4/1/13
CHATTANOOGA, TN—With standing room only, 540 people packed into the Hamilton Community Church in Chattanooga, Tenn., and came together for one purpose: worship. It was the vision of Rick Anderson and Brooks Pruehs to bring the community together through worship in music. “No One Higher” was the theme for their second Night of Worship, strategically planned to generate interest in the community to look only to ONE, to lift voice and heart to ONE who alone can change lives.
Members of the Hamilton Community Church invited their neighbors, co-workers, family, and friends to come experience one hour of powerful praise. Many Southern Adventist University students attended and brought friends as well. About half of those who came were non-members.
Dave Ketelsen, Hamilton Community Church pastor, gave a 10-minute stirring message reminding us all how we need to move from a behavior-centered religion to a Savior-centered relationship, where doing good by not doing bad is not good, and being right by not being wrong is not right—because it’s not about performance or behavior, it’s about connection and relationship with our Friend, Jesus Christ.
On Sunday, Ketelsen received a call from a young man who had come because his girlfriend invited him. He’s not a member of any church and knows very little about Adventists, but he asked if he could join the church; he’s now preparing for baptism and going through studies.
A Sunday pastor, who has been attending the Hamilton Community Church, also went to the Night of Worship.
“This was one of the most inspirational worship services I’ve ever been to,” he said. “Next time, I’ll invite more friends to come."
Written by Dave Ketelsen, Hamilton Community Church pastor
Photos by Grady Sapp
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Georgia-Cumberland Conference Mission for Spiritual Life
Intimacy with God is nourished by prayer, study and application of the Word, public and private worship, and faithful stewardship that strengthen a personal commitment to serving Jesus as Savior and Lord.
CHATTANOOGA, TN—With standing room only, 540 people packed into the Hamilton Community Church in Chattanooga, Tenn., and came together for one purpose: worship. It was the vision of Rick Anderson and Brooks Pruehs to bring the community together through worship in music. “No One Higher” was the theme for their second Night of Worship, strategically planned to generate interest in the community to look only to ONE, to lift voice and heart to ONE who alone can change lives.
Members of the Hamilton Community Church invited their neighbors, co-workers, family, and friends to come experience one hour of powerful praise. Many Southern Adventist University students attended and brought friends as well. About half of those who came were non-members.
Dave Ketelsen, Hamilton Community Church pastor, gave a 10-minute stirring message reminding us all how we need to move from a behavior-centered religion to a Savior-centered relationship, where doing good by not doing bad is not good, and being right by not being wrong is not right—because it’s not about performance or behavior, it’s about connection and relationship with our Friend, Jesus Christ.
On Sunday, Ketelsen received a call from a young man who had come because his girlfriend invited him. He’s not a member of any church and knows very little about Adventists, but he asked if he could join the church; he’s now preparing for baptism and going through studies.
A Sunday pastor, who has been attending the Hamilton Community Church, also went to the Night of Worship.
“This was one of the most inspirational worship services I’ve ever been to,” he said. “Next time, I’ll invite more friends to come."
Written by Dave Ketelsen, Hamilton Community Church pastor
Photos by Grady Sapp
More News
Georgia-Cumberland Conference Mission for Spiritual Life
Intimacy with God is nourished by prayer, study and application of the Word, public and private worship, and faithful stewardship that strengthen a personal commitment to serving Jesus as Savior and Lord.
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