God is AT WORK!

Posted on March 29, 2008 | Filed Under What I'm learning

I gotta tell ya, I’ve been in ministry for quite a while and there is absolutely nothing better than knowing that God is at work. I don’t mean like, “hey, look, I think God is doing some stuff”. I mean like, “Holy Cow, God is so at work that I can’t imagine what all He has planned”!!! That’s what I’m talking about. We’ve seen over 100 people join West Rome in the last 8 months. NOBODY joins a church during a time when they don’t even have a Pastor. We’ve seen over 50 people baptized between XL and West Rome during that same time period. That doesn’t happen when God is not at work. I’m truly honest when I say the best thing I can do is stay out of God’s way. He is SO in charge and His plan is SO much better than mine ever will be. I look forward to every minute as I learn more about what He wants me to do next.

What God is reminding me of right now is that the church that reaches Rome, GA will be one that reaches both the “Jews and the Gentiles”. This means this church will reach people that have been in church forever and people that have never heard of Jesus. THAT’S the church I want to go to. That’s the church I want my girls to grow up and serve the Lord in. That’s the church where I want to serve. I’m looking forward to seeing God build it and it humbles me greatly to think that He would allow me to have ANY part in it.

Let me give you a little encouragement during this interesting time. Look to God only. Get your self-worth from the God that created you. EVERYTHING ELSE IS A DISTRACTION!

Have a great day!

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Wow, what an Easter!

Posted on March 24, 2008 | Filed Under West Rome, XL

What a day it was. We started the day with around 1400 people in worship at West Rome, baptised 9, and had a great day of worship there. Then we went to XL and had a great time learning why bad things happen to good people. One of my favorite answers was that some people are just stupid and bad things usually happen to stupid people. You had to be there.

Anyway, people invited people!!! That is the best part of the day. People in both locations worked hard to bring their friends, neighbors, and family members to be with us this Easter. That was AWESOME!!!

And, to all of you that volunteered: Super Duper job. You guys rock. We had people up early and staying late to make sure everything happened so that those that don’t normally come would feel welcomed. You made a difference in God’s Kingdom today and I can’t thank you enough. Now, take a quick break because Sunday’s coming!

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Easter Sunday

Posted on March 20, 2008 | Filed Under XL

Ok, I don’t really know if anyone is reading this that doesn’t already go to church somewhere, but if that’s you, YOU REALLY NEED TO BE AT WEST ROME OR XL THIS SUNDAY FOR EASTER!!! And, if you already come but you know someone who doesn’t, you MUST invite them to come with you. The entire day at West Rome is being built in a way to welcome people that don’t normally go there. That’s right! If you’re a long time member, this Sunday is not for you. It’s for you to bring your friends and neighbors so they can hear the message of Jesus Christ in a way that is very relevant to them. You don’t want to waste this opportunity!! Then at XL we’ll be dealing with one of the biggest questions ever asked: Why do bad things happen to good people. WOW!!!! What a day it will be.

Don’t miss a thing!!!

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Tiffany’s Computer Solution

Posted on March 15, 2008 | Filed Under Pointless Rambling

So, Tiffany was cleaning the house today and was cleaning the computer keyboard. She obviously hit some button that turned the picture sideways. Of course we couldn’t figure out how to fix it, so here is her solution…