So we had our first Cadre Connect this past sunday, it was short but oh so sweet! Our cadre leaders are the best, seriously! I am so excited to see what God does with Vintage Cadres this year, as we walk in obedience to Him.

The Verse that we are speaking over Cadres is Hebrews 10:25

“Let us not neglect our meeting together as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”

Cadres will build deeper relationships, sharpen each other, bring life change, expand our knowledge and create a place to learn more about our Creator.

If you are not currently in a Cadre, or are unsure about where to sign up! Contact Haley at mcc.haley@gmail.com

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VERY cool stuff…

Here are a few photos from tonight’s Kick-Off. Let’s just say it was ALL TIME! 50+ Students came out tonight and God showed up in a BIG BIG way!  Hope was given, through the message of Jesus, what could be better?
We are so excited for what God is doing at Vintage this year! And we can’t wait to see the momentum build!

Be sure to check out the podcast from tonight as well!

We’re stretching our tents! Get excited!

I Am Lakemount from I Am Lakemount on Vimeo.

So…
I’m reading a new book. Its called Jesus Manifesto, written by Leonard Sweet. I’m only one chapter in – but I want to share this thought with you from the book…

“For many Christians, their occupation (occupation being what they consider most important about their faith) has nothing to do with spiritual things at all. For others who are more inclined to divine matters, their occupation is evangelism. For some, it’s church multiplication that matters most. For others, its memorizing the Bible and learning its theology. Many Christians are most occupied with social action, while other are most occupied with leadership and its various principles. Still others are mainly occupied with missions, or praise and worship; the casting out of demons, or healing; miracles, holiness, or the end times; spiritual authority and submission, justice or politics; and so forth. The list is endless. But all of these are just ‘its’ – just things. In fact, the Christian family has swung so far from its Lord that most of our preaching and teaching today is and ‘it’ rather than a ‘Him.’”

Dang.

Lets remember that the Good News is JESUS.

Thoughts?
Drew@lakemount.ca

I love my pastor. I need him in my life, so, before I start, huge shout outs to Matt Tapley! Follow him on the tweets (@MattTapley). Anyway, I was bouncing some thoughts off of him as we were driving to Toronto a few days back… I was sharing concerns about Vintage and pastoring (nothing huge – just asking for direction).
That to say, I’m so stoked on the new season that is coming for VNTG. You see, its year 5 for me. That means I’ve pastored a whole generation of students through their HighSchool years and now… now I get to do it all over again… scary thought almost… But intimidating thoughts aside – I was reminded by Matt that now is the time to dream bigger! To see things as God sees them…
I believe that God calls us to leave legacy. Not one that glorifies the name of Drew Riach or VNTG or even Lakemount… I believe that God has called us to create a legacy in His name that will last throughout generations! And to know that I get to be a part of that process is WAY awesome!
He sees me, you, your friends that have yet to know His AMAZING GRACE… He sees more. His ways are higher and greater than the place you are in now – even if that place feels so good!
So its time to dream again!
Time to catch the heart of God for the new season that is upon us!
Remember – we are called to be His hands and HIS feet! Heaven on earth kinda stuff!
Get stoked for whats ahead!

-PDrew