eWell: February 10, 2011

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February 10, 2011 | volume 5 | issue 6

We will be holding all three service options at 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 8 p.m.

Dean will continue our new "Outdated" series as he talks about sex and how God intended it to be. He will reference Genesis 1.

Latest News

::MID WEEK PREVIEW
Check out this week's Mid Week Preview, featuring our Director of Excitement James Parsons and our Lead Pastor Dean Inserra here .

::MARK YOUR CALENDARS (more info coming soon!)

Sunday, Feb. 20th - Colombia Summer Missions Trip Information Meeting, 12:30 p.m.

@ Warehouse

Saturday, March 19th - Personal Finance Seminar, 9:00 a.m. - Noon @ Warehouse

Friday, March 25th - Saturday March 26th - College Lock-In and Camp Out @ Warehouse

Young Professionals Network

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

Full Report

Weekly Budget Need:
$7,000.59

Tithes & Offerings February 6th: $35,419.80
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Well Said

"Yo Ms. Herritt, u funna b da JAM! Fo realz!" by Haley Herritt

No, I am not going to talk about some crazy life-changing event. (Unless you call being a 6 foot giant since the age of 12 an "event." Or in my case, social nightmare.) No, I am not married. (Yay. Valentines Day. Whoo. Get. Excited.) And, no, I do not have any kids....well, none of my own. Instead I have 142 children, young adults, lil' homies and homegirls, my peeps, tiny "Bieberettes"...you get the picture.
They grace my presence every day, Monday through Friday, starting around 7:20am. And together we try to tackle the dreaded subject of Algebra (insert appropriate noises here, tires screeching, babies crying, large crowd boo-ing, etc.).

Much to their dismay, Algebra is not easy. For them, it is often not a priority either. And to me that way of thinking is "scraight up craaa craaa!" Or for those of you who do not speak teenager, that is "straight up crazy!" How could you not love what I love? The quadratic formula? Factoring? FOIL-ing? Graphing Linear Inequalities? Dividing Monomials? This all sounds so wonderful! Right?

Wrong. But what I found to be interesting is that their lack-luster attitude about math stems from a lack of understanding about the subject. They are unaware of the many facets of mathematics and the ways it will contribute to their lives in the very near future. And that math can be fun! And enjoyable! So, then how is it fair for me to be frustrated with them when they do not "get it" and do not care.

I feel that same level of frustration in my relationships with my co-workers, students and friends who are not believers. Why can they not "get it" and what can I do to help make them "get it?" I have been struggling with this for a few months now, but it has recently become very clear to me what I can do. I can be me. I can be the God-loving-and-yet-God-fearing woman that I am. Because it is not me that will change their hearts. It's God; it's all God. And if I am going about this the right way, then I am doing it through God and through his word and his love. And it starts with prayer, and listening to what God wants me to do to help bring these people to know Christ. Praying that God would prepare me to be the person who shows God's love, compassion and grace. Recognizing that the only thing that separates me from a non-believer is the cross.

Have I been working on it? Yes. Is it easy, am I perfect at it, and do I get quick results? No, it's not at all. My non-Christian friends are unaware of what their lives can be like once they come to know the Lord. They are unaware of how amazing God's love is, and how blessed we are to be saved by grace. I can't expect them to "get it" right away when they haven't seen or heard the word. But I do expect to keep working on them, praying for them, engaging them in conversations and building relationships with them so that they see that my faith is genuine, sincere, and consistent. Through the good and the bad, I (attempt) to always have it glorifying God.

So I will be a teacher, day in and day out. Teaching my students that math is the JAM, while showing everyone I come in contact with that true joy and happiness comes from the Lord. Also, that those actions and attitude towards life are consistently faithful. And that they too can be apart of this life, because He is there, ready and waiting for them, fo' free! N dats wuts up! ☺

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.

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.

SUBLEASE AVAILABLE NOW THROUGH SUMMER

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.

HOUSE FOR SALE

2014 Midyette Road, Unit #307

3 BR 2 BA Condo - close to Southwood

1368 sq. ft., built in 2005 by Bracken Chase Homes

MLS# 205463. Pictures and more, click here.

Great first time buying option for grad students and young professionals.
Contact Mike @ 339-4951 for more info.

About The Well

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.

Dean Inserra
Lead Pastor
  dean@thewelltallahassee.com
Matthew Robinson
  Executive Pastor
  matthew@thewelltallahassee.com

Voice: (850) 219-WELL (9355)

www.TheWellTallahassee.com

Teri Hill
Well Kids Director
teri@thewelltallahassee.com
Chris Pope
Well Bands Director
chris@thewelltallahassee.com

Mailing Address:
400 Capital Circle SE
Suite 18243
Tallahassee, FL 32301

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