The lovely Houston skyline…the third-tallest skyline in the United States.
Katie Renfro & me…Katie is rockin it at Ecclesia The Woodlands.
A message for the Big Daddy Keas?
Paul Randall & me…Paul is one of the elders at Ecclesia. We had some exotic cuisine during our lunch meeting.
Jack and Diane Wisdom & me…Jack is one of the elders at Ecclesia.
Ecclesia creates different art for the Stations of the Cross each year. This is Station 1: Jesus is Condemned to Die.
Station 2: Jesus Takes Up His Cross
Station 3: Jesus Falls the First Time
Station 4: Jesus Meets His Mother
Station 5: Simon Helps Jesus Carry His Cross
Station 6: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus
Station 7: Jesus Falls the Second time
Station 8: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem
Station 9: Jesus Falls the Third Time
Station 10: Jesus is Stripped
Station 11: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
Station 12: Jesus Dies on the Cross
Station 13: Jesus is Taken Down From the Cross
Station 14: Jesus is Laid in the Tomb
Station 15: The Resurrection
Xnihilo Gallery…this is the art gallery that Ecclesia runs in the sanctuary.
Chad Karger & me…Chad is leading a ministry called Better Days & helping lead a church outside of Houston.
This is a pic of the sanctuary at Ecclesia.
Another angle of the sanctuary of Ecclesia
This is a part of the santuary where people can participate in artistic expressions during a worship service.
A view of the sanctuary when it’s full.
Ecclesia from the outside.
And again…isn’t it a nice lil patio?
Jeremy McCasland & me on the patio…Jeremy is the Community Pastor at Ecclesia.
Ecclesia The Woodlands in a movie theather in The Woodlands. This is before worship.
And again…
Ecclesia The Woodlands uses the concession area of the theater for their children’s activities.
This is one of the signs leading people into worship at Ecclesia The Woodlands. Isn’t it pretty?
Part of the children’s area at Ecclesia The Woodlands. This is the art area…very innovative.
Another part of the children’s area.
The other sign…these signs were in the concession area before the people walked into the theater.
The info table outside the theater.
Ian Uriarte & me…Ian has been a big part of Ecclesia for the past 7 years & just recently stepped down from serving as the Executive Pastor.
This is an old Jewish cemetary close to the church. I know this might be a bit weird to some, but I used this as a place to get alone & think, read, pray, & reflect. It’s an excellent spot.
The Yartym’s & me…Matt is one of my closest friends from high school. It was great getting to meet up with him & his bride Mallory for some Houston bbq.
Robbie Seay & me…Robbie leads worship at Ecclesia. We had a good time eating some funky Chinese food.
Robbie sends Heist his love…
Niiiice pictures. Crazy girl in that one picture for Keas….yikes! Looking forward to your thoughts on the rest of the time. You didn’t mention anything about the emu burgers though….disappointing.
“Where in the world is Matt Alexander?” You’re like Carmen Sandiago, except cooler. I love you and I particularly like the art for the stations of the cross. See you soon, MJ
Great Pics – I forgot to recommend a book to you. It may already be on your list. It has been around for awhile. It is entitled “Revolution” by George Barna. Check it out. I think you will identify with it. As a boomer and traditionalist I found it a little hard to swallow, but I think it is an honest and truthful account of today’s new church. I’m trying to learn and find ways to incorparate new ideas into our youth ministry. You’re the best!
Matt,
thanks so much for the updates and the journal…I am learning from your experience…look forward to “streching myself” through your travels.
I just got back from Ethiopia and it was amazing…we were able to minister to 700 kids…my world was rocked…
Blessings to you as God rocks your world…kk