Sunday Wrap-up

• The slideshow of today is here.
• First things first, people are inviting their friends to church and telling them to be there to serve at 7:30 AM before they even ever set foot in a church service. And, they’re doing it!!!!!!! That’s awesome! And, that’s the kind of Gospel advancement that changes a city.
• Chris and Bill their perspective on today. As usual, it’s entertaining stuff.
• During both services, Paul and Alex took a second to promote our youth camp called, “Rage Against the Machine.” They’re on the last leg of their fund raising which is now about $4,000.
• The auctioned off a Ken Dorsey autographed UM football helmet…great piece.
• They’re expecting about 50 kids out at Camp Freedom. I couldn’t be more proud of Alex and the kids in our student ministry. Alex writes a little about what’s going on with them here. Bottom line? These guys are growing spiritually and that’s incredibly exciting.
• Service was really enjoyable for me. I feel like I’m growing up.
• In the past, I’ve found myself emotionally attached to ministry success and failure…riding the ups and downs of the roller coaster.
• More and more, I feel at home in my own skin and in the moment. I’m loving the moment…enjoying what God is doing in us, not only as a leader but also as a participant on a long journey.
• I met several new families today…I love hearing how people find out about Life Pointe. There are a few people that are inviting people like mad right now.
• One of those people is really new to Life Pointe. She always introduces me as the “House of Blues Pastor.” I can dig it.
• We’ve only got one more week in “Got Funk.” I’ve really enjoyed this 10 week trip through the Book of Philippians.
• Today, we went through chapter 4:2-9 and talked about Anxiety.
• Next week, we’ll be closing out this series…kind of sad about that.
• BUT, we’ll be going into a 2-week series on worship…looking forward to that. I’m looking forward to seeing us grow in a fundamental area.
• After church, I hit the office. It was like a BIG BASH. People were playing guitars, watching movies and bouncing around the office.
• At one point, this young dude that I met at church for the first time was out on my balcony smoking a cigarette hanging out from between his fingers which were sporting black fingernails. I guarantee you…before you know it, he’s going to be in the band.
• Now, I’m closing out the day at my parents house. Steaks just came off the grill and I’m about to crash for the day…couldn’t have been better.
• Peace.