Many past birthdays served to celebrate individuality. Think about birthday parties. They are typically about one person. Its all about you on your day. Not that there's anything intrinsically wrong with a little me time. But this year, the way God would have it, my birthday is about the team. (Truly, I am thankful for the way this is working out.) My birthday is December 11th, has been now for 32 years (or at least that's what they tell me).
This year as many of us that possibly can, will celebrate my birthday (well, its not actually a celebration) at the theater. 7 am Tuesday December 11th we will unload all of our stuff to "practice" set-up/tear down procedures. We will fine tune our audio system to the room, lay out our instrument and singer arrangements. Configure our video projector, figure out how to lay out a Kid's Church and nursery. Since I was born at 8:32 am, I will turn 32 in the theatre (I know you like how I alternate between theatre and theater!) I think this might just be one of the coolest and most memorable birthdays ever.
FYI: the following Thursday, December 20th we are doing the exact same thing for anyone that wants to celebrate their birthday likewise. (I wouldn't want to be special or anything.)
Alright, I love you guys and hope and pray that many of you can join us for one or both days so we can figure this thing out. God bless.
God's favor is unending.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Friday, November 23, 2007
A Chat With Dad
Its starting to come together. I find myself thinking more and more about that first Sunday in the theatre...looking up at all the faces (at Heather and the worship teams!!) Its crazy to think that in six short weeks we'll being ministering in the theatre.
Last night talking with my dad caused more thankfulness. 27 years ago, he and my mom moved to Knoxville from Union City TN. Driving around town looking for places to worship led to approaching the Middle School @ Cedar Bluff. With my grandparents and our family as the only sure things for the first Sunday, they opened the doors. My mom played a little piano in the music room and sang three choruses. Twenty other folks rolled in and gave 96 dollars for that first offering.
Well, we've got it made. 100 or so people have committed to coming-the greatest worship team available--greatest children's ministry and awesome volunteer base--the greatest parent church available.
I am very thankful for God blessing with this awesome opportunity to walk on the water.
God bless
Last night talking with my dad caused more thankfulness. 27 years ago, he and my mom moved to Knoxville from Union City TN. Driving around town looking for places to worship led to approaching the Middle School @ Cedar Bluff. With my grandparents and our family as the only sure things for the first Sunday, they opened the doors. My mom played a little piano in the music room and sang three choruses. Twenty other folks rolled in and gave 96 dollars for that first offering.
Well, we've got it made. 100 or so people have committed to coming-the greatest worship team available--greatest children's ministry and awesome volunteer base--the greatest parent church available.
I am very thankful for God blessing with this awesome opportunity to walk on the water.
God bless
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving. I hope and pray everyone takes time to thank God for salvation, His Word, His Spirit and His church. With the hectic lifestyle of today's holiday schedules it is easy to scurry here, rush there and miss the beauty of the day. Often, obligation to please others and make showings robs us of the peace and presence of God in the days of celebration.
Today, I just want to remind everyone to take a moment to pray and worship the God that gave us this day. (If anyone actually reads blogs on holidays---of course I'm still wondering if anyone actually knows that I have a blog-oh, well, this is still very therapeutic.)
I know that my time with God this morning was perfect. As I was thankful for His blessings; He blessed me more. Now I have more to be thankful for, more confidence to move forward in Him, more passion and assurance that He is in control of the church thing and my life entirely.
Walk in unity and harmony and see what God will do. Remember to drop ego and receive grace.
God is love and His grace is perfect.
Today, I just want to remind everyone to take a moment to pray and worship the God that gave us this day. (If anyone actually reads blogs on holidays---of course I'm still wondering if anyone actually knows that I have a blog-oh, well, this is still very therapeutic.)
I know that my time with God this morning was perfect. As I was thankful for His blessings; He blessed me more. Now I have more to be thankful for, more confidence to move forward in Him, more passion and assurance that He is in control of the church thing and my life entirely.
Walk in unity and harmony and see what God will do. Remember to drop ego and receive grace.
God is love and His grace is perfect.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Welcome Home
Just want to welcome home Dr. Pete and all those who were on the trip with him. I know that this trip was tough but eternally worth every sick moment. (Easy for me to say from the healthy comfort of my home, huh?)
Just know we are proud to be associated with you and partnering in the awesome harvest!!
I know there were over one hundred thousand people responding to the Gospel!! Countless miracles and on and on!! For more check out Dr. Pete's website www.matthew10.com
God's will is pure joy.
Just know we are proud to be associated with you and partnering in the awesome harvest!!
I know there were over one hundred thousand people responding to the Gospel!! Countless miracles and on and on!! For more check out Dr. Pete's website www.matthew10.com
God's will is pure joy.
The Learning Process
Wow! I have never blogged before, never posted one thing before. I am learning how to blog! Secret is...let the website do all the work.
God is truly doing some cool things. Turkey Creek Community Church is really coming alive. I truly don't know what I'm doing. I have never planted a church before. But now I've been thinking...God has planted literally every church that is actually His in the history of churches. So....I guess the secret is just let Him do all the work.
Right now God has our team in the learning process. As you can imagine, we are learning how God is working in us to bring us together. Our stories are now connected to each other in God ways. We are discovering how we lead. God has truly brought the most perfect and incredible team together. Josh and Jason lead with anointing and sincerity. Their worship talent, yes worship talent not just music talent is off the charts. Jason and Ginny are called and equipped and passionate toward children. God has put the best spirits together for this journey. Misty is Turkey Creek's Janice (if you don't know-don't worry about it). This thing could not happen without this team.
The team is awesome.
More later.
I love God
God is truly doing some cool things. Turkey Creek Community Church is really coming alive. I truly don't know what I'm doing. I have never planted a church before. But now I've been thinking...God has planted literally every church that is actually His in the history of churches. So....I guess the secret is just let Him do all the work.
Right now God has our team in the learning process. As you can imagine, we are learning how God is working in us to bring us together. Our stories are now connected to each other in God ways. We are discovering how we lead. God has truly brought the most perfect and incredible team together. Josh and Jason lead with anointing and sincerity. Their worship talent, yes worship talent not just music talent is off the charts. Jason and Ginny are called and equipped and passionate toward children. God has put the best spirits together for this journey. Misty is Turkey Creek's Janice (if you don't know-don't worry about it). This thing could not happen without this team.
The team is awesome.
More later.
I love God
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