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cool things at integrity

posted on August 18th, 2008 by Ben in Uncategorized

We had a “ministry day” this past Saturday and it was a blast! Early that morning we went to a local elementary school and did some landscaping to get them ready for back to school.  We actually went to the same school early this morning and presented school supplies and book bags for the teachers to distribute to needy students.   Also, on Saturday afternoon we helped the students at ECU move in.  Here is the info card we gave them…

It was also encouraging that we had 97 people in attendance on sunday morning.  Please continue to pray for us as we strive to reach Greenville for Jesus. 

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New Series. Aug. 24th

posted on August 18th, 2008 by Ben in Uncategorized

Integrity’s new series.  Check out the podcast via our website or itunes.

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með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust

posted on July 31st, 2008 by Ben in Uncategorized

Bands from Iceland are few and far between.  But Sigur Ros is one that you MUST check out.  Unless you are from Iceland you will not be able to understand a word being said in the songs but I will say that the somber melodies and the brilliant arrangement of each song will have you wanting more.  I spend a lot of time listening to these guys when I am studying and reading.  It really puts me at ease. The title of their new album is  með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust which is traslated “With a Buzz in Our Ears We Play Endlessly”.  I hope you get a chance to check this band out.  You can find them on itunes.

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“Life at Integrity” video

posted on July 5th, 2008 by Ben in Uncategorized

Check out the new video about our church.   Life at Integrity

Please let me know what you think!

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Summer EP

posted on June 15th, 2008 by Ben in Uncategorized

Jon Foreman’s “Summer” EP is out. You can purchase it on itunes for $5.94. I don’t think this one is as good as the other EPs that he put out but I will say that “A Mirror is Harder to Hold” is a great song. Also, if you like brutally honest songs, “Instead of a Show” is pretty blunt. Enjoy!

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ESV Study Bible Sample

posted on June 13th, 2008 by Ben in Uncategorized

You can view a sample of the ESV Study Bible (that’s coming out in October).  The sample is on the book of Revelation. From what I have seen, the introduction was very informative as if covers the literary style of the book as well as theological considerations. The charts and maps seemed to be helpful as well. I also like the fonts they chose (modern and clean). I love fonts! I am writing about Study Bibles and fonts… I’m a geek!

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resurgence interviews

posted on May 22nd, 2008 by Ben in Uncategorized

This a great interview that was put out by the resurgence. It is an interview by Mark Driscoll with Matt Chandler (pastor of the Village Church in TX). Great insight on the various obstacles that pastors face.

resurgence interview

 

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coldplay’s single… viva la vida or death & all his friends

posted on May 14th, 2008 by Ben in Uncategorized

Coldplay FINALLY has a new album coming out!  It is expected to be released June 17th. You can download one song from itunes now, but they are sneaky about which song to download because they keep changing the single?! Oh well… it seems like a good sound so far. I would say it is different but it is still them.  Refreshing. 

 

 

 

 

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…coming next month

posted on May 8th, 2008 by Ben in Uncategorized

If you are, as I am, excited about the new ESV study bible which will be coming out in October, you should also know about the new ESV Illustrated Family Bible that will be coming out June 7th, 2008! I think this would be a good resource for kids ministry and family devotions

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the “M” word

posted on May 8th, 2008 by Ben in Uncategorized

I had a few people ask me for my definition of a missional church this week.  I would love to ask others the same question and see what kind of answers I get.  So, if you have a definition of what it means to be a missional church please send me a post.

 Tim Keller’s explanation is great!

And here are two good ones by Mark Driscoll
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