May 5, 2013 Recap

May 5, 2013. Cinco de Mayo. Coldest day of Spring. Out of the box. Mind-shifting.

These are some words that describe this past Sunday as The Exchange took a break from our normal Sunday morning gathering to meet our neighbors. From cookouts with hotdogs to Cinco de Mayo celebrations with tacos to brunches with cheese grits, The Exchange body gathered across 4 different locations with one purpose: to intentionally meet those who live around us and show them the love of Jesus. Below are some pictures from the day:

New relationships were formed that will continue after this week, and our church body is learning to step outside our comfortable routines to go where people are and to show them Jesus. This is what we have been called by God to do - to live as the church.

5.5.13

This Sunday, May 5th, our gathering will look a little different. Instead of gathering at our normal location, Pearl Lower Elementary, we will gather in four different locations across the Jackson metro area. Last week at the gathering we were challenged by the thought that Jesus never said, "Go to church." Instead of "going to church," we have been called to "live as the church." We believe our calling to live as the church extends outside the walls of the Sunday gathering. That's why on Sunday, May 5th, The Exchange will meet "outside of the box," intentionally meeting our neighbors and serving people who may not come to our normal Sunday morning gathering. Our desire is for this day to begin to shape the way we think and live our lives as Christ's representatives everyday, not just on Sunday.

We encourage everyone who is a part of The Exchange to be a part of this day!

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Progress on a New Gathering Space

It's beginning to look a lot like...a building! After months of renovations, we are finally beginning to see evidence of what's been going on with our new gathering space. Located off of Hwy 80 in Pearl, behind Trustmark Bank, our new 10,000 sq. ft space is coming along quite nicely. We can't wait to see the finished product that is coming soon, and we're excited about all of the new opportunities to serve people that this building will allow us to have! Below are some pictures of the current progress:

In the meantime, you can join us for our weekly gatherings on Sunday mornings at 10:30AM at Pearl Lower Elementary behind City Park. 

Easter Weekend 2013 Recap

Easter weekend 2013 with The Exchange was unthinkable! Saturday, March 30th The Exchange partnered with the city of Pearl to host the annual Mayor's Easter Egg Hunt at Pearl City Park. Over 30 people from The Exchange jumped in to serve by manning inflatables, supervising games, signing people in, and most importantly meeting hundreds of new people!

Sunday, March 31st The Exchange held its Easter gathering at Pearl Lower Elementary where over 100 people celebrated the unthinkable rescue. The day was filled with music, teaching, a family photo booth, and a special time of family celebration.

Below are some pictures from the weekend.

THE UNTHINKABLE

Come experience THE UNTHINKABLE Sunday March 17, 24, & 31! Join us Sundays at 10:30am at Pearl Lower Elementary to hear about the most unthinkable journey, invitation, and rescue you could ever experience. Invite a friend, coworker, or family member and experience an unthinkable Easter with The Exchange!

Check out messages from THE UNTHINKABLE series online.

SHINE 2013

And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again.

2 Corinthians 5:15

Saturday, March 2nd The Exchange participated in SHINE 2013. SHINE is a metro wide opportunity where dozens of churches across the Jackson metro area partner together to serve their cities. Over 30 people from The Exchange served at two different opportunities in Pearl. One group served at the Center for Pregnancy Choices doing landscaping and outside cleanup along with sorting and cleaning inside. Another group served at the Center for Violence Prevention's 2nd Chance Store sorting and organizing donations of clothes.

Below are some pictures from the day.

Treats for Teachers

And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again.

2 Corinthians 5:15

Saturday, January 26th over 30 people from The Exchange got together at Pearl Lower Elementary cafeteria to pack Treats for Teachers. Treats for Teachers is an opportunity to share the love of Christ with every teacher in the Pearl Public School District. The team packed 400 jars with Valentines Candy and a handwritten note. The jars will be delivered on Valentines Day, February 14th to teachers at all 5 of the Pearl public schools. 

Below are some pictures from the day.