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Echo Church / Rochester MN

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Sunday Service // Celebrate Every Victory: Stones // October 04 , 2020

Pastor Andy Cass Celebrate Every Victory. Let us be people who look back at what God has done and let us remember the small and big miracles. Lean in as Pastor Andy shows us how Joshua taught the Israelites how to remember all that God has done. TEXT: Joshua 3:1-17; 4: 4-6; NOTES: God gave them the instructions: 1. Follow the Ark (symbol of the presence of God) 2. Stay Close- (but not to close. Respect and reverence) Take away: 1. Define your stones today. 2. Put your feet in the water 3. Give yourselves to God

Oct 4, 202045 min

Sunday Service // NOW WHAT: Josh, John, and Jesus // September 27 , 2020

Pastor Andy Cass NOW WHAT? After traumatic events one should ask a simple question... Now what? The bible has a lot to teach us when it comes to moving forward. Leave us a comment, subscribe, and share with a friend. TEXT: Joshua 1-9, Matthew 3:13-17 NOTES: Who are you living for beyond your six foot bubble? Be Strong, Be Bold, stay Focused Don’t downplay simple obedience, because your faithfulness and failures can set up the win. Can we be this type of church? Called, Creative, and Courageous The “Now What” Action: Obedience not only when it’s Easy, but when it’s hard

Sep 27, 202048 min

Sunday Service // NOW WHAT: Gideon + Water // September 20 , 2020

Pastor Andy Cass NOW WHAT? A brand new series starts this week. After traumatic events one should ask a simple question... Now what? The bible has a lot to teach us when it comes to moving forward. TEXT: Judges 2:16; 3:15; 6:11-15; 1 John 4:4 NOTES: "Can we be A church who doesn't have to; but who gets to worship?" "In the midst of a changing world we are not to be passive people but we are to be prayerful people." "A man can hide from those around him, but a man can never hide from God." Here’s the key! If you are afraid, go with someone! Faith can exist with fear, but faith can not exist without movement

Sep 20, 202047 min

Sunday Service // NOW WHAT: The Ark // September 13 , 2020

Pastor Andy Cass NOW WHAT? A brand new series starts this week. After traumatic events one should ask a simple question... Now what? The bible has a lot to teach us when it comes to moving forward. Join us! Plus, we are super excited to share with you FLOOD SUNDAY! Echo's first baptisms on the Zumbro River. Leave us a comment, subscribe, and share with a friend. TEXT: Genesis 8:15-9:1,Philippians 4:16 NOTES: Don’t let the last 6 months determine your 2020, but the next 3 months define it. The same God who calls you into the waters, calls you out of the waters” Generous isn’t when you have a lot it’s when you have little and still give We enter the waters to exit the waters to be a blessing, to bare fruit, and to multiply what we’ve experienced in those chaotic places.

Sep 13, 202035 min

Sunday Service // WHAT THE? The One // September 06, 2020

Pastor Andy Cass "What The?" Let's be honest, we all have a lot of questions! We believe that Jesus has the answers. Join us as Pastor Andy teaches on a few of Jesus' parables. Luke 15:1-7 A Shepherd will leave the 99 to find the 1. TEXT: Luke 15:1-7, Matthew 18:14 NOTES: Jesus contrasts the sinner and the saint A good owner looks until he/she finds that which was lost Jesus defines what it means to be a good Shepherd Be careful not to gather around and begin to grumble about Echo church is meant to congregate with and celebrate for each other “This is not cheap grace” -Barton We serve a God that is reckless, relentless, and unreasonable

Sep 6, 202050 min

Sunday Service // WHAT THE? Treasure // August 30, 2020

Pastor Andy Cass "What The?" Let's be honest, we have a lot of questions! We believe that Jesus has the answers. Join us as Pastor Andy teaches on a few of Jesus' parables. Matthew 13:44-46 a man finds a treasure hidden in the field. Leave us a comment, subscribe, and share with a friend. TEXT: Matthew 13:33-45 NOTES: Three reason why we don't jump: 1. Recoil 2. Routine 3. Reason God doesn’t ask for us to be reasonable, but he calls us to be obedient Where are you currently in your faith? Blind, Open Eyes , or Searching to find?

Aug 30, 202052 min

Sunday Service // WHAT THE? Jesus' Parables // August 23, 2020

Pastor Andy Cass Echo is kicking off a brand new message series that we are calling "What The?" Let's be honest, we have a lot of questions! We believe that Jesus has the answers. Join us as Pastor Andy teaches on a few of Jesus' parables. Leave us a comment, subscribe, and share with a friend. TEXT: Hebrews 13:8,12; John 10:9, Luke 13, Matthew 7:13,14 NOTES: What is the Balance between grace and the grind? The invitation is free but the following of Jesus is hard You will not find what you are not looking for when it comes to the kingdom of God.

Aug 23, 202045 min

Sunday Service// Outside the Walls: Purpose and More // August 16, 2020

Pastor Christy Cass Pastor Christy brings the heat and takes a few moments and talks about purpose and calling as a follower of Christ. TEXT: Philippians 4:-9, Romans 8:28, Psalm 94:15, Acts 17: 26-28 NOTES: “Don’t let 2020 be a wasted year, yet allow it to be a WILDERNESS year.” ” Heartaches can either mold us into confident worshippers or defensive doubters.” A purpose will motivate you. A purpose will keep your priorities straight. A purpose will develop our potential. A purpose will give you power to live in the present. A purpose will help you evaluate our progress. -John Maxwell “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” -Corrie Ten Boom

Aug 16, 202041 min

Sunday Service // Outside the Walls: Action Cam with Jeff Wendt // August 09, 2020

Pastor Andy Cass and Pastor Jeff Wendt Pastor Andy busts out of the four walls of the church and has a conversation/preach session with Pastor Jeff Wendt from Canvas Church while kayaking. Join us for this super creative and fun expression of online church. TEXT: Psalm 23:1-3 NOTES “When you don’t know what’s next, it’s so hard to grasp what’s happening now.”

Aug 9, 202041 min

Echo Sunday Service // Summer Playlist: Worth It // August 02, 2020

Pastor Christy Cass and Katherine Walker, and Pastor Andy Cass Join us as we continue in our series, SUMMER PLAYLIST! Pastor Christy Cass sits at the table and has a great conversation with Katherine Walker about what God is doing in her life and her favorite song. Leave us a comment, subscribe, and share with a friend. TEXT: Hebrews 10:36-39, Numbers 22:12, Revelation 1:3 NOTES: “Worth it All” By: Rita Springer Delayed obedience is still disobedience God always comes through, but we often forget Bizarre situations are meant to bolden our steps with God

Aug 2, 202038 min

Echo Sunday Service // Summer Playlist: Screen // July 26, 2020

Karrie Garcia(guest speaker) Join us as we continue in our series, SUMMER PLAYLIST as Karrie Garcia sits with the Echo staff and shares a message about the screen on our chest. You won't want to miss this online service. TEXT: TEXT: Psalms 40:1-4, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 1:27,Psalm 139:13, Psalm 139:14, Romans 1:25, John 3:16 NOTES: "If you aim to be perfect you will become a pretender. ,If you surrender you will be saved" -Andy Cass

Jul 26, 202034 min

Echo Sunday Service // Summer Playlist: Storytellers // July 19, 2020

Join us as we continue in our series, SUMMER PLAYLIST! Pastor Christy Cass sits at the table and has a great conversation with Jami Shull about what God has done in her life and her favorite song. You don't want to miss this conversation. Leave us a comment, subscribe, and share with a friend. TEXT: Luke 8:38,39, Acts 2:1-13, John 7:37-39 NOTES: 1. We cannot falsify joy or fake fulfillment 2. We are not able to to create joy, 3. Don’t confuse happiness with true joy 4. Joy is a gift 5. Joy is promise from God "Joy that comes from a substance is only a substitute and no substance will sustain or satisfy you

Jul 19, 202041 min

Echo Sunday Service // Summer Playlist: Need to Breathe // July 12, 2020

Join us as we continue in our new series, SUMMER PLAYLIST! Pastor Andy takes a road trip with his friend Isaac Molin while having a conversation about God and one of Isaac's favorite song. You don't want to miss this conversation. Leave us a comment, subscribe, and share with a friend. TEXT: Psalm 40:1-3, Exodus 19:5,6; 32:11-13, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 26:51-53, Proverbs 21:21 NOTES: Song By Need to Breathe- “Forever on Your Side”

Jul 12, 202037 min

Candid Convo // Fruit of the Spirit

Pastor Christy Cass and Pastor Sam Kemmet sit down and have a candid conversation on Galatians 5:22 - 23 NLT version: "22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!" What is the Fruit of the Spirit how does it apply to their lives and how can we match them with the enneagram? Echo Church had a 'You Who' series you'll love if you haven't had a chance to listen to or watch online for more information and reference! https://wearetheecho.church/

Jul 10, 202026 min

Echo Sunday Service // Summer Playlist: Blank Pages // July 05, 2020

Join us as we continue in our new series, SUMMER PLAYLIST! Pastor Andy sits down with one of our Echo team members, Jen Becker. You don't want to miss this conversation. Jen shares with us one of her favorite songs and the story behind it. TEXT: Psalms 40, Psalms 103, Deuteronomy 1,2; Proverbs 3:5,6;11,12 NOTES: Lessons in to the Israelites- 1. God goes before you! 2. God seeks out the right places 3. God guides you by unique ways "God has the decoder" "God heals, redeems, surrounds you with goodness, grace and compassion, and desire to bring vindication and justice."

Jul 5, 202035 min

Race, Religion + Riots // What do you see through your lens?

On this podcast Pastor Andy Cass sits down with Ken Henry, the Advertising Director at the Post Bulletin a local newspaper. They discuss how sitting with a variety of individuals - all races with different life lenses is vital in making a difference locally but also within us. What does it mean for you to slow down long enough to really be able to listen and hear those around you? If you are enjoying these episodes we would love for you to take 30 - 60 seconds and leave us a written review.

Jul 1, 202041 min

Echo Sunday Service // Summer Playlist: Diamonds // June 28, 2020

Pastor Andy and Sam Kemmet Join us as we continue in our new series, SUMMER PLAYLIST! Pastor Andy sits down with one of our Echo team members, Sam Kemmet. You don't want to miss this conversation. Sam shares with us one of her favorite songs and the story behind it. TEXT: 1 KING 19, Genesis 2:7, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 55:9, Hebrews 12:9, Acts 2:1-4 NOTES: 1. God’s not done with you! You might be, but God is not. 2. You aren’t alone. We are the Echo Church 3. This season isn’t just for you, it’s for the one who comes after “Don't give up, don’t walk out, get down on your knees, and lean in, God is calling you by name.”

Jun 28, 202036 min

Echo Sunday Service // Summer Playlist: Hear You Me // June 21, 2020

Pastor Andy and Scott Shull Join us as we kick off our new series, SUMMER PLAYLIST! Pastor Andy sits down with one of our Echo team members, Scott Shull. You don't want to miss this conversation. Scott shares with us one of his favorite songs and the story behind it. We believe music is powerful and that God uses songs to speak to us! Every week, we will unpack a new song, story and scripture from one of our team. TEXT: Psalm 40:1-3, 2 Corinthians 4:5-9,16 Psalm 30:11 Isaiah 61:3, John 2:7-9 NOTES: Song by: Jimmy Eat World- “Hear You Me” God is moving us from mourning into motivation God is calling us from grieving to gladness God is transitioning us from the unknown to the open spaces

Jun 21, 202037 min

Enneagram // Not Your Everyday Roadtrip

Enneagram // Not Your Everyday Roadtrip Continuing on from our YOU WHO series - we had another fun conversation with an enneagram 5 and 7 married couple along with an enneagram 1 and 3! Learn the ways they have used the enneagram as a tool for understanding how to better navigate conflict, parenting hacks and planned (or unplanned) roadtrips! We'd love to have your feedback on our Echo Church Podcast. If you could take a few mins and leave a review we would greatly appreciate it.

Jun 20, 202026 min

Race, Religion + Riots // A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

On this week's podcast we listen to Pastor Andy Cass have a conversation with Dr. Ron Ferguson on anger, change and how to implement that within ourselves so the overall system will then also change. You'll hear reference to John F. Kennedy's quote, "Rising tides lift all boats" and how if one individual(s) isn't doing well but those around them rise up they too will be lifted as well. We also hope you will press into the Lord and what he has for you -simply you right now with what our world is going through and what is God wanting to do in and through your own life. We'd love to have your feedback on our Echo Church Podcast. If you could take a few mins and leave a review we would greatly appreciate it.

Jun 17, 202047 min

Echo Sunday Service // The Art of Anger // June 14, 2020

Pastor Andy teaches through the account of Jesus flipping tables in the Temple and talks about managing anger amidst pressurized situations. TEXT: Mark 11:1-25, Psalms 118:25,26 Ephesians 6:12, John 21:25, Proverbs 14:29, James 1:19 NOTES: 4 observations on Jesus flipping tables: -Jesus looked and listened first hand - -Jesus collected his thoughts - -Jesus made his statement and stand -Jesus set up and lived into his legacy Learning the Art of Anger: -Allow yourself to get angry, but remember this war isn’t over flesh and blood -Limit the use of anger and it will become louder // 37:1 Ratio -Quick anger is a sign of sick anger -Make your statement, take your stand, be the change, but don’t let your cause get in the way of following Jesus first. Allow Jesus to flip the tables of your heart: -Welcome him into your life -Let Jesus clean house, call and curse bad fruit -Allow Jesus to Flip and destroy our strongholds and misplaced roots -Pray, Make me a person of prayer for ALL NATIONS

Jun 14, 202042 min

Race, Religion + Riots // Righteous Anger Pt 2

This is part two of Pastor Andy and Christy Cass's conversation with Chris and Sarah Griffith. Church planters in Chicago, Illinois give us a little more insight on what it means for them to apply righteous anger in their own lives and those around them. Not only is it important for us to speak up as the church and christians but also just as important to really listen to those around us and hear the perspectives of the many while staying true to who God has called us to be. You'll hear Chris say this and we couldn't agree more "It's not a black or white problem but a HUMAN problem"

Jun 12, 202025 min

Race, Religion + Riots // Meet the Griffith’s - Pt 1

Meet the Griffith’s and part one of a conversation Pastors Andy + Christy Cass have on race, religion and riots. In this first part of the conversation we learn a little bit about church planters Chris and Sarah Griffith - how they were brought to Chicago to plant a church, ways they have been navigating that call during Covid-19 and more recently the protests, riots and conversations many of us are having around racism. We'd love to have your feedback on our Echo Church Podcast. If you could take a few mins and leave a review we would greatly appreciate it.

Jun 10, 202056 min

Echo Sunday Service // The Art of Listening // June 07, 2020

Pastor Andy and Christy Cass have a conversation about race, riots and religion with Church Planters Chris and Sarah Griffith. TEXT: John 16:33, 2 Peter 3:14, NOTES: "When there is chaos, peace is five feet away."

Jun 7, 202037 min

Enneagram // Psalm 23

Pastor Andy Cass and Tom have a conversation on how the enneagram tool can be applied to various scriptures in the bible in part one of two conversations. On this #echochurchpodcast they discuss the Lord's prayer and how it was applied in a Sunday Message and start matching the #enneagram with Psalm 23. "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." Psalm 23

Jun 3, 202034 min

Enneagram // Psalm 23 Part 2

Pastor Andy Cass and Tom have a conversation on how the enneagram tool can be applied to various scriptures in the bible this is a continued conversation on Psalm 23 and how it applies "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." Psalm 23

Jun 3, 202024 min

Echo Sunday Service // YOU WHO: Gut Triad // May 31, 2020

Pastor Andy and Christy Cass YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram. TEXT: Matthew 4:1-4, Deuteronomy 8:2-5, 9:7-10, Luke 22:19, Ephesians 4: 25-27, Matthew 11:28,29 NOTES: Jesus isn’t just quoting a verse, he’s making a statement!I am the new Moses,I am new Deliverer; I am the new King, I am the new Priest, Jesus is the Challenger, Jesus is the Refiner, Jesus is the Mediator “It’s not your job to turn stones into bread” Wilderness Lessons: Learn the art of anger Receive a humble heart Learn the voice of our Shepherd

May 31, 202040 min

Enneagram // Not Your Everyday Staff Meeting

Not Your Everyday Staff Meeting Recently, some of the Echo Team sat down (for the first time in weeks) together and had a candid conversation about how the enneagram helps us function as a unit, the difficulties, and controversies. Yet, ultimately there is one goal in mind - what is the Lord saying and how can we get there while also implementing his heart for our community and those around us along the way. If you have been enjoying the YOU WHO series and these episodes we'd love for you to leave us a review and share it on your socials!

May 27, 202041 min

Echo Sunday Service // YOU WHO: Head // May 24, 2020

Pastor Andy and Christy Cass Guests: Drew and Emma Davies YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram. TEXT: Matthew 4:1,2 and 5-7, Psalms 91:10-14, Matthew 14:22-33 JESUS' THREE TEMPTATIONS 1. Stone to bread, 2. Jump and catch, 3. Kingdom and worship NOTES: -“Life isn’t just about the end, it’s about living in the now.” -“Get out of the boat of fear and figure it out later, but before you do, consider who’s calling you out of the boat” -“Faith is always harder than wisdom, But you need both.They are like a right and Left hook. Wisdom is Easier to control. -“At the end of me came the beginning of faith and the beginning of Jesus.” -“Just because it hurts doesn’t mean that God isn’t in it.” -“The biggest Breakthrough has come from the most seemingly weakest stance that we are reduced to trust in God.” Support Echo todat: Wearetheecho.church/give

May 24, 202045 min

Enneagram // Respect Time

Pastor Christy Cass sits down with some individuals in our community discussing how they found their 'enneagram number' the different journeys they went on. We hear applicable ways on how using the enneagram as a tool in our relationships not only brings awareness but provides the ability to give empathy to others.

May 20, 202055 min

Echo Sunday Service // YOU WHO: Heart // May 17, 2020

Pastors Andy and Christy Cass YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram. TEXT: Matthew 3:17; 4:1,2;8-10, Deuteronomy 10:20 NOTES: -Jesus' baptism and temptation are the contrasting images of the affirmation of the father and the confrontation of our foe. -How do we receive the affirmation of our father and overcome the allurement of our foe? -What we Learn Here in the wilderness, will help us there. -Shame is like a mountain we put on our shoulders, it’s simply a weight too heavy to carry. JESUS' THREE TEMPTATIONS 1. Stone to bread, 2. Jump and catch, 3. Kingdom and worship HEART TRIAD INFORMATION -The enneagram two will PLEASE in attempt to achieve their goal -The enneagram three DECEIVE in attempt to achieve their goal -The enneagram four will WITHDRAW in attempt to achieve their goal HEART TRIAD QUESTIONS -Are you serving in hopes that those who you serve will notice you, and praise you? -Are you stretching the truth in hopes of taking a short cut to the top? -Are you on this journey alone in hopes to stand out? HEART TRIAD ACTION STEPS -Enneagram 2- TAKE a seat at the table -Enneagram 3- Seek God’s TRUTH, believe it and live within it. -Enneagram 4- TRUST beyond yourself

May 17, 202037 min

Enneagram // Conflict + Resolution

Echo Church // Echo Enneagram Couple Conversations On this week's episodes we continue with our YOU WHO series by having some real, raw and vulnerable conversations with some local couples in the community! Listen in on how a few couples attempt to play some trivia virtually, navigate common arguments and more. Bringing a variety of enneagram mixes and 'matches' through relationships we hope these conversations will encourage you to have conversations with those around you. Allowing yourselves to see the changes you are making through the Lord's leading while also using the enneagram as a tool. Listen in and let us know your thoughts! Stay tuned for more Echo Enneagram Couples Convos to come.

May 16, 202047 min

Enneagram // We are runners

Echo Church // Echo Enneagram Couple Conversations On this week's episodes we continue with our YOU WHO series by having some real, raw and vulnerable conversations with some local couples in the community! Bringing a variety of enneagram mixes and 'matches' through relationships we hope these conversations will encourage you to have conversations with those around you. Allowing yourselves to see the changes you are making through the Lord's leading while also using the enneagram as a tool. Listen in and let us know your thoughts! Stay tuned for more Echo Enneagram Couples Convos to come.

May 13, 202040 min

Echo Sunday Service // YOU WHO: Triads // May 10, 2020

Pastors Andy and Christy Cass YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram. TEXT: James 1:23, Psalms 139: 23,Matthew 12: 28-31, Deuteronomy 6:5, Psalms 139:14, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 14:12, Genesis 3 NOTES: We are part heart, part soul, part mind We are part dust, blood, brain We Are part heart, part hand, part head The three basic needs of every human: love, security, worth We are more similar than we are different Triads- Heart, Head, and Gut HEART Driven by your Feelings You avoid shame at all costs When I don’t feel it, I should lean on my mind to remember God’s truth and promises HEAD Driven by security You avoid experiencing fear When I am uncertain and I don’t have the answer, I should lean on my gut and follow God’s voice. GUT Driven by Control You avoid Chaos When I am angry, stop and lean on my heart to feel God’s acceptance Human Reactions: Fear, Shame, Anger God’s Response: Calls us by name Gives us another chance Covers us with forgiveness Directs and leads us

May 10, 202030 min

Enneagram // Gut Triad

Enneagram 1 // The Reformer // You are a moral perfectionist, conscientious, sensible, ethical, responsible, idealistic, serious, principled, purposeful, self-controlled self-disciplined, and orderly. You are teachers, crusaders, and advocates for change. Traps: repressing anger that leads to continual frustration and dissatisfaction with themselves, others, and the world for not being perfect, being rigid and unmovable. Expecting people to live at the same level of order and detail. Core fear: Being wrong, bad, evil, inappropriate, unredeemable, or defective. Enneagram 8 // The Challenger // You are a natural leader, you leave a mark on your environment, you don’t fear confrontation. You can be protective, decisive, inspiring, a champion for those without a voice, logical and fair. Traps: Resisting vulnerability, being controlling, appearing unapproachable, bulldozing over others. Core fear: Being controlled or hurt by others. Enneagram 9 // The Peacemaker // You put others first, seek harmony, and are receptive to your environment. You can be loving, empathetic, calming, open-minded, down-to-earth, modest, and trusting. Traps: Stubbornness, laziness, asleep to yourself. Core fear: being in conflict, tension or discord, feeling shut out or overlooked, and losing connection with others.

May 8, 202026 min

Enneagram // Mind Triad

Echo Church // Enneagram Mind Triad 5, 6, 7 Enneagram 7 // The Enthusiast // You are highly interested in life itself, you are spontaneous, generous, optimistic, adventure seeking, flexible, relational, playful and positive. Traps: Trouble finishing things you started, follow-through because you’ve moved on to the next idea, avoiding heavy conversations, and acting argumentatively. Core fear: Being deprived, trapped in emotional pain, limited, or bored; missing out on something fun. Enneagram 6 // The Loyalist // You are the kindest and most generous human being. You always have a backup plan, have faith, are courageous, loyal, and effective. You are committed, thorough, problem solving and hardworking. Traps: Bound in anxiety, worry and doubt, overthinking decisions. Core Fear: Feeling fear itself, being without support, security, or guidance; being blamed, targeted, alone, or physically abandoned. Enneagram 5 // The Investigator // You are extremely smart, intellectual and competent. You seek fairness, and are self-reliant, a subject expert, a researcher, intense and knowledgeable. Traps: Observing instead of participating in social situations, appearing to be a “know-it-all” and intimidating people, pushing people you love away. Core fear: Being annihilated, invaded, or not existing; being thought incapable or ignorant; having obligations placed upon you or having your energy depleted.

May 6, 202028 min

Echo Sunday Service // YOU WHO: Attributes // May 03, 2020

Pastors Andy and Christy Cass YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram. TEXT: Luke 1:1-4, Philippians 1:6, Galatians 5:22-23 NOTES: -Humans attempt to fix an eternal problem with a temporary solution. -Jesus is the perfect picture oF the fullness of God amongst man. -“What comes into our mind when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” -AW Tozer -Ennea = 9 Gramma = Graph -God wIll not fix what we fake, It’s time to get real. 1. The Enneagram is like your Cell phone...Greater good And Greater evil 2. The enneagram is a tool, not the ticket. 3. Those once useful tactics for survival have now expired. 4. The enneagram is an image(picture) of the fullness of God Our Prayer: God, please rewrite the scripts of our heart and minds Join our EMAIL List: https://wearetheecho.church/get-started/ Leave us a comment, subscribe, and share with a friend. Support what Echo Church is doing at https://wearetheecho.church/give Watch Echo Online Sunday Service at 10AM and 8PM http://www.youtube.com/c/TheEchoChurch Become our friend and/or watch on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wearetheecho... Follow us on Instagram: @wearetheechochurch

May 3, 202036 min

Enneagram // Heart Triad

One of the best parts of the Enneagram is learning how others are wired, so we can give more grace to those around us. On our latest podcast episode, a few Echo folks in the "Heart Triad" are sharing their own Ennea-journey with us. Click on the link in our bio to listen to this week's episode, and share it with a friend! #wearetheechochurch Enneagram 4 // The Individualist // You are creative, unique, and determined to build a meaningful identity. You are empathetic, passionate, and in tune with your feelings. You crave authenticity from others and have tremendous capacity for deep, meaningful connection. Traps: Fixated on what is missing, tendency to turn inward or withdraw in times of difficulty, overly idealistic and envious of others. Core fear: Being fundamentally flawed or lacking, having no significance Enneagram 3 // The Achiever // You are driven to achieve success, goal-oriented and focused on being excellent. You are active, busy, efficient, and self-assured. People know you to be competent and capable - a natural leader. You inspire others to perform at their best. Traps: Seeking validation through accomplishments, becoming out of touch with your feelings, being overly image-conscious, impatient. Core fear: Being unworthy or unloved, failure and worthlessness.

Apr 29, 202032 min

Echo Sunday Service // YOU WHO: Enneagram Introduction // April 26, 2020

Pastors Andy and Christy Cass This Sunday is our kickoff for our new series YOU WHO // there is no better time than now for you to discover your purpose, learn about yourself more and dig into God’s truth as we tackle the enneagram. TEXT: James 1:22-25, Galatians 6:7, Matthew 22:37,49 NOTES: “The biggest roadblock to restoration can be yourself” Katanoeo: Perceive / understand / consider attentively Genesis: Origin / Ancestry / Genesis Paraphrase: "Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who considers attentively his roots and wiring in a mirror, and after looking at himself, he goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like." 1. Clean the mirror 2. Look deep within 3. Let God’s Word shine in Make known our strengths Reveal our weaknesses Make known our traps

Apr 26, 202039 min

Echo // Young Adult Life

Some of our Echo Young Adults sit down and discuss how life has been for them during this new 'corona' season. How they are clinging to who God is and what he has for each of them even in all of the unknowns.

Apr 23, 202031 min

Echo Sunday Service // Hear Me Roar: Haircuts and Helpless // April 19, 2020

The final installment of the Hear me Roar Series. A story about adoption and its journey. Pastors Andy and Christy Cass speak about haircuts and the helpless. TEXT: Leviticus 19:2,19,27, 1 John 4:19, Isaiah 40:29-31,James 1-4 NOTES: “Refinement will require for us to submit our roadmap to Jesus.” ”There’s a balance between the waiting and the willing” "Don't be surprised when God shows up when you are on E" 1. Joy in the moment 2. Patience in the waiting 3. Help in our working

Apr 19, 202039 min

How Can We Help Our Children Through Covid

Listen in on an engaging conversation between administrators, teachers, and homeschool teachers on how each household is trying to navigate this new lifestyle change most of us are living. How do you do online learning, work from home and continue to bring normalcy, hope and excitement into your days? Need resources on how to explain what the coronavirus is to your young children?

Apr 15, 202025 min

Hear Me Roar: Jesus // April 12, 2020

Church Online! Echo Church decided to go fully online due to COVID-19. Happy Easter! Pastors Andy and Christy Cass continue diving into the message series, Hear Me Roar. Jesus is King! TEXT: Mark 9:22-24, 10:17-27, 14:35-42, Mark 16 Notes: "When I read the story of Jesus, I read a story of tension" "The best way to navigate through tension is with trust" "There's a moment when you need to just let everything go" "When I read the story of Jesus, I read a story of tension"

Apr 12, 202038 min

Echo Church // 40 Days of Prayer + Fasting Continued

Echo Church // 40 Days of Prayer + Fasting Continued by Echo Church - Rochester MN

Apr 8, 202025 min

Echo Church // 40 Days of Prayer + Fasting

Echo Church // 40 Days of Prayer + Fasting by Echo Church - Rochester MN

Apr 6, 202020 min

Hear Me Roar: A Whisper // April 05, 2020

Church Online! Echo Church decided to go fully online due to COVID-19. Pastors Andy and Christy Cass continue diving into the message series, Hear Me Roar. TEXT: Matthew 21:7-10, Mark 4:37-39, Deuteronomy 5:9,10 NOTES: "If we are going to have substantial and sustainable roar, we are going to have to stick together" “There is no Virus, Wave, Storm, Or Economic Issue, That Will Define Who God is!” “Set Aside our Egos and Logos” -Dino Rizzo God is Love God Forgives God Of Fresh Starts God Brings Peace God is a Jealous God

Apr 5, 202034 min

Echo Church // Hearing from God

Listen in on ways to pray, journal and words of encouragement during this time. Pastor Andy Cass and Scott Shull have a candid conversation on how they do this in their own personal lives. Leave us a comment and share with a friend. Support what Echo Church is doing at http://www.wearetheecho.church/give Subscribe to our Echo Church-Rochester podcast on Spotify, Itunes and SoundCloud. https://soundcloud.com/wearetheechoch... Become our friend on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearetheecho... Follow us on Instagram: @weareechochurch Subscribe to the Echo YouTube channel

Apr 1, 202016 min

Hear Me Roar: Deep Well // March 29, 2020

Church Online! Echo Church decided to go fully online due to COVID-19. Pastors Andy and Christy Cass continue diving into the message series, Hear Me Roar. TEXT: Isaiah 12:2-4, Revelation 7:17, Proverbs 4:23 NOTES: “If you want a louder roar, you’ll need a deeper well” "Life is more than the absence of fear, life is meant to be filled with joy." “God wants to reveal the roar that he placed in you.”

Mar 29, 202033 min

Echo Church Candid

Quotes: "Jesus touched unclean things with purpose" "Reckless at the right times" "Everybody needs to get on their knees and ask God, what about me?"

Mar 25, 202015 min

Hear Me Roar: The Lion Pit & The Gorge // March 22, 2020

Church Online! Echo Church decided to go fully online due to COVID-19. Pastors Andy and Christy Cass kick off the brand new series, Hear Me Roar. TEXT: Daniel 6, Proverbs 19:21, NOTES: "To roar like a lion, you first must enter the pit with the lions" -Andy Cass “This was the very reason why you were brought to Narnia, that by knowing me here for a little, you may know me better there.” -The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952) People of Prayer People of Surrender People of Thanks Today is a Good day: How to find the good in everyday. Find that moment Create a moment. Realize the moment. Savor that moment. Give thanks for that moment.

Mar 22, 202031 min