the eWell
21 january 2009
volume 3 / issue 3
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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 three of the Character Assassins series, the Character Assassin of Within, and will reference Matthew 15:10-20.
Sunday night's Encore Dinner will be at Beef 'O' Brady's on Thomasville Road.
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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
Wednesdays @ 8:30 p.m.
Beach Club Apartments
Freshmen
led by: Lindsey Naitove
Wednesdays @ 8:00 p.m.
Starbucks on Tennessee
COLLEGE GUYS
led by: Bennett Acuff &
Aaron Clements
Sundays @ 11:00 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 Inserra'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
"Best Sellers" by Sarah Graves
 For the past year and a half I've been studying to become a Family Counselor. I wasn't always sure that I wanted to focus on families, but in the past few months, I've discovered it's what I really want to do. I still have a lot to learn, but I'm fully prepared for the journey. Thankfully, there are experts in the field who write books, provide seminars, and teach classes to help people like me know more about this population and how to help them. To begin my journey, I started strolling through Borders until I finally found my sections-Child Psychology and Marriage & Divorce. As I flipped through books trying to figure out which ones were the best representations of my subjects, I began to wonder what people pick out when they're in the Christianity section.
I walked over to the section and tried to imagine myself as a non-believer trying to learn about Christianity. It was all wrong. The books were in alpha order. Joel Osteen's books were all by Beth Moore's books. It looked like they were on the same team. You would think that the forward facing books would hold the most truth about the subject, but in actuality they're just the ones that sell the most copies. I wanted to sit there and rearrange the whole section, even if it took me hours. I wanted to arrange them according to what books would be most helpful for a non-believer to read in order to know the truth about Christianity. And sorry to break it to you, but "Become a Better You" was not one of them; neither was "One Year New Testament for Busy Days." I got more and more anxious as the minutes ticked by. I didn't want people who were seeking the truth to come to the Christianity section, pick up some of these books and think they were going to find the gospel. Yes I'm saying it. Some of those books need to be thrown out of the Christianity section. Half of the books' messages aren't even consistent with the other half's. They are not helpful sources of the truth, not even close. Then it hit me- this is what we look like. We're all so busy with our own agendas that the messages we put out there for all to see are all different and not consistent with the gospel.
There are already so many things in the world that try to bring down the gospel; I want to kick myself every time I add to it. Yes we're going to screw up. Thank God for grace, but let's not get crazy and allow our struggles to be an excuse to keep sinning. That's the kind of stuff that leaves people questioning and wondering if what we believe as Christians is true. It leaves them wondering what the real representation of Christianity is. We can't resemble the book shelves where you can find a schmorgasboard of Christian beliefs. Together we need to resemble one truth and live out the gospel every single day. And not just live it, but do it effectively so it's louder than what the world says about Christ. We have to become the real bestsellers.
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On Sunday, February 1st, the Well will be meeting at 11:05 a.m. at Godby High School. We will not be holding an evening service on Super Bowl Sunday!
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Registration is open to ALL and has begun--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!)
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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 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hall's house. Maps and directions will be available at
TheWellTallahassee.com.
Upcoming 246 College Dinners:
January 26: The Hall's
February 2: The Naitove's
February 9: The Robert's
February 16: Cari Bradley's
February 23: Matthew Robinson's
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Tune in for the first installment of Dean and Matthew's monthly Conversations series. Click here to watch. |
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 23rd at Chuck E. Cheese's at 11:00 a.m. for pizza and fun! Contact Jen Simmons (jen@nomorethirst.org) for more info and directions.
 The Well's city league Basketball Team has their next game on Thursday, January 22nd at 7:30 p.m. at Walker Ford Community Center.
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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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