What do you get when you feed Tres Leches cake a la mode to someone who is lactose intolerant? The same thing you get when Valentines day, Chinese New Year and the NBA All-Star fall on the same day. The perfect storm with a happy ending. On their own, each of these holidays have an irreparably flaccidity to them and excite nothing except the pocketbooks of corporate executives. However, all bets are off when these three celebrations converge onto the same 24 hours period that will make neutered gifts and events like chocolates, red envelopes and skills competitions as socially irrelevant as Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt whinings and poor life choices.
Can you imagine the possibilities? On this February 14th, 2010, it will be the only time when you can open a red heart-shaped box and find it filled with stewed pigs feet, steamed fish and Dwight Howard and not be brought to an inconsolable rage. It will also be socially acceptable to find posters of Steve Nash, dressed like Cupid, holding a red envelope in one hand, and a quiver full of Bok Choy in the other, while shooting 3-pointers and yelling ‘Gong Hay Fat Choy’. And to really blow the roof off of Jerry World, the site of this year’s All-Star game, the powers that be will replace the scantily clad cheerleaders and dancing girls with dragon dancers, and as a halftime show, they will invite love struck couple from the crowd to participate in chicken eating contest, where in between each bite, they must yell at the top of their lungs ‘Russell Stover is a god among men’.
Prepare to be blown away by this weekend’s festivities that will leave you quivering in your own sweat and drool.
[Sunday Liturgy]
As the saying goes, When in Rome, do as the Romans do. How did the Romans live? How did the church connect to its surroundings? Why did Paul address specific issues that he did? As this letter changed Rome and greats such as Augustine and Luther, may it change us and our city. Join us as we continue our conversation through the epic letter of Romans. Our Sunday Liturgy is at 11:00 AM at Space 12 (3121 East 12th Street).
[Global Updates]
By now, all of you have probably heard of the heart breaking devastation that happened in Haiti. We mourn the loss of life and pray for healing and redemption to move into this country that has been ravaged by war and natural disaster. If you are interested in finding out more about the needs in Haiti and how you can help, check out the resources found here. And for more details on other global partnerships, visit the website for update, as well as finding out how you can be involved.
In addition, we recently received an update from one of our global partners in Kannagi Nagar Slum in India. To read more about the amazing things that are happening there thanks to all of your generosity and support, check it out here.
[Greenhouse Needs You]
We’re looking for people to help teach the next generation at Vox. So if you love hanging out kids, reading stories, doing crafts, or love hearing the funniest things come out of kids’ mouths, then Greenhouse is the place for you.
Nursery: 0-3 years
Seedlings: Pre-K to 2nd Grade
Roots: 3rd Grade and up
There’s a wide range of commitment levels so contact Rachel for more info and to get involved. And be sure to check out the video promo.
[Spring Neighborhoods]
Spring Neighborhoods is in full swing, friends!! We would love to invite everyone to plug into a neighborhood this year and live the church with those around you. Our neighborhoods will be organized by geography, so whatever part of town you live, we have a group for you!! Check out the map to see when and where each neighborhood group meets.
MidTown – Wednesdays, 7pm
Central – Sundays, 1pm
South – Tuesdays, 7pm
East (Wed) – Wednesdays, 7pm
East (Sat) – Saturdays, 10:30am
Any question? Check out the website, map or email us.
[Lost and Found]
No, we’re not referring to the band whose song ‘Lions’ features the slinky as a percussion instrument. We’re referring to the bin of unclaimed goodies and homeless artifacts located next to the water cooler by the bar at Space12. If you think you may have left something at Space12, chances are it’s been put into the lost and found bin. At the end of each month, we plan on donating the contents of the lost and found bin, so please check to make sure you haven’t misplaced anything you don’t mind passing along to those who can use it.
[Getting Involved with Vox]
Have you always wanted to get more involved with Vox but haven’t known how? Do you have a passion or vision for something that Vox isn’t currently involved in? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then this is for you!! We would love to help you get more involved with what’s happening in the Vox community, as well as come along side your passion and vision to help it leave the dream realm and give it life. If this at all interests you, please let us know by sending us an email.
[Generosity Report – January]
We’re grateful for the generous community that we have. Your generosity allows us to be generous to the city of Austin and the world around us. For the details of January’s giving, you can download the report here. If you have any questions please email Michelle.
[Online Giving]
We’ve always wanted to exercise generosity by giving out as much as we can to those around us who are in need. If you would like to partner financially with Vox in this mission, we have several options for you.
1. Bill Pay through own bank.
2. EFT signup is available online.
3. credit card through google checkout.
4. snail mail
For more information, please click here.
[WYOMP]
You might be wondering what this acronym stands for. Well, allow me to spill the beans!! WYOMP stands for ‘Wash Your Own Mugs, Please ‘. One of the new perks of having our liturgy at Space12 is the plethora of mugs and drinking utensils at our disposal. Unfortunately, when the liturgy is over and the snacks are all consumed, the once clean cups are left dirty and all alone in the sink. If you could, after you have finished enjoying the delightful snacks and beverages, please lend a hand with washing the mugs and drinkware. That would be greatly appreciated.
[Won’t You Be My Friend?]
Hi, my name is Vox Veniae, and this is my cousin Space 12. I’m 4 years old, and Space just turned one a little while ago. We’re very friendly, housebroken and love our bellies rubbed. We would like to be friends with you!! We promise to not Zombie bite you, nor will we ask you to join our kingdom. We just want to be your friend because that will make us happy. Click here to add Vox as a friend and here to add Space12 as a friend.
[Rides to Vox]
If you live on campus and are in need of a ride on Sunday morning to join us for Liturgy, please email us and we’ll hook you up. If you could send an email by 11pm on Friday, that would be greatly appreciated.
[Photos by Paper-Pixie, avirus, and jasontho @ Flickr]