Fields Chapel

Take a journey from Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday
through the events of the last week of Jesus’ life, ending with the Crucifixion
and the hope of the new life that is to come on Easter Sunday. This journey
consists of 13 Prayer Stations that provide an interactive, multisensory
opportunity to reflect on the last week in the life of Jesus, and a time of quiet
in the midst of busy lives. »»

Weathering the Storm Cherokee, (http://weatheringthestormcherokee NULL.org) on Saturday, April 14 at 8:30am will kick-off a one-day “Quick Start” workshop teaching important strategies to quickly find the work God designed for you. It covers a variety of topics such as managing the stress of job loss and job search, finding your ideal job, navigating career transi- tions, productive job search strategies, the development of a job search action plan, writing cover letters and resumes, portfolio development, winning the inter- view game negotiating the salary and compensation: and so much more.

Pre-registration is required. Contact: cheryl@fieldschapel.org (cheryl null@null fieldschapel NULL.org)

When I first heard/read the story of Nicodemus I thought what a great story.  Here is a Jewish leader who is willing to learn more about Jesus and “convert” to following Jesus.  For a long time I just assumed that that is in fact what Nicodemus had done.  He went to Jesus, heard him out and became a follower. »»

“Have you made a decision for Jesus or have you committed to Jesus?  There is a difference.  There shouldn’t be.  But there is a difference.  Many have made a decision to believe in Jesus without making a commitment to follow Jesus.  The gospel allows for no such distinction…. When we decide to believe in Jesus without making a commitment to follow him, we become nothing more than fans.” »»

In the book of John we read about the story of Nicodemus, a man who comes to Jesus “in the night”.  Nicodemus knew that a relationship with Jesus was going to cost him.  At night he could spend time with Jesus, speak with Jesus, learn from Jesus without anyone seeing him.  He knew that to follow Jesus, out in the open, would cost him.  It would cost him respect, income, friendships, and family. »»

I love football.  I watch it every chance I get.  My family laughs at me as I go through withdrawal when the Super Bowl is over.  I have my favorite teams, or teams I will cheer for over others, because I am familiar with them in some way.  I lived in the town or state the team is from, or I know someone who knows someone, who knows someone that is on the team.   Or I like their uniforms, or some cute guy is playing on the team.    Some teams I am stronger about than others, and some I cheer for on occasion, while others I will never cheer for.  I am just a fan. »»

So, I am reading the book Not A Fan.  The premise of the book is that Jesus does not want us to be fans (enthusiastic admires), but followers.   And of course Chapter One begins with the question…“Are you a follower of Jesus?”

Before we get to that, lets talk a minute about the prologue.  I am not big on prologues.  It reminds me of preachers who when they are done preaching say a pray and then continue preaching.  Just say it in sermon!  Same thing with a prologue.  Just say it in the book! »»