• Today went a lot smoother than last week…sure makes things easier.
• We set another attendance record! Speaking of…November’s average attendance was 101 higher than our previous high month.
• Found out afterwards that we did have 1 person who had raised their hand to make a profession of faith.
• That now makes 23 during the series (I didn’t add the numbers right last week…somehow I got 9+7+6 to equal 21 instead of 22).
• I certainly don’t want to discount 23 new believer’s, but we only have 1 week left to meet the goal of 50 we had for this series. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that that was the number God gave me. If we miss it, it certainly won’t be God’s fault. I’ll take full responsibility if we miss it for not properly motivating you to invite more people…however, I still believe we can make it…it’s just going to take an all out blitz this week.
• Had a few family members and their friends in attendance today. Always good to see them and this was their first time with us since we moved, so it’s good to get their perspective on all the changes.
• My 8 year-old niece was disappointed that there wasn’t food set-up in the back like at the old building. I had to take her to the cafe’ to show her that it was indeed still there, just in a different place.
• We had some unique guests with us today. One couple, who I didn’t get to meet but heard were there, came because they’ve been listening online and wanted to come see it in person. Another couple who were there are originally from one of the churches that I’ve most modeled United after.
• I really like the new song we did called “God is Great.” I couldn’t believe people weren’t clapping, so I went up front and got the first few rows going, which got everyone else going as well….whew!
• I received a gift after the Experience that is a toy monkey dancing to the song “I like the way you move.” Just so happens that that is the song I danced to in the GodPod series. Hmmm…wonder what Molly was trying to tell me?
• The recording for today’s message got messed up, so we are checking to see if we can take the audio off the video. If not, I’ll have to re-record tomorrow so we have it…hope not, something doesn’t quite come across the same when you can’t hear the crowd.
• Have CAYA tonight…I really look forward to hanging out with the guys and gals just getting started in life.
• First I need a nap…

Here are some things I’m thankful for this year:

• I know that it’s cliche’, but I really am thankful for Jesus. Not only has He set me free, but He uses an imperfect person like me to communicate His perfect message.
• Lisa.  Not only is she the perfect partner for life, but she’s also the perfect partner for ministry.  She is insanely gifted and a very hard worker, yet she also knows how to keep me balanced so that church and ministry don’t consume us. 
• I’m thankful for the new building God has entrusted us with.  Even though it almost killed me, the end result is well worth it.
• Speaking of…I’m thankful for Andy.  Not only is he one of my very best friends in life, but he is also one of the smartest, most loyal and hard working people I know.  Because of his drive for excellence, not only did we get one of the most sophisticated buildings technology wise that you will find anywhere, but his decision to do most of the work himself instead of hiring sub-contractors, easily saved us somewhere between $100,000 – $200,000!  Thanks Andy…I hope your mansion in Heaven has the most kick’in system God has to offer.
• I’m thankful for other close friends…Gayle, Bill & Nicole and Aaron & Ashleigh.
• I’m thankful that for the most part my family has been relatively healthy this year.
• I’m thankful for all the growth in United this past year both in terms of attendance and salvation’s. 
• I’m thankful for our church council that allows me to be myself and reach a generation of people in some many times strange but yet effective ways.
• I’m thankful for this new web-site that allows me to communicate with you.
• I’m thankful that Red Robin and Fuddrucker’s are just around the corner.
• Ok…I’m thankful for Sheetz as well…and they should be thankful for me.
• I’m thankful that we live in the best country on the face of the planet, regardless of what some in the media would have us believe. 
• I’m thankful for our troops who make the above a reality.
• I’m thankful for the turkey I’m about to eat!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone…comment below the 1 or 2 things your most thankful for this year.

A few weeks back I blogged about 168 hours.  I’m not complaining, but this is one of those 144 hour weeks.  Because of Thanksgiving, everything is pushed up deadline wise to tomorrow which means I’m still here at the office trying to get Tuesday and Wednesday’s work done all in 1 day.  I’m finally finished and sending off some huge e-mails that take forever to go through, so I thought I’d blog about it.  So what I’m thankful for this year is normal work weeks…these holiday weeks are for the birds (pun fully intended)!