Monday, April 13, 2009

Monday afternoon reflections

I was standing at our Easter Egg Hunt after our 3rd service on Sunday, and a teary-eyed lady tapped me on the shoulder. She wanted to say thanks, for what God did in her children's lives. She said all four of her children, individually made decisions, to follow Jesus.

Okay that comment alone, encouraged me in my deepest parts. That is why we work so hard to elevate Jesus, in our Sunday morning services. That makes all the criticism we receive worth it. That is why we spent 21 days fasting as a church, and begging God to take over. That is why we...

practice special music selections that put people on the edge

emphasize the importance of great volunteers...

Design creative door/drum selections...

create altar response times...

build crosses and doors...
set up and tear down chairs every week...

illustrate important Biblical truths...

And create moments to just plain celebrate the work of God...

Plain and simple, I love my church, and the way they give everything, to see people find Jesus, and grow in him. Thanks Gracies, you made an impact in our community, that changed the direction of one family with four kids, and 100's of others. Proud to be the Pastor of Grace Community.

4 comments:

Andy Jewett said...

Would have loved to have talked to you Sunday/introduce you to the new little one... but there was no way, so much going on. Great service.

jim said...

I heard from my daughter hannah and she said you guys had a cute baby dude..

jim

jess said...

I recently graduated from college and moved back home. I come to Grace occassionally, and I always leave with a challenge to better my faith and walk with God and a refreshed outlook. Thank you!

jim said...

Hey Jess

that is awesome, stay Strong!