Celebrate Church e-Update
Because People Matter

February 1, 2008
In This Week's eLetter
Super Bowl Men's Breakfast
Men's Fraternity
Podcast Update
Carolyn Pankalla
Weekly Workout
Online Survey
Super Bowl Men's Breakfast!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND
(the day before the big game!)
Men, this is the Saturday to bring all of your friends, your sons, and anyone else you can find, and join us for our annual SUPER BOWL BREAKFAST at the Celebration Golf Club.  There will be food, trivia, fun, giveaways, and of course a lot of football smack talk (Go Bears)!

The cost is $15 and can be paid on the day of the breakfast.

Please RSVP if you would like to attend so we can get an accurate count for food. 

Call 407-566-0155, email ed@celebratechurch.org!
MEN'S FRATERNITY!
Starts THIS Thursday,
February 7th
(6:00 am to 7:30 am)

Quest for Authentic Manhood
Calling all Men!  Join this weekly men's group that will change your life!

This 12-session study focuses on the primary issues that shape a man's life, explores in depth the biblical concept of manhood; and finally provides practical building blocks for any man to use to construct for himself a nobler, more satisfying manhood.

Meeting every Thursday from 6:00 am to 7:30 am - beginning on February 7th (through April 24th).

Location:
Radisson Resort
Orlando-Celebration
Just across the street from Celebration on 192

For more info or to register, email men@celebratechurch.org or call 407-566-0155.
Podcast Update
NEW LINK
(all subscribers will need to re-subscribe)
Celebrate Podcast
We have recently updated our Podcast feed, so in order to continue receiving our podcasts, you will need to re-subscribe using this new link.

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Carolyn Pankalla
"Broken Into Beautiful"
Carolyn Pankalla
Carolyn Pankalla's new project, "Broken Into Beautiful" is now available!

Click here for a special preview...
 
Weekly Workout
Weekly Workout
Want to go beyond the Sunday Message?

The Weekly Workout Journal is a daily spiritual journey that springboards off of Sundays message, followed by faith building scriptures and practical questions challenging you to infuse God's Word into your everyday life.

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Because People Matter

Joe Saragusa, Lead Pastor
  
We are in the midst of so many exciting things here at Celebrate Church right now, but my number one priority is that we will never forget the reason Celebrate exists... Because People Matter! My heart and passion is that everyone that is a part of Celebrate would have great vision when it comes to touching and reaching people with the good news of Christ love and acceptance.

My challenge for all of us is to have a vision of reaching people in the marketplace, in our neighborhoods, in our families, and beyond.  We may have to change the way we think to really embrace this challenge, but this can be an encouraging step as we grow closer to God and we rely on Him to empower us to reach out to people.

Ask yourself this question, "How big do you think God is?"  You see, the real issue is not who you think YOU are, but who you think GOD is! What are your dreams for your influence and impact in this world?  Are the big?  Are they impossible?  Are they outside of your reach?  Good!  That is when God steps in and makes up the difference!  Don't limit yourself by saying, "What can I do?" Instead ask, "What can God do in this place through me?"
 
I encourage you to enlarge and expand the size of your vision when it comes to reaching out to others.  And when you do that, watch what God will do!

A life investment is an important factor in this equation.  A question only you can answer: How long do you intend to hang in there to serve, to comfort, to reach out, to befriend? Understanding your influence is inch by inch.  A steady, gradual process that takes time. Plan for the long-haul, not the short run!
 
Let's set some big goals as we head into 40 Days of Purpose, but plan on plenty of time in getting there.

Let's begin to ask God to help us reach out to people.  Here is a easy reminder and a goal I think we all can go after.  I shared it this past Sunday.  5-5-5...

5 people to reach

5 minutes to pray

5 pm every day

Ask God to give you favor and invite those 5 people to journey with you through 40 Days of Purpose.  Let's see what GOD can do through US!  As you see God bring the victories, I encourage you to email us your results.

Because People Matter,

Pastor Joe
Pastor Joe
We need your input!
 
We are considering making some changes to our Sunday service schedule when we make the move to the Orlando Sun Resort on March 2nd, but we want your input.  If you haven't filled out the online survey yet, please click here now and give us your thoughts (it only takes about 30 seconds)...  Thanks in advance for your feedback, is is very valuable to us!
Pastor Joe's Vision Night Message now available online!

VisionIf you missed Vision Night, you can listen to Pastor Joe's message online by clicking here...

You will want to hear the big announcement about Celebrate's big move to the Orlando Sun Resort (see map below).  Hear the heart and vision behind the move in the Vision Night 2008 audio message!

OSR MAP
40 Days that will change your life in 2008!
40 Days  
JOIN A GROUP NOW!
 
Celebrate Church is launching a community- wide campaign in 2008 called 40 Days of Purpose.  This outreach and spiritual growth campaign is based on Pastor Rick Warren's best selling book, "The Purpose Driven Life" (the world's best and fastest selling book in recent history - with over 30 million copies sold)!

40 Days of PurposeSTILL RECRUITING GROUP HOSTS & LEADERS!

40 Days of Purpose begins on February 10, 2008!

Click here for details...


Don't miss the kickoff on Sunday, February 10th at Celebrate Church with Special Guest Ashley Smith!

Ashley is the single mother who persuadedBrian Nichols, Atlanta's courtroom killer, to surrender to police after holding herhostage for seven hours. Reading to him from The Purpose Driven Life,she encouraged him to consider how he might be able to discover purposein life if he surrendered, which he did the following morning!

Click Here to read more about Ashley...

Celebrate Super Bowl Party!superbowl
 
THIS Sunday, February 3rd @ 5:00 PM  (6:00 PM KICKOFF)

We're pulling out all of the stops for our fourth annual Celebrate Super Bowl Party! 

This year promises to be one of the biggest and best in Celebration.  Once again, the Scurlocks have opened their home for the big game.  This is an open invitation to ALL of Celebrate Church and guests.  Plan now to join the party!


Kickoff is at 6:00 PM, party starts around 5:00 PM.  The Scurlock's house is located at 888 Spring Park Loop in Celebration.  For more information email superbowlparty@celebratechurch.org or call 407-566-0155.
For information on any of the events happening at Celebrate, give us a call at 407-566-0155 or email celebrate@celebratechurch.org.

See you this weekend!

The Celebrate Church Team

Celebrate Church e-Update
How God Builds Our Lives

February 8, 2008


In This Week's eLetter
Celebrate Women's Breakfast
Men's Fraternity
Podcast Update
Weekly Workout
THE BIG MOVE!
New Service Times
Vision Night Audio
40 Days
Discover Celebrate
Celebrate Women's Breakfast!

THIS SATURDAY
(February 9th)

Celebrate Women
Carol Saragusa invites all women of Celebrate Church (and guests) to attend our monthly Celebrate Women's breakfast!

Join Celebrate Women for a great time of friendship, faith, laughter and food. Carol will be sharing a short inspirational devotion - Just for Women.

THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th!

For more info contact janet@celebratechurch.org or 407-566-0155 ext. 102

Location: 
Market Street Cafe Downtown Celebration

Time: 8:30 am

Come and make new friends! 
MEN'S FRATERNITY!
Continues THIS Thursday,
(6:00 am to 7:30 am)

Quest for Authentic Manhood
Calling all Men!  Join this weekly men's group that will change your life!

This 12-session study focuses on the primary issues that shape a man's life, explores in depth the biblical concept of manhood; and finally provides practical building blocks for any man to use to construct for himself a nobler, more satisfying manhood.

Meeting every Thursday from 6:00 am to 7:30 am (through April 24th).

Location:
Radisson Resort
Orlando-Celebration
Just across the street from Celebration on 192

For more info email men@celebratechurch.org or call 407-566-0155.
Podcast Update
NEW LINK
(all subscribers will need to re-subscribe)
Celebrate Podcast
We have recently updated our Podcast feed, so in order to continue receiving our podcasts, you will need to re-subscribe using this new link.

Click here to subscribe or re-subscribe now...

For more detailed Podcast information and instructions, click here...
Weekly Workout
Weekly Workout
Want to go beyond the Sunday Message?

The Weekly Workout Journal is a daily spiritual journey that springboards off of Sundays message, followed by faith building scriptures and practical questions challenging you to infuse God's Word into your everyday life.

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How God Builds Our Lives
Joe Saragusa, Lead Pastor
   Build
Today I want you to dream of what you can spiritually become in your faith journey!  Did you know that God has a process to build your character? To build you into the person you long for and He desires?

If you understand and cooperate with what God wants to do in your life, your faith will be stretched and you will develop great strength!

First it begins with a God-given dream - an idea, a goal, an ambition, a great desire!  Every great accomplishment first begins as a God-given dream in someone's heart and mind.  "God is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of - infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes." (Eph. 3:20 LB)

Next, you have to act on that dream (with God's help).  A dream is stagnant until you decide to do something about it!  This is the moment of truth where you decide to invest your time, money, energy, and evaluate your schedule... and then actually begin to take the steps needed to accomplish your desires.  If you want to walk on water - you must get out of the boat!

While you have become active in pursuit of your God-given dream, it is important to know that it won't happen overnight.  During this time of growth, your trust in God is developing.  God often uses this waiting period to teach us to trust him.  Remember, a delay is not a denial. God says, "These things I plan won't happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient!" (Hab. 2:3 LB)

As we journey through 40 Days of Purpose and read the "Purpose Driven Life book together as a church and as a community, your life will be challenged and God will drop a spiritual dream in your heart... a vision of who you can be in Christ.  At the same time, many men will be journeying through Men's Fraternity on Thursday mornings and their dreams of being the man God desires them to be will be placed there by God.

Remember, this is the starting point.  It all begins with God dropping that dream in your heart.  It will require us to act on that dream and it will be important to know that it is a process and takes time.  God will give you the ability and the power to fulfill what he has dropped in your heart.  

May 2008 be a year of God-given dreams being birthed and fulfilled in our lives!

Dreaming Together,

Pastor Joe
Pastor Joe

The Move

Celebrate Church is moving to the Orlando Sun Resort - BEGINNING ON SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd!

We are excited to be moving our Sunday Services to the beautiful 77 acre Orlando Sun Resort just across the street from Celebration beginning on Sunday, March 2nd! 

While we are building our new church building over the next 18 to 24 months, the 60,000 square feet of meeting space at the Orlando Sun will enable us to expand and grow as a church to make room for people in 2008 and beyond!

The Orlando Sun is located directly across the street from Celebration Place on Hwy 192 on the corner of I-4 & Hwy 192 (6375 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy).

New Service times will be 9:00 & 11:00 AM.

Click here for for more details...

NEW SERVICE TIMES STARTING SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd...  9:00 & 11:00 AM!clock 2
 
Beginning on Sunday, March 2nd (our first Sunday at the Orlando Sun Resort), our new service times will be 9:00 & 11:00 AM!

Pastor Joe's Vision Night Message now available online!
 Vision
If you missed Vision Night, you can listen to Pastor Joe's message online by clicking here...

You will want to hear the big announcement about Celebrate's big move to the Orlando Sun Resort (see map below).  Hear the heart and vision behind the move in the Vision Night 2008 audio message!

Free CDs of the message are also available on Sundays at Celebrate.

487 PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED AND THE NUMBER KEEPS CLIMBING!40 Days of Purpose
  
JOIN A GROUP NOW!
 
If you haven't heard the news, Celebrate Church is launching a community-wide campaign THIS SUNDAY (February 10th) called 40 Days of Purpose.  This spiritual growth campaign is based on Pastor Rick Warren's best selling book, "The Purpose Driven Life" (the world's best and fastest selling book in history - with over 30 million copies sold)!

40 Days of Purpose begins THIS SUNDAY - February 10, 2008!

Click here for details...


Don't miss the BIG KICKOFF this Sunday (February 10th) at Celebrate Church with Special Guest Ashley Smith!

8:30 & 10:00 AM
at the AMC Theater in Celebration

Ashley Smith will be with us in person this Sunday at Celebrate Church for the big kickoff!  Ashley is the single mother who persuaded Brian Nichols, Atlanta's courtroom killer, to surrender to police after holding her hostage for seven hours. Reading to him from The Purpose Driven Life, she encouraged him to consider how he might be able to discover purpose in life if he surrendered, which he did the following morning! 

Click Here to read more about Ashley...


Discover Celebrate - Take the Next Step!
Sunday, February 17 @ Noon

Discover Celebrate
If you call Celebrate Church "home" and would like to take the next step then this is for you!

Join us for "Discover Celebrate" - a special introductory reception (immediately following the 10:00 service).

Discover more about the culture, vision and mission of Celebrate Church and what it takes to become a member.

Please RSVP to janet@celebratechurch.org, stop by the info center on Sundays, or call 407-566-0155 ext 102 for more information.

Location: 1453 Stickely Avenue - Celebration, FL 34747

*Lunch and childcare will be provided.


Celebrate Mom's Night Out
Moms
 
Monday, February 18th

Get together with other moms and have a great evening of fun and fellowship!  We will be meeting at Chili's in Champion's Gate on Monday, February 18th at 6:30 PM.

Contact Dana Moseley at
407-566-8770 or dpmoseley@yahoo.com for more information.


For information on any of the events happening at Celebrate, give us a call at 407-566-0155 or email celebrate@celebratechurch.org.

See you this weekend!

The Celebrate Church Team



Celebrate Church e-Update
Getting the Most out of "40 Days"

February 15, 2008


In This Week's eLetter
Love & Chocolate
Men's Fraternity
Podcast Update
Vision Night Audio
Celebrate Women Presents...

"Love & Chocolate"

A SPA FOR YOUR SOUL
Thursday, March 6th

Love & Chocolate
Join the ladies of Celebrate for a great time of inspiration, entertainment and excitement!  Always exciting with raffles, dinner, door prizes and more.  An event you don't want to miss!
Cost: $25/person

Location:
Radisson Orlando/Celebration

Date/Time:
Thursday, March 6th
7:00 PM

Tickets can be purchased Sunday at the SPA Table or online at www.celebratespa.com.

For more information, email spa@celebratechurch.org or call 407-566-0155.
MEN'S FRATERNITY!
Continues THIS Thursday,
(6:00 am to 7:30 am)

Quest for Authentic Manhood
Calling all Men!  Join this weekly men's group that will change your life!

This 12-session study focuses on the primary issues that shape a man's life, explores in depth the biblical concept of manhood; and finally provides practical building blocks for any man to use to construct for himself a nobler, more satisfying manhood.

Meeting every Thursday from 6:00 am to 7:30 am (through April 24th).

Location:
Radisson Resort
Orlando-Celebration
Just across the street from Celebration on 192

For more info email men@celebratechurch.org or call 407-566-0155.
Podcast Update
NEW LINK
(all subscribers will need to re-subscribe)
Celebrate Podcast
We have recently updated our Podcast feed, so in order to continue receiving our podcasts, you will need to re-subscribe using this new link.

Click here to subscribe or re-subscribe now...

For more detailed Podcast information and instructions, click here...
Weekly Workout
Weekly Workout
Want to go beyond the Sunday Message?

The Weekly Workout Journal is a daily spiritual journey that springboards off of Sundays message, followed by faith building scriptures and practical questions challenging you to infuse God's Word into your everyday life.

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Getting the Most out of "40 Days"
Joe Saragusa, Lead Pastor
   Book
I am honored to be a part of a growing church like Celebrate and excited about this 40 Day journey that we are on as a church! 

One thing I know is that a growing church requires growing leaders. The more of the Truth each of us takes in the more we can give out. This week's e-letter is going to be extremely practical - yet powerful.  I hope that's ok! 

There are many different ways to keep growing. We can go to conferences. We can find mentors. We can listen to podcasts. But one of the healthiest ways to grow as a leader is to read.  I know that doesn't seem like a revelation or the latest fad in leadership development, but it's TRUE!  Reading is one thing that I can guarantee will help you grow as a leader and as a Christ-follower.

We've got a saying at Celebrate that I frequently tell our staff - every leader is a reader.  Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers. If you're going to lead, you've got to be thinking further in advance than the people that you're leading. That means you have to be reading.

Did you know the Apostle Paul asked for two things at the end of his life when he was in prison? He asked for his coat and his books.  C. H. Spurgeon, reflecting
on this passage, says, "He is inspired, yet he wants books. He has been preaching at least 30 years, yet he wants books. He's seen the Lord, yet he wants books. He's had a wider experience than most men, yet he wants books. He's written a major part of the New Testament, yet he wants books."

We should all want to grow like Paul did, and we should value reading like he did. Those of us who desire to grow must recognize how precious time is. So how do we get the most out of our limited time to read?

Here are a few thoughts to get the most out of reading:

Plan your reading. Reading takes time, so read carefully. Be intentional.

Schedule time for reading.  The schedule is going to vary with each person. You have to decide the time that's best for you - a time when you won't be interrupted.

Don't just read a book; respond to it.  Practice active reading. Mark up your book.  Read with a pencil or pen and highlighter in hand. Mark it up. The most important thing about a book is not what it teaches you. It's what it stimulates in you.

Every profession has its tools. You can't be a doctor without a stethoscope or a carpenter without a hammer and saw. The tools of spiritual maturity are
books. We are leading, and communicating.

Reading is an invaluable habit if you want to continue growing in your love for God.  Remember, all leaders are readers.  As we journey for the next 40 days and we are reading one chapter per day in our PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE books, may we all grow and learn together.

Growing Together,
Pastor Joe
Pastor Joe

Discover Celebrate - Take the Next Step!
THIS Sunday, February 17th @ Noon

Discover Celebrate
If you call Celebrate Church "home" and would like to take the next step then this is for you!

Join us for "Discover Celebrate" - a special introductory reception (immediately following the 10:00 service).

Discover more about the culture, vision and mission of Celebrate Church and what it takes to become a member.

Please RSVP to janet@celebratechurch.org, stop by the info center on Sunday, or call 407-566-0155 ext 102 for more information.

Location: 1453 Stickely Avenue - Celebration, FL 34747

*Lunch and childcare will be provided.


NEW SERVICE TIMES STARTING SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd...  9:00 & 11:00 AM!clock 2
 
Beginning on Sunday, March 2nd (our first Sunday at the Orlando Sun Resort), our new service times will be 9:00 & 11:00 AM!

The Move

Celebrate Church is moving to the Orlando Sun Resort - BEGINNING ON SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd!

We are excited to be moving our Sunday Services to the beautiful 77 acre Orlando Sun Resort just across the street from Celebration beginning on Sunday, March 2nd! 

While we are building our new church building over the next 18 to 24 months, the 60,000 square feet of meeting space at the Orlando Sun will enable us to expand and grow as a church to make room for people in 2008 and beyond!

The Orlando Sun is located directly across the street from Celebration Place on Hwy 192 on the corner of I-4 & Hwy 192 (6375 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy).

New Service times will be 9:00 & 11:00 AM.

Click here for for more details...

Celebrate Mom's Night Out
Moms
 
Monday, February 18th

Get together with other moms and have a great evening of fun and fellowship!  We will be meeting at Chili's in Champion's Gate on Monday, February 18th at 7:30 PM.

Contact Dana Moseley at
407-566-8770 or dpmoseley@yahoo.com for more information.


NEARLY 600 PEOPLE ARE PARTICIPATING IN 40 DAYS OF PURPOSE!!40 Days of Purpose
  
YOU CAN STILL JOIN A GROUP!
 
Celebrate Church is in the second week of our "40 Days of Purpose" campaign and there are nearly 600 people participating!  It's not too late to join a group.  Just click the link below and fill out the online form, call 407-566-0155 or stop by the "40 Days of Purpose" table in the courtyard on Sunday.

Click here for details...


We would love your feedback!
 
If you are currently participating in a 40 Days of Purpose group, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!  Please email us to tell us your stories, testimonies and praise reports.  Tell us how your group is going!  We will be having a big celebration at the conclusion of our 40 Day journey and we want to share the results with everyone. Simply email 40days@celebratechurch.org!

Pastor Joe's Vision Night Message now available online!
 Vision
If you missed Vision Night, you can listen to Pastor Joe's message online by clicking here...

You will want to hear the big announcement about Celebrate's big move to the Orlando Sun Resort (see map below).  Hear the heart and vision behind the move in the Vision Night 2008 audio message!

Free CDs of the message are also available on Sundays at Celebrate.

For information on any of the events happening at Celebrate, give us a call at 407-566-0155 or email celebrate@celebratechurch.org.

See you this weekend!

The Celebrate Church Team


Celebrate Church e-Update
Understanding Your S.H.A.P.E.

February 22, 2008


In This Week's eLetter
Love & Chocolate
Men's Breakfast
Men's Fraternity
Podcast Update
Weekly Workout
New Service Times
THE BIG MOVE!
Easter EGG-stravaganza!
40 Days
Doing Church as a Team
Mommy & Me
Celebrate Women Presents...

"Love & Chocolate"

A SPA FOR YOUR SOUL
Thursday, March 6th

Love & Chocolate
Join the ladies of Celebrate for a great time of inspiration, entertainment and excitement!  Always exciting with raffles, dinner, door prizes and more.  An event you don't want to miss!
Cost: $25/person

Location:
Radisson Orlando/Celebration

Date/Time:
Thursday, March 6th
7:00 PM

Tickets can be purchased Sunday at the SPA Table or online at www.celebratespa.com.

For more information, email spa@celebratechurch.org or call 407-566-0155.
Men's Breakfast
MOVED BACK ONE WEEK!
Saturday, March 8th
Men
Join the men of Celebrate Church for our monthly Men's Breakfast at Market Street Cafe located in downtown Celebration.

 Breakfast starts at 8:30 am.  Hope to see you there!

  Click here for more details...
MEN'S FRATERNITY!
Continues THIS Thursday,
(6:00 am to 7:30 am)

Quest for Authentic Manhood
Calling all Men!  Join this weekly men's group that will change your life!

This 12-session study focuses on the primary issues that shape a man's life, explores in depth the biblical concept of manhood; and finally provides practical building blocks for any man to use to construct for himself a nobler, more satisfying manhood.

Meeting every Thursday from 6:00 am to 7:30 am (through April 24th).

Location:
Radisson Resort
Orlando-Celebration
Just across the street from Celebration on 192

For more info email men@celebratechurch.org or call 407-566-0155.
Podcast Update
NEW LINK
(all subscribers will need to re-subscribe)
Celebrate Podcast
We have recently updated our Podcast feed, so in order to continue receiving our podcasts, you will need to re-subscribe using this new link.

Click here to subscribe or re-subscribe now...

For more detailed Podcast information and instructions, click here...
Weekly Workout
Weekly Workout
Want to go beyond the Sunday Message?

The Weekly Workout Journal is a daily spiritual journey that springboards off of Sundays message, followed by faith building scriptures and practical questions challenging you to infuse God's Word into your everyday life.

If you are ready to hit the spiritual gym, then click below to begin your weekly workout!

Weekly Workout

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Understanding Your S.H.A.P.E.
Joe Saragusa, Lead PastorSHAPE
  
As you are reading and journeying through 40 Days Of Purpose you will notice an acronym called S.H.A.P.E.

There are  five different factors that make up a person's S.H.A.P.E.:
Spiritual gift(s), Heart, Abilities, Personalities, and Experiences. Why is this important? Why should we bother figuring out how God has shaped us? There are several reasons why it is important to see how God has shaped you.

Understanding your S.H.A.P.E. reduces stress. You stop comparing yourself to other people. The Bible tells us not to do that anyway. It's dumb to compare yourself. Stop comparing yourself to others. Stop trying to do what you're not gifted to do. Build on your strengths. Recognize your limitations. Maximize what you're good at, and don't worry about the rest.

Understanding your S.H.A.P.E. increases success. What is success?  Success is knowing God's will and being right in the center of it. Success is being what God meant you to be. It's figuring out who you are and then being it! It's finding your niche and saying, "That's me!" That's true success.

Understanding your S.H.A.P.E. deepens satisfaction. A satisfying life is what you experience when you're doing what God made you to do. Freedom comes from doing what you're gifted to do. When you understand this and you enjoy what God made you to be, then all of a sudden you feel the love of God a
whole lot more because you're in harmony with his plan.

Understanding your S.H.A.P.E. builds self-esteem.  Genuine self-esteem is built on two things:

1) The truth that you matter to God. Jesus Christ proved it. He died on the cross. And he didn't die for junk - he died for you. Jesus Christ proved how much you matter to God by giving his life on the cross for you.

2) You were shaped by God for a purpose. You matter to God, and he created you uniquely for a purpose.

When you understand those two things, you'll gain genuine self-esteem. Maybe you don't feel like your life has mattered much up to this point. A lot of
people feel that way.

You matter to God. And as you establish a relationship with Jesus Christ and begin to live the way he wants you to, you discover who God made you to be.

"I pray that you'll not only accept what God made you to be, but you'll enjoy it and thank him for it. You'll see the wisdom of what he did in giving you your gifts, heart, ability, personality, and experiences. And
then I pray that you'll say, "I want to contribute my uniqueness to this world for the glory of God."


Growing Together,
Pastor Joe
Pastor Joe


NEW SERVICE TIMES STARTING SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd...  9:00 & 11:00 AM!clock 2
 
Beginning on Sunday, March 2nd (our first Sunday at the Orlando Sun Resort), our new service times will be 9:00 & 11:00 AM!

The Move

Celebrate Church is moving to the Orlando Sun Resort - BEGINNING ON SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd!

We are excited to be moving our Sunday Services to the beautiful 77 acre Orlando Sun Resort just across the street from Celebration beginning on Sunday, March 2nd! 

While we are building our new church building over the next 18 to 24 months, the 60,000 square feet of meeting space at the Orlando Sun will enable us to expand and grow as a church to make room for people in 2008 and beyond!

The Orlando Sun is located directly across the street from Celebration Place on Hwy 192 on the corner of I-4 & Hwy 192 (6375 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy).

New Service times will be 9:00 & 11:00 AM.

Click here for for more details...

Celebrate Easter
EGG-stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt!!

Easter EggKids of all ages are invited to join us for our 1st Annual Celebrate Easter EGG-stravaganza!
  • 10,000 CANDY-FILLED EGGS!
  • TONS OF FOOD & FUN!
  • SPACE WALK INFLATABLES!
  • FREE!!
Saturday, March 15th from 11am to 2pm at the Orlando Sun Resort.

Click here for all of the details...

NEARLY 600 PEOPLE ARE PARTICIPATING IN 40 DAYS OF PURPOSE!!40 Days of Purpose
  
We would love your feedback!
 
If you are currently participating in a 40 Days of Purpose group, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!  Please email us to tell us your stories, testimonies and praise reports.  Tell us how your group is going!  We will be having a big celebration at the conclusion of our 40 Day journey and we want to share the results with everyone. Simply email 40days@celebratechurch.org!

Not a Member at Celebrate?
"Doing Church as a Team" Membership Class
join
If you are not a member of Celebrate Church, now is the time to take that next step!

We will be holding our next "Doing Church as a Team" Membership Class on Saturday, March 8th at the Celebration Hotel from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  We only offer this class four times per year, so take advantage of this opportunity.
  Light refreshments will be provided.

If you call Celebrate Church "home" then we encourage you to become a member!  In this class you will
learn about the vision, mission, culture and theology of Celebrate Church, as well as be given an opportunity to join as an official member. This class is a pre-requisite for everyone desiring to become a member at Celebrate Church.

To register or for more information call Janet at 407-566-0155 or email
janet@celebratechurch.org.

Childcare will not be available, however sitter assistance is available if needed.  Please contact Janet for more information and details.

Mommy & Me PlaygroupMoms

Join us for the next Mommy and me playgroup at the East Village Playground in Celebration.

Saturday March 8th at 10:00 AM

For more info contact Dana at 407-566-8770 or dpmoseley@yahoo.com.
For information on any of the events happening at Celebrate, give us a call at 407-566-0155 or email celebrate@celebratechurch.org.

See you this weekend!

The Celebrate Church Team


Celebrate Church e-Update
An Opportunity

February 29, 2008


In This Week's eLetter
Love & Chocolate
Men's Breakfast
Men's Fraternity
Podcast Update
Weekly Workout
Easter Sunday
New Service Times
THE BIG MOVE!
Easter EGG-stravaganza!
40 Days Party!
40 Days
Doing Church as a Team
Mommy & Me
Celebrate Women Presents...

"Love & Chocolate"

A SPA FOR YOUR SOUL
Thursday, March 6th

Love & Chocolate
Join the ladies of Celebrate for a great time of inspiration, entertainment and excitement!  Always exciting with raffles, dinner, door prizes and more.  An event you don't want to miss!
Cost: $25/person

Location:
Radisson Orlando/Celebration

Date/Time:
Thursday, March 6th
7:00 PM

Tickets can be purchased Sunday at the SPA Table or online at www.celebratespa.com.

For more information, email spa@celebratechurch.org or call 407-566-0155.
Men's Breakfast
MOVED BACK ONE WEEK!
Saturday, March 8th
Men
Join the men of Celebrate Church for our monthly Men's Breakfast at Market Street Cafe located in downtown Celebration.

 Breakfast starts at 8:30 am.  Hope to see you there!

  Click here for more details...
MEN'S FRATERNITY!
Continues THIS Thursday,
(6:00 am to 7:30 am)

Quest for Authentic Manhood
Calling all Men!  Join this weekly men's group that will change your life!

This 12-session study focuses on the primary issues that shape a man's life, explores in depth the biblical concept of manhood; and finally provides practical building blocks for any man to use to construct for himself a nobler, more satisfying manhood.

Meeting every Thursday from 6:00 am to 7:30 am (through April 24th).

Location:
Radisson Resort
Orlando-Celebration
Just across the street from Celebration on 192

For more info email men@celebratechurch.org or call 407-566-0155.
Podcast Update
NEW LINK
(all subscribers will need to re-subscribe)
Celebrate Podcast
We have recently updated our Podcast feed, so in order to continue receiving our podcasts, you will need to re-subscribe using this new link.

Click here to subscribe or re-subscribe now...

For more detailed Podcast information and instructions, click here...
Weekly Workout
Weekly Workout
Want to go beyond the Sunday Message?

The Weekly Workout Journal is a daily spiritual journey that springboards off of Sundays message, followed by faith building scriptures and practical questions challenging you to infuse God's Word into your everyday life.

If you are ready to hit the spiritual gym, then click below to begin your weekly workout!

Weekly Workout

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An Opportunity
Joe Saragusa, Lead Pastoropportunity
  
We have a great opportunity before us.  There are two times per year that people will most consider attending church, Christmas & Easter.  As we approach Easter on March 23rd, a great opportunity to introduce people to Good news of Christ is upon us!

Many believers miss this opportunity simply due to a mindset change. The longer you're a believer, the less you think like an unbeliever. After you come to Christ, your interests and values change. Of course this is a good thing, but it can also become a barrier to reaching out to those whom Christ loves.

Because I've been a Christian for most of my life, I think like a Christian. I don't normally think like an unbeliever. Worse than that, I tend to think like a pastor, and that's even farther removed from an unbeliever's mind-set! That means I must intentionally change mental gears when seeking to relate to non-Christians or non-churchgoers.

I've often heard people in church complain that unbelievers are more resistant to the Good News. I really disagree with this observation. I don't think that is true at all. It is usually a result of a bad approach or poor communication.

The challenge for each of us as believers is to stop saying that people are tuned out and start finding out how to communicate on their wavelength.  No matter how life-changing our message is, if we're broadcasting on a different channel from the un-churched, it won't do any good.

How do you learn to think like unbelievers? Talk to them! Spend time with them. Befriend them.  Jesus Himself modeled this for us!  Let them see that you genuinely care more about them than about inviting them to your church.  Coming to church, and more importantly, coming to Christ will take care of itself once genuine relationship is established.

With Easter right around the corner begin to pray for open opportunities and initiate some opportunities to share this great message of Christ!

Building the Kingdom,
Pastor Joe
Pastor Joe


Easter

EASTER CELEBRATION SERVICES
Easter Sunday, March 23rd
9:00 & 11:00 AM

Now is the time to start spreading the word and inviting people to our Easter Celebration Services.

Join us for one of two Easter Celebration Services on Sunday, March 23rd at 9 & 11 AM.  At the Orlando Sun Resort.  Invitation cards will be available next Sunday at Celebrate.

NEW SERVICE TIMES STARTING THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd...  9:00 & 11:00 AM!clock 2
 
Beginning THIS Sunday, March 2nd (our first Sunday at the Orlando Sun Resort), our new service times will be 9:00 & 11:00 AM!

The Move

Celebrate Church is moving to the Orlando Sun Resort - BEGINNING THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd!

We are excited to be moving our Sunday Services to the beautiful 77 acre Orlando Sun Resort just across the street from Celebration beginning THIS Sunday, March 2nd! 

The Orlando Sun is located directly across the street from Celebration Place on Hwy 192 on the corner of I-4 & Hwy 192 (6375 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy).


New Service times will be 9:00 & 11:00 AM.

Click here for for more details...

Celebrate Easter
EGG-stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt!!

Easter EggKids of all ages are invited to join us for our 1st Annual Celebrate Easter EGG-stravaganza!
  • 10,000 CANDY-FILLED EGGS!
  • TONS OF FOOD & FUN!
  • SPACE WALK INFLATABLES!
  • FREE!!
Saturday, March 15th from 11am to 2pm at the Orlando Sun Resort.

Click here for all of the details...

Friday, March 21st
40 Days of Purpose Celebration Party!

40 Days PartyIf you have been a part of the 40 Days of Purpose journey, you are invited to join us on Friday, March 21st for a CELEBRATION for all participants.

Come and hear the stories of changed lives, purpose found and prayers answered.  There will be refreshments and dessert provided, inspirational music, great stories, and much more!  This will be a huge celebration and a great time for everyone!

Date: Friday, March 21st
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Orlando Sun Resort
Cost:  FREE!
Childcare: No childcare is provided
Reservations: No reservations required
See you at the party!
For more info, email janet@celebratechurch.org or call 407-566-0155.

NEARLY 600 PEOPLE ARE PARTICIPATING IN 40 DAYS OF PURPOSE!!40 Days of Purpose
  
We would love your feedback!
 
If you are currently participating in a 40 Days of Purpose group, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!  Please email us to tell us your stories, testimonies and praise reports.  Tell us how your group is going!  We will be having a big celebration at the conclusion of our 40 Day journey and we want to share the results with everyone. Simply email 40days@celebratechurch.org!

Not a Member at Celebrate?
"Doing Church as a Team" Membership Class
join
If you are not a member of Celebrate Church, now is the time to take that next step!

We will be holding our next "Doing Church as a Team" Membership Class on Saturday, March 8th at the Celebration Hotel from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  We only offer this class four times per year, so take advantage of this opportunity.
  Light refreshments will be provided.

If you call Celebrate Church "home" then we encourage you to become a member!  In this class you will
learn about the vision, mission, culture and theology of Celebrate Church, as well as be given an opportunity to join as an official member. This class is a pre-requisite for everyone desiring to become a member at Celebrate Church.

To register or for more information call Janet at 407-566-0155 or email
janet@celebratechurch.org.

Childcare will not be available, however sitter assistance is available if needed.  Please contact Janet for more information and details.

Mommy & Me PlaygroupMoms

Join us for the next Mommy and me playgroup at the East Village Playground in Celebration.

Saturday March 8th at 10:00 AM

For more info contact Dana at 407-566-8770 or dpmoseley@yahoo.com.

For information on any of the events happening at Celebrate, give us a call at 407-566-0155 or email celebrate@celebratechurch.org.

See you this weekend!

The Celebrate Church Team



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