- 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!
Inside Today’s Experience
- Another great day!
- Saw 8 more people give their lives to Jesus!
- Had a lot of new people doing “First Serves” today.
- So awesome seeing people step up and use their gifts, skills, talents and abilities to serve others.
- Great having church planters, Luke and Sabrina from Raleigh, North Carolina with us this morning observing what was happening and then having lunch with them at the Rock Bass Grill. Holy cow is that some good food.
- Also awesome having Aaron Hoke leading worship for us today.
- Aaron is normally one of our guitarists but with Bill away for a few weeks while he and Meghan welcome a new child into the world, Aaron is stepping up and did great!
- FYI, Meghan was there today along with Bill…she’s now past due by a couple of days…they’re hoping for a Leap Year baby now.
- As I told Bill, “The good thing is you only have to buy birthday presents every 4 years, the bad news is the kid will live with you for 72 years”. :)
- Not a lot else to report for the day…pretty smooth.
- I preached part 2 of the Sun Stand Still series on how to turn your pitiful prayers into powerful ones.
- Based on Facebook comments, it apparently was a good and convicting message.
- You can listen to it here as I taught on how to pray using an acrostic for the word ASK.
- Next week we’ll wrap the series up by looking at what to do when opposition comes to your new life of faith. See you then…hopefully with a friend or two.