I am glad to be the lead pastor at PCC. Aside from having a God-honoring, Christ-exalting mission that we are passionate about, I have the privilege of serving with some of the most amazing Christ-followers I have ever known.
Tuesday evening I drove by the church as I came in from an out-of-town trip. I was pleased to see the parking lot packed with cars. Two of our small groups (er, large groups) were meeting – and apparently having a blast!
Last night, (Wednesday), there were so many people at church that it looked like a special event – yet it was all very typical for us. The teenagers were meeting for their mid-week service, the children were meeting for their mid-week service, and a men’s group Bible study was taking place. From what I hear about the teens and children, it looks like things are rocking. As for the men’s bible study group – I sat in with the guys. Two new men showed up too. It really means something to crack open the Word of God and dig in.
Our small groups semester started this week. All I can say is we have some first-class people leading our groups. I have utmost confidence in every single one of them.
I will teaching Seminar 101 this Sunday afternoon. Right now we have 48 signed up. Wow!
Seminar 101 is one of the favorite things I do at PCC. I love meeting the new people in an informal setting, working the room, and outlining the mission and vision of PCC.
We have a seminar team who helps with this effort. This is a great group of people. I simply could not do it alone. It happens only because of these people. They prepare and serve food and refreshments, decorate the tables, set up & take-down, and “work the room” as hosts meeting all our newcomers. My heart simply swells with pride at what these people do.
Let me say something about harmony. I have never seen the level of harmony at PCC than what we are experiencing right now. It seems like everyone is happy and getting along. Every small group, every ministry team, and every staff member is happy.
The teenagers are really beginning to gel as a group too. No one seems to be “alone.” Friendships are being formed. This is how it is supposed to be.
Apparently a lot of the teenagers read my blog. This is something I was not aware of. I’m glad you do…. and I will be mindful of this in the future. I love the teenagers of PCC.
It is a joy for me to be “doing life” and “ministry” with people who I enjoy.
Pace Community Church….. YOU ROCK!
I never cease to be amazed at how God always seems to come through at just the right time with the answer we have been waiting for.
Someone gave an amazing first-time $ gift last Sunday. God is doing stuff at PCC.
The teen group has been studying the book of I Samuel chapter-by-chapter each week. Tonight they finished chapter 20. Wow! The kids have been learning and soaking up the WORD OF GOD. Most revealing is the fact they ask so many questions. There is a genuine interest and hunger for scripture.
I’m glad that we are making Jesus famous in all we do.
I’m glad to pastor a church that I would attend even if I were NOT the pastor
I’m glad to be part of a church where the children and teenagers LIKE TO GO and are not in a hurry to leave
I’m glad to attend a church where my wife and children love to attend
I’m glad that our congregation is giving and generous
I’m glad that I can mess up and people still love me and do not lose their confidence
One final shout out – the staff of PCC (both paid and volunteer) are some of the finest people you could ever know, and are some of the best church staff in the entire South East.
This is what I was meant for.