Posted by Eric Echols | Posted in 12Stone, children's ministry | Posted on 22-12-2009
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At 12Stone Church we often get asked, “How do you organize your elementary small groups?” Throughout our services we transition between large group & small groups at various times to discuss the Bible Story and maintain interaction within the groups. We want our small group to be 3D:
DO – This is our hands-on element. Our [...]
Posted by Eric Echols | Posted in 12Stone | Posted on 12-04-2009
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You see on billboards as you drive down the expressway. At ball games written in big letters on small signs and held up in the stands. The In-N-Out Burger chain prints it on the inside of the bottom rim of their paper cups. Forever 21, a clothing chain, prints it on the bottom of their shopping bags. [...]
Posted by Eric Echols | Posted in 12Stone, parenting | Posted on 03-01-2009
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If you have children, you know that parenting is a relay race. It is our #1 job to pass the baton of faith to our kids.
Dropping the baton of faith…
Missing the spiritual connections…
Can cause us (& our kids) to lose the race!
So, how do we make spiritual connections with our kids? How do we pass the baton of [...]
Posted by Eric Echols | Posted in 12Stone | Posted on 28-01-2008
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I’m sitting here reflecting on the grand opening of 12Stone Church. Today was truly an amazing day…
Over 7000 people in attendance
1075 kids, birth to 5th grade
Many untold stories of changed lives
One of my favorite stories was of a couple and arrived at our guest services desk. They asked, “what is this place?”. The attendant was [...]
Posted by Eric Echols | Posted in 12Stone | Posted on 23-01-2008
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It’s hard to believe that in 4 days we have our Grand-ER opening. It’s exciting to think that thousand’s of lives will be impacted by our church. May God grant us favor in our community to see lives changed, marriages restored, and families reconnected.This week has been a reminder that God is in complete control. [...]