The Best Summer Of Your Life... So Far

Stay Connected!

2009-09-16T12:26:00.000-07:00

Wow! What an amazing summer at Champions Centre! The Best Summer Of Your Life was truly that... but now that it's over, don't miss out on what's going on Wednesday nights at Champions Centre!

Anthem252 will be continuing with 7:30pm services - every week, at the Champions Centre Tacoma campus. Grab a friend and meet us there!

Keep up with us throughout the year by following us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/anthem252

OR - if you're on Facebook Just search "Anthem252", become a FAN and stay in the know! We'll keep you posted on service times, message topics, Conferences, guest speakers and EVERYTHING else Champions Centre!

'Til next year...

- The Best Summer of Your Life... So Far

Share Your Story!

2009-08-06T20:52:00.000-07:00

I think we can speak for everyone when we say WOW. God showed up big time at Champions Centre over these past few days.

252 Conference was incredible; life changing, watershed moments with encouraging and motivational messages from our very own pastors Jodi Gerald-Cameron, Brandon Stewart, Samuel Deuth and Todd Griggs, as well as amazing guest speakers! Pastor John Morgan and Alli Munsey brought the word, and John Gray BROUGHT DOWN THE HOUSE - almost literally - when he challenged and inspired the JOSIAH GENERATION in us all.

Please take a moment and share with us your defining "watershed moments" at conference this year: the moment in time where you were forever changed. Share your experiences, favorite moments, revelations, broken chains... what did 252 do for YOU?

And what about FUEL? Pastor Kevin Gerald, Dr. Dr. Jim Reeve, Jentezen Franklin, Paul de Jong, Kent Munsey and John Gray spoke into our lives over the past three days, we spent a night of worship and prayer with Leeland and saw 150+ decisions for Christ.. we walked away forever changed from Fuel 2009, each and every one of us. Please take a moment and share your story by commenting below!

Thanks to all our amazing volunteers, and incredible leadership - Kevin and Sheila Gerald, without you, this week wouldn't have been possible. Thank you for investing your all into the lives of your church family. We're eternally blessed!

John Grey Inspires the JOSIAH GENERATION!

2009-08-06T20:43:00.001-07:00

Fuel Highlights

2009-08-06T20:37:00.000-07:00

Get your TAN ON tomorrow at CHURCH!

2009-07-28T12:30:00.000-07:00

Don't miss it - we're moving The Best Summer of Your Life right where it should be: OUTDOORS! We've got a great word coming from Pastor Samuel, so get ready...

And! Get there early to grab your seat in a chair before you are banned to the grass or curb! :) That's right... there's limited seating! So don't be late!

Worship, sunshine, friends, kiddie pools, family, water guns and the Word! Does it get any better than that? No, really... does it?

We'll leave you with just a very small taste of last year's outdoor service - it was such a blast!

Fuel Work Party

2009-07-27T11:27:00.000-07:00

Join us at Champions Centre Tacoma TOMORROW at 6:30pm for our volunteer work party! Many hands make the work light, so come on out and help us with the preparations for the biggest and best event of the summer: FUEL CONFERENCE 2009!

Questions? Hit us up on Facebook or Twitter, or drop a comment on this post!

- Best Summer of Your Life... So Far!

UnitedONE = CHURCH FAMILY PHOTOS!

2009-07-09T12:27:00.000-07:00

Gabriel and Erin after service! He was so excited to see his mommy! :)

Brittney and Corianne - celebrating July birthdays!

Lindsay, Savannah, Theresa & Jake hanging out, discussing a "Thriller" Dance Team... stay tuned!

Where all the magic happens! Right guys?

People were grabbin seats to see Taylor Hughes!

Some of our amazing Youth!

Lovely Chelsea, Latasha & Amanda

Madi and friends chillin it in the coffee shoppe before service!

We've got the best leadership. I'm just sayin.
- Big Lu, Ryan, Caalin, Paul & Tyson in the atrium -

Ryan Cam, Nick, Lupe & Josh!

Excuse you, Kyra!! ;)

McKenzie!

Dream Center 09 Mission Trip Pctures

2009-07-05T14:00:00.000-07:00

Night-o-Worship - pict

2009-07-02T07:00:00.000-07:00

All i can say is WOW!!! God showed up in a big way because we reached out for Him with faith & expectation!!

- just a little pict of Trevor leading us in some legit worship!!!

Have a good one!
Pastor Samuel

Best worship of your life....so far (how?)

2009-07-01T00:50:00.000-07:00

With tonight's, "Night of Worship" at @bestsummersofar, I wanted to share a couple thoughts on how to have the "best" worship of your life...so far.

First of all Remember that...
- worship is not a performance, so be yourself.
- worship is not a rigid routine, but a ever changing creative display of your heart toward God!
- worship is not a skill to get "good" at.
- worship is not just us singing really loud "at" God, but its time spent with God.
- worship releases God's power into your daily life!
- worship is amazing at church, but is also amazing in your car/home/shower.
- worship is the NATURAL overflow of our thankfulness for what Jesus did/does for us!
--- and --- worship doesn't require legit vocals! (thank God for that!!)

Worship simply defined is: Expressed Love & Devotion
Every time you worship Him, you make a statement about your life, you make a statement about who you trust and you make a statement about who your devoted to!

If worship then is a declaration of your devotion to God. Im challenging myself and all of us to evaluate our worship.
And determine to make our worship a true reflection of our devotion to God!

1 Chronicles 22:19
19 Now devote your heart and soul to seeking the LORD your God.

Lets come ready and full of expectation for what God wants to do when this generation unites to make that declaration that our & worship & our lives are devoted to Jesus!

See you tonight!
Pastor Samuel

What wakes you up?

2009-06-24T12:23:00.000-07:00

Thats my question to you, and one of the questions im wanting to answer tonight at @bestsummersofar.

So go ahead, comment back, i'd love to hear from you on what it is you use to wake you up in the morning?

How long does it take for you to wake up? lol (how many snoozes?)

tonight im going to talk about how Uncommon Purpose, awakens our life!

c u tonight!
Pastor Samuel

The Uncommon Life

2009-06-18T11:24:00.001-07:00

The past couple weeks we’ve kicked off the Best Summer of your life… so far… and it has been incredible. I know some of you are still in school (snow days or whatever has kept you chained to a desk until late June) but just consider this has been a great way to get into the spirit of summer – with BBQ and sand volleyball and summer give-a-ways.

We’ve been in a series during services called “The Uncommon Life.” We’re taking a look at the uncommon life of Jesus when he walked the planet over 2000 years ago. Last week Pastor Samuel brought the word talking about the Uncommon Response that we are called to live a life of action. The message inspired all of us to JUST DO SOMETHING for God while we’re here on the planet.

Last night, Pastor Brandon talked about the Uncommon Grace that Jesus brought to the planet. He said that Grace Intervenes, Grace Sees and Forgives, and Grace empowers you.

The Uncommon Life series is such a timely word for our generation – first it’s time for us to stop just talking about changing the world and actually start DOING things to change the world! And, second, to remember that we – each and every one of us – are walking in grace every single day.

Remember this: “Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of His grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God’s grace. Every day should be a day of relating to God on the basis of His grace alone.” -Jerry Bridges

Next week we’re closing out our series on The Uncommon Life – don’t miss out! Come expecting great things – connecting with God and connecting with people.

What's your Summer Anthem? Comment for your chance to win!

2009-06-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

We all have it: the one epic song that always brings back those
sweet summer memories...

ONE WEEK ONLY... share your Summer Anthem,
for your chance to WIN BIG at June 17th's service! We're drawing for a $50 VISA giftcard!

To enter your name into tonight's drawing, leave a comment with:

- Your First & Last Name
- Your Summer Anthem Song Title
- A few sentences on why you chose this song!

*one entry per person, please :) No cheating, we'll catch you! Muahaha.

The Uncommon Life! - tomorrow night @7:30pm (& BBQ)

2009-06-09T11:14:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow night we kick off our new series "The Uncommon Life"
Im not sure if your like me, but i dont want to settle for just some average existence that has no impact on this planet. I want to be a part of something that changes the generation while we are alive and something that lives beyond us, i want to advance the cause, I want us to live Uncommon lives!

So Im coming expecting God to change us this wednesday, lets go for God in worship and be open to God's word to change our lives!

--- and of course, lets get our tatesbuds ready for that BBQ!! (be sure to print off your $2 OFF coupon) ----

We'll see you tomorrow night...
Pastor Samuel

Best Summer of your life went "off like a flip flop"

2009-06-04T11:54:00.000-07:00

If you missed the unitedone....sorry, but it was legit! God showed up in worship!!
Pastor Kevin brought a crucial word!! and the chill vibe was off the charts!! and we showed a couple video's of peoples best summers (click here to see a few)

Now will this really be the best summer of our lives??? well thats up to us to make the the decision to come each week with expecation in our hearts for what God is going to do in us and through us this summer!!

So lets take Pastor Kevin's challenge to be "good finders" and really love on people this summer!! and lets be God-finders, and commit to going after God's presence with everything we have!!

have a good one and we'll see you on the weekend!!!

Pastor Samuel

The Best Summer of Your Life Kicks Off TONIGHT @ UnitedONE! 7:30pm!

2009-06-03T09:06:00.001-07:00

Even though the day is going to be toasty hot, we got what you need to cool
off at UNITEDONE!

Key things to note:

1. Unitedone rules!

2. Pastor Kevin is going to be speaking tonight!

3. Bring a non-perishable food item tonight for the Justice Project - Food
Drive (so don't bring your leftover Nachos from Taco Bell)

4. It starts at 7:30pm tonight, but doors open at 6:30pm so come out and
chill early.

5. God wants to show up and absolutely change us, so come expecting big
things tonight!

C u all in a few!

Food Drive for the Tacoma Rescue Mission

2009-06-02T10:14:00.001-07:00

Finally! We’re only one day away! This Wednesday is UnitedONE at Champions Centre Tacoma, and it's going to be an AMAZING night. I hope you're planning on being there – our very own Pastor Kevin is bringing the word. We’re expecting a big night!

We are also so excited to be doing a Food Drive for the Tacoma Rescue Mission! If you are able to bring something to donate, that would be AWESOME! Also, help spread the word to your friends and families. Every little bit helps!

Anything non-perishable works, but I am including a list below of these that they specifically use more often (in case you're able to donate in that way):

· larger cans of food (i.e. 10 lb. cans)

· Nature Valley granola

· Fruit Snacks variety

· Gardetto snack bags

· Cheez-Its

· Folgers Coffee

· Ibuprofen

· Kirkland mixed nuts

· Nabisco Wheat Thins

· Cashews

· Frito Lays variety

· Pepsi

· Mug Rootbeer

· 7-Up

· Diet 7-Up

· Diet Coke

· Sprite

If you have questions, please let us know!

Thanks for everything, and we’ll see you tomorrow night!

-Anthem Network/252 Culture
The Best Summer of Your Life… So Far!

Pastor Kevin is speaking @ UnitedOne next week!

2009-05-27T16:55:00.000-07:00

We're kicking off the summer right with a unitedone service next wed. @ 7:30pm!
And I'm so excited that Pastor Kevin is going get things started off right!!
So spread the word!! Bring a friend and we'll see u at unitedone next wed June 3rd @ 7:30pm!!

Samuel
Championscentre.com

Here We Go!

2009-05-27T16:10:00.001-07:00

Get ready - this Summer 09, the youth & young adults at Champions Centre are about to have "the BEST SUMMER OF OUR LIFE... so far!" Wednesdays @ 7:30pm – high school & young adults
The truth is, being a part of this is really the only way to guarantee you and your friends have the best summer of your lives... So far.
Can’t wait!