mattlong@nomorethirst.org
ext. 3002
Connect Coordinator
Sarah Graves
Community Groups
Well Kids
sarah@nomorethirst.org
Voice: (850) 219-WELL
Fax: (850) 514-4551
Mailing Address:
400 Captial Circle SE
Suite 18243
Tallahassee, FL 32301
www.TheWellTallahassee.com
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"For the single most important institution shaping Western culture
is the university. It is at the university that our future political
leaders, our journalists, our teachers, our business executives, our
lawyers, our artists, will be trained. It is at the university that
they will formulate or, more likely, simply absorb the worldview that
will shape their lives. And since these are the opinion-makers and
leaders who shape our culture, our worldview that they imbibe at the
university will be the one that shapes our culture. If the Christian
worldview can be restored to a place of prominence and respect at the
university, it will have a leavening effect throughout society. If we
change the university, we change our culture through those who shape
culture." (Moreland & Craig)
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WELL SAID
"The Ice Tea Dilemma" by Marty Stubblefield
 As Dean goes through the "Character Assassins" series, I am taken back by how the little things can add up, can lead to weaknesses, and can lead to chinks in the armor. I am taken back by how little things and can lead to big things and how little cracks in the mortar can lead to holes in the dam and thus peril for all those downsteam.
I'm reminded of the lunch time dilemma and how easy it would be to order the $1 Sweet Tea to go with my $1 fries and $1 Double Cheeseburger. However, instead of choosing to pour the tea I paid for, dispensing the more expensive Coca-Cola.
I can justify it - after all it's just Coke. Isn't it?
I can justify it by the time I had to wait. After all, my time is worth something. Isn't it?
I can justify it due to the poor customer service I received. After all, service, or the lack there of, is worth something. Isn't it?
But if Abbie, my rule following middle daughter, were there with me would it be that easy for me to justify? Would that be the kind of lesson that I would want to teach her or show her (much less my other two girls)?
"Honey, it is OK if Daddy does it but not you or anyone else. It's not really stealing. It's justification."
Kind of like President Nixon's response to David Frost's question: "It's not a crime if the President does it..."
Hmmm...
King David's issue with Bathsheba didn't start when he slept with her, got her pregnant and then did all that he did to cover it up. No, it started long before that.
It started when he chose to stay home from war in a season when good kings lead their troops to war.
It started with a glance... a look... a lusting in his heart.
It started when there was no accountability to anyone for his actions.
He was the king and the king could do or have what ever he wanted. Couldn't he?
The thought is that if David's best friend Jonathan had been around... had been living... that he would have stopped the craziness before it ever started. Jonathan would have nipped it in the bud.
As his friend, Jonathan would have questioned why the king was staying home while his men were on the battlefield.
As his friend, Jonathan would have wondered why David was spending so much time on his balcony gazing at another man's wife when he had king-business to do and wives of his own.
As his friend, Jonathan would have questioned David's desires and actions, and challenged him to take them to the Lord.
As his friend, Jonathan would have questioned David and brought him back to his senses... back to reality
But alas, Jonathan was no longer there having died in another battle.
And David was alone.
Bill Hybels once suggested that "Character is who you are when no one else is around."
Who are we when know one is around... Ice Tea or Coca-Cola?
Keep the Faith... Carpe Diem
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Registration has begun and spots are filling up! Join us on Friday, February 6th for a retreat night at St. George Island. Special guests Jill Phillips and Andy Gullahorn (music) and Jonathan Merritt (speaker) will be joining us for a time to get away. Everyone is welcome, and registration is only $25 (includes lodging, dinner and breakfast.) Spaces are limited and have already started filling up! Sign up today online and visit onenightstand.thewelltallahassee.com for more information and registration. (Special Note: Jill Phillips and Andy Gullahorn will be leading us in a very special time of worship during our evening service on Sunday, February 8th. Don't miss it and start inviting your friends today!) The Well Kids Baby Shower is being thrown this Sunday, January 18th. Pick up whatever you can and bring with you to Sunday's service. The Well Kids registry is at Target and under the name of our Well Kids Director: "Sarah Graves"
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College Students: Join us once a week for a free home cooked meal. The next 246 College Dinner will be on Monday, January 26th (following the MLK Holiday) at 7:00 p.m. at a TBA location.
Maps and directions will be available at
TheWellTallahassee.com.
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LATEST INFO
Like the Well's new Go Green bag? They're a special gift for first timers, and you can also buy one for only $3.00 on the Portico at the Guest Services table on a Sunday night.
 Men: Join us for some Adult Nourishment and breakfast this and every Friday at 6:45 a.m. at the Village Inn on Capital Circle. For more information contact Marty Stubblefield at stubblefieldGDA@aol.com.
 Each week the Well's Hospitality Crew helps take care of our band and Sunday setup team with snacks and drinks. If you are interested in helping out just once a month by baking a pan of brownies or buying a case of water, contact Jovanna Gomez at jovanna@nomorethirst.org.
 Each week a group of mom's from the Well and their friends gets together for a time to hang out, share life, and have some fun.
This week's Mom's Meeting is on Friday, January 16th at the Simmons' for playtime at 10:30 a.m. Contact Jen Simmons (jen@nomorethirst.org) for more info and directions.
 The Well's city league Basketball Team has their next game on Friday, January 16th at 8:30 p.m. at Nims Middle School.
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FYI
SHIRTS FOR SALE
Interested in a Well t-shirt ($10) or polo ($24) of your own? Shirts
are being sold before and after each Sunday service on the Portico at
Godby.
eGIVING
Log on to eGiving.TheWellTallahassee.com to set up your eTithe and offering.
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CLASSIFIEDS _
The Well Classifieds can help you find a roommate give a dog away, find
a prayer partner, etc. To submit an ad contact Matthew Robinson at
matthew@nomorethirst.org.
ROOMMATE NEEDED
Natalie Mitchell and Cristina Flanders are looking for a third roommate in a house in Southwood. If interested, contact Natalie at natalie.realtor@comcast.net.
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