Sunday Reflections

Here are some thoughts from Sunday:

• It was the first week of our new series called HOPE and it was an awesome day!
• We watched a video message by Louie Giglio called the Anchor of Hope. Yes, video messages work!
  
• This is probably for another post but those who say video messages won't work have a small view of God. Read Ephesians 3:20.
  
• It was an incredibly powerful message filled with Hope for so many people.
• Four powerful truths from the message:
• 1) At the cross, we see God loves us.
• 2) At the cross, we realize God allows freedom but maintains control.
• 3) The cross demonstrates that God can use the worst for eternal good.
• 4) At the cross, we understand that God paints on a canvas bigger than we can see or understand.
  
• We had many people seeking prayer for some pretty heavy stuff.
  
• This is why we started Elevate: To offer hope!
• Romans 15:13 is the verse we have this series centered upon. Memorize it. Internalize it. Live it out!
• I am so excited about what God is doing in our church right now.
• The overall service went great especially considering that less than five minutes before the service the power went out!
• It was the longest service we have had since we started. Our volunteers are amazing! They busted it to tear down quickly.
• Tons of people were there for the New Moon movie. Sorry, I don't get all the hype around that movie.
  
• I heard people attending movies talking about all the stuff we provided for our children's ministry. Also, We had someone ask if we provided childcare during movies. Uh, no. Maybe we should. :-)
  
• Our baptism bash is Sunday, December 6th following the service. Email me if you want to take the plunge.
• I can't stop thinking about our one year anniversary on January 10th. It is going to be an awesome day as we celebrate what God has done and look to what He is going to do this upcoming year!
• We continue our HOPE series next week. Who do you know looking for hope? Be sure to invite them!