This morning we gathered as a staff and spent some time praying for everyone affected by the devastating tornadoes that swept through Moore, Oklahoma last night. In seeking to live out Mark 12:31, our staff has been busy today putting together a plan to help our body step up to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who are in [...]
Earlier this week, our External Focus International Director, Rick Howard, wrote a Watermark young adult who has moved to Haiti to impact lives there through teaching at a Christian school. Amber Epley traveled on one of our Haiti Discipleship Trips earlier this year, and God used that experience to point her back to serving that country in longer-term [...]
We had a great training event / info session for Mercy Street Mentors last Wednesday! About 40 people gathered around some great Chick-fil-A wraps to hear from local experts on mentoring kids within the unique West Dallas setting. We recorded the live Q&A from the event, providing some great tips, ideas, and explanations for helping kids in [...]
Time to rev up those motors and get the engine running on serving others! The Family Service Challenge Kit contains devotionals to do as a family, as well as ideas for serving. When you have completed the challenge, let us know; we would love to honor your efforts. Ready…..Set…..SERVE! Family Service Challenge Kit
Register now for this special event, featuring Brian Fikkert, author of “When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself.” Where: The Hope Center | 2001 West Plano Pkwy | Plano, TX 75075 When: May 19, 2011 9am-5pm Cost: $25 per person (includes lunch) For more information and to register: www.e3partners.org/c4event Anyone [...]
If you’re not already aware, make plans to attend this panel discussion next Saturday, March 26! Hear Chuck Colson, David Naugle, Kelly Shackelford, David Stevens, John Stonestreet, and others… Here’s the information: Our culture is undergoing an ethical and moral breakdown of seismic proportions, and the implications reverberate through our families, workplaces, communities and all [...]
I love my friend Marvin…and if you haven’t heard his story, watch this. It will bless you…and encourage you that transformation starts with “a conversation”. Join us we Glorify God. Mobilize the Body. Transform the Community and World! Watch at http://www.watermarkradio.com/
We recently did a break out session at the Community Group Leadership Conference on the issue of how to help your group engage and connect in service in our community. The session is brief (less than 30 minutes) and is very practical. Here’s the link to the audio: http://www.watermarkradio.com/index.php?id=153&channel=371&series=167&message=0 Here’s the link to a video interview [...]
Hey Watermark Mentors – just wanted to say thanks to those of you who were able to make it out to the Mentoring Event on October 22. It was a great time to be equipped on the reasons why we mentor, why we work through Mercy Street, to celebrate and be encouraged what has already [...]
