Deep, down somewhere inside of my soul is a party animal who likes to stay up late, dance unapologetically, and live life on the edge. Unfortunately, the deep parts of my soul don’t always surface. So it’s really just me talking about dancing wildly, debating staying up late, and thinking about living life on the edge.
The cool thing is that there’s a parable in the bible that speaks about a massive party and at least I could read about being a party animal. As Matthew 25 states, it was not only a party, it was a wedding celebration and the bride had a ton of bridesmaids; ten to be exact. [Ten bridesmaids sounds like a nightmare to me, but to each their own, right?]
As the story goes, five were prepared and five were not. Five saved the date, had their dresses altered, and had their supplies readily available. The other five waited around, lolligagged [what does that even mean?], and said they would be ready when the time came.
The story unfolds and the unprepared bridesmaids missed out on a night of fun, festivities, and celebration.
Moral of the story: Be prepared not to miss an invitation to celebrate [that’s my loose translation].
Well, I have a SAVE THE DATE card for you! Why? Because I’m inviting you to celebrate! The best news is you don’t have to be a virgin or wear a tacky dress. You’re invited to be part of a summer party* June 1st-2nd, 2012. Every year I teach of a summer series for six weeks, but this year I want to mix it up. You know, because I’m a party animal and all.
This is me. As a wild party animal. Rawr.
So save the date and get ready to have your mind renewed. The goal this year is to discuss the seat of our will: our mind. The seminar will revolve around the idea of our mind being a beautifully dangerous thing as noted by Paul the apostles on several occasions in the book of Romans.
Why do we do the things we don’t want to do? How can we refuse to be conformed to the world, yet transformed by God’s word? Why am I an emotional basket-case who is depressed when my life is great? How can I control my temptations and addictions?
The seminar will begin on Friday night and run through Saturday afternoon, include lunch, worship, a DJ [what party doesn’t have a DJ?!], small group discussions, and three main sessions.
Grab your friends and make a weekend out of it! We will reserve some rooms at a great rate at the local DoubleTree hotel. Since you’ll be only 15 minutes outside of Los Angeles, spend a night on the town.
You know, because people like us are party animals! Rawr.
Info:
- When? Friday, June 1—Saturday, June 2, 2012
- Where? Calvary Chapel Montebello
- Who’s invited? Everyone and their cousin’s momma’s neighbor’s friend from second grade. Or your friends.
- Why? Because our minds need healing and WE NEED JESUS. Or maybe just I do. Whatever. You’re invited to the freak show. 😉
Party on, RockStars!
*Summer seminar would be a more appropriate word, but I think party has a better ring! 😉
Sounds fun! Will it stream LIVE online?
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Great question, Alexis! We are working on that 🙂 Our concern is that though this is a great free resources for those outside of the Los Angeles area, some local people will opt not to come or pay and we may run into future issues. More info to come!!!
This sounds awesome! I’ll add it to my calendar:) & some of my friend’s calendars.
Yay! That would awesome!!!
woot woot party on wayne!
Dear Bianca….
I can’t wait!!! I’ll immediately save the date on my Calendar. The Lord know how I wait for these series every Summer, it’s been 4 years since my 1st one and by His Love HEALED 🙂 and continuely every year of these series the Lord continues to do a new work in my life… It will never end until in day we are before Him, in the mean time I will join you every year in this series, and this year in this Animal Party event… Looking forward to it and will start praying about it! Now are Registration only going to be available at CCM? Or maybe On the web for those of us who are not locals to CCM & might be interested in booking the hotel room?
Thanks for doing this B, blesses my heart every year! Never gets old, always looking forward to it expectanly!
Hugs
E
This is so great! Since last year I have moved to Chino and my job is now in Irvine, I was bummed because I wasent sure if I was going to able to join the study due to the comute. For the past 2 years I have enjoyed this study with my sister in laws this will be a great girls weekend away.
Well, after immediately going to look at old wedding photos and reassuring myself that I didn’t stick all EIGHT of my bridesmaids in tacky dresses (you are the only person I know with any sort of latina blood who didn’t have a list of cousins expecting to be included in your wedding party), I marked this down on my calendar. Hope I can make it! (Yes, I obviously take thins personally! 🙂
EIGHT?! Oh my word! You’re crazy. But in a cray, cray good way. 😉
Awesome…..looking forward to the summer series right before my wedding.
God willing I’m making it a lil’ get away 😉 Spoke with Ham and he’s all for wifey renewing her mind in Jesus.
You’d think that I live a millions miles away now, but I’m only in Ontario. Lol, still it’d be nice to make it a PJ party and be a millions miles closer to my CCM 🙂
Invited some friends also, please pray that they’d come check it out!!!
Love you B!
Party on, Puerto Rican!
This sounds great! What time do you anticipate things wrapping up on Saturday? (Just wondering for the type A, planning part of me ;)).
Ps–I love the work you and the A21 Campaign are doing! It’s so encouraging to read about how God has been working. I’m headed to Greece next week with my church (National Community Church) and am excited to meet Phil and Nina (who I’ve heard great things about!), and look forward to supporting and encouraging them!
AWESOME! I love Phil and Nina. Pllllleeeease give them hug for me! Have a blast and make sure and eat some grilled feta. It’s divine!
PS Saturday will be over around 3pm. 😉
I Always want to go to your summer studies, because I live in the SF valley can’t never make it on those Thursday but looks like this year I will be there..
WOOHOO! That’s awesome. See you there!
I just adore that first paragraph. Sounds just like me! I love the idea of staying up to celebrate New Years but I love my sleep even more!
I heard you speak this past Saturday, wow can I just say you blew me away. How do I get signed up for your summer seminar?