by Bret Capranica | Mar 28, 2009 | Culture, Interviews
See Mark Driscoll very capably defend the Christian faith and the validity of Scripture in a nationally televised debate over the existence of Satan. While the ABC links are a bit irritating to navigate through the whole show, it is worth your while to watch. Nightline Face-Off – ABC...
by Bret Capranica | Mar 28, 2009 | Ecclesiology, Seeker-Sensitive
This was taken from Pastor Rick’s News and Views – Saddleback Church. Dear Saddleback Family, I’m not sleeping much. I’m too excited. THIS SATURDAY, March 28, will be THE GREATEST DAY in Saddleback’s history. OVER 2,000 people have already signed up to become members of our church family on a single day! They’re joining me for: BREAKFAST, BAPTISM & CLASS 101 WITH PASTOR RICK THIS SATURDAY AT 8:30 AM TO NOON IN THE WORSHIP CENTER. SIGN UP TODAY! Two thousand years ago – the Day of Pentecost was the first day of the Christian Church. Acts 2:41 tells us, “About 3,000 people were baptized and joined the church that day.” If you’ll join us this weekend, history could be repeated at Saddleback! Want to make history? Which of these requirements do you need to complete this Saturday? 1. Open your heart to Jesus Christ. Click here to learn more. 2. Attend Class 101: Discovering Your Church Family. Sign up. 3. Sign our membership covenant (explained in class). 4. Be baptized the way Jesus commanded and modeled for us. (Many of us were baptized as kids on our parent’s faith. Jesus modeled believer’s baptism at age 30 when he was baptized in the Jordan River) It would be my privilege to baptize you after Class 101. YOU CAN FINISH ALL 4 REQUIREMENTS IN ONE DAY – THIS SATURDAY! EIGHT REASONS TO JOIN THIS SATURDAY & NOT PROCRASTINATE: 1. I’m personally teaching Class 101 for the first time in ten years. 2. I’m personally baptizing after Class and you’ll receive a photo & baptism certificate. 3. You’ll get a free one...
by Bret Capranica | Mar 28, 2009 | Twitter
Family’s going to spend the day with relatives-I’m spending the day in the study prepping for tomorrow! # Look what’s on the menu this evening: http://twitpic.com/2c5q5 # Almost bed time-enjoyed a great dinner with some family who came to town-wonderful time with them. # checking the headlines-then to prayer and preparation for the Lord’s Day. Loving the coffee this morning! # Off to spend the day in worship, instruction, fellowship, and evangelism with the church. # Home from church-Lord’s Supper is always a highlight for me. Now for a quick rest before preparing for tonight. # Final prep for this evening. # Ready for a counseling session then two music rehearsals and then to preach on Rom 15:22-29-characteristics of a missionary worth supporting # Pt 1-Debriefing my daughter as to what she learned at church tonight-something about Abraham & Sarah and what they did together in the tent # Pt 2-what in the world was @KaraLPeter’s husband teaching tonight? # To the office. # Eating my delicious soup at my desk and about to watch the Meet the Press Net Cast. Thrilling!! # Time to empty the inbox and handle e-mail that has piled up over the weekend! # Headed home to enjoy the family. # Time for the coffee to be READY! Then for some moments meditating and praying through God’s Word. # Just had a tiny little earthquake-I hate those things, no matter how small they are. # Thou God of my end, thou hast given me a fixed disposition to go forth and spend my life for thee-VOV. # Time to have breakfast with the family-I...
by Bret Capranica | Mar 27, 2009 | Miscellaneous, Personal, Reading
Ever wonder what tends to shape the mental meanderings of THE CAPRANICA? Welcome, THE CAP-STORE! Through the beauty of the web and the world that is Amazon, THE CAPRANICA can now offer an online store to house books and resources reflective of my personal tastes, convictions, enjoyments, hobbies, interests, etc. THE CAP-STORE is only in its beginning states so far, but will be ever expanding to include books and products you can purchase that have perhaps been reviewed or highlighted here at THE CAPRANICA. Or you can simply reference some of the materials I find intriguing or would recommend reading. Click over to THE CAP-STORE through the link at the top of the page and begin to peruse the...
by Bret Capranica | Mar 26, 2009 | Humor
For Kel: Hemet/San Jacinto does not yet have one – thus far, our budget remains...
