Sunday was another wonderful day on the mountain. Communion was beautiful and Janelle's song really rocked. A few thoughts about the service...
1 - I was surprised - well maybe not really - at the number of folks who believe their pets will be in heaven. I didn't hear from anyone who believed their pets would be in hell.
2 - I wasn't kidding about contacting the dead or playing around with spells, psychics, tarot cards, etc... that stuff is dangerous and we all need to steer clear of it.
3 - The topic on cremation wasn't contested by anyone that talked with me. BTW - I've told Lynn that when I die she can have me cremated and flushed down the toilet. She said, "There's no way! Your family wouldn't fit in the bathroom!" I feel the love - lol.
4 - Many of you were encouraged by the point about suicide. Most of the rhetoric we hear about topics like this is pure opinion and conjured up theory. We need to spend more time reading the Bible and less time making things up.
5 - We had several saved again on Sunday. I never get tired of that! I just wish more of you would believe in hell enough to invite you lost friends to church... I know you don't want them to die without knowing Jesus.
6 - The New Member's Lunch was great. We look forward to welcoming some new folks into the faith family in two weeks!
7 - I'm pumped about the upcoming series and the LifeGroup curriculum that we'll be studying. It will be challenging, uncomfortable, in your face, and life-changing. I urge you to open your heart to the work of the Holy Spirit during the next few weeks and allow Him to do a work in your life that will leave you forever different.
8 - Fall Festival this Saturday is going to be a great time with the kiddies! We need candy! Pray that the rain will hold off!
Hey Mountain View... I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! I CARE ABOUT YOU IMMENSELY!!! I stand amazed when I look at where God has brought us from and I can't wait to see where He is taking us next!!!!!
We will never be the perfect church that has it all together. That's primarily because I'm your pastor and I am far from perfect.
But as long as I am here, the Holy Spirit will always be welcomed and we will seek His heart and His will above our wants and our desires.
Keep looking up! Jesus is coming soon!!!!
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