Archive - August, 2009

Monday in Brussels

August 31, 2009 in Belgium, LifePoint Church, Mission with 0 Comments

Sorry about not updating on Sunday.We were so tired from flying all night and then staying up all day that we went to bed as soon as we could. We attended church on Sunday morning at Vineyard Brussels. There was a wonderful time of worship and then we were off to try and stay awake for the rest of the day so we would not fall asleep in the middle of the afternoon.

One really cool thing happened last evening (noontime for Middle Tennessee) was to have small group experience online from Belgium back to Smyrna, TN. Our small group meet yesterday afternoon and the other half of the small group is with me in Brussels. We talked about Sunday’s message, talked about our day here in Brussels and then those of us in Belgium prayed for our small group folks back in TN and the folks in Smyrna prayed for us in Belgium to have a productive trip. Incredible to see each other through Skype and then talk, pray, and encourage on another. Thank you Lord for technology.

Today, we have had team meetings (nothing new for Monday’s), meet with other M’s and prayer walked a neighborhood that could be a possible spot for our team to live. We purchased cell phones for our team to communicate with as we divide up and cover more territory. We went to a local gathering place for people (a mall) and divided into 3 teams and engaged locals in conversation about spiritual things so we could  begin to learn about their worldview and their ideas about spiritual topics. We ended our day with a tour of a huge cathedral that is basically a tourist spot.

Please pray for us as we IPOC, I pray, I observe, I connect. We are asking God to grow our vision, grow our passion, and break our hearts for the people of Brussels. He is at work in this country and we want to be used by Him for His glory.

(You can see pictures on www.facebook.com/kylegoen)

Texting While Driving PSA

August 28, 2009 in Family, Influence with 0 Comments

This can be very difficult to watch but anyone who is of age to drive should take this message to heart. Texting and driving do not go together. Really this PSA could go for any number of things that cause distractions for a driver.

The Influence of a Father

August 28, 2009 in Family, Influence with 0 Comments

Here is a very good article about the influence of a father on a man. Bill Gates Sr. and his son.

Can You Believe This?

August 27, 2009 in Belgium, LifePoint Church, Mission, Sending Church with 0 Comments

The picture below shows both of the church planing teams from LifePoint Church together on the platform with Pat. This past Sunday, Pat, introduced both the Bangkok team and the Belgium team to the church so they could see who they will send out and so they could begin to pray for each family.

There are 30 people LifePoint is going to commission in the next year to go the nations to plant reproducing sending churches so others might know and respond to the Gospel of Christ.

Please pray for these teams.

Church planters

The Sending Church – March 2, 2010

August 27, 2009 in Mission, Sending Church with 0 Comments

Check the website and mark the date…more coming soon.

LifePoint and UpStream Collective

August 26, 2009 in Belgium, LifePoint Church, Sending Church with 0 Comments

The guys from UpStream Collective are with us for a few days to train our team members for their European mission. Go out and read about them on their blog. They are doing a good work and we will soon be partnering together for The Sending Church Conference…more to come later.

They have recently highlighted LifePoint on their blog so go check it out.

Belgium Team Members

August 26, 2009 in Belgium, Family, Sending Church with 2 Comments

Pat Introduced the Belgium and Bangkok church planting teams on Sunday during our morning worship times. If you would like to view the service, see the teams and hear a good message on Mark 2 go here and click the play button.

I wanted to list our our team and how you can follow them on the journey.

Bryan and Cassi Wolski

David and Angie Ebensberger

Dan and Elizabeth Christensen

Rob and Cynthi Law

Kyle and Amy Goen (you are here)

Funerals and Such

August 20, 2009 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments

A USA Today story has peaked my interest.

The Next Step

August 19, 2009 in Belgium, Family, Mission, Sending Church with 0 Comments

We have put our home on the market. We actually signed papers to list our house for sale in preparation for the move to Belgium. Even though we will not move until Jan. 2011 we are forging ahead so we can prepare for living in a smaller apartment setting like we will in western Europe. We ask you to pray for a quick sale and a smooth transition for our family into an apartment in Smyrna, TN. It has been 12 or 13 years since we last lived in an apartment so I anticipate an adjustment period.

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Let’s Get Involved

August 18, 2009 in LifePoint Church, Mission with 0 Comments

Lord willing, I will one day be in Belgium working to spread the Name of Christ to those who do not know Him as Lord. Even though I will not live in a 10/40 window country I think we need to have Ms there spreading the Fame of His Name . I never want to be so narrow focused to think that “real missions” happens in “hard places”. I hope people will have a wider view of mission than just what happens in the 10/40 window. In fact, God is sending people from the “hard places” to live in other parts of the world so they can hear His story. I hope this video encourages and inspires you to be involved in His mission.
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