I can only imagine that sky diving is like what happened on Sunday! It was a busy weekend. We had the blood drive and I had a few other things rolling through my head with set up and tear down. I had some how lost my focus because I left my notes on the second row when i went to greet a family.
To my Horror at offering time I was enjoying Elizabeth's talk and then it hit me... What happened to my notes folder?
I was in a Panic... I got up and searched in the usual places. And then I heard the intro video call me. It was time and I was out there riding the wild edge. So I walked up focused my mind and went for it.
Note free is like a tightrope walker working without a net. If you forget then your dead. But I guess this taught me an amazing lesson. If you cant remember it while your up there how will people remember it when they leave? OUCH. I am realizing that sometimes the more complicated isn't always the better message. I am Realizing that the simplicity of our stories and our message is key and that the most important is the application. Can I walk out of here with something tangible to do?
We Had a great week again... I feel like we are really in a stride right now. I also felt this week a neat thing happen. I felt that most of the crowed on Sunday was rooting me on. I know it sounds silly so let me explain. For most of the 2 years when I would look out at the crowed I would feel like people were sitting back unsure about me or the church or what they were feeling from God. But this week I felt like most people were there because it was there home and we were family. I have been excited to see the transition. Studies say that it takes 18 months for a person to really connect with a church and make a decision if they are going to stay. I felt like most of the people on Sunday had made that decision and were excited about our future.
I am wonderfully challenged and Excited about our Future!
Highlights...
- We had 160 people again! WOW... people matter and we are seeing growth each season of the church. I love it because it means we are healthy. Healthy things Grow!
- 20 people gave blood. That means we gave 60 people a second chance at life. Pray that the blood we gave will draw people to Christ.
- People filled out involvement cards without being asked. I love when people say, "Use me!" It fills me with a sense of... YES! we can do it!
- Andrea and Orion Worley did the planning and implementation of the blood drive and did an outstanding job.
Notes from Sunday...
Natural Disaster
WE’RE HERE TO RESCUE THE WORLD
EPH 2:10 For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Jesus came to rescue us Super Naturally and we were commissioned to rescue the world Naturally
GAL 6:9-10 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
DON’T GROW WEARY ----
SO MUCH NEED
NOT ENOUGH HELP –
PEOPLE ARE DRAFTING OFF OF US
2 THESS 3:13 and as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right.
MAYBE WE DON’T DO GOOD BECAUSE WE FORGOT TO..
HEB 13:16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
THOUGHT SOMEONE ELSE DID IT
OUT OF ROUTINE
IN A HURRY
DISTRACTED
IN THE BACK SEAT… NO NOISE
Prov 3:27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it,
when it is in your power to act.
James 3:17… full of mercy and good deeds…
MERCY – PITY ON THEM EVEN WHEN IT’S THEIR OWN FAULT…
1 timothy 6:17-19 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
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