• Moses encounters a bush that is burning but the fire does not consume it - God speaks to man • Elijah has wind, earthquake and then fire - God speaks to man Jesus is crucified, appears to the disciples teaches them many truths and then instructs them to wait for the gift. • The upper room, the tongues of fire - God speaks through man.   Acts 2:1-2 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. TPT On the day Pentecost was being fulfilled,[a] all the disciples were gathered in one place. 2 Suddenly they heard the sound of a violent blast of wind[b] rushing into the house[c] from out of the heavenly realm. The roar of the wind was so overpowering it was all anyone could bear! 3 Then all at once a pillar of fire appeared before their eyes.[d] It separated into tongues of fire that engulfed[e] each one of them. 4 They were all filled and equipped[f] with the Holy Spirit and were inspired[g] to speak in tongues—empowered by the Spirit to speak in languages they had never learned! Because Jesus is the great high priest - he has empowered us with the Holy Spirit Hebrews 9:11-14 11 But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come,[e] then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) 12 he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the sprinkling of defiled persons with the ashes of a heifer, sanctify[f] for the purification of the flesh, 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our[g] conscience from dead works to serve the living God.   “He who began a good work in you, will carry it through…” Philippians 1:6    Church Plant | NWLAChurch.com Podcast | CarryUsThrough.co   Church Plant Instagram | @NWLAChurch  Podcast Instagram | @CarryUsThroughPod Church Help & Resource Instagram | @PhygitalMission  Facebook | @NewWaveChurch Twitter | @urbanchurch       Host: Instagram | @GabrielMenchaca_ GabrielMenchaca.com   Gabriel & Vanessa Menchaca are Christ-centered, community driven church planters focused on facilitating healthy families and healthy Churches. Through discipleship, edification, encouragement and real world application of scripture into everyday life.   

In this episode of the Carry Us Through Podcast I sit down with my friend Christian (@Alonzo_Woodworks) an artist, carpenter and the Hipster King of Silver Lake (j/k) and talk about some of the challenges of being single. We go further and talk about the combined challenges of being single after a divorce. Christian shares some of his past and hopes for the future. As well as how we can encourage and be helpful to singles and those coming out of a divorce. We will definitely be doing some more podcasts together in the near future; but in this one we touch on some areas that a lot of people in Church seem to shy away from; have a listen and let us know what you think.     “He who began a good work in you, will carry it through…” Philippians 1:6    Web | NWLAChurch.com   Instagram | @NWLAChurch  Instagram | @CarryUsThroughPod Facebook | @NewWaveChurch Twitter | @urbanchurch       Host: Instagram | @GabrielMenchaca_ GabrielMenchaca.com   Gabriel & Vanessa Menchaca are Christ-centered, community driven church planters focused on facilitating healthy families and healthy Churches. Through discipleship, edification, encouragement and real world application of scripture into everyday life. 

#MissionMinded How can you be Mission-Minded without being an overseas Missionary? Pastor Marcel Muniz shares how to be Mission Minded; • right where you're at • with what you have • being who you are Acts 26:28-29 John 4:29 John 17:18 . “He who began a good work in you, will carry it through…” Philippians 1:6    Web | NWLAChurch.com   Instagram | @NWLAChurch  Instagram | @CarryUsThroughPod Facebook | @NewWaveChurch Twitter | @urbanchurch       Host: Instagram | @GabrielMenchaca_ GabrielMenchaca.com   Gabriel & Vanessa Menchaca are Christ-centered, community driven church planters focused on facilitating healthy families and healthy Churches. Through discipleship, edification, encouragement and real world application of scripture into everyday life. 

Pastor Ralph Gonzales is stepping into a new season of being a full time overseas missionary. The #ChurchPlant will be in #Barcelona #Spain - you can support this new Church Planting effort buy purchasing his book : "Will you go? -the World is waiting"   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088JM8YBF?pf_rd_r=FZN7GXSV4W6STE4YDNV2&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=3710505b-186b-482f-a716-936b5654a10c&pd_rd_w=rzySN&pd_rd_wg=UNoyc&ref_=pd_gw_unk   ...   or you can give directly here:   https://www.gofundme.com/f/audw7-praise-chapel-spain?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet   .......     “He who began a good work in you, will carry it through…” Philippians 1:6    Web | NWLAChurch.com   Instagram | @NWLAChurch  Instagram | @CarryUsThroughPod Facebook | @NewWaveChurch Twitter | @urbanchurch       Host: Instagram | @GabrielMenchaca_ GabrielMenchaca.com   Gabriel & Vanessa Menchaca are Christ-centered, community driven church planters focused on facilitating healthy families and healthy Churches. Through discipleship, edification, encouragement and real world application of scripture into everyday life.   

Podcast notes & links:  Wordpress was 100% remote in 2013.    AmenAlex Amenchurchlive   Digital sermons:  Picture and/or Graphic design + text = message Small recorded sermon   Focus on people you are already connected to on social media.  What is relevant to your community? What is relevant to their community? Reach out and ask them. Facebook Messenger currently holds the highest open rate.  Message people you know on Facebook messenger. It is very likely they’ll open it and read it. You can do this any time of the day.    We are fishers of men.  We use the tools we have available to us to catch.    https://careynieuwhof.com/the-original-2020-is-history-7-new-disruptive-church-trends-every-church-leader-should-watch/   The Church will further consolidate as it expands. The return to church might not be the rush leaders hope for Churches will become digital organizations with physical locations. Agility will become one of your most valuable leadership qualities Virtual and flexible staff teams will be the new normal Spiritual formation will shift from facility based to home based On demand access will eclipse live events   Barnes & Noble had the come and see model.  Amazon had the we’ll send it to you model.   The church always brought the Gospel TO the people.  Jesus taught us to "Go"       “He who began a good work in you, will carry it through…” Philippians 1:6    Web | NWLAChurch.com   Instagram | @NWLAChurch  Instagram | @CarryUsThroughPod Facebook | @NewWaveChurch Twitter | @urbanchurch       Host: Instagram | @GabrielMenchaca_ GabrielMenchaca.com   Gabriel & Vanessa Menchaca are Christ-centered, community driven church planters focused on facilitating healthy families and healthy Churches. Through discipleship, edification, encouragement and real world application of scripture into everyday life.   

Mission Minded - "Intentional Participation" Gabriel Menchaca April, 11th, 2021   Being Mission Minded means to live intentionally to fulfill the mission given to us. God sent His Son to us - John 3:16​ For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Jesus gave us the Great Commission - Matthew 28:18-19 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Jesus commissioned us to Make Disciples, Baptize people, and Teach them. Being Mission Minded means to live intentionally to fulfill the mission given to us.   #nwlachurch​ #newwavela​ #sermon​ #missionary​ #missionaries​ #gospel​ #discipleship​ #churchonline​ #digitalfirstchurch​ #phygitalchurch​ #Christianliving​ #churchlife​ #globalchurch​ #internationalchurch​   “He who began a good work in you, will carry it through…” Philippians 1:6    Web | NWLAChurch.com   Instagram | @NWLAChurch  Instagram | @CarryUsThroughPod Facebook | @NewWaveChurch Twitter | @urbanchurch       Host: Instagram | @GabrielMenchaca_ GabrielMenchaca.com   Gabriel & Vanessa Menchaca are Christ-centered, community driven church planters focused on facilitating healthy families and healthy Churches. Through discipleship, edification, encouragement and real world application of scripture into everyday life.   

Part 2 of 2 with David Tafoya - Singer / Songwriter based out of Anaheim, California.  Single: "You are Close"    connect with David:  @DavidTafoya https://www.thisisdavidtafoya.com   “He who began a good work in you, will carry it through…” Philippians 1:6    Web | NWLAChurch.com   Instagram | @NWLAChurch  Facebook | @NewWaveChurch Twitter | @urbanchurch     Host: Instagram | @GabrielMenchaca_ GabrielMenchaca.com   Gabriel & Vanessa Menchaca are Christ-centered, community driven church planters focused on facilitating healthy families and healthy Churches. Through discipleship, edification, encouragement and real world application of scripture into everyday life.       

David Tafoya got his first melody for a song while working for his Dad watering plants at a plant nursery. He failed Spanish class and loves music and draws inspiration from walking the streets in downtown Los Angeles. David recently released his first single "You are close" in this episode we talk about depression and inspiration, how the church can be helpful for artists and how we can encourage those dealing with mental health issues to get help.    Stream his latest single at:  https://www.thisisdavidtafoya.com   Connect on IG:  @davidtafoya   “He who began a good work in you, will carry it through…” Philippians 1:6    Instagram | @carryusthroughco Facebook | @carryusthrough Twitter | @carryusthrough   Host: Instagram | @GabrielMenchaca_ GabrielMenchaca.com   Gabriel & Vanessa Menchaca are Christ-centered, community driven church planters focused on facilitating healthy families and healthy Churches. Through discipleship, edification, encouragement and real world application of scripture into everyday life.    Church :   Instagram | @NWLAChurch NWLAChurch.com      

"Stay the course" is a phrase used in the context of a war or battle meaning to pursue a goal regardless of any obstacles or criticism Matthew 28:18-20 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore[c] and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.[d] Mark 16:15 15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they[b] will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Luke 24:46-48 46 Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise[h] from the dead the third day, 47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And you are witnesses of these things. & Acts 1:8 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me[a] in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Any follower of Christ is part of sharing the Gospel. This is the course.   “He who began a good work in you, will carry it through…” Philippians 1:6    Instagram | @carryusthroughpod Facebook | @carryusthrough Twitter | @carryusthrough   Host: Instagram | @GabrielMenchaca_ GabrielMenchaca.com   Gabriel & Vanessa Menchaca are Christ-centered, community driven church planters focused on facilitating healthy families and healthy Churches. Through discipleship, edification, encouragement and real world application of scripture into everyday life.    Church :   Instagram | @NWLAChurch NWLAChurch.com

The harrowing experience of my Grandfather's slip on black and ice and the subsequent shattering of his hip and the pain and chaotic experience. "When a poor old lady from the village slips on ice, they start planning her funeral..." The local hospital and medical team weren't prepared to help them. They share the time getting treatment From a little village in Russia to finally reaching help in Helsinki. There are so many little miracles in this account. This is the 3rd part of the conversation we had.      “He who began a good work in you, will carry it through…” Philippians 1:6    Instagram | @carryusthroughpod Facebook | @carryusthrough Twitter | @carryusthrough   Host: Instagram | @GabrielMenchaca_ GabrielMenchaca.com   Gabriel & Vanessa Menchaca are Christ-centered, community driven church planters focused on facilitating healthy families and healthy Churches. Through discipleship, edification, encouragement and real world application of scripture into everyday life.    Church :   Instagram | @NWLAChurch NWLAChurch.com