This Sunday

The Well's Young Professionals Network meets to give out-of-college people a chance to connect, socialize, and network.

 The next YPN event will be at the Fermentation Lounge on February 24th at 7 p.m.  Come out for a fun happy hour and a chance to connect with new friends!

Community Groups

Community Groups are in full swing but it is never too late to join!  We have groups and times available for all age groups and life phases, and Community Groups at The Well offer an opportunity to make friends, connect, and make "big church" smaller.  We hope you'll check out a group this semester!  Group leader contact info and directions to all of the groups can be found at TheWellTallahassee.com - Next Steps - Community (go there).
   
Youth
Middle School | Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m.
led by Bryan Szendel & Leslie Lewis | The Warehouse
 
High School | Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m.
led by Bryan Szendel & Leslie Lewis | The Warehouse
 
 
College
Freshmen & Sophomore Guys | Mondays @ 7:00 p.m.
led by Jason Borger & Todd Inserra | Well Kids
 
Junior & Senior Guys | Mondays @ 7:00 p.m.
led by Jonathan Stephens & Ryan Todd | Well Kids
 
Freshmen & Sophomore Ladies | Mondays @ 7:00 p.m.
led by Haley Herritt and Allison Kempel | 1539 Isabel Court
 
Junior Ladies | Mondays @ 7:00 p.m.
led by Andi Ratliff & Jen Simmons | 1539 Isabel Court
 
Senior Ladies | Mondays @ 7:30 p.m.
led by Jovanna Gomez & Allison Lee | 1518 Colonial Drive
 
 
Adults - Coed
 Coed | Mondays @ 7:00 p.m.
led by Lee & Cyndi Ellzey | Matthew Robinson's House

 Coed | Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m.
led by Tom Inserra & Jeff Merritt | The Inserra's House
 
Coed | Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m.
led by Scott Simmons | Well Kids (childcare provided)
 
 
Adults - Men
Men (22-25) | Wednesdays @ 7:30 p.m.
led by Dave Griffiths & Freddy Branham | The Warehouse
 
Men | Wednesdays @ 7:30 p.m.
led by Dean Brodley | Dean Brodley's House
 
 
Adults - Ladies
Ladies (22-25) | Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.
led by Beth Button & Cindy Goss | The Button's House
 
Ladies | Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m.
led by Denise Mayo | 3301 Martin Hurst Road
 

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Do I pray unceasingly or do I pray conveniently? Do I read my bible with consistency or espn.com multiple times a day? Am I kind to people or do I show little patience with them? Do I love my wife like Christ loves the church or am I often the one who is selfish and asking for her sacrifice? Do I trust God or my own abilities? Do I live a life of worship or comfort? You see the list could go on and on. It can even get overwhelming with how few things I do that is actually Christ-like. It can be discouraging. It can be frustrating. It can make you apathetic because you feel like there's no use in trying. Have you ever been there or am I the only one who can't seem to get this right?

For some reason more times than not - and certainly more than I would like to admit - I find the worst in things. I look for the worst in people. I make the worst of my situations. When in reality I am so blessed and it simply takes stopping and looking at the bigger picture. I feel at times our flesh is drawn to the scars, our eyes are drawn to the brokenness, our ears to the dissonance and our noses to the stench of life, love, and people. Why is it so hard to see all the many blessings around me, all the grace that I've been given, the love I've been shown? I started asking myself why this is. The only thing I can conclude is that I simply forget what the Gospel says. In my heart of hearts I know that Christ is all I need to measure up, but so often I forget that Truth. So there are times when I try and realize that I can't; that's when my heart becomes hardened, because like the rich young ruler in Matthew (Matt 19:16-26), I'm trying to do things to measure up on my own accord.
 

So the real question is not how well I accomplish the proverbial Christian checklist; it's do I genuinely believe Christ is all we need, that His grace is enough, and His love never fails? Because when I allow myself to experience His grace and His love it is far easier for me to extend that grace and love to others. It's possible for me to see people through the eyes of Christ.  Phillip Yancy said, "The solution to sin is not to impose an ever-stricter code of behavior. It is to know God." 

Sometimes I think it seems too simple to be the solution. That's when the words of one of my favorite songs ring in my head. It sings, "I may be weak, but Your spirit is strong in me, my flesh may fail, but my God you never will". That may seem disheartening at first because we're wired to want to be the hero of our own stories, but I find rest in knowing there's nothing I can do without the strength of Christ in me. In Romans 2 it reads that His kindness is what leads us to repentance, not a tighter, more legalistic discipline. I don't know about you, but I know for me that trying harder is only going to take me so far, it takes tasting and seeing that the Lord is good (Psalm 34:8). So if I can truly experience Christ, understand His grace, and know His love, I will have no other choice but to respond in worship with my life, for His glory. So rest, know and enjoy Him today. 

Psalm 46:10 "Cease striving, and know that He is God."
 

Classifieds

The Well Classifieds can help you find a roommate, give a dog away, sell a car, etc. With circulation to over 700 people each week, who knows how you might connect! To submit an ad contact Rebecca Stewart at rebecca@thewelltallahassee.com.

 LOST AND FOUND 
 Lost tan cashmere gloves on Monday, Jan. 10 in The Well parking lot.  Please turn in to Lost and Found!

LAPTOP FOR SALE

Only 3 months old* Perfect condition* Bought from Costco for $369* 2 year warranty with it

It's a great deal!

 Spec Data:

 Type: General Purpose, Ultraportable, Value, Netbook

 Processor Name: Intel Atom N455

 Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Edition

 Processor Speed: 1.66 GHz

 RAM: 1 GB

 Weight: 2.9 lb

 Screen Size: 10.1 inches

 Screen Size: Type widescreen

 Graphics Card: Intel GMA 3150

 Storage Capacity (as Tested): 250 GB

 Networking Options: 802.11n

 Primary Optical Drive External

Components:

 charcoal

 Genuine Windows 7 Starter 32-bit

 Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processor N455 (1.66GHz, 512KB L2) + Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 3150

 1GB DDR3 System Memory (1 Dimm)

 160GB 7200RPM Hard Drive

  No Additional Office Software

  No additional security software

  6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery - Up to 10.75 hours of battery life +++

  10.1" diagonal WSVGA HP BrightView Infinity LED Display (1024 x 600)

  Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone

  802.11b/g/n WLAN

  93% Full-size island-style keyboard

 

Contact Marjorie Stone if interested at (850) 524-1747.
 

 

SPRING AND SUMMER SUBLEASE

Looking for a female roommate to live in a 3/2 condo in the Timbers for $450 a month (includes utilities). There's two girls living there now that are very nice and friendly. We have a dog that lives there too so no doggie allergies would work. There's a bus stop right near the condo and it's not very far from FSU or TCC. Please contact Lauren at

lbr07@fsu.edu if interested!

FOR RENT
 Indian Oaks West: 1828 Apartment E, Jackson Bluff Road.  One bedroom, one bath, almost 1000 square feet of living space.  Walking distance to FSU, convenient to TCC.  Two reserved parking spaces, community swimming pool.  Available August 1, 2010.  $425/month.  Shown by appointment only. Contact Dick Holihan at 850.556.6820 or Garrett Waldron at 863.206.6988.

 

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.