My thoughts on Tuesday about Sunday:
1. Am I the only one who feels the incredible move of God that is building in our church? I think not! I am CONSTANTLY ENCOURAGED by the stories I hear about how Jesus is meeting so many of us RIGHT WHERE WE ARE and loving us! There is so much confidence that comes when we know that we are loved and accepted by Him.
2. This week is the week many of you need to go ahead and give up! That’s right, GIVE UP putting off getting involved in one of our Community Groups! We get it – there’s always the fear that you’ll be sitting there holding a cup of coffee staring awkwardly at faces you don’t know. The reality? Once you go, you’ll find it almost impossible to resist because they are so unlike that awkward situation you’ve envisioned. I can almost guarantee you that once you join a C-Group, you’ll start liking it more than Sundays (and Sundays are PRETTY DANG GOOD!!).
3. People ask me all the time how the church is going, and I always feel like telling them that we aren’t starting a church as much as we are starting a MOVEMENT. Not that there’s anything wrong with church, but so often people equate church with religion, while what we want is to see a movement of redemption! Religion SETTLES; Jesus REDEEMS! You can help keep this movement growing by simply sharing us with your friends. In fact, make it a priority this week to go to our Facebook page and share it with your friend list. We believe that the resources He gives to us are meant to be shared as widely as possible, and you play a big part in that.
4. Finally, I want you to do everything you can to MAKE SURE YOU GET PEOPLE TO CHURCH THIS WEEK! I’ll be wrapping up our “new” series and know that God has a special word of hope about the future for those who feel that they have been left behind by God. I am expecting a packed house and a full altar. We live near God so that we can be sent to those far from Him. BE SENT THIS WEEK and come expecting new beginnings!
