Echo Church / Rochester MN

We have loved hearing from YOU our Echo Church community! Thank you for your words, scriptures, lyrics of a song - thank you for loving yourself and those around you. Its time to think beyond our current circumstances! Have something you want to share about what God is doing in your life? Send us an email at [email protected]

Change or be changed... As our normal has been disrupted once again, there is no better time to address our habits, structures, and systems to make positive steps in our lives. Pastors Andy and Christy lean into Jesus' teachings in Matthew to inspire us to follow God as he makes streams in our wasteland. TEXT: Matthew 7:12, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Malachi 3:10, Mark 7:15, Romans 12:2 NOTES: -“If you have dreams and aspirations, it is worth investigating” -“I need to encourage them to take risks” -“We may not get luxuries but we all get opportunities to be an encouragement or a support” -“It’s a good time to ask God, what can do above and beyond at this moment?” Step 01: Create a System for Change EveryDay Essential Checklist: -Box #1 Address the Physical- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 -Box #2 Financial Stewardship -Malachi 3:10 -Box #3 The Spiritual- Mark 7:15 -Box #4 The Mental- Romans 12:2 Step 02: You can’ t do this alone Step 03: Rise above operational norms.

Hey - This is week two of hearing from some of YOU our Echo Church Community and what you are thankful for in this season! There are so many things to be grateful for right now. And we want to reflect back on how God has been working in our community - we are in the middle of the 15 days of change - if you'd like to share with us what has been happening in your own life and home we'd love to hear from you!

Change or be changed... As our normal has been disrupted once again, there is no better time to address our habits, structures, and systems to make positive steps in our lives. Pastor Andy and Scott Shull lean into Jesus' teachings in Matthew to inspire us to follow God as he makes streams in our wasteland. TEXT: Matthew 7:7-11, Hebrews 13:5, Proverbs 22:7; Proverbs 21:20; Proverbs 13:11; Proverbs 19:17; Genesis 14:20; Malachi 3:10 NOTES: -"A deal isn't always a deal, but sometimes a deal has the ability to steal! Steal our peace, our personal prosperity, and our presence from the people we love." -Physical and Financial Three Intervals of Financial Strength 1. Live on less than you make 2. Invest into the future 3. Live for more than yourself -"The Character of God is to Include us although we do not deserve it." -" Abraham received something and his first response was to give"

Pastor Andy and Christy Cass Change or be changed... As our normal has been disrupted once again, there is no better time to address our habits, structures, and systems to make positive steps in our lives. Pastor Andy and Christy Cass lean into Jesus' teachings in Matthew to inspire us to follow God as he makes steams in our wasteland. TEXT: Matthew 7:6; Isaiah 43:16-19 NOTES: -A modern day interpretation: don’t throw your kernels to dad -Life is like a bowl of Popcorn… until it’s empty -I no longer want to be a victim of my circumstance, but a victor amongst my current moment. -We can change or be changed... it’s up to us - “Change is inevitable, growth is optional” -John Maxwell Self Examination: -If I were to change one thing in the next 15 days, what would it be? -What are the wasted things in my life? -Are there habits to eliminate? -What should I gain? -Where should my focus be? Create the “Everyday Essential” Checklist Give or Take Create or Consume/Critique Build or Tear down Pause or Pacify Reflect or Reject

Hey - we thought it would be fun to hear from some of YOU our Echo Church Community and what you are thankful for in this season! There are so many things to be grateful for right now. And we want to reflect back on how God has been working in our community - when our services went online and having content for people to listen to all over the world on top of the songs and scriptures God has given us as a community.

It's time to fight for together, rebuild our faith and unite our communities. Lean in as Pastor Andy reveals the enemy's tactics to divide us. Text: Nehemiah 4, 1 Thes. 5:13-18, Romans 8:31-39 NOTES: -Pause and Pray -Pray and Participate -Remember that the project is secondary to the people. The Enemies Tactic against Unity 1. Trash talk 2. Taunting 3. to Turn our weapons upon ourselves -Find the balance of truth and trash talk -Can we be people who bring water to the table instead of our weapons? Support what Echo Church is doing at https://theecho.churchcenter.com/giving

Pastor Andy Cass We all just voted and now it's time to lead towards unity. Lean in as Pastor Andy teaches out of Nehemiah 2, finding excellent, relevant, and practical leadership principles to apply to your life this week. Leave a comment, subscribe, and share with a friend. Text: Nehemiah 2 Notes: If you Share your vision it’s best to include your plan and details Leading towards Unity: 1. Admit that you have influence 2. Lead with Honor and follow with honesty 3. Pause and Pray 4. Lead with Clarity This world needs an unapologetic Christ-centered and clear leader who leads with honor, honestly, and prayer.

Pastor Andy ONLINE ONLY TODAY!!! ***WE WILL NOT BE MEETING IN PERSON*** It's election week! Can anyone tell? When the world and our nation feels divided there is an answer. Lean into and listen to this creative message as we learn how to navigate through this week as Pastor Andy teaches from the first chapter of Nehemiah. Leave a comment, subscribe, and share with a friend. TEXT: Nehemiah 1:1-12, John 17:20-23 NOTES: In the kingdom of God, when there is little left,God still wants to do more. An Answer for our divided nation: Obedience to God starting with a pursuit of prayer. An Answer for our divided nation: Our Pursuit of Unity Amongst the Church This nation doesn’t only need you to vote, this nation needs you to pray 1. Confesses who God is 2. Confesses His own sins 3. Remind God what God has promised -Don’t confuse unity with conformity -Tweet this: “God is not asking us to be a bunch of twinkies” -The new unity will be found in diversity

On this week's episode Katherine sits down with clinical therapist, Cindy Finch, to discuss ways on which we can move forward if and when we are having an anxiety attack, moments of mental distress and how to hold space for those around us. Yale Medicine Quote – “You think you’re doing OK when out of the blue it hits: a vague uneasiness—a nagging awareness that something isn’t right. You’re waking up in the middle of the night or you’re snapping at your spouse. You miss people, but you don’t call them. Fear, loneliness, uncertainty, or some other aspect of the pandemic—and the changes you’ve had to make—is getting to you.” “The pandemic directly affects everyone’s lives and, for some, the threat feels even greater because there is no clear end in sight, and the trauma is compounded by financial stresses and the ongoing political divisions of the last several years, she says. “I think all of this is really having a profound mental health effect on the population”

It' time to focus on our HEALTH. When was the last time you look into the mirror and asked, how am I doing in my mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical being? How about this one, could things be better? Lean in as Pastor Andy unpacks Jesus' miracles in Luke chapter seven in relationship to our health. Leave a comment, subscribe, and share with a friend. Support what Echo Church is doing at https://theecho.churchcenter.com/giving TEXT: Luke 6:46-49; Luke 7:11-16; Psalm 62:6,7; 2 King 4:8-36; Ephesians 4:26 NOTES: Principles to apply to improve your mental health: 1. She went Immediately 2. She asked for help (vs24) (choose wisely) 3. She was honest (27) ( 4. She was persistent (30) Jesus displays the balance of power and compassion, and the ability to make a difference Let compassion become our compass The level of darkness we touch, will be the level of light we will experience. Jesus showed his compassion was more important than his own purity Redefining Hope: Jesus shows “It hurts like hell but I will to go there with you”

Christy sits down with good friend, mentor and author Karrie Garcia to discuss what hope looks like and means to her. We are in the middle of a series called Redefining Hope - what does it look like to you? How can we have hope rise through brokenness?

Pastor Andy Cass Support what Echo Church is doing at https://theecho.churchcenter.com/giving We are super excited to kick off our new month-long series focusing on HEALTH. When was the last time you look into the mirror and asked, how am I doing in my mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical being? How about this one, could things be better? Lean in as Pastor Andy unpacks Jesus' miracles in Luke chapter seven in relationship to our health. TEXT: Luke 6:46-49; Luke 7:2-10, John 16:33, Psalms 62:6,7; 2 Kings 5:1-17 NOTES: It’s ok to not be ok! “Jesus doesn’t ask us to fake it he asks us to face it.” “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” -AW Tozer "Good health is a product of Good Faith" Where are you on the scale? Closer to death or life?

Ps Andy sits down with Todd Dube from Austin, MN to discuss our current 'state of humanity' and how can we navigate our relationships - at home, work, with our friends, with our family. Ps Andy shares on Luke 7 and you can find the rest of the redefining hope series in some of our previous podcasts and those to come:

Pastor Andy Cass Celebrate Every Victory. Take a moment and look forward as Pastor Andy DEFINES what a future win looks like. Support what Echo Church is doing at https://theecho.churchcenter.com/giving TEXT: Joshua 5:8-6:22, Colossians 2:6-7, Matthew 1:1, Hebrews 11: 30,31, James 2:25 NOTES: Define the Future Victory: 1. Echo a place of healing 2. Echo a place for restoration- 3. Echo a place of ongoing Celebration and Thankfulness 4. Echo a place of humility and surrender 5. Echo is to be a blessing The question to ask is not “Are you with me, God? The better question is to ask, “Am I with you, God? You may feel UNNAMED in the worlds eyes but you are KNOWN and loved by God. Never forget the power of one small act of kindness

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

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

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

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.

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

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?

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.

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

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.”

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

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

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

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”

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/

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."

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.

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.”

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

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.

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.

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

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"

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.

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."

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.