For some time we at TMC have been talking about (and wishing for, and dreaming about) a community center for the Greenhorn Valley. What is the best way to meet this need? Is there a building in the valley that is big enough? Should we try to buy such a building? Should we build something of our own? What would it look like? What kind of events and activities would it be set up to handle? Click the responses link to see what others are saying and to jump in with your own thoughts.

Another big question we’re facing is where to have our worship services. We were meeting in the rec center, but we left there because it was getting too small. Now we’re meeting in the banquet hall behind Los Cuervos restaurant, but the sound and temperature are difficult to control. Ideally, we’d like to have a place of our own that is both big and cheap. Where should that be? Should we stay at Los Cuervos? Go back to the rec center? Find some other place? Build a place of our own? Click the responses link to see what others are saying and to jump in with your own thoughts.

The Great Commission is very clear, and I think we all agree, that our mission is to take the good news to the entire world. Beyond that our agreement begins to break down. Assuming for the moment our only goal is to reach as many people as possible, how should we best go about it? Do we reach non-believers with mass events (crusades, Promise Keepers, etc)? Do we reach non-believers with weekly church services? Do we reach non-believers with small groups? Do we reach non-believers one-on-one? Click the responses link to see what others are saying and to jump in with your own thoughts.

At TMC, we’re trying to place a lot of emphasis on small groups. Unquestionably, small groups give us the advantage of close relationships with people. But could we do more? Should we be trying to do evangelism with our small groups? Should we be worshiping with our small groups? Are there other activities we should be doing in our small groups? Click the responses link to see what others are saying and to jump in with your own thoughts.

What’s the point of telling other’s about Jesus?  Why do we do it?  Does Jesus matter?  Similarly, why do we spend huge sums of money to send people to foreign countries to tell people about Jesus?  They may slave away for decades, enduring the persecution of local governments and cultures, possibly even risking their lives - and still see only a handful of new believers.  And then those new believers may have to face some of the same troubles.  Why do we do it?

Have you ever tried to hear God?  Have you had much success, or have you been distracted by other things? Has the background noise permanently prevented you from hearing God?  If not, how have you been able to drown out the background noise and really hear God’s voice?

So many people seem to be chasing something that will make them happy. They work so they can have the nice car, the nice home, the bigger TV. But when you ask them what the purpose if living is, they don’t seem to know. They seem pretty sure it’s not to chase possessions, but they don’t seem to know any more than that.

Well, it’s time we nailed this down. What is your reason for living? What does it all mean?  Why do you go to work everyday?

Please leave your thoughts in the comment section.  Be sure to offer your thoughts on what others are saying.  On Sunday, March 18, at 10AM at the Rec Center, we will be discussing this very issue live and in person.  Share your thoughts here, then come to the Rec Center and here what our pastor has to say on the matter.

There are currently 4 small groups meeting, and you are invited to join any of them you want! Call for more info.

Women’s small group - contact Lynita Hood at 250-7409

Marriage small group - contact Jason Bule at 489-2110

Personal finance small group - contact Brian or Angela Weisz at 676-2410

Community small group - contact Bobbi Keys at 489-2185

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