Mosaic Church of Bellingham

Mosaic Beautify Sunday – Jan 16th 10:00am

jamestaylorphotography — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:47:05 +0000

This week we will be gathering at the Majestic, having some coffee and donuts, getting organized and then heading out to serve people in our community.

We have a number of great things lined up and want to encourage you to join us as we express our “beautify” rhythm as a community. Our goal is to “be Jesus” to the world we live in through our servanthood, kindness, love and by meeting practical needs in people’s lives.

Please bring the family and we will be sure to have some family friendly activities for everyone to participate in.

AFTER THE BEAUTIFY EVENT THERE WILL BE A SEAHAWKS GAME GATHERING AT A LOCAL EATERY!

01/09 – 8:00am Update – SNOW DAY! No Gathering at Majestic.

jamestaylorphotography — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:42:15 +0000

Have breakfast with family, friends, neighbors and enjoy the beauty and peace!

So….. Are you ready to get with it and get healthy? Don’t worry, we are not going to “kick your mama” (which by the way, was one of the many weird things I have said during a study), but we are going to jump into our conversation about what it means to be healthy (whole).

Over the next few months, it would be great if you were to think about (study, pray, etc…) areas in your life where you find there to be a lack of wholeness. I know for myself, there are times when I am not even sure what that means, so it might be helpful to look at any areas of sin that seem to consistently arise in your life. Most of us have these areas and are pretty aware of their negative effects on our lives, or on the lives of others. In some cases, you might have to ask how others would feel if they knew about this struggle in your life. This will help you see it for what it is, just in case you have grown a little callous to it.

Once you have done that, take some time to try and understand why this sin continues to come up. It is probably tied to a hurt, an insecurity, a fear, a selfish desire, or something like one of these. These areas are the place that “work” needs to be done. These are the unhealthy parts of our lives that really need God’s healing, cleansing, restoration and wholeness. These are the areas that I am hoping you will pray about, as I am praying about those areas in my life.

This Week…
Don’t forget, there is no “THEY” that will bring food for everyone, so bring some to share! Last names beginning with…

A-H – Bring Muffins or Bagels or Danish’s or other breakfast food
I-P – Fruit and Healthy Stuff!
Q-Z – Hot dish

January is typically a very difficult time for Mosaic finances. Would you join us in trying to have a healthier financial year? Everyone doing something, is really the key. If we each give, our needs can be met. To go to our online giving site, click the link here – GIVE NOW

Shalom Prayer from Advent week 2 – 12/05/2010

jamestaylorphotography — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:51:39 +0000

Isaiah 9:2, 4-7; Jeremiah 29:7

A Shalom Prayer

I come as myself. Just as I am.
This moment. My feelings, my fears my joys, my sadnesses.
You see me as I really am You know me through and through
You see all, all that I am or ever have been.

Every experience in my life is laid before you.
Every image I have seen each touch, each sensation every word I have ever heard or spoken each word, each idea, each thought which is imprinted in my soul and is known to you.
You know me better than my closest friend. You know me better than I know myself
You know… and because of who I am and in spite of what I am – You love me.
I am of inestimable value to you. You love me through and through nothing, nobody can remove me from your love.
Nothing, nobody can separate me from your love or your presence.

Lord pour your cleansing streams of living water all over me.
Make the parched deserts of my being spring to life.
Refresh me, Renew me.
Lord breathe on me afresh now and I will receive your life.
Lord reach out and touch me and I will receive your healing.
Empty me utterly of all the rubbish within me.
This moment, Lord, take away all distractions, all temptations, all evil thoughts and desires.
Remove from me all my anxiety take away every hidden fear.
Help me to know. That your perfect love casts out all fear.

Bring me now into the deep silence of your presence.
I give you my body and ask that it may become your dwelling place.
This moment may every part of my being be at peace.
Let my heartbeat be in harmony with your heartbeat let every part of my body be filled with your Spirit.
Take each blood vessel.
Take every part of my nervous system.
Take each muscle, each organ, each cell.
Fill me now with your stillness, with the reality of your living presence.

Help me now to pray – even without words.
Help me to pray with my breathing, to breathe in of your love and your peace, to breathe out of my pain and sadness, to breathe in of your cleansing and forgiveness, to breathe out of my guilt and impurity.
So in my breathing may my body and soul be at one with you, in harmony with you, at ease with you.
May I be still and know that you are God.
May I be still and know that you are the Lord who brings healing.

Help me to hear your still, small voice Lord Jesus.
May I now hear your words – ‘peace, be still’.
May all my storms subside as I accept your real presence.

Amen

Mosaic “Get-To-Know-You” Home Parties – Nov. 28th

jamestaylorphotography — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:00:34 +0000

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
This week we are gathering in homes, and if you are in the area, we would love to see you! If you haven’t signed up yet, drop DALE and email and we will get you into one of the home parties. If you are going away or having family over, may you have a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration!!

BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT HELPED OUT ON SUNDAY WITH TOYS FOR THE COMMUNITY TOY STORE AND WITH FOOD BASKETS FOR MOSAIC FAMILIES!!!

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE CALENDAR FOR ALL THE ADVENT SEASON DATES AND TIMES!

October 23 – Make a Difference Day Bellingham

jamestaylorphotography — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:22:15 +0000

Make A Difference Day is an all-encompassing national day of service dedicated to helping others — a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Originally created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is sponsored locally by Whatcom Volunteer Center.

More than 800 volunteers came together on October 24, 2009 for Make A Difference Day 2009. Projects included environmental restoration, painting, light construction, working with youth and seniors, sorting clothing for the homeless, as well as many other helpful opportunities. It was an amazing day in which people of varied backgrounds unified for a common cause to create visible, impactful change in Whatcom County. Thanks to all who helped out!

Make A Difference Day 2010 will be on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Click Here For More Info

September 4th – 4:00pm – Mosaic Labor Day Weekend BBQ’s

jamestaylorphotography — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:30:45 +0000

Labor Day Weekend BBQ Gatherings

For the past 4 years, Labor Day weekend has been a celebration of fun, sun, surf, food, family and friends. For some, it has meant going down to the Oregon coast for camping and surfing. For others, it has been the final weekend before school starts to go camping or just hang out with the family.

But for many of us, this weekend has been a great time to gather around the bbq with our Mosaic family and enjoy Bellingham!

Soooooooo, WHY CHANGE NOW?

Join us on Sunday for one of two bbq’s. These are BYOMeal bbq’s and this includes beverage. We don’t want to wear out the hosts or the Mosaic budget, so bring your own stuff with a little extra to share.

Both will start at 4:00pm and we would appreciate your RSVP so that we know what to expect.

Atkins’ House
2924 Saint Clair St
RSVP – MATT

Hall’s House
2808 Walnut St.
RSVP – SEAN

Mosaic Summer Calendar 2010

jamestaylorphotography — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:14:17 +0000

Here is the current calendar of events for June 27 – Oct. 3. Actually, Oct. 3, doesn’t show up on this calendar, but we want you to mark that date as we are planning on throwing our MOSAIC 4TH ANNIVERSARY BASH ON THAT DAY!! You really don’t want to miss it.

Mosaic Summer Calendar 2010

SATURDAY MAN-DAY June 19th

jamestaylorphotography — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:58:54 +0000

SATURDAY MAN-DAY!
June 19th

This coming Saturday, we will be honoring the Fathers and all men, by getting together and doing MAN THINGS! “What are MAN THINGS?”, you say. Well, they are the kind of things that men do when they have some free time. So, here are the options and we need to hear from you!

Sailing – We have room for 8 people and this excursion leaves out of Anacortes and will be an all day event.
Mt. Biking – This is an open invite and will be a moderate ride so that guys of all levels can participate (11am – 5pm).
Hiking – Open to all, this hike will likely climb to oyster dome (noon – 5pm).
Golfing – Probably a maximum of 20 guys (depends on the number of t times we can get). Golfers of all levels are welcome (noon – 4pm).

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU? We need to hear from you as soon as possible about which event you want to participate in. It is strictly first come, first serve. Email Matt or Dale and let us know what event you want to participate in and/or whether or not you are coming to the evening culmination.

Satuday Evening Man Day Culmination (7:30-11:00pm) – Following the day of activities, we will convene at a local establishment for some poker, food, drinks and hanging out together. We’ll let you know what to bring as it depends on the establishment.

BE THERE!

January 2, 2011 – Mosaic at the Majestic – 10am

jamestaylorphotography — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:00:54 +0000

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Here’s the brunch instructions for Sunday. Last names beginning with…
A-H – Fruit and Healthy Stuff!
I-R – Hot dish
S-Z – Bring Muffins or Bagels or Danish’s or other breakfast food

WOW! 2010 is almost gone. A full decade of the new millennium is past and we are on to the next one. Remember all the hype about Y2K? That seems like a lifetime ago, but it was just ten years. Now people are all up about 12/12/12 or 01/11/11. Of course, Nostradamus says that the end comes on 12/12/12, or was the the Mayan calendar? I can never keep them straight. Either way, I can’t help but wonder if those cultures and individuals had any idea what would be attributed to them in the future.

So here’s the question that I enter into this new year with, “what does it mean for you, me, your family and our community to be healthy?” No, I don’t mean that we all get to look like Brad and yes, I know it can sound like I am avoiding the word “sin”, but I am not. I am simply recognizing the fact that the pathology of sin in my life generally follows a particular path that is rooted in my unhealthiness or brokenness.

Now, one could argue that my lack of health is the result of sin, and I certainly understand that, but as far as I know, there is no immediate antidote to the struggle with sin in my life or in the world. There is no “bible pill” that I can take that removes all my struggles with sin and as much as I would like it if the “holiness” teachers had it right and all we had to do was work harder and be more disciplined, I haven’t found that to be productive in my life or in the lives of those around me.

So, we are going to take a look at what it means to be healthy. Notice I didn’t say, “get healthy”. This is not a destination, it is a journey. It is not a place we arrive at at, it is a way of living that takes into account our own struggles and the struggles of others. We are not looking for answers as much as we are looking for understanding and perspective.

Are you ready for a new year and a new challenge? Are you ready to consider what is means to be a healthy person, with healthy relationships that relates to a healthy community and live a healthy life within a very unhealthy world? If so, let’s get it started!!!

Blessings and hopes to see you this weekend,

Matt

Mosaic in the evening?

jamestaylorphotography — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:55:25 +0000

We are considering a 2nd gathering at Mosaic and would love to hear your thoughts!

WHY? – Space & New Communities. Have you noticed that often, we are quite full? Believe it or not, growing in numbers has never been our goal. As a matter of fact, numerical growth can work against our desire to see real community rather than just a lot of people attending a church service. But, sometimes growth happens and we are given the responsibility to lead the growth in a way that is consistent with WHO we are called to be as a community. We are called to be a community that attempts to orient our lives around the person and teaching of Jesus and to do this by endeavoring to live five rhythms – Beautify, Listen, Eat, Study & Send (BLESS). You need to know that anything we do will be intentional in these five areas.

2 Purposes For The Evening – Space & Sending. Not only would the evening provide some space for our community to grow, but we have always believed we are to be a community that multiplies missional faith communities; ie, to live our “SEND” rhythm, not just talk about it. As many of you know, we have been working with our friends and co-workers, Aaron & Kate Walters, toward the establishment of a new missional community in the Happy Valley area. This 2nd gathering would give the Walter’s a great opportunity to get to know more people and to share their heart for Happy Valley.

SO…We are considering this 2nd gathering being at the Majestic on Sunday evenings around 5pm. We would still share a meal (probably soup, salad, pasta & bread), attempting to get to know each other around the table, while continuing to express our rhythms in our gatherings and in our lives. We will continue to come together for our BEAUTIFY rhythm Sunday’s as well as the times when we gather in homes rather than at the Majestic. It is likely that we would also combine a lot during the summer months.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, we must remain committed to building strong relationships and not just attending a meeting!

MEETING ATTENDANCE DOES NOT EQUAL “COMMUNITY”!

Let us know what you think about this possibility and we will keep you informed about intentions to begin gathering in both the morning and the evening. Right now we are considering November 22 – December 13 and then again beginning January 3rd.