Mar 31
Band Update.
Posted in: GeneralJust added a new musician. Check out Pablo’s quick update of it here: New Addition
Mar 31
I’ve entered into the Exponential Conference Blogging Tournament. This is my entry for the titluar question. Check out their blog here: PlantingSpace
Race. Religion. Policy. Character. War. All of these subjects have come up during this Presidential election. The question “does the presidential election matter” is slightly skewed. When we are asked this question, we are really asking if the subjects involved matter. So do race, religion, policies, and character matter? Of course they do. The subjects intertwined in this election give us as Christ-followers a chance to exercise and form an all-encompassing worldview. To show the world that we see the world not through rose-colored glasses as some candidates do, but rather through crimson-colored glasses as we are called to do.
The questions raised in this election will give Christianity and indeed the entire country a chance to converse and dialogue on issues that, outside of this election, we would otherwise not approach. Perhaps this election will be remembered not for which candidate was elected or the amount of money that was raised, but for the questions it raised.Â
Mar 28
Quick Hits.
Posted in: Harmony Church, GreenvilleLast night, I came home around 10pm in order to go to bed, after watching a couple episodes of “Lost” with Miranda. Lo and behold, Pablo and Brian are pulling up…to practice. At first I was like “no way”, but I remember: where I live is not my house, it’s the church’s property. So I say what the heck, and let them go ahead. I fell asleep 15 minutes later to “Song of the Redeemed” on the drums (one of the harder songs Brian plays), and Pablo practicing a new song for this month. Only in church planting. Also some of the best sleep I’ve gotten in a while. I’m digging my recent purchase of Spurgeon’s Morning/Evening devotions. I’m feeling this month’s message, and having nailed down the messages from now until September. I’m usually not this behind… Date night with Miranda tonight!!! I’m stoked. I love you babe. If you are currently dating/engaged/married to someone and are not taking them out at least once a week just for “you” time, please let me know where you live. It’s for a….Christmas card. Yeah, a Christmas card. Or a fork in the sternum. Hit me up for lunch if you’re in town: 252-531-7276. Please pray: I’m #6 in the Catalyst March Madness tourney.
Mar 25
Dr. Unk’s and Rezoning: What You Can Do
Posted in: General For those who don’t know….
The City of Greenville is trying to re-locate Dr. Unk’s Oasis out of the building they are currently in. Not good for them or for Harmony Church. Help out by…
1) Eating there. Spend some money there on FOOD. This is the crucial thing. In order for them to avoid rezoning, spend money there on food. I recommend the Chicken Parmesan or the Pizza. The Hot Wing Sandwich looks delicious too.
2) Increase Awareness. Tell your friends. Invite them to go with you to eat. Forward this editorial I wrote that was published in the Daily Reflector today. Use the Reflector’s tool “Email this Page”. Here’s the link: Dr. Unk’s Re-Zoning is Unfair
3) Pray. Of course.
4) Know that we have a Christian responsibility to seek the welfare of our city (Jeremiah 291-7)…including the businesses there!
If you are from out of town…forward the editorial. It will be the most popular article today. Print it out. Email it. Make it big.
Mar 25
Easter According to Pablo
Posted in: GeneralCheck out what Pablo Mazariegos, our worship leader at Harmony Church, said about our Easter Service. He’s also got the keys posted for the worship set. The link is here: Reviewing Easter Service
Derek Brown
I'm a Christian/husband/church planter in Greenville, NC. I love my King, my wife, and my church (in that order). This blog is my place to put thoughts, encouragements, things that depress me, and an all-around mental dump-off for me. Hope you enjoy it...
