http://www.impactwilmington.com/index.php/site/index/ en info@impactwilmington.com Copyright 2010 2010-05-26T17:06:35+00:00 http://www.impactwilmington.com/blog/imp/ http://www.impactwilmington.com/site/imp/#When:17:06:35Z Sunday’s Message May 30th - - Part 4 of “Your Move” series   Impact Kids - - ~Zany Zone series continues – How to use God’s wisdom to make good choices in all areas of our lives like our relationships, our money, and the words we speak.  ~Kids don’t forget to bring your Bibles on Sunday   Life Groups - - “An Inspiring Life Changing Community” ~Impact Church currently has 3 Life Groups.  Please let Donnie King know if you are interested in finding one that is right for you.   What is happening in our Lives - - ~Donnie and Robin will be celebrating their 12 year Anniversary Sunday May 30th ~The Boones are hosting 2 Wilmington Shark players for the summer ~Baby Evan update – They are meeting this week with a neurosurgeon to find out about his surgery to open his skull which will allow his brain to grow, they have found out that his heart is too big, and he also has Ileus which is causing some complications for him as well   Opportunities to Impact our Communities - - ~Available Internship: In Chicago with Josh – talk to Donnie if you are interested   ~Volunteering at the Boys and Girls Home – more information is coming soon Call Gray to find out more information   ~Halo Hoops: “Poster Party” Halo needs to make about 50 contest posters for summer camps.  On Sunday June 13th after church Halo will serve pizza to those that would like to stay from 12 to 2 to make posters   ~Halo Hoops: Are you interested in coaching or volunteering at Summer Camps or in the Summer League please email Halo Hoops at info@halohoops.com   ~End of year Teachers Luncheon – Tue June 8th we will be serving lunch to the teachers of the NHCO Pre-K program.  If you would like to volunteer please let Gray or Robin know they would love to have your help   Ladies in Action - - This is a Ladies Group that meets monthly.  We have refreshments, devotion, and we organize ways to serve our church and our community.  If you are interested in joining us please find Barbara Golden. ~Next meeting is Tuesday June 15th at Impact Church at 6:30 ~We are hosting a Bridal Shower for Heather Smith - June 6th at Robin King’s house from 3-5 ~We are hosting a Baby Shower for Stephanie Smith - June 27th at Gray Boone’s house from 3-5   This week’s Challenges - - ~Use your tools to make Godly decisions ~Reach out to someone that you have not seen but, has been on your mind this week. ~Invite someone to come to church with you   Prayer Requests - - ~Baby Evan – Pray for his health, his family, his doctors ~Halo Hoops Summer Camps and Summer League – Pray for God's direction as the leaders prepare for the summer programs   Please help me to keep everyone updated on events in your lives and any opportunities for us to Impact our community.  Email me at gboone1996@yahoo.com   See ya Sunday, Gray Boone   2010-05-26T17:06:35+00:00 http://www.impactwilmington.com/blog/test_blog_-_gray/ http://www.impactwilmington.com/site/test_blog_-_gray/#When:14:52:31Z #10 - Where is the Ice?  Donnie forgot it, Leigh volunteered Joel to go get, and Janice and Bobby walk up with it and they were not even late!! #9 - Donnie Sr doing a flip off the deck #8 - Donnie Sr jumping off the deck holding hands with Maggie and Sarah #7 - X being covered with scum from the pond - nasty #6 - Joel with a killer splash that soaked Heather #7 - Joel and Donnie emptying the pool when they jumped off the deck together #6 - watching Janice and Lindsey trying to get Mason to play in the water #5 - Is all the bannan pudding gone already?   #4 - the boy dog wearing a girly outfit #3 - Donnie Sr picking up Mindy's chair and holding her over the water - her feet were kicking like crazy #2 - Derek getting booed for doing NOTHING off the deck - what a major let down Derek #1 - All the kids having acid burns from the chemicals in the pool  BOY DID WE HAD A GREAT TIME TOGETHER - - - WITH LOTS OF GREAT FOOD AND FUN   2010-05-18T14:52:31+00:00 http://www.impactwilmington.com/blog/easter_at_impact_church/ http://www.impactwilmington.com/site/easter_at_impact_church/#When:11:37:16Z Can you see Him?  Can you see God in your every day activities?  Can you see Him in your children's laughter?  Can you see Him in the good?  What about the tragedies around us, can you see God there?  He is in all of it!  Join us on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010 as we celebrate Jesus' resurrection and discover how to see God in EVERYTHING!  Breakfast will be at 10am and our service will begin at 10:30am.  Come as you are!  We will have some great music, communion, and a chance to learn more about how to see God.  2010-04-01T11:37:16+00:00 http://www.impactwilmington.com/blog/garys_story_from_walking_with_god/ http://www.impactwilmington.com/site/garys_story_from_walking_with_god/#When:17:51:02Z Gray shared her story from walking with God.  In her story, you will hear how God never left her and how He was always right beside her, even when she didn't feel Him close.  Click here to listen.  2010-03-26T17:51:02+00:00 http://www.impactwilmington.com/blog/impact_242_grace_and_mercy/ http://www.impactwilmington.com/site/impact_242_grace_and_mercy/#When:11:58:11Z What is grace?  What is mercy?  We use them interchangeably sometimes, but should we?  Come join us at IMPACT 242 tonight, March 24, at 6:30pm.  We will eat dinner first and then begin the discussion on grace and mercy.  We are looking forward to seeing you there! 2010-03-24T11:58:11+00:00 http://www.impactwilmington.com/blog/frank_and_nans_story_from_walking_with_god/ http://www.impactwilmington.com/site/frank_and_nans_story_from_walking_with_god/#When:13:36:51Z Frank and Nan shared their story from walking with God.  They have been walking with God for about 15 years.  The last 6 years have been a stuggle for them.  Listen to how God has guided them and shown Himself to them, even though they have felt beaten up.  Click here to listen to their story.  2010-03-23T13:36:51+00:00 http://www.impactwilmington.com/blog/impact_2421/ http://www.impactwilmington.com/site/impact_2421/#When:00:36:38Z Do we have to follow ALL of man's laws?  Even the ones we don't agree with?  Remember, our response to authority is a direct reflection of our attitude towards God.  Join us this Wednesday for Impact 242.  We will be taking a closer look at authority and the twist. We will have dinner at 6:30pm followed by Bible study, focusing on Romans 13:1-7.  See you then! 2010-02-16T00:36:38+00:00 http://www.impactwilmington.com/blog/twisted/ http://www.impactwilmington.com/site/twisted/#When:23:49:31Z   Do you believe in the devil? Or what about Demons? I will admit the existence of the Devil and Demons seem like some kind of sci-fi creation. However, the Bible explains very clearly that the Devil and his demons have a very real and personal existence. Moreover, Jesus believed in and even spoke with Satan and his demons. If Jesus was aware of the unseen evil forces in our world then it will definitely serve us well to also beware of this other unseen world. Although, we can't see the Devil and his demons we can clearly see their work. Just yesterday, Amy Bishop a professor at University of Alabama at Huntsville shot 6 colleagues (killing 3) after learning that she was not going to receive tenure...how twisted. I know what you are thinking...that is just an extreme example. However, be honest, can't you look back in your life and wonder "why" you did some of those crazy things. You know questions or comments like, "what was I thinking...", "how could I have put myself in that situation" or "I never realized it would lead to this". The truth is that there is an unseen world that influences every area of our lives. If we choose not to believe or just ignore this truth then we will be one step closer to falling to the enemies attack. Know this: Satin is the arch enemy of God 1 John 3:8 He who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's work. Satin is the originator of sin Satan is the Liar Satan wants you dead John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him.  When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. Last week we started a new series called "Twisted" the idea being to unpack the truth behind this unseen evil world. We need to aware of our enemy and his strategy so that we can resist him and his attacks! Join us at Impact Church for the next four weeks as we look at four common "Twists" that the enemy uses to deceive us and send our life into a detour. (idea and graphics from Andy Stanley - North Point) 2010-02-13T23:49:31+00:00 http://www.impactwilmington.com/blog/imarriage_part_3/ http://www.impactwilmington.com/site/imarriage_part_3/#When:13:37:03Z This Sunday, January 31, we will be taking another look into God's plan for marriage.  We will be focusing on the love chapter, 1 Corinthians 13, and exploring the kind of love that brings unity.  Only God's kind of love can make our marriages what He intended them to be from the beginning.  The service begins at 10:30am with a little breakfast around 10:15am.  Be sure to be there!  2010-01-27T13:37:03+00:00 http://www.impactwilmington.com/blog/superbowl_party/ http://www.impactwilmington.com/site/superbowl_party/#When:19:39:56Z We are getting ready for our annual Superbowl party!  It will be the talk of the town.  Join us at Donnie and Robin's House (click here for directions) about 6pm.  Saints?  Colts?  It doesn't matter.  We are just looking forward to some good fellowship, and of course, some excellent food!  Bring a dish to share.  Bring a friend too!  This will be a great opportunity to share your life with them.  We are looking forward to it!  Bring the kids too!  See you February 7th at 6pm! 2010-01-26T19:39:56+00:00 http://www.impactwilmington.com/blog/impact_242/ http://www.impactwilmington.com/site/impact_242/#When:19:17:19Z We are starting back with our Wednesday evening Bible study this week.  Join us at 6:30pm beginning  this Wednesday, January 27th for lasagna and salad.  We will be studying more about God's plan for marriage, focusing on Ephesians 5.  We will expand on the idea that was presented on Sunday: You have to become the right person before you can be in the right marriage.  Come with an appetite and a hunger to make your marriage everything God wants it to be! 2010-01-26T19:17:19+00:00 http://www.impactwilmington.com/blog/connect_begins_november_18th/ http://www.impactwilmington.com/site/connect_begins_november_18th/#When:17:33:30Z   Although we don’t like to admit it, we need each other! Our tendency is to try to be self sufficient and self reliant, but as most of you know, it never works. Why? Because God designed us to be in relationship with Him and with other people. In other words, life works best when we live in “Community” (we are better when we are together). Starting November 18th Impact Church will host “CONNECT”! Connect is a series of weekly events designed to build community. Through Connect, we share life together through fun, fellowship, service, and of course, good food. Connect is also a great opportunity for new families to get plugged in and find out what Impact Church is all about. Childcare is provided, so come join the fun! 2009-11-13T17:33:30+00:00 http://www.impactwilmington.com/blog/pumpkimpact_recap/ http://www.impactwilmington.com/site/pumpkimpact_recap/#When:12:48:47Z We had an incredible time together on Saturday Night as we celebrated at Pumpkimpact! More than 600 people showed up with all kinds of costumes. We saw a 9 foot tall pumpkin head and then we saw Mr. Potato Head near the end of the night. All the kids looked great in their costumes! The Impact Church Band rocked the night with some awesome music (you gotta love those guys and Mindy). The games were a huge success (except for the pumpkins thawing out). We gave out close to 200lbs of candy, served about 450 hotdogs, and served about 20 gallons of Smithfield’s sweet tea (special thanks to Smithfields). The Love of Christ was communicated in a practical way!  Thank you God! For those of you that couldn’t make it…take a look at the video below. Family 2009-11-04T12:48:47+00:00