Almost everyone prays.  Ever feel like your prayers aren’t working though?  That’s why the Hello?? series in on this weekend at both campuses.  Over three weeks, we’re going to cover three reasons why you’re not hearing from God.

Although it’s the Long Weekend, it’s going to be a great weekend at Connexus Church at both campuses.  Why not bring all your friends along this weekend?

Oh, and as a holiday weekend special, I’ve included some great photos of our Grateful Event Wednesday night at the Opera House.  What an incredible time.  Thanks Jeff Andrews for some gorgeous pics!  And yes, our musicians are in full swing Sunday.  It’s going to be a great day!

Barrie Campus
8.30 and 10.00 am | Galaxy Cinemas, Barrie
Hello?? | Part 2: When to Start (and Stop) Praying :: Carey Nieuwhof
Is it ever a bad time to pray? Maybe. There are times where you simply need to do something.  And other times where the opposite is true:  you’ve done everything you can do and simply need to pray.  This week, we’ll explain the link between preparation and prayer.

Orillia Campus
8.30 and 10 am | Family Ministry @ 10am | Galaxy Cinemas, Orillia
Hello?? | Part 1: Why Your Prayers Don’t Work :: Carey Nieuwhof
We’ve all been disappointed when our prayers don’t get answered the way we hoped. Are we praying incorrectly?  Is there a better way to pray?  Does God just not care?  This week, we’ll look at why looking for specific answers in prayer can be disappointing, and what to do about it.

That’s what we’ve got planned for you Wednesday night  at the Orillia Opera House.  We’re calling it “Grateful”, and it’s a night where we want to express our gratitude to God and our gratitude to you for what God’s been doing over the last year at Connexus.

If you love our music, it’s a don’t miss event.  The band will be playing some of your favourite worship songs, we’ll tell some stories, share some vision and share communion. It will be a powerful night.

We’re inviting everyone who has financially contributed anything (even a dollar) to our mission and vision over the last year.

It’s not too late to RSVP, so join us this Wednesday, May 16th from 7-9 at the Orillia Opera House.  It’s going to be a blast.  You can RSVP here.

See you then!  Can’t wait for an awesome evening together!  I hope you’ll agree, it’s exactly what you needed.

Ever think your prayers don’t ‘work’?  If so, you’re not alone.  It’s going to be a fantastic weekend at Connexus as we tackle that question.  Both our current series (Save & Delete and our new series Hello??) are about prayer.  As we wrap up Save & Delete in Orillia, we’ll finish up our look at David’s cry for help in Psalm 101 and see in incredible terms the best things to save and the best things to delete in your life.

In Barrie we kick off a brand new series called Hello??.  In it, we’ll outline three reasons you don’t hear from God when you pray.  Going to be a great series and one you should invite your friends to.

Finally, DON’T BE LATE!  Mom’s, we have something a little fun and hopefully therapeutic for you five minutes before the service starts.  So be in your seats early!  It will be fun!

Oh, and have you RSVP’d for Grateful yet?  If not, do so now!

Here’s what up this weekend!

Barrie Campus
8.30 and 10.00 am | Galaxy Cinemas, Barrie
Hello?? | Part 1: Why Your Prayers Don’t Work :: Carey Nieuwhof
We’ve all been disappointed when our prayers don’t get answered the way we hoped. Are we praying incorrectly?  Is there a better way to pray?  Does God just not care?  This week, we’ll look at why looking for specific answers in prayer can be disappointing, and what to do about it.

Orillia Campus
8.30 and 10 am | Family Ministry @ 10am | Galaxy Cinemas, Orillia
Save & Delete – Part 4: Save
As much as there are some things we should delete in our lives, there are some things that should never be deleted.  In fact, they need to be saved.  Even backed up to be kept forever.  We’ll look at the kinds of things–and the kinds of people–you want to always have close to you.

Delete…delete…save…save.  That’s kind of the sound around Connexus these days as we’re figuring out which influences to delete in our lives, and which to save.  There’s been a lot of conversation and if you’ve missed any of the messages, it’s super easy to catch up online here or via our iTunes video podcast. Both are free and they provide easy ways to share the message with friends.

This weekend we continue Save & Delete at both campuses.  Thanks for continuing to invite your friends (this is a great series for it).  We saw yet another attendance high last weekend at our campuses and we’re so looking forward to seeing more lives changed.

Oh…and did you hear about Grateful - a two hour special event designed for anyone who has given anything financially to Connexus in the last year (even a dollar).  We would love for you to come out and celebrate at the Orillia Opera House, Wednesday, May 16th from 7-9.  It’s an evening of incredible music, stories, communion and vision.  Don’t miss it.  Click here to RSVP.

Here are the details for Sunday!

Barrie Campus :: Save & Delete – Part 4: Save

(8.30 and 10.00 am | Galaxy Cinemas, Barrie)
As much as there are some things we should delete in our lives, there are some things that should never be deleted.  In fact, they need to be saved.  Even backed up to be kept forever.  We’ll look at the kinds of things–and the kinds of people–you want to always have close to you.

Orillia Campus :: Save & Delete – Part 3: Toxic People
(8.30 and 10 am | Family Ministry @ 10am | Galaxy Cinemas, Orillia)
Can you be a Christian and delete toxic people from your life?  Surprisingly, yes. In fact, sometimes it’s the most loving thing you can do. Join us to find out why, when, how to delete toxic people from your life.  You might even discover who needs to go.

See you then.  Bring a friend!

I’m so personally excited this weekend is here.  We’re going to get to talk about things that we rarely talk about but that impact your life and the life of your friends everyday – toxic things and toxic people.  At our campuses this weekend we’ll tackle both subjects and I hope it will help everyone sort through some of the more difficult questions and issues we experience.  Can you be a Christian and still delete things?  Even people?  Join us this weekend to find out!

Barrie Campus :: Save & Delete – Part 3: Toxic People
(8.30 and 10.00 am | Galaxy Cinemas, Barrie)
Can you be a Christian and delete toxic people from your life?  Surprisingly, yes. In fact, sometimes it’s the most loving thing you can do. Join us to find out why, when, how to delete toxic people from your life.  You might even discover who needs to go.

Orillia Campus :: Save & Delete – Part 2: Toxic Things
(8.30 and 10 am | Family Ministry @ 10am | Galaxy Cinemas, Orillia)
One of the reasons many shy away from the Christian faith or avoid going deeper is because they fear giving up things they like, even though they suspect they may not be good for them.  Can you be a Christian without being a prude?

Excited for Sunday!  See you then!

Carey