Today was the day I had been waiting for, for a while…I got to preach at StonePoint. And it was awesome!
- Michelle was staying at our house, so we tried really hard not to wake her up, BUT Molly decided to sleep with her when we left for church. It was welcome bed guest, I heard.
- Sarah and I got the trailer loaded and parked to unload at the theater.
- We got everything set up, Jimmy Calloway was on drums this weekend, he was AWESOME! The bad rocked it – and it was amazing!
- My dad and his family were there this morning, it was great. My dad had never heard me speak, so this was a cool experience.
- I taught today on God Make Us Connected. You can hear it HERE.
- I got a lot of compliments, and even Scott said that maybe I should preach more, I am extremely thankful for the opportunities that I get to teach and the compliments, but truly…it’s GOD AND GOD ALONE, there is NO WAY that I could speak about Jesus Christ without God’s intervention.
- Scott was back in the saddle, but he wound up watching babies this morning. One thing I can say about my pastor, he is willing to do whatever it takes for StonePoint. And I can honestly say, that if Scott asked me to attack Hell with a water pistol, I would…gladly. I believe in Scott’s vision for StonePoint THAT MUCH!
- After church, we tore everything down and I had lunch with my dad, his family, my step-brother’s family, and Sarah and Michelle at Red Robin…Yummmm.
- A quick nap and then it was back to the office for our Partnership Class. We had 1 guest come, but it was WAY worth it. She is amazing and I loved hearing the history and beliefs of my new church.
- I also found out that our giving and attendance were both up this weekend. I know a lot of church planters and established churches are all suffering for the summer, so it was great to see a rise in both tracking areas.
- I love where I am at and I feel that it truly is a privilege to serve at StonePoint.
- This coming week will be fun and exciting, we’ll be getting the Home Teams finalized and ready to promote this coming week.
- Michelle and her family go back to Tampa tomorrow, it’s been great having them in the ATL, and it will be sad to see them go, but when they move up here, it will be much better. (Just kidding about the moving…sort of)
How awesome for me to sit down at my computer at 2:30 this afternoon and listen to my son’s message from this morning. Your point on connecting with a church was something I needed to hear. I still have difficulty with commiting to “church”. Thank you John for a message that has made me really think about some things today that I should change in my life. I have also burned two CD’s and will listen again….of course one to share with your Ohio family. You are loved.
Cool. Thanks for spreading the love.
John and I just listened to your message and were SO blessed by the content and maturity of your words. We are so proud of you and Sarah and pray for you everyday.
Love you buddy,
Jan & John