Upcoming Events(Events are on Saturdays unless otherwise indicated)June 30 - Ladies NightJuly 21 - Shopping TripAugust 25 - Ladies NightSeptember 14-16 (Fri-Sun) - SheQuest RetreatOctober 13 - Ladies NightNovember 3 - Canton Shopping TripDecember 6 (Thurs) - SheQuest Christmas Party

toddlerQuestAges 18 months-3 yrsPartnering with parents to help influence & raise up the next generation to have a strong & genuine relationship with Jesus.Each Sunday your children ages 18 months-3 years will experience age-appropriate Bible teaching in a fun, loving and exciting environment called toddlerQuest.toddlerQuest is located in the upstairs room of the Worship Center and is open during both Sunday morning worship gatherings.I Timothy 4:12 "Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you teach, in the way live, in your love, your faith, and your purity."

The Quest Church presents...MARRIED LIFEFri-Sat. February 17th-18th, 2012Overnight marriage building experience hosted by The Quest Church @ the Embassy Suites in Richardson, TXFeaturing three dynamic marriage building tracks!The Love & Respect Video Conference Get your marriage off the “Crazy Cycle” and experience the “Rewarded Cycle” by learning the powerful principles of “Love & Respect”. Video teaching by Dr. Emmerson Eggrich.The Love Life / Song of Solomon Seminar Through the study of Song of Solomon couples will discover a biblical understanding of sexuality with current cultural clarity and learn to celebrate God’s gift of love. Video teaching by Mark Driscoll. (Prior completion of The Love & Respect Conference is a prerequisite to this seminar)The Marriage Advanced Seminar Pursue God’s plan for “oneness” with your spouse and experience the joy of “being best friends” by learning to build a positive balance in your spouse’s “Love Bank”. Teaching by Jim & Meredith Dunn. (Prior completion of The Love & Respect Conference is a prerequisite to this seminar) Location: Embassy Suites – Park Central, 1313 N. Central Expressway (US75), Richardson, TX 75080 Schedule: Friday, 5pm – On-Site Registration 6pm – Introductory Session 6:30pm – Conference / Seminar 1 9:00pm – Dismiss Saturday, 8:30am – Conference / Seminar 2 Noon – On-site Lunch 1pm – Conference / Seminar 3 3:30pm – Closing Session 4pm – DismissPre-registration by February 12= $175 per coupleLate registration and onsite Feb 13-18 = $200 per coupleConference without hotel stay = $75 per couple (includes lunch)Registration fee includes Friday night stay at Embassy Suites, full breakfast & lunch on Saturday and all course materialsRegistration must be made through The Quest Church. We offer 3 convenient ways to register:1. Click here for the Quest's “Online Giving” page. Follow the steps for entering your personal information and then submit your registration in the “Marriage Conference” category – www.thequestrc.com 2. Email the church to request an electronic registration form, complete and return form with your check by mail – meredith@thequestrc.com (Registration must be received by February 12 for pre-registration rate)3. Place your check in a Donation Envelope at The Quest Church and drop in a DotCom barrel any Sunday

Myke leads worship during both Sunday gatherings at the Quest. His wife Holly works part time as our administrative secretary. They live in Greenville with their two little boys, Bryce and Ty.

UPCOMING EVENTS:May May 20 (Sun) - JH & HS JumpFest Indoor Trampoline Park Event - CLICK HERE for details!June Jun. 9 (Sat) - JH Movie Night Jun. 10 - HS Senior Grad Fun Night Jun. 17 - No TeenQuest (Father's Day) Jun. 20 - HS trip to Six FlagsJuly July 1 - No TeenQuest (Family Skate Night) July 22-27 (Sun-Fri) - TeenQuest CampAugust Aug. 5 - No TeenQuest (Family Swim Night) Aug. 15 (Wed) - JH Celebration Station @ 9am Aug. 15 (Wed) - HS A&M Commerce @ 9amSeptember Sept. 2 - No TeenQuest Sept. 29 (Sat) - JH Game Night @6pm Sept. 29 (Sat) - HS Rave Night @8pmOctober Oct. 27 (Sat) - TeenQuest Haunted Houses November Nov. 10 (Sat) - JH Paintball @ 12pm Nov. 17 (Sat) - HS Food Pantry @ 10amDecember Dec. 16 - TeenQuest Christmas

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WhereOur building is a part of the I-30 Business Park complex. We are two miles east of the Royse City High School on the south service road of I-30, exactly half-way between FM 2642 and FM 1565. If you are coming from the west of Royse City, take exit 79 (FM 2642) off I-30 and then travel east along the service road for 2 miles. If you are coming from the east of Royse City, take exit 83 (FM 1565) off of I-30, turn left at the underpass, and then travel west again along the service road for 2 miles. Address: 6107 I-30, Royse City, TX 75189 USAClick HERE for map

3 Different Services, 2 Different StylesQUEST WEST (9:00am)Quest West opened on September 13, 2009 in the facility right next door to Quest East. Attendees of Quest West receive all of the same perks as those in Quest East (same message, caf, children’s ministries, etc.) except for one difference: The Quest West Band leads the participants in a more country-style worship set. Jack Ingram and Jason Aldean are just two of the artists you can hear covered during a normal worship gathering at Quest West!QUEST EAST (10:15am)Quest East is the original venue where it all started in 2006. Rockin’ worship with recent playlists have including Bon Jovi, Soul Asylum, Goo Goo Dolls, Creed, Jeremy Camp, Casting Crowns, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. You've never heard music this good in church before. There is a caf stocked with a wide variety of food items and drinks, babyQuest for ages 0-3, and kinderQuest for ages 4-6!QUEST EAST 2 WEST (11:30am)Same awesome worship experience and live message as the Quest East service, only in the Quest West building...and you get to sleep in even longer!Enter New Text



QUEST WEST @ 9:00amQUEST EAST @ 10:15amQUEST EAST 2 WEST @ 11:30am

SheQuestThe ladies at the Quest like to have fun! We get together monthly to build friendships, encourage oneanother, laugh, and have a great time. You don't have to attend the Quest to join us and your friends are welcome too! Contact Meredith Dunn for more info:meredith@thequestrc.com972-635-7222

kinderQuestAges 3-pre-K Partnering with parents to help influence & raise up the next generation to have a strong & genuine relationship with Jesus.Each Sunday your pre-school children will experience age-appropriate Bible teaching in a fun, loving and exciting environment. The Quest pre-school ministry is an exciting and creative environment we call kinderQuest. Designed for potty-trained 3 year olds through pre-kindergarten, your child won’t want to miss a week!kinderQuest is located in the upstairs room in the kidsQuest building and is open during both Sunday morning worship gatherings.I Timothy 4:12 "Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you teach , in the way live, in your love, your faith, and your purity."

kidsQuest Partnering with parents to help influence & raise up the next grades K-6 generation to have a strong & genuine relationship with Jesus. Each weekend your children can be a part of an exciting interactive environment filled with songs, games, stories and lessons that teach Godly values at an age-appropriate level. The kidsQuest Sunday gatherings meet at the same time as adult gatherings, and are designed for all children from Kindergarten–6th Grade. While you are experiencing the creative, life-changing worship of The Quest Church, your children are receiving a relevant, life applicable lesson as well. The kidsQuest building is located right across the parking lot from the worship center.I Timothy 4:12 "Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an exampleto all believers in what you teach , in the way live, in your love, your faith, and your purity."

Quest Connect Groups meet each week to discuss the message, share life updates, prayer requests and refreshments. Contact a host and make the connection this week!#1. Sundays, 1:30pm @ 309 Derick Dr., Royse CityHosts: Anthony & Corina Wild – 214.789.0549Facilitators: Kevin & Kristin Lay - 972.635.6256#2. Wednesdays, 7pm @ 906 Wood St., Royse CityHosts/Facilitators: Robert & Monica Howard– 214.533.9920#3. Wednesdays, 7pm @ 1700 Ranch Rd., Royse CityHosts: Jeff & Lezlee Berry – 972.984.0175Facilitators: Shelby & Lori Steiniger – 972.523.0245#4. Wednesdays, 7pm @ 3117 Burwood Ln., Royse CityHosts: Bruce & Adra Chim - 507.995.1465Facilitators: Justin & Della Hedrick - 214.325.0854#5. Wednesdays, 7pm @ 111 Grant Dr., FateHosts: Brian & Norma Harber - 214.533.4025Facilitators: Phil & Kathy Dacey - 972.822.4997CLICK to see Worship Guide withDISCUSSION QUESTIONS for the week of May 13th

TeenQuest: 6-8pm Sundays @ The Quest grades 7-12Had a good weekend and you want to end it right? Had a bad weekend and you want to redeem it? Either way, we have the place for you on Sunday evenings! At TeenQuest, we’ve created a large group environment that attracts students just like you. After all, we figure you want to be wherever your friends are! We make this time as fun and relevant as we possibly can.

You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”- 2 Cor. 9:7Four Ways to Give at The Quest1. Donation Envelope: Drop it in the DotCom Barrel on Sunday or place it in the mail (self-addressed and postage paid).2. Give Online: CLICK HERE to GIVE ONLINE.3. Your Bank: Use your bank’s website to arrange for a check to be automatically sent to The Quest on your timetable (most banks offer this service free of charge).4. Automate Your Giving: Our most convenient way of giving. CLICK HERE to AUTOMATE YOUR GIVING.2012 6-Month Tithe ChallengeHave you taken the 6-Month Tithe Challenge and experienced a new level of spiritual growth or blessing? If so, we want to hear about it! CLICK HERE TO TELL US YOUR STORY.NEED HELP?Contact Person: Mark HerreraPhone: 972.635.7222Email: mark@thequestrc.com

Jeff is one of our Connections Pastors who oversees our Connect Group small group ministry. He and his wife Lezlee live in Royse City with their two children Madi and Lawton.

Mike is one of our Connections Pastors. He and his wife, Robin, live in Greenville with their two sons, Jake and Caleb.

Jeremy is one of our Connections Pastors. He and his wife Raquel live in Royse City and have three children, Jesse, Jennifer, and Jacquelyn.

J.J. is one of our Connections Pastors. He and his wife Stacie live in Royse City and they have two children, Payton and Parker.

Mark is the Equipping Pastor at The Quest. He provides administrative support, ministry coaching and general leadership to various ministries in the church. He and his wife, Monique, live in Wylie with their three children Micah, Macy and Mavric.

Jim and his wife Meredith have been married for 21 years. Their oldest son Jad is 19, Joel is 16, and Monica is 13. Jim and Meredith are both natives of Northeast Texas, growing up in and graduating high school in Greenville, TX. They have served churches in Greenville and Waxahachie, TX; Plains, KS; and Saltillo, Mexico.

How to Contact UsFind us at:6107 I-30 WRoyse City, TX 75189 (Click here for a map)Our mailing address:The Quest ChurchPO Box 522Royse City, TX 75189Give us a call:972.635.7222

What We BelieveIn essential beliefs - UNITY“There is one Body and one Spirit...there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of us all...." – Ephesians 4:4-6 In non-essential beliefs - FREEDOM"Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters...Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls...So then each of us will give an account of himself to God...So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God." – Romans 14:1, 4, 12, 22In all things - LOVE...If I hold in my mind not only all human knowledge but also the very secrets of God, and if I have faith that can move mountains - but have no love, I amount to nothing at all." – 1 Corinthians 13:2Our BeliefsAbout God We believe in one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. – (Genesis 1:1-2; John 1:1; Matthew 3:16-17; 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2)About JesusWe believe that Jesus, the eternal Son of God, became man without ceasing to be God in order to reveal God and become the Savior of the world.– (Matthew 1:22-23; John 1:1-5; Hebrews 4:14-15; Romans 1:3-4; Titus 2:13)About the Holy SpiritWe believe the Holy Spirit exists to glorify Jesus Christ. He convicts the world of sin and indwells, guides, instructs and empowers the believer for godly living and service. – (John 16:8-9, Acts 2:38; Romans 8:9)About MankindWe believe that man was created in the image of God to have fellowship with Him, but became alienated from that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, man is totally incapable of coming back into a right relationship with God by his own effort. – (Romans 3:23, 6:23, 8:9; Acts 4:12) About SalvationWe believe God’s gift to man (salvation, the forgiveness of sins) is available only through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, His death on the cross and resurrection from the dead. This gift is offered by God’s grace as the only sufficient payment for man’s sin. – (John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-10, Romans 10:9, Acts 2:38; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4)About Man’s Response (Faith)We believe faith is the appropriate response to God’s offer of salvation and no amount of personal goodness or human effort is adequate to earn this gift. We believe those responding in faith should repent of sin, and confess Jesus as Leader of their life. – (John 3:16; Acts 3:19; Romans 10:9)About the BibleWe believe the entire Bible is the inspired Word of God and that men were moved by the Holy Spirit to write the very words of Scripture. Therefore, the Bible is without error and is the Christian’s final authority in faith and practice. – (2 Timothy 3:14-16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Psalm 119:105, 160; Proverbs 30:5)About the ChurchWe believe that the church is the body of Christ of which Jesus Christ is the Head. The members are all those worldwide who have trusted by faith the finished work of Christ. The purpose of the church is to glorify God by loving Him and by making Him known to a lost world. (Matthew 16:13-18; 28:18-20; Acts 2:14-47)About the Christian LifeWe believe that every Christian should live for Christ and not for himself. By obedience to the Word and daily yielding to the Holy Spirit, every believer should mature and become conformed to the image of Christ. – (Philippians 2:12-13; Ephesians 5:1; Romans 8:5-11, 29; 12:1-2; Galatians 5:16-18)About the Return of Jesus ChristWe believe Jesus will fulfill His promise to one-day return to earth to take his people to heaven where he will reign forever as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. – (John 5:28-29; Daniel 12:2; 2 Corinthians 4:14)

Our MissionWe exist to proclaim the Good News and offering healing for life’s hurts.Our HeartBeat Connection with GodWe believe it essential to move beyond collecting facts and singing songs into experiencing God's truth, presence, and power.Community with Insiders (other Believers)We believe it essential to move beyond surface acquaintances and spiritual cliches into authentic, loving relationships.Compassion for Outsiders (those outside the faith)We believe it essential to move beyond maintaining programs and buildings into having an influence in our world by sharing the life-changing message of faith, hope and love found in Jesus Christ.

Body Shop - Grades 9-12Our name comes from the New Testament in the Bible, particularly Romans 12:5, which reads, "...We are all parts of His [Christ's] one body, and each of us has different work to do. And since we are all one body in Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others." It is the Body Shop's mission to take these parts of the body, work on them, make them like new, and insert them into their proper places in order for that body to function properly in Christ.We are not here to be a clique of "religious judges," condemning those whom we do not believe to be in compliance with God's Word. We are, however, here to help students understand more about God and his Love for each one of us. We want students to establish a relationship with God through Christ and to allow His spirit to work through them to reach others in order to show them the same love they experience from this relationship each and every day.Construction Zone - Grades 7-8Construction Zone is a new ministry at the Quest designed specifically for 7th and 8th graders. We meet on the second Sunday night of every month from 6 – 7:30pm in the kidsQuest Annex for Bible Study. This is a Biblically based curriculum designed to help middle school students with the questions and challenges encountered by their age group. Accompanying this Bible Study is a journal the students fill out at home. The journal requires only a little time each week and gives the students extra insight to additional virtues and experiences they may encounter on a daily basis.In addition to our Bible Study, we have an activity once a month. So far our activities have included: Paintball, Wii/Pizza parties, Celebration Station, and a movie night, just to name a few. In the coming year we hope to add additional and different activities to engage our students in good, clean fun. Parents are always welcome and the students are encouraged to invite friends to come along.One of our descriptive verses is Eph. 4:12 which reads, “to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up”(NIV). We are helping young people with the “building blocks” they now need in order to become God’s leaders of the future. We are, therefore, under construction.

Jeff is one of two connection pastors in Quest West. He and his wife Lezlee, live in Royse City with their two children Maddie and Lawton.

Mike is one of two Connections Pastor in Quest West. He and his wife, Robin, live in Greenville with their two sons, Jake and Caleb.

Jeremy is one of two Connections Pastors in Quest East. He and his wife, Raquel, live in Royse City with their three children, Jesse, Jennifer, and Jacquelyn.

J.J. is one of two Connections Pastors in Quest East. He and his wife, Stacie, live in Royse City with their two children, Payton and Parker.

Mark is the administrative pastor at The Quest. He provides administrative support, ministry coaching and general leadership to various ministries in the church. He and his wife, Monique, live in Wylie with their three children Micah, Macy and Mavric.

Jim and his wife Meredith have been married for 20 years. Their oldest son Jad is 16, Joel is 14, and Monica is 11. Jim and Meredith are both natives of Northeast Texas, growing up in and graduating high school in Greenville, TX. They have served churches in Greenville and Waxahachie, TX; Plains, KS; and Saltillo, Mexico.

No Suit, No Dress, No ProblemThe Quest is a progressive, cafe-style church where you'll find real people who truly care about every person that walks through the door; normal people that you see in everyday life (people with tattoos, piercings, wearing shorts, caps, flip-flops, you name it, they're here); people that are tired of "traditional religion" & feel called to present Christ in a true, relevant, and applicable way. We gather on Sunday mornings in an ultra-relaxed, casual, cafe-style atmosphere. No matter what's going on in your version of the blur we call "life," we invite you to come & join us. The Quest CafeCome as you are and come hungry. You can purchase soft drinks, donuts, kolaches, cereal, cappuccinos and more in our cafe, all at the best prices in town. The cafe opens 30 minutes before each worship gathering, so come a few minutes early, then enjoy your breakfast during the worship gathering.

babyQuestAges 0-18 monthsPartnering with parents to help influence & raise up the next generation to have a strong & genuine relationship with Jesus.The Quest Nursery is a loving and peaceful environment designed to care for and nurture children birth through about 18 months. We recommend that you bring a diaper bag and bottle or sippy cup, both labeled with your child’s name. babyQuest is open during both Sunday morning worship gatherings in the downstairs nursery of the Worship Center.I Timothy 4:12 "Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you teach, in the way live, in your love, your faith, and your purity."

Next Sunday @ the Quest (Gatherings @ 9:30am & 11am)Seize The DayJoin us next week as Pastor Jim begins a two week series that will challenge and equip us to break out of the box and seize the opportunities God gives us to change our lives and our world.

Our StoryOn December 31, 2005 a team of 25 people met for the first time at 6107 I-30 W in Royse City, TX as The Quest Church. This team came together with a vision to plant a relevant, creative, exciting faith community in the fast growing Royse City area.The team was sent out on this adventure by Pastor Paul Blue and Family Fellowship of Greenville. Jim and Meredith Dunn along with their three children – Jad, Joel and Monica became team leaders. Jim had served as Connections Pastor at Family Fellowship for two years prior to becoming The Quest Team Leader. The launch team included David, Kathy & Andrew Bolton; Jeff, Cheryl, Bryce, & Brayden Bridges; Rene, Jan, Tommy & Chloe Vasquez; Dewan & Cindy Holdridge; Misty, Hannah & Averiegh Evans; Jacob Lilly, Ben McCrary, Luke Scott & Sean Davis.On March 25, 2006 the first of a series of monthly preview gatherings was held with 111 people in attendance and an ‘out-of-the box’, culturally relevant, Christ-centered, and relationship-driven faith community began.On September 9, 2006 The Quest Church announced it’s official public launch. 82 people attended the first official gathering and weekly gatherings began at 6pm on Saturday nights. A Sunday morning worship gathering was added on Easter 2007 and in September 2008 a second Sunday worship gathering was added to accommodate the growing number of people at The Quest. Our scope of influence and outreach continues to grow. We’d like to invite you to join us on this great adventure. The Quest is a faith community where you’ll be accepted and valued for who you are. A place where “faith is a Quest, not a guilt trip”.“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” – (Ephesians 3:20-21)

WhenPrayer groups meet Sunday mornings one hour before worship gatherings. We hold two worship gatherings each Sunday: 9:30am & 11:00am.WhereOur building is a part of the I-30 Business Park complex. We are two miles east of the Royse City High School on the south service road of I-30, exactly half-way between FM 2642 and FM 1565. If you are coming from the west of Royse City, take exit 79 (FM 2642) off I-30 and then travel east along the service road for 2 miles. If you are coming from the east of Royse City, take exit 83 (FM 1565) off of I-30, turn left at the underpass, and then travel west again along the service road for 2 miles. Our physical address is 6107 I-30, Royse City, TX 75189 USA - Click HERE for map



SUNDAY MORNING GATHERINGS @ 9:30am & 11:00am in the Worship CenterThe Quest Church is located at 6107 I-30 W east of Royse City. 972 635-7222