Archive for February, 2009

City Transformation through Bring Life Events

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

 

What is a Bring Life Event?
 

In short, a Bring Life Event is Jesus’ prayer as recorded in John 17 made manifest as churches and ministries unite to worship, pray and serve together as the Body of Christ. A Bring Life Event is nothing more than a catalyst for the Holy Spirit to bring the Church together, in all it’s magnificent diversity.
 

What are the objectives of a Bring Life Event?
 

Through our sponsorship of Bring Life Events, it is our prayer that we might be used . . .

  • To build up and edify the local Church
  • To encourage the local Church to fulfill the Biblical call within their community.
  • To expose ministries, churches and individuals to the capabilities and competencies of others within the local Church.
  • To encourage the local Church to be the “face of Jesus” within their community; to touch the lost with the gospel message.
  • To nurture relationships that will endure beyond the event, thereby leading to additional ministry within the community.

 

What does a Bring Life Event look like?
 

Bring Life Events are intended to bring together all aspects of the Christian community including shepherds, worship leaders, youth leaders, businessmen and lay people. The events might take place over an afternoon, or for an entire week. Elements of a Bring Life Event might include . . .
 

  • Teaching
  • What is God’s heart beat for His Church? How do we better fulfill our calling?
  • How do we rebuild the Spiritual walls of our cities? (Nehemiah 1-8)
  • Love and reconciliation amidst our cultural, ethnic and denominational diversity.
  • Building Relationships through . .  .
    • Leadership conferences
    • Prayer Summits
    • Unity training
    • Evangelism training
    • Prayer walking
  • Outreach
    • Service projects
    • Concert events
    • Evangelism
    • Events targeting specific aspects of the community (e.g., film and art events)
  • Community-wide worship and celebration events
  • Concerts of prayer
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    How can I learn more about a Bring Life Event in my community?
     

    Just drop send us an email at info@lcibringlife.org

    Life Connections International-February 2009 Update

    Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

    Dear Friends,
    I pray this letter finds you well, and trust that you had a blessed New Year season so far.
    I just wanted to offer you an update on what has been happening with Life Connections International.  I want to continue to keep you informed on a regular basis, especially so you know how to pray for us.
    Traditionally I have spent the months of January and February traveling and sharing the work of LCI in churches and individual meetings in various parts of the country.  This January was no different. I went to New York to connect with some supporters and shared at a Bible study group that is involved in the fashion industry. I was also able to spend time in prayer New York City, and make ministry connections with different leaders that I think will be helpful in the future.  While in New York, I took the chance to share at Point Lookout Church, as they have been supporters of this ministry from our inception.  Here in Los Angeles I was also able to share at Metro Calvary Chapel during a Sunday morning.  
    We also have been very involved in working towards bringing pastors and ministry leaders in Los Angeles together in what we call “Sword & Trowel” meetings. We spend time praying and planning different ways we can impact our own individual communities while collectively rebuilding the spiritual walls of the greater city of Los Angeles.  I’m confident that LCI is called to be a catalyst to unity to cities around the world, and I’m encouraged at the thought of the impact these Sword and Trowel meetings have in the spiritual realm towards that end.
    In February I will be heading to Nashville, Tenn., and Birmingham, Ala., for meetings. While I’m in that region I will also to be a part of a summit for organizations that have a heart for citywide movements. I am really excited about the summit because I think this is a critical time where God is on the move – I believe it will have an amazing impact around the world. When churches, organizations and individuals come together to unite as one under the banner of Jesus, transformation happens. We are in a crucial time in our country and the world. I believe a unified church in Christ is the answer. Our heart at LCI is to help prepare the ground and bring the pieces of the puzzle together.
    Please pray for traveling mercies in the month of February, and for the first mission trip of the year to Mexico (March 6-8).
    Thank you for your support of LCI, it means so much to us.  Let’s go forth and Bring Life to the Nations!
    May the Lord bless you and keep you,
    Tyler Lennon
    President
    Life Connections International

    What Life Connections International is about!

    Friday, February 6th, 2009
    Dear Friends,

    Is making a difference in this world important to you? Then Life Connections is a great place to start. We’re a catalyst for unity among Christians and communities at home and around the world. We’re focused on creating connections among individuals, organizations and events and pulling resources together to bring light into a world that desperately needs it and needs it now. At LCI, we focus on building unity in three ways facilitating short-term missions locally and globally, coordinating Bring Life Events that can reshape an entire city and empowering a turnaround for Los Angeles called ‘Pray for LA’. But that is just part of our story. Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few”. Your involvement can make a difference… to one person… or a whole community. Either way, you’re needed and the rewards are priceless. Now is the time and Life Connections is where you can start!

    God Bless You.

    Tyler Lennon
    President
    Life Connections International