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Moving Forward & Springing Forward

February was a month to REMEMBER for Blueprint Church.  Although those 28 days went by quickly, those four Sunday services were not short of impact.  In fact, we concluded our Big Brother, Little Brother series, which was both provoking and encouraging at the same time.

Hear from a few who were impacted by the messages.

The Big Brother, Little Brother series has challenged me to evaluate my motives: Am I seeking after the Father’s stuff, or am I seeking a relationship with the Father?  Extremely challenging whether you’re a big brother, little brother, or a combo of both! –EW

I have been greatly impacted by the series because it caused me to self-evaluate my own life. That no matter if you’re a big brother or little brother, we should all look at ourselves and learn to appreciate God for who is he, just as he accepts us no matter how “perfect” of ’flawless” we pretend to be.  And that we can learn from one another no matter what level we are on spiritually.–KM

In case you missed any of the messages from this series, check out our website to download & listen for yourself.

On Sunday, we begin our new series, Old School.  Come join us as we look back at Bible classics—stories that foreshadow the personal work of Christ as we put more trust in Him.

Please keep us in your prayers and don’t forget to SPRING FORWARD this Saturday night by setting your clocks ahead an hour!

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First Month of Services

January was quite a month for Blueprint Church.  We began our Sunday services during some of the coldest Atlanta temperatures in years.  The Relapse Theatre where we’re meeting (actually a former church building) doesn’t have the best heating system.  In the middle of winter, that’s tough.  Yet, our volunteers stepped up tremendously and made our initial series, Unleashed a huge success.

In fact, one of our volunteers had this to say about our young journey:

Last year, a friend from college told me I should check out this church that was going to be launching in Atlanta.  I had no idea that just a couple months later I’d be growing, building meaningful friendships, and serving at Blueprint Church.

Since coming to know Christ as my Savior, I’ve brought a lot of zeal and fervor to serving God and sharing the gospel, but I began to realize my methods didn’t always reflect my Master. I’d been seeking God for biblical and practical guidance in those areas and my prayers were answered with the Upload and Unleashed series, as well as the regional groups.

Those series were inspiring, yet challenging, and opened my eyes to the concept of doing ministry where life exists. The discussions we had in our regional groups, along with the sermons, helped me understand that ministry is more than just preaching Christ; it’s building relationships with people coupled with a genuine love and concern for them that extends to eternity.

But not only have I been acquiring knowledge at Blueprint; I’ve also gained a sense of community, which is an integral aspect of the Christian walk. We enjoy freedom in Christ together and we also pray for, encourage, and challenge one another in the Lord.  Having that connection with other members and wanting to help in anyway possible led me to volunteer to serve, and although I was apprehensive about working in the Children’s Ministry, I now look forward to doing so as it brings me great joy.

Altogether, I am thrilled about how God is using Blueprint to impact my life and the lives of others in such a way that equips us to change the world.

Caresse Spencer

This is just one example of individuals and families who are plugging in and finding community through our environments.  On Sunday, we will be highlighting the importance of connecting within “circles of trust” as we prepare for Group Link, the official launch of our small groups.

Please know that your prayers and support are not only appreciated, but making a tremendous difference in the lives of so many.

Filed under: Action Speaks, Church Events

Halloween…that’s the DEVIL’S holiday!!!

the devil

If I had a dollar for the number of times I’ve heard this statement, I’d probably be “ballin-out-of-control!”  Sadly, it’s been many of my peers in ministry who have designated this day as being “the DEVIL’S day!  Doesn’t everyday belong to the Lord?  And, isn’t it He who’s given us the choice/opportunity to do during the day what we believe pleases Him?  Or maybe David (arguably one of the greatest & influential kings of Israel) misspoke when he said, “This is the day the Lord has made.” (Psalm 118:19)

So, how did the devil get his own holiday?  Perhaps a better and more serious question is “why would we give him this one?”  Think about it, the activities surrounding Halloween scream AWESOME!!!

Bobbing for apples.  Handing out candy.  Parents having a BLAST with their children.  That sounds like an “OFF DA HOOK” party to me!

bp block party
At Blueprint Church, we’re using Halloween this year to have our own BLOCK PARTY!  We refuse to allow this one day of the year, when parents & kids alike are out enjoying the evening, be the time we go hide and find something more Christian to do?  For us, the Christian thing to do is to join up with our Regional Groups (in multiple settings) to have fun while building new relationships and connecting with some of the local “trick or treaters!”     This is just one of the ways we’re allowing our words & actions to be congruent:  The gospel changes people and people change the world!

If you’d like more information, feel free to visit our website, or if you’d like additional details regarding our locations go ahead & email one of the bruhz below who lives closest to your area.

•    North Region (Marietta/Perimeter area): Sam Dula (sam@blueprintchurch.org)
•    Northeast Region (Decatur area): Dhati Lewis (dhati@blueprintchurch.org)
•    Central: John Onwuchekwa: (john@blueprintchurch.org)
•    South: Amisho Baraka (amisho@blueprintchurch.org)

Looking forward to seeing you & HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

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Just In Case You Missed It

North Region Group Social

North Region Group Social

Just in case you missed it, our regional socials were held a couple of weeks ago and considering Atlanta’s weather recently, it was so refreshing to see both the excitement and the turnout from those attending.  In our North region, several of us came together and shared a few of our personal experiences.

Not to put anyone’s business in the streets, but I thought it was rather interesting to hear…

“If had to be an animal, I’d be our dog growing up, who looked a lot like Lassie.”

“The first time I heard about Blueprint Church was through Dhati preaching at a church in North Carolina about a church he was planting in Atlanta!”

“If I could have an endless supply of any food, it would be Captain Crunch cereal!”

“I read about Blueprint Church on a website-forum, attended the service at the end of August & now I’m here.”

“A movie about my life would be called, ‘Out of Balance,’ and the actor playing my life would be Jim Carrey.”

“My superhero growing up was my grandfather…he kept the family together.”

“If I could accomplish one thing in life, I’d travel the world.”

Ok, since the individuals making the above comments will remain nameless, let me just say that this was from ONE of the FOUR regional groups Blueprint Church is launching and if you’d like more information, please check out our website or contact John Onwuchekwa (John@blueprintchurch.org)

Filed under: Church Events, church plant

Blueprint Church Social

Time to Reconnect!!!

So, maybe you missed the Sketch of Blueprint weekend!!!  No worries…we’re all returning to a less formal more relational setting in Candler Park this coming Saturday from 11:00am – 3:00pm.  There will be LOTS OF FOOD with LOTS OF FUN for the family. We will also be providing more information regarding our upcoming Regional Meetings as well as our Upload Series (beginning in October)!

More importantly, this weekend is for YOU and we’re looking forward to connecting with as many families and friends as possible!!!

The address for Candler  Park is 1400 McLendon Ave NE Atlanta, GA.  Feel free to bring your blankets & lawn chairs…HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

Candler Park

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