Sunday Mind Dump - December 12, 2010

• It’s been a long, long day. Haven’t been home since 7:30 this morning. I am bonked.
  
  
• All I can say about this mornings service is that is was very good. I preached for 15 minutes, setting up the testimony shared by Steve & Donna Knowlton. The story they told was very powerful. Steven was transparent as he told of a painful chapter in their life, and was also very encouraging by telling us how God and his church family has helped sustain them during this time. If you were there, you heard it all. The feedback we have received all day long has been UH-MAZING! People were very inspired and encouraged. Some of the comments from Facebook will be posted below.
  
  
• I’m glad I belong to Pace Community Church – a church that cares.
  
  
• I mentioned the nephew of Sandra B. in the morning service. I’m sorry to say that he is not going to make it. Renae, Ann L. Jamie C. and myself went to the hospital immediately after service. We had prayer with the family (most of whom we did not know). I was able to go to the beside of the man (Terry) and have prayer for him. We were hopeful. Unfortunately, about two hours ago the doctors told the family that he is gone, sent the parents home, and will turn off the ventilator tomorrow morning. We were very saddened by this. This now turns into a homicide. Renae, Ann L., and Sidney G. are at the hospital right now.
  
  
• I’m glad I belong to Pace Community Church – a church that cares.
  
  
• I spent this evening with some of the finest people I know. We had dinner together. I don't remember a time in my life where I was more blessed with such awesome, healthy, and fun relationships.
  
  
• I’m glad I belong to Pace Community Church – a church that cares.
  
  
• Today’s service had a few bumps in it... but that’s secondary to the content. There are certain days when you realize that it was just the vibe and the Spirit of God that made all the difference.
  
  
• We are a church where you never know what to expect.
  
  
• I’m pretty exicted about next weeks service. We will have another couple take the stage and share a personal story of tragedy that struck their life, their journey through it, and how God sustained them. Then it will be followed up with the Cardboard Testimony as 25 others take the stage. Wow!!!
  

• I’m pretty excited about the CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLE LIGHT COMMUNION SERVICE too.
  
  
• I’m pretty excited about the service on December 26th – THE YEAR IN PICTURES.
  
  
• Dang! I’m excited!
  
  
• Can a preacher say dang? Too bad. I already did.
  
  
• One of the hardest things about being a pastor is watching people self-destruct. It’s so unnecessary… because living in Christ offers us so much more.
  
  
• I’m working on my preaching calendar for next year. Looking forward to tackling some tough books of the Bible.
  
  
• Melinda said, GREAT Testimony in church this morning!
  
  
• Terri said, I cried several times. It's awesome to see people trusting in God, even through the yuck. It brings an amazing peace.
  
  
• Butch said, I belong to an awesome church, PCC.
  
  
• Cathy said, Today's church service was right on target...experiencing peace with God and the peace of God. Steve K. did a tremendous job sharing his testimony. Wow, how amazing is our God!
  
  
• Mary said, Courageous and Inspiring. That is Steve K...turning adversity into victory. There are many other life stories filled with heartache and tragedy within our PCC family. People who have hit rock bottom, exhausted from the struggle. In every situation when we stopped struggling and give it over to God, victory emerges. Quote of the day: Once we make peace with God, we have the peace of God within us.
  
  
• Carole said, Church today was awesome, singing and the sermon. Mr. Knowlton speech was wonderful. I admire him and his family. Every family there has a story to tell about their family. We all have family that has been involved in alcohol, drugs or any other abusive behavior. But with God it doesn't matter what you have done, he still loves us in spite of ourselves. God wants us to love just as he loves us, unconditionally.
  
  
• Denise said, Church today was amazing. What happens when let God work in our lives without constantly needing to see results is amazing! Thank you to Steve and Donna.
  
  
• Denise said, Wow on so many levels!
  
  
• Mike said, Church was full today. A family shared their story of God working in their lives. It was very touching. Ron does such a good job. I am proud to be a member of a church that cares!!
  

• You can read what Renae had to say about it on her blog here
  

• It’s cold outside.
  
  
• Check back this week, I’ll be writing about things like possible changes in offering times, two services verses one service, and the things we think are working and are NOT working well at PCC.
  
  
• I’m glad I belong to Pace Community Church – a church that cares.