a picture of the Father I longed to have, and of the Father I long to be

I've been told that the most powerful voice we ever hear comes from the lips of our fathers. The blessings, curses, or silence of our fathers has a way of echoing around in our souls for most of our lives. I've been a father for almost 12 years now. Nothing has grown me up more, broken me more deeply, thrilled me beyond words more than being a dad. It is a role that I cherish and rejoice in.
This video and song by Sawyer Brown paints a picture of the Dad I longed for and the Father I long to be. I hope you enjoy the image of a Father in the video as much as I do. It points me to my Heavenly Father who will love me and bless me, in spite of all of my failing.

INFO-MATIONS

Here are links to facebook pages givin you some info on events coming up:


Dinner to raise funds for Julia Lowry:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=32983411613#/ical/event.php?eid=45546271724

Super Bowl Party:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=45186308172

It's football time! Come join us for the last game of another great season!

We will be having two contests to kick off the night!

1. BEST DRESSED FAN: To all you die-hard football fans, even if your team didn't make the cut, come dressed and ready to represent your favorite NFL team!!!

Most decked out and loyal fan wins!!

2. MOST CREATIVE APPETIZER/DESSERT: Show your creativity by bringing an appetizer/dessert that is done Superbowl style!!! Make it football themed, shaped, etc. and be sure to name your creation!
i.e. Patriots Pass and Punt Cookies.

Most creative name, taste and design wins!

Even if you opt out of the contest, we ask that everyone bring the following:

Guys: Bring something salty
Ladies: Bring something sweet

Hope to see you all there!!!

PARKING: IMPORTANT! Please take a right into the Renaissance Plaza office building prior to the right into Stewart Court, and then walk the sidewalk the short distance. Girls can use the cul-de-sac until it's full, but no crazy parking please :).

285 to Buford Hwy (near spaghetti junction)
South on Buford Hwy (away from Chik-fil-a, towards Taco Bell)
First left on Jess Norman Way
First right on Stewart Road
First right on Stewart Court
2nd house on left - 2755 Stewart Court

2 Things Matter

Matt reminded us on Sunday night that the only things that we can pour our lives into now will matter in eternity: the word of God and the souls of people.

This is helping me shape how I look at the next year, as I think on where I will invest my time; and it's helping me reflect on the past year. Where did I spend my time? Will I reap an eternal return on that investment -- or was it wasted on me, accruing more cool stuff, the worries of the world, my comfort?

We'll do well to boil it down to that every day. Bible and Souls. Keep it simple...check ourselves every day, and every minute of the day, making sure we are giving our lives to what matters.

What Would You Do?

What would you do if the doctors said you had only one year to live? Matt posed this question to us tonight. So, what do you think? Would you bungee jump? Travel? Eat the best food? Try to get more out of life? Make amends with enemies and/or God? James and I walked around Atlantic Station and asked this question. We had some fun, got some good answers, and made a fun video. Enjoy!


What Would You Do? from Garrett Moore on Vimeo.

Whats up with Tanzania?

Ever wonder that? Maybe not....but come hear how people at perimeter, and a member of the gathering, have been shaped by helping shape the culture of Christ in Tanzania.

This Sunday Julia Lowry will be giving a presentation on what is going on there in the Fellowship Hall from 3-5pm. Please join us!