Experience Events http://livetheexperience.org/events What's Happening at The Experience Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:31:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Church Camp Out http://livetheexperience.org/events/church-camp-out/ http://livetheexperience.org/events/church-camp-out/#comments Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:22:28 +0000 Sarah Lewis http://livetheexperience.org/events/?p=173 Hopefully you have already made plans to join in the fun on The Experience summer camp out. The dates are July 16-18 above Crouch, Idaho. Note that there will not be any services at our Meridian location on Saturday, July 17.

We’ll be camping in the “back-yard” of Bolenders’ cabin. Their back yard is actually the forest. Sleep under the stars, in a tent, or in your luxurious RV. There’s lots of ground to sit on, but if you want a chair you need to pack it along.

If you need directions to the cabin, just contact us and we’ll make sure you can find it!

This weekend camping trip is a great opportunity to become better acquainted with other church members and maybe meet some people you don’t even know yet. It’s a time to relax with friends. There will be a worship service Saturday morning that will begin late enough for those that might be driving up that morning to get there, and an evening vespers program as sundown approaches Saturday night.

Bring your own water. There is water at the cabin if you don’t mind the taste of iron. Pets are discouraged, but if you can’t bear to leave Fido at home, keep him on a leash or in his kennel. The river is still running high enough for some fun floating. Bring your own tubes, rafts and life jackets. There’s fishing allowed, too. Hike, bike, or just relax in your camp chair or hammock.

Plan on cooking your own meals, and bringing all your own utensils. I’d encourage you to create a potluck picnic with a few other people. Saturday evening many people enjoy roasting hot-dogs and marshmallows over the fire.

]]> http://livetheexperience.org/events/church-camp-out/feed/ 0 Who is the Experience Family? http://livetheexperience.org/events/who-is-the-experience-family/ http://livetheexperience.org/events/who-is-the-experience-family/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:46 +0000 TJ Fruichantie http://livetheexperience.org/events/?p=117 Want to learn more about the Experience family? Interested in becoming a part of the family? Then this is what you’ve been waiting for. Every few months we will be hosting a ‘Welcome to the Experience Family Class’.

The next class is scheduled for August 20th.

For more information, email Heidi at gro.ecneirepxeehtevilnull@ecneirepxe

]]> http://livetheexperience.org/events/who-is-the-experience-family/feed/ 0 IT’S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT… and I feel fine? http://livetheexperience.org/events/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it-and-i-feel-fine/ http://livetheexperience.org/events/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it-and-i-feel-fine/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:55:46 +0000 TJ Fruichantie http://livetheexperience.org/events/?p=104 The world feels out of control. The economy is a wreck and layoffs are happening weekly. Uncertainty is spreading. There’s speculations of world changes. So, where does this all lead? Where does it end? And more importantly, how do we get through it?

This series ran March 14 – April 25 but don’t worry, you can still listen here.

]]> http://livetheexperience.org/events/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it-and-i-feel-fine/feed/ 0 The World Outside My Shoes – Epilogue http://livetheexperience.org/events/world-outside-my-shoes-epilogue/ http://livetheexperience.org/events/world-outside-my-shoes-epilogue/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:43:51 +0000 TJ Fruichantie http://livetheexperience.org/events/?p=94 Last weekend Carl Wilkens shared his amazing story of choosing to stay in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide. Carl’s story is a challenge to us… a challenge to examine our own actions and attitudes toward the ‘others’ in our lives. This weekend we will continue to look at this challenge.

Want CD’s of the presentations from last week for yourself of to share with a friend? Just send an email to gro.ecneirepxeehtevilnull@ecneirepxe and ask for a copy of the Carl Wilkens – The World Outside My Shoes weekend.

Did Carl inspire you to make a difference? Here are some simple ways to get involved:

-  www.genocideintervention.net

-  www.enoughproject.org

-  www.savedarfur.org

-  www.standnow.org

Our Junior Group (ages 8-12) is raising money for ADRA Projects in Rwanda. You can help by placing a financial donation inside the chest within the foyer at the Experience.

]]> http://livetheexperience.org/events/world-outside-my-shoes-epilogue/feed/ 0 The World Outside My Shoes – Carl Wilkens http://livetheexperience.org/events/the-world-outside-my-shoes-carl-wilkens/ http://livetheexperience.org/events/the-world-outside-my-shoes-carl-wilkens/#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:00:15 +0000 Heidi Summerlin http://livetheexperience.org/events/?p=79 What’s the world like outside my shoes?  What stops someone from helping in extreme situations?  Wouldn’t it be easier to not have that “annoying” person around?  Could the same forces that led to the killing of thousands in Rwanda live in America today?  Do we really believe what we see, or really do we see what we believe?

Join The Experience as it hosts “The World Outside My Shoes” Tour for a special weekend, February 27-28, 2009 to look at these questions and find how relevant it is to our lives.

Carl’s story as the only American who chose to stay in Rwanda will push your ideas about how you live and deal with difficult people, how you relate to the outside world, and your responsibility to others.

Carl Wilkens is the former head of ADRA in Rwanda. In 1994 he was the only American who chose to remain in the country when genocide began. He along with the help of courageous Rwandan men and women prevented the massacre of hundreds of children and many adults. Carl’s story has been featured on Frontline and NPR.

Put these three presentations on your calendar:

February 27 – Friday: 7:00 pm
February 28 – Saturday Morning: 9:00 am OR 11:15 am
February 28 – Saturday Evening: 7:00 pm

]]> http://livetheexperience.org/events/the-world-outside-my-shoes-carl-wilkens/feed/ 0 The Experience Family Retreat – January 23 – 25 http://livetheexperience.org/events/the-experience-family-retreat-january-23-25/ http://livetheexperience.org/events/the-experience-family-retreat-january-23-25/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:00:35 +0000 Heidi Summerlin http://livetheexperience.org/events/?p=68 You cannot miss this … we have so much fun!!!  Grab your spouse and the kids and head up to McCall to Camp IdaHaven for some good christian fun, food, friends, and oh, don’t forget … snow!!!  There’s lots of that!!

The cost is $60 per person which includes lodging, food and tons of fun!!!  Kids 3 thru 10 are $50.  Please, please if you are unable to come up with all the funds to go, don’t let that stop you!!!  Bring what you can … God always provides.  But if you happen to have some extra and are able, please pitch in with your family’s cost … every little bit helps.  For more info call 573-5473.

]]> http://livetheexperience.org/events/the-experience-family-retreat-january-23-25/feed/ 0 Internet Safety for Families http://livetheexperience.org/events/internet-safety-for-families-tonight/ http://livetheexperience.org/events/internet-safety-for-families-tonight/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:39:17 +0000 Brian Yeager http://livetheexperience.org/events/?p=65 Well, you found this website, so you use the internet!

If you’re on the internet much, you probably realize the awesomeness of it – but do you understand the risks that it has for your kids and family?

Did you know that a majority of teens have seen porn – most of the time inadvertantly? Did you know that most kids know how to hide what they’re doing from their parents?

Join us tonight for a free seminar on how to protect your family while helping them embrace the power of the interent.

Tonight – 7:00 pm – at The Experience.

]]> http://livetheexperience.org/events/internet-safety-for-families-tonight/feed/ 0 NORMAL IS BROKE … BE WEIRD! http://livetheexperience.org/events/normal-is-broke-be-weird/ http://livetheexperience.org/events/normal-is-broke-be-weird/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:04:03 +0000 Heidi Summerlin http://livetheexperience.org/events/?p=51 Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. You’ll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace!

FPU is a 13-week, biblically-based, video-driven small group study that teaches families to manage God’s money, God’s way.  Using entertaining video lessons and powerful small group accountability, FPU empowers you to eliminate debt, build wealth and give like never before.

Please join us on January 7, 2009 at 7:00 pm for a free “preview” of what this program has to offer.  The class will begin Wednesday evening, January 21, 2009 at 7:00 pm.

For more information, please call (208) 573-5473 or visit www.daveramsey.com.

Video previews:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVnaHRbGjQ0,  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7Xz7V_mVag,  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cufoZHv9k7c 

To Register, click here:  http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classfinder/index.cfm?fuseAction=dspSignup&intID=136729&selectedTab=1#register

]]> http://livetheexperience.org/events/normal-is-broke-be-weird/feed/ 0 Into the Word, week four http://livetheexperience.org/events/into-the-word-week-four/ http://livetheexperience.org/events/into-the-word-week-four/#comments Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:00:22 +0000 Sarah Lewis http://livetheexperience.org/events/?p=36 Power. Mystery. Life transformation. Reality. Perspective. Hope. Love. Challenge. Life. Cleansing. Let The Experience introduce you to the Bible.

Join us for a four week series as we journey Into the Word together.

Each week we’ll have five readings to read on our own. Then, each Saturday we’ll discuss them, unpack them, and listen to God’s voice through them.

Readings for November 30-December 6

  1. Genesis 3
  2. Luke 1:1-25
  3. Luke 1:26-38
  4. Luke 1:39-56
  5. Luke 1:57-66
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Join us for a four week series as we journey Into the Word together.

Each week we’ll have five readings to read on our own. Then, each Saturday we’ll discuss them, unpack them, and listen to God’s voice through them.

Readings for November 23-29

  1. Luke 5:1-11
  2. Luke 5:12-16
  3. Luke 5:17-26
  4. Luke 5:27-32
  5. Luke 5:33-39
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