The Well is now  meeting at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2221 Old Bainbridge Road) at 5:30 p.m. on Sundays.  Join us this summer (May, June, and July) as we prepare to head back to Godby and two services in the Fall!

 

"Crazy Love?" by Brian Hartsfield

A couple on the day of their wedding would more than likely describe their love for each other as unexplainable, overwhelming, or possibly crazy. But you must ask yourself is that honestly and truly a "crazy love?"  Love is a strong word to have by itself, putting the word crazy in front of it, is well a little crazy.

Let's say a year later one of the newlyweds started neglecting the other. He or she acts as if their spouse was not around or simply he or she ignores the other. Many, many, more times than not that "crazy love" was lost in translation. Divorce. They split. So if two people being head over heels in love with each other cannot sustain this crazy love, who can?

I recently finished a book titled Crazy Love by Francis Chan (I highly recommend it!).  Chan describes crazy love by the love that God has for us. Now I know that sounds familiar, maybe a little repetitive for most.  However, the way he describes crazy love is straight up brilliant.

Chan begins testing the boundaries you and I have put on the the timeless, all powerful God. He does this through a video on his book's website. Follow this link and watch it!  Once you are at the site, click on "Videos" and then on "The Awe Factor of God".... Incredible.

My boundaries I put on God were around the 10 to the 15th power kilometers away from the earth. That is so far away! Then it ends at 100 million light years away!!!  WOW!  How big God must be.  That blew my mind!  He created the universe and I cannot even understand how big the universe is, how can I understand how big the creator of it is?  God continued to rock my world by then making me realize how so small and insignificant i am (now i feel like i should not even capitalize i unless i am taking about God).  He is so big and powerful and I am so small, yet he LOVES me! He knows the number of hairs on my head!  Did I mention the Creator LOVES me, NOT likes but loves. The most high God, Yahweh!  Unbelievable. 

John 3:16 "For God so LOVED the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

He the Creator, sent his son to die, sent him to die for you and me!  I neglect God everyday. He, unlike the married couple, the soulmates; He has a TRUE crazy love!  The world's definition of love is so conditional it is even hard for people that know Jesus to have even a grasp on God's crazy love for us.  If you arre comfortable and non-chalant about God's size and and love, something must be wrong!

 

1105 Launch Team
On August 23rd The Well takes its next step as a church with the launch of a morning service.  We need help in every area of our Sunday operation, and you can be a part of it!  Weren't there two years ago when it all started?  Looking for a way to get plugged in and take your next step? Now is the time! 

Join us on Monday, June 29th at 6:30 p.m. at Matthew Robinson's house as we put plans and people in place to make this transition happen.  (The 1105 Launch Team will also be meeting on Monday, July 20th, and Monday, August 10th.)

Hello, My Name Is...
We need you.  Yes, YOU!  Can you smile, say hello, and strike up a conversation?  Join the greeting team and serve before the service on Sundays.  Contact Haley Herritt, Director of Guest Services, at haley@nomorethirst.org for more information.


College Community Group
The Well's college community groups are coming together this summer!  Join us each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Matthew Robinson's house.  Dinner each week is a cheap $3 followed by a time for bible study and discussion.  If you need more info, contact Dean or Matthew.

Adult Community Group
Our Adult Community Groups have combined for the summer and are meeting on Tuesday nights at Tom and Marcia Inserra's house.  Join leaders Rob and Robin Stuyverson each week for dinner and discussion.  For more information, contact dean@nomorethirst.org

Prayer Team
Are you interested in committing to praying for The Well this summer, before and during our Sunday gathering, and throughout the week?  Our Prayer Team is being organized by Caryn Shivar (caryn@nomorethirst.org).  If you are interested in joining this group, contact Caryn for more information.

Looking Ahead...

This Fall, The Well travels to Chapel Hill for the FSU vs UNC football game on Thursday, October 22nd. Weʼll be sticking around for an extended retreat weekend. For more information about the trip and to register, visit UNCRoadTrip.com.

 

The Well Classifieds can help you find a roommate give a dog away, find a prayer partner, etc. With circulation to over 500 people each week, who knows how you might connect!  To submit an ad contact Matthew Robinson at matthew@nomorethirst.org.

ROOM FOR RENT
2 rooms for rent in a 4/2 fully-furnished house off of Jackson Bluff. Available starting in August. Rent is $350/month plus 1/4 utilities. Looking for male roommates only, preferrably college students. For more info contact Shane at 727.389.1923.

ANOTHER APARTMENT AVAILABLE
Rent a beautiful brand new 2 Bed/1 Bath apartment for just $495 a month from Cameron & Doug Musil 850.443.0082.  View the online flyer at: http://www.postlets.com/rts/2085956.

SUBLEASE
Apartment for Rent: 3 BR, 2 BA with garage in Savannah Crossing, 2738 W. Tharpe St. #2901. Washer, dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, large living room, basketball court, pool and clubhouse. Close to FSU. $1300 month. Available for move-in August 1. Can show it now. Call Garry at 850.906.9962.