CONNECT DINNER
The final Connect Dinner of the summer will be held tomorrow night (Thursday, July 24th) at 6:30 p.m. at Famous Daves on Capital Circle. Please join us for a time to mix and mingle with others from the church, and invite your friends for a Well related event in a casual atmosphere.

BAPTISM SERVICE-This Sunday!
Please join us this Sunday morning, July 27th, at 10:00 a.m. at Maclay Gardens to help celebrate the Well's second baptism service. (Please note that Maclay Gardens charges a small per-car entry fee and that car pooling is advised).

We will look forward to seeing you back at Godby High School at 5:30 p.m. for our regular Sunday service that night!

COLLEGE COMMUNITY GROUP
The College Girls and Guys community group will be meeting at Maclay Gardens this Sunday to take part in the Baptism service.

CALLING ALL MOMS
Each week a group of mom's from the Well and their friends gets together for a time to hang out, share life, and have some fun.

This week's Mom's Meeting will be on Friday, July 25tth at 11:00 a.m. for a time to swim. Contact Jen Simmons (jen@nomorehirst.org) for location information.

SERMON PREVIEW
This Sunday Dean continues the "On My Summer Vacation I..." series with "On My Summer Vacation I...Went to a Wedding."

The Well ENCORE
Join us every Sunday following the service for a time to connect and "continue the conversation". This week (July 27th) we will be meeting up at Harry's in Klemman Plaza.

SHIRTS FOR SALE
Interested in a Well t-shirt ($10) or polo ($24) of your own? Shirts are being sold before and after each Sunday service in the foyer at Godby.

eGIVING
Log on to eGiving.nomorethirst.org to set up your eTithe and offering.

The Well WEBCASTS
Dean's sermons are available at nomorethirst.org. Save them to your iPod, burn them to a cd, or listen to them over the internet. Sermons are added each Sunday night following the service.

"The Art of Attraction"

by James Parsons

The following may disturbing, viewer discretion is advised!

The type of “attraction” that I am going to discuss is not the typical “attraction” that you are probably thinking of. The type I am talking about pertains to outlooks and attitudes. Here at The Well, we talk about bringing people to church to help lead them to Christ. In order to successfully do this, the first thing we must do is look to the One who gave us the ultimate example in the Art of Attraction…Jesus.

I encourage everyone to read the calling of the First Disciples in the book of Mark, chapter one. The story begins with Jesus walking beside the Sea of Galilee. The first people he sees are Simon and his brother Andrew. They were fishing, and Jesus yelled out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” They immediately dropped their nets and followed him. The story continues with the meeting of James and John that unfolds in a very similar fashion.

The thing that is most amazing to me in this story is the simplicity of Jesus’ words. He could have gone on all day describing to those men what would be in it for them to follow him, but his words were few and simple. Another thing that surprises me is the sincerity in his invitation. People are open to coming with you to church, you just have to ask. However, people can see right through you, when you really don’t care if they come or not. The truth of the matter is that people like the idea of bringing someone to church with them, but dread the fact that they might have to go out of their way to make someone else feel welcomed. This throws off our comfortable church-going routine. At The Well, everyone, from the Pastor, to individuals in leadership, to any church member, is fighting hard to combat this routine church experience, and for that I am grateful.

Jesus is inviting us to become “fishers of men” just as he invited his disciples. In order for us to do that, our outlooks and attitudes must be in the right spot. We must work hard to master the Art of Attraction. A description of someone who has mastered the Art of Attraction is “someone who genuinely cares about the souls of men.” I couldn’t think of a higher earthly honor than to be described as someone who cares about the souls of men. What an awesome concept! We begin to realize that our selfish outlook on life changes into becoming a part of something that is so much bigger than ourselves. Our attitudes will change so that we leave whining and complaining at the door, and begin to do everything we can to ensure our guests and visitors feel welcomed. When it comes to salvation, nothing is to be taken lightly. The increasing amount of newcomers to The Well this summer has really been such a blessing to watch. We are seeing our people work together as the body of Christ to reach a city that is lost. I am convinced that this is just the beginning, and like we sing: “Greater things are yet to come...”

(A student, a musician, and one of Publix's finest Seafood Specialists, James W. Parsons is originally from Tallahassee, Florida.)

IMMERSION WEEKEND...
August 23rd - 24th

The Well plans to explode onto the Tallahassee scene to make known what we are about, where we meet, and how to get involved once again this Fall. Give part or all of your Saturday, August 24th to participate in an event that is sure to impact our church and community in monumental ways as we ask Tallahassee: "Are you thirsty?"

Immersion Weekend takes place each year as weekend of partnership between The Well and Cross Pointe, the Church at Gwinnett Center, to outreach to Tallahassee's college community.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

July 24: Connect Dinner, 6:30 p.m. @ Famous Dave's

August 17: The Well's One Year Anniversary Party

August 23 - 24: Immersion Weekend

(Please note that the August 2nd BBQ in the Park has been postponed).

"Connect" events are panned for all involved at the Well. Mark your calendars and plan to attend while getting a chance to meet and know families, students, professionals and even pets!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Tailgate Picnic in the Parking Lot
You're Invited! Following the Well's First Anniversary Service on Sunday, August 17th, we'll be having a tailgate style picnic in the Godby parking lot. Look for sign ups in the near future, and start thinking about your very best pot luck dish creation!

ONE YEAR DOWN
On Sunday, August 17th, the Well will celebrate its one year anniversary since launching at Godby High School with a very special service. If you have any photos that are "Well" related from over the course of the past year, please send to cari@nomorethirst.org for use in an upcoming presentation event.

CONTRIBUTE OPPROTUNITIES

TEAM GODBY Meeting
Tuesday, August 12th, 7:00 p.m. @ Matthew Robinson's

As the Fall approaches, so does the Well's semi-annual sign up day! Make plans to join the Well's staff and leaders as we talk about plans for the upcoming semester and schedule all of our Sunday night volunteers for the next few months. We can't do it with YOU!

COMMUNITY GROUP LEADERS
We're sure you've heard a lot about the Community Groups we have here at the Well. Help us this Fall as we build and grow relationships by volunteering to be a Community Group leader, opening your home or apartment for a community group to meet, or join a community group. Please contact Sarah Graves (sarah@nomorethirst.org) if you are interested.

MEN'S SMALL GROUP (post college)
led by: Josh Fruit
Mondays @ 8:30 p.m.
Josh Fruit's House
josh.fruit@gmail.com

TWENTY SOMETHING LADIES
led by: Krissie Inserra
Mondays @ 7:00 p.m.
Natalie Mitchell's House
krissieinserra@comcast.net

LADIES
led by: Caryn Shivar
Mondays @ 6:30 p.m.
Abby Bacon's House
carynlaurel@hotmail.com

COLLEGE GIRLS & GUYS
led by: Josh & Brandi Hignight
Sundays @ 10:30 a.m.
Kate McCarthy's House
collegegirls@nomorethirst.org
collegeguys@nomorethirst.org

ADULTS
led by: Marty & Amy Stubblefield
Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m.
The Stubblefield's House
stubblefieldGDA@aol.com

Are you interested in leading a community/small group or want more info on joining one? Contact any of the leaders above or Sarah Scruggs at sarah@nomorethirst.org.

The Well Classifieds can help you find a roommate give a dog away, find a prayer partner, etc. To submit an ad contact Matthew Robinson at matthew@nomorethirst.org.

HOUSE FOR RENT
Cameron Musil has a beautifully remodeled home in Killearn Lakes for rent asap. This 2 bedroom/2 bathroom house with 1000 square feet is available for $1,190 a month. Contact Cameron at 850.443.0082 or cameron@seminolehomebuyers.com for more info.

"HISTORIAN"
Do you own a digital camera or camcorder? Are you interested in helping to capture memorable moments at Well events? As the Well's first birthday approaches, we are actively looking for someone to head up the "history team." If interested, please contact matthew@nomorethirst.org.

COLLEGE DINNER HOSTS NEEDED
Church Families: If you are interested in hosting a college dinner on a Monday night this Fall, please contact kaitlyn@nomorethirst.org.

LIGHTS
Can you commit just one Sunday a month to help run lights during the Sunday Service? It's simple and anyone can learn in 5 short minutes! If you are interested, please contact matthew@nomorethirst.org.

WELL KIDS & WELL BABIES
The Well's children's ministry is in need of volunteers for the Summer and the beginning of the Fall. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Sally Inserra at sallyinserra@gmail.com.

SETUP
Trailers roll in at 2:00 p.m. and leave an hour after the service in order to transform the Godby High School auditorium each week. Our setup and tear-down crews need reinforcement! If you can volunteer every week or just once a month, please contact Alex Scott at 239.728.8231 or ags06@fsu.edu.

DEAN'S BLOG
Check out Dean's blog, updated nearly every day, at deaninserra.com.