Like Us 

 I am often reminded how old I have become when I look at all of the new technologies that have come out recently. For example, I remember the Christmas morning that my brother Corey and I received a box from “Santa” which contained a game called Pong. We had no clue what this was, but shortly we found ourselves in awe as we began to play our very first video game and the winter break that I came home to find a “Microwave Oven” sitting in my bedroom awaiting installation into the 
remodeled kitchen and shocking my parents with our first ever plate of micro waved nachos.

The year that I graduated from College just happened to be the same year that Apple released its very first personal computer for sale. Years later, as I attended Seminary, I would not have been able to perceive attending a graduate level school without my trusty laptop computer in my tote bag and my cell phone hanging from my hip. Technology has surely changed the way that we perceive and work within the current world around us.

 For the majority of us, we have found ourselves being forced to adapt to all of the technology changes around us. We have cells, laptops, digital TV, CDs and DVD’s. We email, tweet, Bing and Google. Many of us also have been joined with millions around the world by the phenomenon called “Facebook.” This is what many call social media. It allows people to download (a new tech term) 
photos, videos and posting (Comments, words of wisdom) for all to see.
 

While I will not get into a debate on the pros or cons of the uses of this media, I can only acknowledge the fact that it exists and come to some meaning as to its use by the church as an outreach tool. Church conference after conference tells us that many people are now using the internet in looking at a potential church to join and become a part of. Many of our Sister churches have now websites and Facebook accounts. Some have joined the “You Tube” side and are downloading 
completed videos of their Sunday Services.

 Since more and more of our congregations are moving away from the traditional forms of one-on-one evangelistic approach, (ironically, still the most effective form as measured by most church growth forums,) we must take up any and all means at our disposal. The church must move into the 21st century and embrace all of the technologies that are being offered.
 

Our own page, is an “informational” page only, meaning that “post” will only come from the church 
and possibly a few selected members. It is NOT an open forum.This helps to protect the church and allows us to provide a best face to the outside world. We will be able to promote the church. It will allow us to tell the story of our church. We will tell the story of the faith of those who began this congregation and church in 1876 and those who still hold fast to the faith today.

We invite not only the members of First Christian Church to join with us in telling the story, but our many friends and family to “Like Us” and see the story of the church and our love of our Savior Jesus the Christ. If you have a computer, or access to one, go on Facebook and look for First Christian Church (DOC) - Terrell. If you have something that you feel might be of interest or an announcement that needs to get out, let me know and we will spread the news.

Praying for you as I hope that you are praying for me.

-Pastor Craig