Monday Emotions...

We were in week six of our "Give Yourself Away” series and the topic was whether any of us have really changed. I started off by confessing after six weeks of studying, teaching and leading this series I still felt many of the same selfish feelings and tendencies. Many agreed that change is a lot easier said than done. So we took our teaching time to take a hard look at why change is hard and what valuable tool God has given us as a resource. If you missed it, listen online!

 

OK... Highlights from Sunday!

 

* Great Sunday! We were all pumped to be there and learn. I love when the vibe is hungry to hear from God! What an amazing blessing to be able to gather together and study!!

* Packed house! I love that we're running out of space!! Makes me think, who do you know that still needs to be INCLUDED on this journey?

* My wife sang Sunday.... she's great!!! :) And looks great pregnant!

* Geoff and Josh did a spoof video for the backpack drive. It was funny, cheesy, poorly done and worth every bit of our time! Way to go guys!

* With the above being said... Six days to get your backpacks in!!!! We still need over 200!

* Kids Life had a "what we are learning" post on the tree outside. I love that we are putting a huge value on teaching our kids. Way to go Katie and the Kids Life team!

* I saw a missional leaders’ meeting going on after church. I love how many people are leading our vision. Are you? Are you living out or vision? Remember, GIVE YOUR LIFE AWAY!

 

Final thought: Six days to get your bags in, September 20th is our church’s six year anniversary. We are doing everything we can to make sure that all of us as a church body can bring people closer to God. Let’s make sure we make the most of these opportunities!

 

Remember, we are creating a selfless brand of church, be a part of the movement!

 

Love you guys,

Josh

Monday emotions... on Tuesday!

Sorry for the delay, crazy Monday!

 

Sunday went great! The weather was nice so the warehouse was not a hot box. :)  We continued our series, Give Yourself Away, and I felt that we as church responded well. This series has opened up many realties to me and I’m sure many of you could say the same. I find it sobering how much of my life is spent thinking and planning on my behalf and how little is spent seeking God’s will and how I might be able to give myself away. My prayer over the next 6 weeks is that each us refuses to give up on the idea the we really can and are called to give ourselves away!

 

Sunday highlights:

 

* Shout out to Becky Bond. Every Sunday she is serving in some capacity in our church. Just a few weeks ago she was getting baptized and now she is living a wildly yielded life to God. So cool!

* Saw a few more bags come in. We still need about 260! If you have your bag, come on! :)

* I can't wait to drop off 300 bags to kids in need, I love that our church gets the fact that we are called to live out our faith not just believe it! AMEN!!

* I'm having a boy!!! Kim and I picked out his name, so pumped!!!

* I had some awesome conversations after church with folks in regards to giving their lives away. It's SO cool to see God working in our lives! I pray that we are ALL feeling the push from God to give our lives away!

* Band was great! How about Anthony rocking the keyboard? I could smell a 1980's Van Halen concert! Great job Ant!!

* We have some really exciting changes that are going to happen in the coffee house - stay tuned!

* All around great Sunday, let’s keep advancing the Kingdom!!

 

Final thought: God WILL use you! My prayer for you this morning is that you will yield to His will and His power enough to be used! God really does have a fascinating plan for your life. 

Stay thirsty, my friends! :)

Monday Emotions

We continued our series, “Give Yourself Away”, by tackling community. Community is what our vision is all about. We were reminded yesterday that true community happens when we submit to a supreme God and allow Him to fully empower us. Here are some highlights from the day!

 

* The room temperature was bearable!!!

* We got started with Cold Pizza, our Junior High ministry. If you interested in helping out, let me know!

* We received several more backpacks. Just under three weeks left to get your bag in!

* I got to meet about 10 new people yesterday that all came from people inviting people. I dig that! It reminds me that we know our calling and are living it out. How about you? Are you INCLUDING the disconnected in your life? Do you have disconnected in your life?

* Thought the band did great. I love seeing how many people are involved in that ministry, great stuff! By the way, we need a piano player. You know one? Any good ones....??? :)

* I love how the three guys give the announcements. I think they are doing an awesome job of being clear and convicted about the areas they lead our church in. Very proud of them!

* I can't believe it's August!!!

* Kim and I find out Wednesday the sex of our baby.... what??? I can't believe I'm gonna be a dad!

* Super busy week... Can't wait to tackle it.

 

Final thought: I'll be praying this week for all of you! I'll be praying specifically that God uses you in clear obvious ways to advance His kingdom. You have a calling on your life and you’re living a life worth giving away.

 

Love you guys, have a powerful week!

 

Josh

Monday Emotions....

We had a great Sunday!!! Click play to hear all about it!