The IZZI - all the time

Shirts are here!!!

2004-09-18T13:58:00.000-07:00

Yes, they finally made it... and they're beautiful. Honestly, I would pay for one of these shirts. They're sweet.

So, for all you out there that preordered, I'll be sending out an email and reserving your sizes. For those of you that didn't order, well, shirts are in limited supply. $12.00 a shirt, but we only have a few left, so get yours as soon as possible.

Jonny's out.

BBQ Fun

2004-08-31T08:33:00.000-07:00

Attention Wednesday Nighters!

I just wanted to shout a great big thanks to all of you that could join us last night at Kandace’s for good old fashioned BBQ and fellowship. I’m sorry to those of you that couldn’t make it (we missed you Nichole, Kathy, Andrew), but I know that more of these events will be happening. We will be trying to put something together every other week. Whether it’s just a movie night, going to grab coffee together, bowling, or anything else you can think of, it’s important we really get to hang out together on top of the time we have to worship God together.

I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow night at the IZZI for some more good fellowship, teaching, prayer, worship, and accountability. We will be discussing evangelism some more and equipping everybody with the tools to share the Good News with people. In fact, in a couple weeks, we will be evangelizing together, though the method and location is still to be determined. So, to prepare for tomorrow, start thinking about your testimony, how you came to Christ, how you have shared Christ in the past, and anything else concerning the Gospel. We look forward to hearing what you have to share. And for those of you reading along, we’re still in Acts.

Monday Night Barbecue

2004-08-30T10:13:00.000-07:00

Attention Wednesday Night Home Fellowship group!

Don't forget tonight, at 7:45, we are gathering at Kandace's place for a little BBQ action. She will have chicken there, but if you want anything else (chips, salad, fruit, etc.), you will have to bring it on your own. I will be bringing beverages, so there's no problem there. And don't forget your suits, either. We will primarily be hanging out at the pool.

Check your email for directions. I sent them out on Friday. I'll see you all tonight.

Jonathan

Wednesday Night Home Fellowship

2004-08-26T10:51:00.000-07:00

I don’t know about you all, but last night really ministered to me. It was great hearing about all your weeks, what God has been doing in your lives, and what you had to share last night specifically regarding the teaching. Again, I want to emphasize the importance and my prayer to see all of you ministering in the way you have been gifted by the Holy Spirit. Everyone misses out if you don’t share what God has laid on your heart. Thanks so much for contributing, and don’t be afraid to contribute more. Whether it’s a Psalm, a Proverb, a poem, a song, your service to the group, or something else, we are all in this together.

As we dove into the Word about evangelism last night, encompassing topics which also included loving one another, witnessing, and faith, to recap the night in a verse, I wanted to just share again what I believe we need to be living day in and day out. I John 4:7-21 reads:

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love. By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has seen God at any time; if we love one another, God abides in us, and His love is perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. We have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world. Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment; because as He is, so also are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love. We love, because He first loved us. If someone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from Him, that the one who loves God should love his brother also.

That’s a whole lot of lovin’ goin’ on in that passage. If we do it right, people will not understand why we love them so much. Remember to be witnesses throughout the week, and if you can, try to go out of your way for somebody that does not know the Lord this week. Whether it’s picking lunch up for them, buying them a coffee, giving them a card of thanks for something specific, or praying for them, I look forward to hearing what God did through your witnessing next week.

Thank you everyone again for being there last night and wanting to build a family environment. I love you all and look forward to seeing you sometime very soon (note: if you can make it to TNL tonight, it’s going to be HIL-AR-I-OUS!). If I don’t see you tonight, I will see you Sunday or Monday.

Jonny's Out.

Party Success

2004-08-09T13:29:00.000-07:00

Well, the party went off without a hitch. No fire. No blood. Lots of fun. If you missed the party, we're sorry. But don't worry, there will be others.

We had about 170 people walk through the course of the night, maybe more. At 8am, we had about 15 people left, standing strong. We went through about 100 pounds of ice, 80 liters of soda, 8 gallons of lemonade and fruit punch, 14 gallons of water, and TONS of food.

Also, we began taking orders for IZZI T-shirts. If you would like a T-shirt or video of the bash, make sure to email bunchers@theizzi.net as soon as possible to reserve yours now. We'll post pictures and other comments about the party later, but for now, this will have to do. If you were there, comment on this blog about the party and let us know what you thought.

Thanks again to all the attendees, Exit Theory for an awesome show, GnR (Geoffrey and Rost) for five hours of great DJing, Humberto Ontiveros of Forward College design for creating a great invitation, and everyone else that helped get the party ready. You all made it happen.

We have fo-od. We have fo-od...

2004-08-05T08:56:00.000-07:00

We have fo-od, who could ask for anything more?!

Jonathan here.

With a little help from Dave (Holz, not my brother) we managed to make a solid run to Costco last night and load up. We had two carts overflowing with all types of munchies for the shindig. I would love to tell you everything we bought, but that would ruin the surprise.

Also, a little update. Concerning poker, it looks like, around 2, maybe 2:30 Sunday morning, there will be a tournament of Texas Hold'em. If you want to buy in, it will be $30. There probably will not be a huge amount of people that want to play, so it will be the first five to ten that signup at the party. This party keeps getting better and better.

We'll be moving a lot of furniture tonight, so, that'll be fun. We're making room for a load of people. I hope no one is claustrophobic.

Well, until next time. I'll keep you updated.

Are You As Excited As We Are?

2004-08-03T21:22:00.000-07:00

Jonathan here.

It's doubtful. But, I'm sure you're excited, too. Tonight we're going to be doing a little more work outside, clearing the side of the yard so that everyone will have a clear path to the lounge, where all the dancing will take place. To give everyone an idea of the music that will be playing, I thought I should include a couple links. Go ahead and check out the Exit Theory website to read more about the band and listen to a few samples. Keep in mind, as good as they sound recorded, they sound even better live. They are a band with lots of energy and will highten everybody's mood for sure. I can't think of a better way to start off the night.

Right after Exit Theory takes their... uh... exit, we will have an hour and a half straight of stage events, contests, and humor. You really won't want to miss anything at this party. There's bound to be some good laughs, and maybe even a couple injuries (though we will try to keep those to a minimum). And following that hour and a half, GnR (Geoffrey 'n Rost, not to be confused with Guns 'n Roses) will be spinning some sweet tunes in the lounge for as long as you're able to dance. Geoffrey also composes music, as part of the duo, Mint. If you're interested in learning more about him, check out the Mint website to get the DL on him.

Well, that's all for now, but if anything else exciting comes to mind, I'll post it. Again, don't be afraid to email us if you have any questions. Adios.

More Party Details

2004-08-02T22:13:00.000-07:00

Okay, so you have the invite, and you're wondering what else you're going to get at this party. Well, along with what has already been mentioned, there will be a 9 ball billiard tournament, 5 hours of dancing in the lounge, a movie room for those looking to cool down and chill, not to mention the release of some sweet new IZZI and Forward College apparel. For the rest, you'll just have to show up.

To clarify a little bit, though we forgot to put it on the invite, know that there will be a cover of $5 dollars at the door. Additionally, you will be able to purchase T-shirts, Exit Theory CDs, and more. Make sure to bring a little bit of cash. Don't worry, you'll get your money's worth.

For those that have no idea where this IZZI place is, roughly, we are located just southeast of 53rd Street and Greenway. For a map, click here. If you have any further questions, don't be afraid to email us, bunchers@theizzi.net.

Party Planning

2004-07-31T20:40:00.000-07:00

Jonathan here.

Well, for all you planning on attending our party next week (a.k.a. the biggest party of 2004), we at the IZZI officially started preparing the house today. With mucho help from Thi Troung, Lawrence Lightner, and Rachel Curry, the place is clean, the backyard is cleared, and we're ready to start setting up the necessary sound and stage equipment. Furniture is being rearranged, food is being purchased, beverages are in storage. We can't wait.

Though I would love to list all that happened today, and tell a super long story about an invasion of ants, I'm fricking spent. More details are to come about the party, what's will happen on August 7th, starting at 9pm. But for now, I'll have to just leave you salivating over everything to come.

Just to let all you IZZI regulars know, also, the IZZI is closed until party time. No unexpected arrivals. We're sorry, but we have to get ready and can't risk people messing up the place after all the work we've already put into setting up. Sorry. It'll be worth it, though. Don't miss Saturday.

If you want more info about the party, details, or anything else, feel free to email me at bunchers@theizzi.net. I'll be checking it fairly frequently, so drop me a line if you have any questions. Until next post, hang in there. I'm going to sleep.

Can it be true???

2004-07-14T20:56:00.000-07:00

In short, yes. Unfortunately, this website is not the final product, not what you might be looking for fully (though that is currently in motion). But at least this blog will provide people with updates and news about the IZZI and what is taking place every week. Surely there will be a lot of humor. At other times, trouble among the roommates. This will be your source to the E! True Hollywood Story of the IZZI. Okay, so it might not be that dramatic either, but, whatever. Just read, stay up-to-date, enjoy. Live it. Love it. Do whatever the heck you wanna do, this is the IZZI.