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Archive for August, 2013

New Logo, New Website

Over the past few days, you may have noticed a new logo on our website and printed publications at Ingleside.  We hope you like it and will come to identify it with all things Ingleside. In fact, this new logo is not merely a new look.  It tells a story . . . a story that highlights our message, our values, and how we make disciples.  Check out the logo video here to learn the story. The new logo is also part of a complete redesign and update of our website:  www.ingleside.org.  We...

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The Right Time, the Right Way

Not many of us get pumped up about processes, policies, and procedures.  Yet, most of us do care deeply about outcomes and results.  The truth is that the two are usually connected—even in the life of a church! Listen to the wisdom of the writer of the biblical book of Ecclesiastes: “The wise heart will know the proper time and procedure.  For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter.” (Ecclesiastes 8:5b-6a, NIV)             Eugene Peterson captures the...

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Take the Next Step

Guest . . . regular attender . . . member.  It’s a journey that literally hundreds of people have made, and I hope you will make it too.  What’s the next step?  Come to the membership class this Sunday afternoon, August 18, at 4:00 p.m. The dress is casual.  We serve you dinner.  No reservation is necessary.  There’s care for your kids.  You will learn all about Ingleside – what we believe, where we’ve been, where we’re headed, how you can get involved, and what’s...

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Back to School

During the first days of August, hundreds of Ingleside families will be leaving behind their summer schedules and embracing the regular rhythms of school.  Students, teachers, coaches, counselors, and administrators will be embarking on a new school year filled with opportunity and challenge.  It’s time to go “back to school.” At Ingleside, the month of August is also a time to come “back to church.”  This Sunday, August 11, all of our age-group ministries will be kicking off a...

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