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OWNit365 Behind the Scenes

We are in the middle of producing 66 short intro videos for the 66 books of the Bible on our OWNit365.com website (and YouTube!).  Check out this Behind-the-Scenes look at how we produce them!

 

New Kids in the Kingdom

We had TWO families have children accepted Christ in/after our services last weekend!  Check out this story:

• "_____ is my 7 year old son and he sat with me in 'adult church' today. On the way out I asked if his name was in the book of life and he said he didn't know. I asked if he would like to know how to get his name there and I told him about the prayer that Pastor Tim said at the end of the service. While driving home, he said he prayed that prayer with Pastor Tim. _____ asked if it was the same to say the prayer without talking as it was to say it out loud. I explained that it was because...and _____ finished my thought...God heard him. I said that Jesus likes when we say it out loud so that everyone knows... I admit to still just scratching the surface of understanding the application of faith to my own life but I will never forget this day and I would love to support my son in any way possible..."

And check out this tweet!!

• @bgann6 @TimHowey @ownit365 @graceks [My son] got saved 2night, message at church really had impact on him #jesuscancomenow

Wow. That's what it's all about...

Revelation Series

TONIGHT, we are kicking off a series on Revelation called "2012...and the End of Time."  This is THE SERIES to invite your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers!!

We also launch a 5th service today, now offering two on Saturday (5 & 6:30p). We're hoping a BOATLOAD of you worship in Saturday service, serve in the other, and sleep in for Jesus!

All our services offer Children's Ministry. In addition, Saturday volunteers can pack a snack/meal for their child to eat between services.

Don't miss this weekend. Forward 2012ItsOver.com to your family & friends. We'll see you there!

OWNit365 - How One Church Is Using It

Here's an email from a pastor about what OWNit365.com is doing for an entire church!!!

Hey Pastor Tim,

Just wanted to say thanks for creating OWNit365 and for sharing it with everyone else!  We are launching a new church in Louisburg, KS called The Porch Community Church.  We will start OWNit365 NT+ about a month after we launch in Feb!

Some of my favorite things are:

• You only read one chapter a day (not too overwhelming)
• You get one day off every week to rest or catch up
• You still get some Old Testament every week
• The family discussion is an added bonus. 

Our vision is "seeing lives change."  The Word of God is what changes lives as we read and apply it to our lives together! Reading the Bible is SO important because it is one of the main forms God uses to talk to us and transform us! Deut 6:7 tells to talk about the scriptures all the time!  This is a lot easier when we are all reading the same thing. Plus, we can help keep each other on track!

Our goal is to saturate ourselves in the Word of God, let it change our lives and do it together!

Pastor Curtis Riley
The Porch Community Church

OWNit365 - A Story from Randi

We just heard from a brand new Christian on what OWNit365.com has meant to them. Check it out!

"Thank you for giving everyone ownit365 as a study guide. As a new Christian this year, I tried to pick up The Bible and read as if it is one of my novels. You shouldn't speed through it just to get to the end. This tool helps me to focus on each amazing word. I realize now how important it is to start with John. This isn't a reading race, it's a daily discovery into the meaning of life."

OWNit365 - From Charles & Andrea

The stories just keep rollin' in!!! Here's what Charles & Andrea had to say about OWNit365.com and its impact on their family:

"We just want to say how wowed and thankful we are for what God is doing at Grace. The ownit365 for 2012 is very exciting. As parents, we are pumped about the tools to teach our kids daily as well as the tools for our own personal study. Thank you for your diligence and commitment.- Charles and Andrea"

OWNit365 - A Story from Ned

This OWNit365.com comment came from Ned just after New Year's:

"Own It 365 -- Kim and I are so PROUD that we started and completed Own It 365 [in] 2011.  We look forward with the new challenge of Own It 365 NT+.  Our goal is to grow more in our faith day after day.  I thank the Lord for guiding us to Grace Church. Happy New Year"

 

OWNit365 - Comment from Wisdom

Wisdom tweeted this to the world last week on OWNit365.com:

"Our 2yr old is excited about the new Bible reading plan @ownit365. @babusaada @timhowey picplz.com/zWbMF"

OWNit365 - Thanks from Brian

We received this thank you & pic from Brian about what OWNit365.com has done in his family's lives:

"Just thought I would share this picture with you guys.  I just put on the new braclet today and was amazed at how much the old one had faded and thinned out after wearing it for an entire year and not taking it off once.  Thanks again for all of the time and effort you have put into the plans as it has really helped Peggy and I to grow this year. Brian"

OWNit365 - Thank You from Doug

We recently received this story about what OWNit365.com has done in a man's life:

"Hi Tim, I want to give you some feedback on what OWNit365 did in my life. I've always heard the phrase "The Bible is alive". Even as a Believer in Christ I wasn't seeing that. I dedicated myself to God's Word via OWNit365 and oh my Lord it is alive and it has changed my way of thinking and living. The number one burden the Lord has laid on my heart are those who don't believe. HE has provided FB as a tool for me and many others to get the message out. Just like I tell people, if I didn't pay for my own college I would never had finished. Same goes for OWNit365 I would never had read God's Word all the way through in 2011. I can't explain it but He is really there. Thanks Tim, you don't even know the impact OWNit365 had on all the people's lives in 2011. I now have the direction I've never had before.  I do still have a ways go. Doug"