End of Summerrrrrrrr!!!
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 Khori Smith
Hey Exit 242!
Can you believe that it’s almost September? I can’t believe it, summer is toast! Summer is done, put a fork in it! I can see us now beginning to pull out our sweaters, knit hats, snow suits and sit by the fire! Sip hot chocolate. Well, actually maybe I’m getting ahead of myself!
Hey listen summer isn’t over yet, so let’s enjoy it! This is a reminder that the “Exit 242 End of Summer Cookout” is this Sunday, August 29th! This is the event that you do not want to miss! This year we are having professional fireworks again! Bring your friends from work, school, the mall, wherever! Go here for details and RSVP.
Then, don’t forget about the Exit 242 Fall kickoff coming up September 12! This will be our first gathering of the Fall and we are excited about what God is doing among us this year! Come out for a time of worship and community. Don’t forget that we have prayer an hour before all sunday night gatherings for all interested. Prayer is held in the room next to the mini-aud where we meet. It’s a sweet time.
Next, did you know? R.A.W is back! Real. Authentic. Worship! Yes! September 19th! Bring all you’ve got cause we are laying down pure worship to our King and Savior Jesus Christ. If you haven’t been to R.A.W before, just ask someone. Enough said.
Also, the Exit 242 Fall calendar of events will be out soon so please make sure you check the website for details.
Well, that’s it for now friends, can’t wait to see you soon!
Khori
PS. Our very own Brian Zubek is looking for a roommate! If you like cheap rent and cool people contact Brian for details at brianzubek1@gmail.com.
Hot!
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 Khori Smith
Hey Exit 242!
I hope that all is well with you this hot, sweltering week! Cause it sure has been hot!!! Speaking of hot, this is just a reminder that we meet this Sunday night for the gathering! Yeah, that’s hot! Along with another great time of worship, community and teaching we are welcoming back the Mexico delegation of “Restore” from their missions trip. If you’re around come on out and connect with us.
Second, don’t forget about the upcoming Extreme Tubing Extravaganza coming up next Saturday. It’s going to be a great time on the GunPowder River. Click the link above for details.
Third, if you would like to get more involved in Exit or serve on any of the Exit 242 leadership teams (service, events, greeting, worship, small groups) please email me at ksmith@gfc.org.
Lastly, make sure you check the exit website for all upcoming exit events and meeting schedule! Things are dodgy in the summer so don’t get left out in the heat!
Peace!
Khori
In-Dependence Weekend!
Thursday, July 1st, 2010 Khori Smith
What’s up Exit 242!
Happy 4th of July weekend! As you celebrate your freedom and independence from England this weekend please remember that our true freedom is IN Dependence on Christ! 
So go have a great time celebrating us defending against tyranny, but know He is the one who truly made you free. J
Just a quick reminder that there are no exit events this weekend but we are back in stride next Sunday night! I’m so pumped as we are continuing on in our non-series summer. It will be a great time of community, teaching and worship!
Also, please continue to pray for the Restore missions teams this summer. The Mississippi delegation leaves next weekend. Let’s pray that God accomplishes a great work through that team.
Then do not forget the upcoming R.A.W! Real, Authentic, Worship! This installment is themed ON-Fire! If you haven’t been to R.A.W before it’s awesome. Come with a heart ready to lay down before the King.
Well, that’s it friends! I can’t wait to see you soon!
Peace!
Khori
Free!
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 Khori Smith
Hey Exit 242,
This weather has once again made me realize that the best things in life are truly free! Great weather is free! Go out and enjoy as much as you need on me! Really, splurge! Enjoy yourself! No, but seriously isn’t it great that God gives us something that’s so great and so free. Thanks so much God.
Just a reminder friends that we have an Exit 242 gathering this Sunday night! God has obviously been doing some great things among us and we are anticipating Him doing even more! Please come expecting to experience His presence! Someone asked me recently what series we are in now? The truth is we actually aren’t in one. It’s a non-series summer. Jesus is the series. You ready?
Second, do not forget that we are having prayer time before the gathering beginning at 6:00pm. We are praying for God to do a work among this generation. Prayer is so important to this work. Please come pray with us. We do this every Sunday night before the gathering.
Third, grab a friend, grab a co-worker, grab somebody cause one of the HOTTEST events of the year is coming up Sunday, June 13th! The Exit 242 Cookout @ Vic’s! You will have a great time! Go here to RSVP. Please bring a friend, like seriously.
Lastly, remember to check the Exit 242 Summer calendar! It’s waaaaaaay different than our schedule through the year and if you don’t check it you’ll be lost!
Can’t wait to see you soon.
Khori
Ahhhhh…….. Rest………..
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 Khori Smith
Hey Exit 242,
So this week I learned the importance of rest! The Hard way. Don’t get me wrong I’m a huge proponent of it but lately I’ve lost my way. As you know I love to burn energy, I love to set a fast pace, I love to go, go, go! I know many of you do as well, but recently I was humbled when I hit a wall. A Big one. Fatigue, lack of focus, lack of clarity set in and I wondered why am I soooo tired and confused? Lol.
But thank God that I was reminded of His scriptures and how over and over again we never see Jesus running crazy. He was active no doubt but we never see him setting an insane unsustainable pace. In fact over ten times in the bible in the very hottest parts of ministry, where things are really busy we actually see him do something amazing in the midst of it……. Rest…….. Profound huh? Check out Mark 6:31 or Matthew 14: 22-23 and they tell you all about it. You see Jesus relentlessly taking off for rest no matter what’s going on around him. Great passages, there are even more just like these!
Anyway, I just wanted to encourage any of you that are running hard, please remember to rest. Set a good pace, build regular Sabbaths into your weeks, put your feet up, do nothing, curl up with Jesus and rest…………… And Take it by force if necessary.
Just a reminder friends that there are no Exit events this week. We will be back next week for another exciting time of experiencing God in community and worship! Can’t wait to see you.
Please remember that the Exit 242 Volleyball Tournament is Saturday May 22nd, 2010! ! It’s going to be great! Check out the details!
Please continue to pray for the Restore: Missions trips this summer to the Gulf region and Mexico. Go here if you’d like to get involved!
Lastly make sure you look at the Exit 242 Spring & Summer calendar! We switch things up drastically in the summer so you’ll be lost if you don’t look at it!
Anyway, that’s all for now, see you soon.
Khori
What a DAY!
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 Khori Smith
Hey Exit 242,
As I look outside at the beautiful day God has given us I’m reminded of Psalm 118, which says “this is the Day that the Lord has made, let us be glad and rejoice IN it!” I want to encourage you and I today to truly as the Psalm says to be glad and rejoice “IN” this day. Let’s not blow through it like any other day or be thinking about what we will do tomorrow. Let us take this day in slow, bask in it and see our purposes in today! Because this is the day He has Made so let us Be glad and rejoice in it. Yeah!
Just to remind you don’t forget about the “ServeFest” event this Saturday! There is a dinner and rally this Friday night! We will meet in the Grace Fellowship parking lot at 6:00 pm and then head over to eat at Chili’s. Contact Kim Becker if you need more details kimbecker1@gmail.com.
Then please be in prayer for “Restore 2010” the Summer Missions effort for Exit 242. Please pray for those going as well as asking God if you’re called to go. This effort will be AMAZING! For trip details go here.
Lastly, my ministry area is looking for a full-time Administrator (yes paid). If you have the gift of administration and love working with the next generation please email me at ksmith@gfc.org for details!
Well, that’s is for now! See you Sunday night as we continue in our series Made: Whole!
Khori
T.G.I.S
Friday, April 9th, 2010 Khori Smith
Hey Exit 242,
T.G.I.S. (That God it’s Saturday!) This is the first ever newsletter on Saturday, but hey, I gotta keep you all guessing. How’s your Saturday so far? Me I’m working. 
Just a reminder, this weekend, we are beginning a new series called Made Whole, based on the healings of Jesus. Who He healed, what He healed and how it changed them and the world.
Also, pray for the upcoming missions trips this summer, “Restore”. There will be two opportunities for us to serve in Mississippi and Mexico! Go here for more information!
Lastly, don’t forget about ServeFest on April 24th. There will be a rally the night before (4/23) beginning at 8pm. We are planning to go to dinner together before the rally. If you are interested, meet at Grace Fellowship Church at 6pm sharp, and we’ll head out from there. Please Contact Kim Becker at kim.becker1@gmail.com for more info.
Well thats it for now! T.G.I.S
See you Sunday!
Khori
Easter!
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 Khori Smith
Hey Exit!
Hope all is well with you this week. Hope you are looking forward to Easter, I know I am. As we celebrate Easter, it’s easy to think its all about putting on a nice suit, running around chasing after eggs and eating chocolate rabbits. Yum! But it’s not! It’s about Jesus Christ and what he did on the cross to reconcile man to God. Now that’s something to get excited about! Let’s remember that as we come together with friends and family.
Just to remind you: There will be no Exit events,gathering, nothing, this week. We will begin a series the following week, April 11th, called “Made Whole: The Healings of Jesus”.
Also, don’t forget about “Restore”, Exit 242’s mission to Mississippi and Mexico this summer. It’s 2 different trips in July and August that focused on restoration in these regions. To get more info please contact Kim Becker at kim.becker1@gmail.com.
Well thats it’s for now, see you all soon!
Peace
Khori
No Frills, Dry, Plain…..
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 Khori Smith
Hey Exit 242~
This is one of my famous no frills emails that you all love! No mini-sermon, no poems, just plain information! I love it! Here goes!
First, don’t forget about the Exit 242 Extreme Bowling event this Saturday! All the cool kids will be there so bring all of your friends and neighbors! It will be a hit!
Second, don’t forget about the upcoming ServeFest Baltimore Event! Dozens of churches are coming together for one of the biggest service projects ever seen! Join in and serve hard for JC!!
Also, this weekend we finish our series 300 % Love! It’s been awesome! It’s been fantastic! Last week was through the roof! We had such a passion filled worship time! Come on out for the last installment!
Lastly, if any guys want to play softball this spring and summer there is a team recruiting players as we speak. Games are on Wednesday nights and the season begins in early April. If you’re interested please contact Ray Widmar at kublanrules@hotmail.com.
That’s it for now! See you soon!
Khori
