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January 9, 2011 by Gilbert 1 Comment

  • Pretty good day.
  • Started out in the dark with all the wind and cold getting our big signs out.  We have 3 of them that are called Wind Master signs.
  • Ummm…today they were mastered…2 of the 3 actually sheared off it was so windy.
  • Set up went pretty smoothly and we had another batch of new people serving so that’s always exciting.
  • Last week my preaching bible never made it home so I spent quite a bit of time looking for it.  Finally found it in the lost and found at the theater.
  • Was glad to find it but it made me again realize how fortunate we are as Americans.  Many people around the world would do anything for a Bible.  Here, not only do I have a bible, but actually multiple ones, one of which only gets used for sermon delivery.
  • Maybe we’ll do a bible collection this year as a part of our You Matter Ministry this year.
  • Really proud of our entire team…from set-up to actual execution of everything that needs to be done on a Sunday, things are going great.
  • That includes the band who had another great day.
  • It’s weird…even though I’m not a parent, I looked forward to today’s message about raising up the next generation more so than I have any in a long time.
  • I’m praying that people, especially parents, will take seriously the new goal I gave them for raising up a generation of world-changers.
  • Perhaps I was also excited because I knew my little buddy, Chase Bricker was going to being helping me in the sermon.
  • If you want to hear the story of how at age 3 (he’s now 6) he became a Mighty Man of God, fast forward to about the 14 minute mark in the message.
  • His parent’s Galen and Jill said that he’s been so excited since he found out a couple of weeks ago that he was going to get to help with the message.
  • They said this morning he was up earlier than normal and even was volunteering to have his hair done, teeth brushed, etc because he couldn’t wait to make the drive up.
  • He also told his mom that she wasn’t allowed to have her morning cup of coffee because he didn’t want to be late and on the hour long drive up from Chambersburg, he kept telling his dad to pass cars so they could make sure they got there.
  • The entire Bricker family were short-term missionaries with us for the first 3 months to help get us launched and Chase multiple times said that he wanted to be our drummer.  I knew that would be the perfect way to end his time on stage with me…and again who knows what that may spark in him.
  • Big thanks to Steve Kurtz (our drummer) for spending some time answering Chase’s questions this morning and for also giving him his very own set of drum sticks.
  • Chase was told that they best way to practice was on a pillow which I’m sure Galen and Jill will appreciate.
  • Chase wanted his own drum set though and thought his sister’s room would be the perfect place to set it up.
  • Anyway I was pleased with the message even if I did run longer than normal.
  • I hope everyone saw that investing in the lives of kids doesn’t take a seminary education or great bible knowledge.
  • It’s just taking the time to speak words of encouragement and being there for them.
  • So please consider doing a first serve in the ECTV Kids Ministry.  Again as I said…”It’s not a baby-sitting job, but rather a chance to invest in the next generation”.
  • If you’re interested in trying it for one week, email our Director of Children’s Ministry, Chelsea Miller    chelsea@ExponentialChurch.tv
  • Also as I mentioned one of the best ways to make sure your kids have some other people speaking into their lives is by joining a Life Group.  For more info on that email our Pastor of Community and Connection, Chad Chute   chad@ExponentialChurch.tv
  • If you’re interested in the Parent’s Dinner we’re having, click here for more info and to register online. This is an event you’re not going to want to miss.
  • The New Year is off to a great start…so many things are going on that excite me about our future.
  • Check back here and on our Facebook page for other info about events you’ll want to be a part of.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Chad Chute, Chase Bricker, Chelsea Miller, ExponentialChurch.tv, Galen Bricker, gilbert thurston, Haley Bricker, Jill Bricker, Parent's Dinner, Steve Kurtz, You Matter

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