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Hey All:
August 7-9 (next weekend), Catalyst will be having its annual summer retreat. This is a great opportunity to build community and it promises to be an amazing time with the Lord.

We have designed the retreat so that you won't have to take any time off to be a part of it (it starts late Friday night) and it ends late Sunday morning.

The cost of the retreat is $100. But we don't want money to be an issue. After making an announcement to the community, several people have donated money for scholarships. So, if you need help paying or need a full scholarship that money is available.

So if you would like to come, just reply to this e-mail and we will get you signed up.

I look forward to what God will do,

Ron C.

Catalyst Update

Dear Peeps:
I hope this e-mail finds you well. I just read today's headline for the Chicago Tribune: "July with No Summer." No kidding. Where is the heat and sun? Hopefully, August has some summer in store for us. It would be nice to have just one week of heat.

Anyways, I digress :). This Thursday at Catalyst (7pm in the garage), we have "God-Stretch" leading our time of worship. They are simply one of the most amazing worship bands in the Chicago area and you won't want to miss it.

Since they will be there, we will have a longer time of worship, and then a teaching from Pastor Charlie. This week, we look at how the Holy Spirit empowers us for service. This service will be really special and interactive. We expect God to do amazing things. I hope you can make it.

And as always, please invite your friends.

Childcare is provided.

We will also be having "Aftermath" at 8:45pm in the garage. "God-Stretch" will be performing there as well, and I think it will be a blast. This is a great way to build community and have some fun. I hope you can stick around.

I will be praying,

Ron C

Catalyst Update

Hey Peeps:

Two quick announcements for this week:

1) "One Life"continues this week. I hope you can make it. The service starts at 7pm, in "the garage @ Faith Church. Childcare is provided.

2) We will be having "Catalyst Aftermath" this week (immediately after the service). Joel Norman and band will be playing and it should be a lot of fun. Aftermath starts at 8:45pm. It should be a blast.

God is doing great things and I am glad that you are a part of it. Remember to invite your friends, especially those who are disconnected from God.

I will be praying.

Catalyst Update

Hey Peeps:
I hope you are all enjoying the summer heat. I know that I am. There is a lot going on in Catalyst and I want to make sure that you are kept up-to-date.

1) This Thursday night, Pastor Bob will be teaching at "One Life." Like I said last Thursday night, I want to challenge you to bring your friends this Thursday who are disconnected, are in a hard place in life, or religiously skeptical. This Thursday is going to be amazing and I believe lives are going to be changed. (7pm, Thursday, in "the garage".)

2) We will be having a bonfire at church after Catalyst this Thursday night. So, bring a chair AND bug spray.

3) Please consider coming this Saturday to the service project. It is going to be an awesome time to serve and get a taste of what it means to be missional. You can sign up this Thursday.

See you all this Thursday night, as we continue "One Life."

Ron C.

One Thing for this One Life

Hey All:
Like I said last Thursday, Pastor Bob (Senior Pastor at Faith Church) will be speaking this Thursday night at Catalyst. I asked him to share with us why Jesus is the one thing worthy of our full devotion in this one life.

It is my hope that you and I see Jesus as he actually is. And the result of such sight? We become more devoted followers of Jesus. I think we are in the midst of something special and I hope you can make it this Thursday.

Also, please bring your friends this Thursday who are disconnected, are in a hard place in life, or religiously skeptical. If you can't think of who to bring, pray, and see who Jesus lays on your heart. Lives are going to be changed.

I will be praying.

Ron C.

"One Life" Podcasts

You can now download all the teachings from "One Life." Click here to download.

Registration for Summer Retreat is Up!

Registration is up for the summer retreat. The retreat is August 7th-9th. This year, we are going to Spring Hill. Cost is $100. Cost includes lodging, food and activities. To check Spring Hill out, click here.

To Register: click here

This is going to be an amazing weekend and is open to marrieds and unmarrieds. I encourage you to come.

Ron C.