I know it has been a long while since I have shared my "view beyond the pew" blog entries. My attitude in ministry has just not been what it should, but since I have really worked on a new attitude, I think it will be easier to write each week. Anyway, here goes...
Sunday was sweet at LCC! We had great crowds in all three services. There were tons of new faces as well as some former LCC people making a surprise visit (Ron and Nancy Gray; Keith and LaVonne Linville). From beginning to end there was just a special spirit in the air.
Jared just returned from the National Church Music Conference and you could tell he was charged back up. It was so cool to start our service with "Holy, Holy, Holy" only with our voices. I had "God Bumps". From that point it only got better. Chip and John were great on guitar and Jared was really "tickling the ivory's". Donna Julliard did a fantastic job with the Missions Moment about Woodland lakes Christian Camp. We had a special guest with us during our third service. Jay and Romola Henry from the Mid-India Christian Mission had just arrived from India and stopped by to share a few moments with us. It was great to pray for them and their ministry. There was a great response to the second sermon in our "PEEPS" series. Remember church, it is so important that each of us invest in friendships outside of the church for the purpose of helping people grow closer to God. Want to hear more about it? Did you miss the sermon, but would like to hear it? Would you like to subscribe to the pod casting of my sermons? We now have them online just for you. CLICK HERE to catch a recent sermon or subscribe. This is a brand new ministry of LCC and I am excited!
Finally, it was just awesome to see so many people kneeling at the front of the worship center, praying for one another and doing "business" with God and then to conclude our morning with Doran Crowe's testimony about his father was just incredible! Oh wait, I forgot to mention that God's family gave almost $12,000 in offering! PRAISE THE LORD! It is such an honor and privilege to serve as your preacher! I LOVE MY LCC FAMILY! The View Beyond the Pew this week was contagious and powerful! I cannot wait to gather together next Sunday! Don't miss a moment of community life at LCC.
B Out!!