Category Archives: church

Going the distance

Posted on November 10, 2020 by jwfisch

  NO LONGER DRIVING THE DISTANCE:  The first thing I noticed was that the contribution was an odd number. ($___.32)  Most contributions come in as whole numbers ($000.00). And then I saw a strange note attached to the record that … Continue reading →

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No longer scratching their heads

Posted on November 9, 2020 by jwfisch

The Catch Ministry was launched in 2012 by five early members of the Vanguard who led the way for us into a new idea — a new form of worship — a cyber-church. Recognizing congregations all over the world were … Continue reading →

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In Christ, we all belong

Posted on November 6, 2020 by jwfisch

We’re all in this together When we reach We can fly Know inside We can make it We’re all in this together Once we see Theres a chance That we have And we take it Here at the Catch Ministry, … Continue reading →

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‘High School Musical’

Posted on October 29, 2020 by jwfisch

Why we chose High School Musical to be the go-to movie for our current campaign: 1. If you read into it, the song, “We’re All In This Together,” is like a celebration of the body of Christ. Just take these … Continue reading →

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‘Abide in Me, Y’all’

Posted on October 27, 2020 by jwfisch

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5) The often quoted verse above contains some hidden truth … Continue reading →

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We’re All In This Together

Posted on October 26, 2020 by jwfisch

With malice toward no one; with charity for all.  – Abraham Lincoln Unprecedented early voting numbers are flooding in. This is shaping up to be the greatest voter participation ever. The biggest question will be, however, how well will the … Continue reading →

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Ready or not here we go

Posted on October 22, 2020 by jwfisch

Things are getting pretty bleak on this side of eternity, but that does not mean we get depressed or lose hope. It just means that things are pretty bleak. Changes in the world’s situation have no affect on the truth … Continue reading →

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America in crisis

Posted on October 21, 2020 by jwfisch

Well I know I can’t tell you what to do, but I can pretend I can when I tell you you must listen to last night’s interview with Os Guinness. Os is a brilliant author, thinker and social critic with … Continue reading →

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No cruise control for the New Covenant Christian

Posted on October 14, 2020 by jwfisch

Let’s go back to that morning that started off the church with a bang. It all happened in one remarkable day. Estimates say there were roughly 120 believers gathered in Jerusalem during the celebration of the Passover when suddenly there … Continue reading →

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Reactivate the New Covenant

Posted on October 13, 2020 by jwfisch

The New Covenant is the most important truth about living the real Christian life that almost no one knows about. It runs counter to most of the teaching and assumptions Christians have about being a better person, doing the right … Continue reading →

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