Starting in March 2020, the COVID-19 regulations have prevented groups from gathering. The Well Community, however, has continued to find ways to be a community while apart. One of those ways is to invite friends of The Well to video tape a message or worship session to stand in for our Thursday Night Life service. Below is a collection of links to these messages. We are so grateful for such insightful and comforting messages from these dear friends.
2020
October 8
Kenny Cheshier from Cliff Temple Baptist Church encourages us from Ephesians 4 to share positive words with each other and look for ways to speak encouragement. https://vimeo.com/466354178
September 17
Dave Larlee and his side business, Smoked Maple, provided a great bbq ribs lunch for our members on Sept 15. As Pastor Dave from All Saints Church, he served up a special message for us all about the glory and goodness of God. https://youtu.be/CQPbABDWvXM
September 10
This week our message is, once again, from Rev. Holly Bandel, Associate Minister for Mission & Advocacy at First United Methodist Church, Dallas. She explains how we can recognize and share wise words during these confusing times. https://vimeo.com/425969251
August 13
For our Virtual Thursday Night Life we once again welcome Rev. Kay Ash, Director of Christian Education at Kessler Park UMC. This time she encourages us from the 23rd Psalm and reminds us God is our good shepherd. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UmOyWWmvnYVte94uadwiy5GvSqr890ER/view
July 30
This week we welcome Rev. Kay Ash, Director of Christian Education at Kessler Park UMC. This message, “When God Shows Up,” was originally taped for a virtual camp service. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dBl6atB4_9RHkQlqRQdlt3YJWHGq_bd5/view
July 9
Long time friend of The Well Community Scott Coleman brings our Thursday message: “Give Up … but Don’t Give In”! He looks at several Bible stories that illustrate that even when things aren’t going as we would want, God is still in our story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juW3odPY7GM
June 25
Kevin Cross, former intern with The Well Community from Dallas Baptist University, shares from Psalm 22 to remind us that we are under the care of our God who walks with us. https://vimeo.com/432602069#t=60s
June 18
This week’s message is by Dr. Nathaniel Strenger, the Director of Clinical Advancement and a staff psychologist at The Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology. It was originally posted by All Saints Dallas. Dr. Strenger explains ways our faith strengthens us in times of stress. https://youtu.be/bYY2cMlpeXg
June 11
This week for Thursday Night Life we’re led in worship by the music team at All Saints Dallas. This video was recorded for an Easter service and shared now to remind us that with God we’re never alone. Thanks to this worship team: Ryan Flanigan, Melissa Scholl Flanigan, Rachel Bundy and Mike Drake! https://youtu.be/Iz-gfaxaHIo
June 4
Even though we can’t gather for Thursday Night Life, we can find our faith encouraged each week. This week our message is from Rev. Holly Bandel, Associate Minister for Mission & Advocacy at First United Methodist Church, Dallas. https://vimeo.com/425969251
May 28
Our Thursday Night Life message this week comes from Diego Contreras, former intern at The Well Community. He gives seven points that help us recognize God’s voice. https://youtu.be/Tr94sXfNS9U
May 21
Our Virtual Thursday Night Life message this week is given by Kenny Cheshier from Cliff Temple Baptist Church. He reminds us of the faithfulness of God, shown to us through the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. https://youtu.be/PJVZOlsPdzU
May 14
Rev. David Larlee of All Saints Dallas encourages The Well members this week from Genesis 22. Through the life of Abraham, Dave shows us how to learn to pass the tests God takes us through. https://youtu.be/ZlaDUColvEQ
May 7
Jeff Lane, President of the Board of Directors for The Well Community, shares a virtual Thursday message for our members. https://youtu.be/_Ozvnq8x2jQ
April 30
Jason Lewis from First Baptist Church Frisco, a friend of The Well Community, delivers our Virtual Thursday Night Life message. In the midst of difficult times, he shares some good news around us. https://youtu.be/vPkKXeMU24A
April 23
Rev. Eric Folkerth, Senior Pastor of Kessler Park United Methodist Church and a friend of The Well Community, brings a message of hope in the midst of a confusing time. https://youtu.be/5uVVeyhZyUQ
April 16
Scott Coleman and his family have been friends of The Well Community since its founding in 2002. In this Thursday Night Life message, Scott gives an update on his family and then helps us to reflect on the importance of Easter.
Part 1: https://youtu.be/J0fifBxftlg Part 2: https://youtu.be/WgOSxR36zPI
April 9
Even though we can’t gather for Thursday Night Life, we can find our faith encouraged each week. Take a look at today’s message from Joel Pulis, founder of The Well Community. https://youtu.be/p9vq3cZpL8E
March 19
Joel Pulis, founder of The Well Community, shows his ongoing affection for our members by staying in touch and delivering messages monthly at our Thursday Night Life Services. Recently he sent this greeting to our members via video: https://youtu.be/8EM0yI1h54o