Sunday Reflections

Here are some thoughts from a great day:

• We had the most unique service we have done since Elevate started. We called it the HOPE Encounter.
• We talked about being still and knowing that Jesus is God!
  
• I know it was probably hard and a bit awkward for some people to sit in silence for a few minutes but it is was needed.
  
• Some people say they feel like they can't hear God's voice. Maybe it's not that He isn't speaking, it's you have so much noise in your life that you can't hear him.
• God spoke to Elijah with a "gentle whisper" not in the winds, an earthquake, or the fire. (1 Kings 19:10-13).
• We also reflected on the price that Jesus paid for us at the cross through the Lord's Supper.
• God's approval is not won through what you DO. God's approval was won 2,000 years ago at the cross!
• Jesus substituted His perfection for our imperfection, his righteousness for our sinfulness.
• Is what you are living for worth Christ dying for the way He died?
• Someone gave me their ipod for the next 40 days as they focus on hearing from God.
• Someone else gave me a big hug after the service and thanked God for Elevate and how God has used this church to change his life.
• Someone else sent me a text about how God was challenging them in a major way through the message in certain areas of their life. Their are other stories too.
  
• These are the type of things that I live for and why we started Elevate Church: To see lives changed by the power of the Gospel and lead people to become passionate followers of Christ!
• Naomi has been singing a song that she learned in E-Kidz. I am grateful for those who serve in our E-Kidz ministry and teach our kids about Jesus!
  
• I am very grateful for all of those who make Sunday's at Elevate happen each week. You all are a huge blessing!
  
• I love that clip from Elf. Buddy the Elf is so funny. That has to be one of my favorite Christmas movies.
• Who are you inviting to our Christmas service this coming Sunday? Pray now and invite your friends and family. It is going to be an incredible service we are calling an Out of This World Christmas!