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Inside Today’s Experience

March 4, 2012 by Gilbert Leave a Comment

  • Great ending to the Sun Stand Still series.
  • God definitely moved in a lot of people’s live throughout and today was no exception.
  • Got to sleep in this morning since we had 2 new guys (Justin Good and Bob Geisel) putting out signs.
  • Thanks guys!
  • Set-up was radically different than normal since we were missing 4 of our normal people including 3 band members.
  • However, all things considered it went rather smoothly.
  • The exception was I ended up being the one hanging the “sun” props.
  • I actually had a dream about it last night where I fell off the ladder…woke up with my heart beating a million miles per hour.
  • So I was a bit gun-shy doing it for real today…especially when I got light-headed at one point and nearly fell off for real.
  • Aaron did a great job leading worship again today in Bill’s absence (and no they still haven’t had the baby).
  • Also great to have Evan Reichley sitting in on drums.
  • He brought his own drum stool which really looked cool…sort of Captain America(ish).
  • Chad is doing an awesome job in his new role of coordinating all the people serving on Sunday’s which has taken yet another big stress off of me.
  • The Experience itself started out weird with one of the lights going on and off.
  • Really quickly grabbed another power strip since that appeared to be the issue but now looking at the picture for this post, I’m not sure it didn’t malfunction again.
  • Weird only having a 4 man band but they did a great job.
  • I think this was the worst of the messages in the series both from a content and presentation perspective but once again many people afterward were talking about how it impacted them.
  • Glad God can take my efforts and use it to change lives!
  • The lady I gave the $100 to came up afterward and shared her story…really cool.
  • Also it was great to hear that others of you stopped her and gave her even more money!
  • To hear why I gave her the money you can listen to it here.
  • The main theme of the message was what to do when you start chasing your miracle but opposition starts to come.
  • Again you can listen to it and all the messages in this series by clicking here.
  • Next week we begin a new series called, “Family:  Putting the Pieces Back Together”.
  • If you’re interested in knowing how to be a better parent or you know someone that needs some help, then don’t miss this series.
  • Tomorrow I’ll post a Facebook invite that you can use in addition to the invite cards we passed out today.
  • If you need more invite cards, please let me know and we’ll get them to you.
  • Don’t forget the difference passing out just 5 cards per week can make!
  • Also don’t forget to participate in March MADness this week and bring your bookmark back with your story written out.
  • Have a great week…can’t wait to start the new series with you and hear your stories of how you’re making a difference!

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Week in Review

March 20, 2009 by Gilbert Leave a Comment

  • Been a good week!
  • Worst part has been getting up real early almost everyday…like 7am early…I know for some of you that’s rountine, but for me going to bed normally between 12-1am that’s early.
  • Had some really interesting meetings this week. 
  • I know interesting and meetings should never be used in the same sentence but I just did.
  • My sister made it through her shoulder surgery on Monday with flying colors which was a big relief…thanks for the prayers.
  • Got to do quite a bit of hanging out with people this week which was cool.
  • Wednesday Aaron, Adam and I shot a video that will be used for the message on temptation.
  • Got to see a rough cut of it last night and it’s going to be hilarious.
  • At one point we were afraid we might get arrested while shooting…which made it even more…hmmm…how shall I say this…FUN!
  • Last week’s message is “burning up the charts”.  One of our most downloaded ever.
  • I have a feeling that this week’s message on alcohol though will quickly surpass it.
  • I love being able to talk with and help out other churches, so we were honored last night to have a team from Smithsburg Valley Baptist Church come in to check out our equipment and rehearsal.
  • Got home a little after 11 last night and after having sheltered myself all day long from the basketball scores, I sat down to watch Maryland’s game against Cal that I had DVR’d.
  • Yes…go TERPS!
  • In all I had 13 of the 16 games correct on day 1 in my bracket.
  • Today we prepare to head out, with the rest of our churches staff and leaders to our Strategic Planning weekend.
  • Going to be long and exhuasting but well worth the time to pray, think, dream and plan where God would have us go in the next few years.
  • As always, do whatever it takes to get people to church with you on Sunday…I promise you won’t regret it!
  • Filed Under: Random Thoughts Tagged With: Aaron Schwindt, Adam Swisher, gilbert thurston, March Madness, Maryland Terps, Smithsburg Valley Baptist Church, Tara Simmons, United Worship Experience

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