I've been trying to crystallize exactly who we are and where we are going. I think this is a good start. There's no pithy "mission statements" or anything, but I think it works.
Resonate Community Church is a new and growing church in Hutto, Texas that seeks to live by faith, to be known by love, and to be a voice of hope. Our name explains a lot about our approach to "church". We simply want to resonate community. We want to be known for our love for each other and for our neighbors and the people of Hutto. So, for the past year and a half, we have been serving our community by helping with Orange Santa and Treats on East Street, assisting local elementary schools, and hosting neighborhood events to establish new relationships. We have also been building friendships with others who connect with these values. Our friendships have grown to where we regularly share meals, have playdates, and just hang out together.
This is what Jesus meant when he said, "The world will know you are my followers when you love one another." When we grow close to God, we grow close to others. Love is the heartbeat of Christ, and as his followers, we are called to do the same.
"Church" is more than an event on Sunday. We want to engage in the the lives of those around us, to develop friendships with others where--regardless of their background or beliefs--they can feel loved and cared for. So, rather than investing our time and money into making an event happen, we've been working on sharing our lives with others around us. A meal, a conversation, a helping hand, a prayer of support. These small things are really what "church" is all about.
After spending this time investing in our community, we are ready to make another investment. Beginning the Saturday after Easter, we hope to host regular monthly worship services. We will kick things off with a preview party, where others can discover the impact that Resonate Community Church has had on the families in our community. If you are interested in learning more about our church and meeting the people who have become a family, this would be a great time for you to check us out.
In April, we will host a Bible study where you can learn more about the values of our church and how we are expressing those values in a meaningful way. Maybe you think this whole church-thing isn't for you. You've had your fair share of judgment and scorn from those who claim to be righteous. We hope to become a place where you can find genuine love and care. Real friendships, where you are valued beyond your attendance record or financial offerings.
Yeah, we know we look a little different than your typical "church". But our heartbeat is the same as the one who loved us first: love God, love others, resonate community.
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This definitely captures the essence of who we are! You did a great job expressing it.
ReplyDeleteI just read this on the website first and was about to email you and tell you I like what you had written. I think you did a great job describing what this church is all about.
ReplyDeleteWow....what a great description of what church is. I'm excited to watch your progress and you pursue the vision and make it reality in Hutto. I've been reading Randy Frazee's "The Connecting Church" recently...and really sense the need for authentic community in our lives and churches. We're praying for you...and are excited for Resonate Community!
ReplyDeleteWow, I don't think you could have put it any better. We are definitely real living proof of how the vision and values of Resonate can change lives. We were very content with our family of four, all Chris's brothers,sister's-in-law and nieces and nephews . . . we didn't feel like anything was missing. Then you and Erika came along with your beautful daughter and that seed of friendship grew into something so amazing that it didn't just affect my family, but all the people Chris and I are connected with. Life is just fuller now,our faith has deepened, we have become more educated in Scripture, our hearts have been nourished, our days have become fuller, and we have a support system I never knew existed outside of Chris and I and our immediate family. I don't want to take over your comment section but I do want to express that our lives are richer and fuller than I ever realized they could be! Our circle of friends has grown, and it just feels SO GOOD to be part of something that brings such happiness into the lives of those we are involved with. I'm learning what it means to be a "Christian", a person that gets the message of Christ and once you start experiencing the repercussions of that, WOW, you can never go back to life as you once knew it and I'm blessed to be living this life and experiencing it with all our family at Resonate Community!
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