Access Church

GroupLink

whittney.gilmer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:23:53 +0000

Success at Access Church is defined by how many of us move from large environments into Community Groups. Community Groups are small groups of six married couples or eight individuals of the same gender.

The Community Group is the best place for sustained life change to occur. In Community Groups, we study God’s Word together and discuss the issues and challenges of life.

We pray together, we care for one another, and we’re missed if we don’t show up.

GroupLink is the way we help people get into Community Groups. It’s coming up Sunday, January 29, at 4:30pm, at Access Church (4911 Losco Rd.).

Click here to register and get directions.

Can’t make it to GroupLink? The success of GroupLink depends on everyone’s participation. The best groups start strong when everyone is present at GroupLink.

If you can’t make it January 29, but want to join a group, contact Rich. Our next GroupLink isn’t until March.

January 8 Launch

whittney.gilmer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:17:06 +0000

We are so grateful to God for all who prayed, gave, served, and invited. Our launch in our new building was amazing!

If you weren’t there, be sure to check it out this Sunday at 4911 Losco Rd. Two opportunities to join us: 9:30 and 11:00am. We’ll see you there!

Big Church

whittney.gilmer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:42:19 +0000

Two thousand years ago, a gathering of people in a middle-eastern city began a movement that would circle the globe and leave its mark on individuals and cultures on every continent.

This movement would eventually become known as The Church.

The church is a movement. And it’s still moving.

Whether you consider yourself a church person or not, join us for this seven-part series, Big Church, as Andy Stanley brings life to the story of the local church movement.

We’ll see you Sunday at 4911 Losco Rd. at 9:30 or 11:00am!

An Unexpected Christmas

whittney.gilmer — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:16:08 +0000

Shake any family tree, and you never know what kind of people might fall out. Let’s face it—we all have an uncle or a cousin we whisper about behind closed doors. We all have a relative or two we try to avoid at family gatherings. No surprise there.

But here’s something you may not know. Jesus had a few shady characters in his family as well. Actually, he had some relatives that make your most wayward cousin look like a saint.

In An Unexpected Christmas, Andy Stanley introduces us to a few of these colorful characters and the role they play in the Christmas story. Don’t miss this five part series kicking off November 27 at Access Church! We’ll see you there!

New Series: @Work

whittney.gilmer — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:24:04 +0000

Many of us will spend half of our lives at work. Yet, research tells us that over 80 percent of us are dissatisfied with our jobs, feeling fearful and frustrated most of the time.

In this series, Jeff Henderson offers a perspective on work that could forever change your experience on the job. He also offers a paradigm-changing perspective on what God might be up to behind the scenes of our current economic downturn.

Don’t miss this message series, “@Work,” beginning November 6 at Access Church.

Everybody’s Invited Update

whittney.gilmer — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:40:20 +0000

Celebrate! To date, 55 families and singles have pledged $145,000 to the new campus! This is great news! There are a few more families that we expect we will still hear from, but at an average pledge of $2,589 per family, we’re overwhelmed! We’re excited for our church and also for what people will learn in their faith through this kind of generosity.

Demolition! About 15 people spent Saturday and Sunday tearing down walls, removing carpet, and carrying a ton of furniture here and there. The interior of Losco is pretty much unrecognizable right now. Huge progress. Even cooler are the stories of who is doing the work. Really fun to see people otherwise disconnected from Access putting in lots of time. Anybody know Ben and Cindy Moore? He’s been totally disconnected from church. Doesn’t come to church with Cindy. But this weekend he probably logged 15 hours at the new campus. Unreal!

Design! We’ve retained Kristin Norris from Athens Church as our designer for the project. Kristin has been the set designer at Athens for years, and she is responsible for all of the look and feel of the new Athens campus. She will visit Jacksonville sometime in the next 10 days.

Build! We’re trying to funnel all $145,000 into materials, which means we’re leaning heavily (entirely) on volunteer labor. Please go to this Google form and sign up to be a part of one of the construction teams. We will publish a schedule this week of work times and an order of projects/tasks.

UpStreet Gains Small Groups Director

whittney.gilmer — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:19:50 +0000

Kelli Richards was invited to Access Church in August 2007 by her friend, James David Carter, who was leading worship there. “I fell in love with the church that first day,” Kelli said. “I felt like I had gone to every church in town, but never found one that was a good fit for me. There was something different about Access. I could tell they were going to do cool things in Jacksonville, and I wanted to be a part of that.”

Kelli, who had recently graduated from the University of North Florida, quickly got involved at Access. She worked with 1-year-olds and 4-year-olds before she was asked to lead and encourage the adult UpStreet volunteers as an UpStreet coach. “I was excited to be involved with UpStreet,” she said. “Until that point, everyone I knew at the church was a toddler. It opened up the doors and let me meet a lot more people.”

After coaching for a year, Kelli accepted a part-time role on staff as the director of small groups for UpStreet. “I’m essentially doing a lot of what I did as a coach, but now I’m also doing more long-term planning, staying in touch with North Point and other partnership churches, working on curriculum, and planning other events,” she said.

Kelli feels passionate about the impact UpStreet has on the kids who experience it. “I just love seeing the kids ‘get it’—realizing that Jesus loves them and has a plan for them,” she said. “I think UpStreet does a great job introducing kids to having a relationship with Christ and giving kids a solid foundation.”

UpStreet not only has an impact on kids, it also has drawn whole families to Access. “I hear the kids’ excitement about UpStreet in the hallways, and I know that there are families who keep coming back to Access because their kids love UpStreet. It’s exciting to see that.”

Besides working at Access, Kelli is the clinic coordinator and the athletic trainer at University Christian School. She loves sports and helps coach the varsity softball team. She doesn’t have much free time, but when she does, you can find her spending time with her family and friends.

Your Move

whittney.gilmer — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:42:54 +0000

Throughout our lives, we are confronted with decisions we never anticipated having to make.

relationship decisions
career decisions
financial decisions
parenting decisions

The list goes on and on. To complicate matters further, the timeframe for making a decision is often short, and our options limited. So what do you do when it’s your move and you aren’t sure what to do?

In this series, Andy Stanley offers four powerful questions that will help you determine your best move.

Your Move kicks off this Sunday. Invite a friend!

Our Sunday Best

whittney.gilmer — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:26:18 +0000

Each weekend, thousands of people put on their Sunday best and make their way to church. But what about the church itself? What is the church trying to accomplish?

In this message, Rich Barrett and Andy Stanley will explain what it means for the church to put on its Sunday best.

We’ll see you this Sunday. Invite a friend!

Kaos Back2Skool Bash

whittney.gilmer — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:30:04 +0000

It’s the last hurrah before school is back in session, and it’s the coolest party you’ve ever been to! All 6th-12th graders are invited!

Join us this Saturday, August 20, 6:00-8:00pm, at Mandarin Park.

There will be music, crazy games, swimming in the creek, a giant inflatable, food, and a free t-shirt for your friends.

Cost is $5. Questions? Contact Rich. Don’t miss this party!