Is Jesus amazing or what?
This series we are in right now- the Big and Little C- have got to be one of my favorites. I love preaching about the church and God’s heart for it. It fires me up in a huge way. Keeps the proper perspective of what this thing is all about. I’m still blown away at how much Jesus loves His bride and that I get to be a part of it. So cool! We have been hearing some incredible stories that are so humbling, and yet so inspiring! Keeps us moving forward. What’s the word? Stay the course!
Just a few of the stories I wanted to share about God’s goodness…
- I met a sweet lady who came up during meet-n-greet. She began to tell me with tears in her eyes that she hasn’t stepped foot in a church in 20 years and she repeatedly thanked me for creating this environment for her to meet Jesus. Dang! Pretty much wrecked me for the rest of the service. When we create the right environments, people grow!
- I was able to meet a young couple after service who said “they used to go to church when they were younger and walked away because of the judgmental, always pointing the finger, and talking about other churches.” With tears in her eyes, she tells me “this is the first time I have felt at home in a church”
- Worship was unbelievable on Sunday and just continues to increase on a weekly basis. I encourage you to come expecting and watch what happens.
- We are being asked to do baptisms! People are hungry to follow Jesus— So stinking cool. W saw more come up this week and commit their lives to follow Jesus.
- I had someone come up after service and hug me like there was no tomorrow. She said that for the first time in 6 years, she is excited about coming to church and feels things are coming alive again in her walk with Jesus.
We have seen over 170 people receive Jesus since January! Can somebody give a shout out there! I mean this is awesome people. Shout! Rejoice! Dance! Roller skate… do something! Heaven is celebrating and need to be as well.
Just crazy awesome! I share these with you not to boast in us, but rather to brag on Jesus! He has been so faithful and is moving right before our eyes. This ought to encourage us to stay the course- knowing that lives are being changed. Keep praying! Keep serving! Keep giving! Keep loving!
We haven’t seen anything yet- it’s just the beginning!
Pastor Mark
