9/29/08 UPDATE
I was worried about yesterday. We had several people out. Once we got to the school, we had "issues". We kept turning off the lights and then a few minutes later, they would just turn back on. The computer just stopped working. We finally got it started and then it died again just as we were going to start worship. It was a crazy day all the way around.
Despite all that, we set another record for our second highest Sunday. Keep praying we break 74 cause I get tired of typing "second highest." We had 65 (46 adults/19 kids). Again, we had several first time guests. Again, they were there because someone invited them.
In addition to that, we had 30 adults in Community Groups last week.
Please pray this week, because I am working through several difficult projects.
- I am attempting to finalize some of the documents that we need to have to receive members and become an "official" church. I think God's ok with us, but I have to square it with my "superiors":).
- I am preparing for an upcoming series through the Gospel of Luke. Pray for God to open the Scriptures for me and give me understanding.
- I am meeting with someone concerning a possible mission trip to Mexico.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
09/22/08 UPDATE
Great day yesterday! We had 63 (47 adults/16 children). That is the second highest attendance we've had. We also set a record for offering received for the second week in a row.
This all followed up a week where we had 23 people attend Community Groups. We have three groups and I only attend and lead one - that's a big victory. In the past, I had to be at and/or lead them all. Every one seems to be going well.
I can't express how proud I am of our church. Every week I preach way too long and get in everybody's face. Every week they take the challenging things God has to say and respond positively to them. I've tackled money twice and people responded by tithing. We hit evangelism and people started praying for their friends and inviting them to church. Almost everyone serves and works to make things happen. It's a great place to be!
Great day yesterday! We had 63 (47 adults/16 children). That is the second highest attendance we've had. We also set a record for offering received for the second week in a row.
This all followed up a week where we had 23 people attend Community Groups. We have three groups and I only attend and lead one - that's a big victory. In the past, I had to be at and/or lead them all. Every one seems to be going well.
I can't express how proud I am of our church. Every week I preach way too long and get in everybody's face. Every week they take the challenging things God has to say and respond positively to them. I've tackled money twice and people responded by tithing. We hit evangelism and people started praying for their friends and inviting them to church. Almost everyone serves and works to make things happen. It's a great place to be!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
SPECIAL REQUEST - 9/20/08
***Just got an update (9/24). The lady (Deb) had surgery yesterday. She made it through fine and is now in ICU due to the severity of the surgery. They removed the tumor and 20 miniature arms. Thanks for praying.
One of our members asked that I post a special request on here. She works with Scott and his mother has cancer. They have been treating it unsuccessfully with chemo. She will undergo surgery on Monday to remove her kidney and the tumor. The surgery requires that they move most of the organs in her abdomen, so it is very difficult and risky.
Please pray for her.
***Just got an update (9/24). The lady (Deb) had surgery yesterday. She made it through fine and is now in ICU due to the severity of the surgery. They removed the tumor and 20 miniature arms. Thanks for praying.
One of our members asked that I post a special request on here. She works with Scott and his mother has cancer. They have been treating it unsuccessfully with chemo. She will undergo surgery on Monday to remove her kidney and the tumor. The surgery requires that they move most of the organs in her abdomen, so it is very difficult and risky.
Please pray for her.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
9/16/08 UPDATE
Most guys like to find ways to gauge interest in their blogs by encouraging comments. I've found the best way is to simply not post anything:)
Actually, things have been crazy busy around here. Good crazy, but crazy nonetheless.
Sunday was really cool. We had 60 (45 adults/15 children). That's our third biggest Sunday to date. I think we could have had a bigger turnout if I had done a lot more mass publicity, but I chose to challenge everyone to take responsibility for their own neighborhoods, friends, family, etc.
It was cool to see everyone seated with their friends. We had 8 first or second time guests. Of them, 6 were invited by a friend. I heard/saw several people who are admittedly not close to God making comments, taking books, signing up for groups. Pretty exciting stuff.
We also had 30 people sign up for Community Groups. Our first group was last night and they all said it went well.
One final note of praise - our treasurer told me that we had the largest single offering to date. We've paid for everything involved with the campaign and God provided all that was needed. One thing I've learned in this process is that when you use money for evangelism, God sends it back to you.
I'm really excited about the way that people are taking steps to follow Jesus. I can't really explain it all . . . but trust me . . . people are taking huge steps to put Jesus first. I'm really proud of them.
Keep praying for us, I'm excited to see what God does through the next 40 days.
Most guys like to find ways to gauge interest in their blogs by encouraging comments. I've found the best way is to simply not post anything:)
Actually, things have been crazy busy around here. Good crazy, but crazy nonetheless.
Sunday was really cool. We had 60 (45 adults/15 children). That's our third biggest Sunday to date. I think we could have had a bigger turnout if I had done a lot more mass publicity, but I chose to challenge everyone to take responsibility for their own neighborhoods, friends, family, etc.
It was cool to see everyone seated with their friends. We had 8 first or second time guests. Of them, 6 were invited by a friend. I heard/saw several people who are admittedly not close to God making comments, taking books, signing up for groups. Pretty exciting stuff.
We also had 30 people sign up for Community Groups. Our first group was last night and they all said it went well.
One final note of praise - our treasurer told me that we had the largest single offering to date. We've paid for everything involved with the campaign and God provided all that was needed. One thing I've learned in this process is that when you use money for evangelism, God sends it back to you.
I'm really excited about the way that people are taking steps to follow Jesus. I can't really explain it all . . . but trust me . . . people are taking huge steps to put Jesus first. I'm really proud of them.
Keep praying for us, I'm excited to see what God does through the next 40 days.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
09/01/08 UPDATE
Sorry I'm late. Things seem to be coming together around here even though it feels like they're coming apart. As we ramp up for the 9/14 service, there is all kinds of stuff to be done. It's exciting, but crazy.
Sunday we had a good crowd, especially since it was Labor Day. We had 42 (29 adults/13 children).
Pray for us this week:
- On Friday, Jared and I meet with the students at a local Christian college to see if any are interested in some on the job training with Redeemer.
- That our work will be efficient and effective in the coming weeks.
- Wisdom as we put together our community groups that begin on the 14th.
- I am preparing for my Coaching Network next week, too.
- Our mailing will be going out in the next day or two. I am also encouraging everyone to invite their friends. Pray that the invitations will be fruitful.
Sorry I'm late. Things seem to be coming together around here even though it feels like they're coming apart. As we ramp up for the 9/14 service, there is all kinds of stuff to be done. It's exciting, but crazy.
Sunday we had a good crowd, especially since it was Labor Day. We had 42 (29 adults/13 children).
Pray for us this week:
- On Friday, Jared and I meet with the students at a local Christian college to see if any are interested in some on the job training with Redeemer.
- That our work will be efficient and effective in the coming weeks.
- Wisdom as we put together our community groups that begin on the 14th.
- I am preparing for my Coaching Network next week, too.
- Our mailing will be going out in the next day or two. I am also encouraging everyone to invite their friends. Pray that the invitations will be fruitful.
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