It is so cool to see what God is doing right now at Foothills Community Church! There is an awakening that is taking place that is incredible.
Yesterday's services were unbelievable. It's only Monday but I'm already excited about next Sunday.
** Strong attendance-- especially in the 9:30 service. I'm guessing that had something to do with the beautiful weather yesterday.
** We had close to 400 in the children's ministries alone! We had the most first-time guest children that we've had in months!
** 5 more people gave their lives to Jesus yesterday. That's 25 people in the last 2 weeks!
** I taught on the Holy Spirit yesterday. It's amazing how much confusion there is about that topic. I think a lot of people understand Him more and will begin to rely on Him more.
** I have used a white board to teach from for the last 2 Sundays. I will probably retire it for a while, although some of the more visual learners are really enjoying it!
** I also used Alka Seltzer in an illustration. That was interesting.
** This Sunday I will be using a deck of cards as an illustration.
** This Colossians series is solid!
** I can't wait for our Live CD recording/ baptism coming up on march 13th at 6:00pm. You do not want to miss that.
** Our Toccoa campus continues to grow. That is so exciting!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Spring is almost here
It's almost Spring, which always makes me think about fishing. If you're like me and you need a laugh, here's bass fishing's own, Bill Dance.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
sunday review
We continued our series on the book of Colossians today at Foothills Community Church. It is an amazing book. Today I asked the question, "who is Jesus?" It seems that everyone has their own personal opinion, but the Bible is crystal clear, Jesus is God in the flesh.
* I'm loving that this series is challenging people to read their Bibles intensely.
* I went old school today and used a white board to explain the Gospel. It is awesome to know that Jesus reconciled us to God, and because of the cross, we are totally forgiven!
* Next Sunday I will be talking about the Holy Spirit. There is so much confusion about this topic. Don't miss it.
* Our music was absolutely unbelievable. I am so excited about our live recording coming on March 13th at 6PM
* We had quite a few people give their lives to Jesus today!
* I did my best not to crack on Nascar too much in honor of the Daytona 500. However the video clip of Ricky Bobby was classic!
* Our student ministry is on fire right now! Kid's lives are changing. Don't forget to register your teens for IGNITE weekend.
* It was exciting to hear a little bit about the possibility of Foothills enering a ministry partneship in the Country of Haiti. I can't wait to share with you about PROJECT REACH. Set aside March 31st on your calendars as we reveal some incredible plans!
* I'm loving that this series is challenging people to read their Bibles intensely.
* I went old school today and used a white board to explain the Gospel. It is awesome to know that Jesus reconciled us to God, and because of the cross, we are totally forgiven!
* Next Sunday I will be talking about the Holy Spirit. There is so much confusion about this topic. Don't miss it.
* Our music was absolutely unbelievable. I am so excited about our live recording coming on March 13th at 6PM
* We had quite a few people give their lives to Jesus today!
* I did my best not to crack on Nascar too much in honor of the Daytona 500. However the video clip of Ricky Bobby was classic!
* Our student ministry is on fire right now! Kid's lives are changing. Don't forget to register your teens for IGNITE weekend.
* It was exciting to hear a little bit about the possibility of Foothills enering a ministry partneship in the Country of Haiti. I can't wait to share with you about PROJECT REACH. Set aside March 31st on your calendars as we reveal some incredible plans!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
mid week run down
Finally getting to the blog this week.
* Last Sunday was a solid day at Foothills. It was fun to be back. The music was awesome as usual.
* The Colossians series is fun to prepare for and teach! If you missed this past Sunday, you can watch it here.
* In case you missed it, we are planning our next Baptism on March 13th at 6:00pm. This is going to be a very historic night for Foothills. Stay tuned for details.
* My friend Richie miller from Avalon Church in GA, came and led our staff meeting on Monday.
* We will be unveiling our 2011 ministry initiatives (Project REACH) on March 31st (yes, it's a Thursday) at 6:00pm. You will be hearing A LOT more about this in the days ahead.
* Some of our staff are out sick. I am hibernating in my office to avoid the germs!
* All of our staff has this overwhelming sense that we are on the brink of something mind-blowing that God is about to do at Foothills!!
* Keep inviting your friends.
* Last Sunday was a solid day at Foothills. It was fun to be back. The music was awesome as usual.
* The Colossians series is fun to prepare for and teach! If you missed this past Sunday, you can watch it here.
* In case you missed it, we are planning our next Baptism on March 13th at 6:00pm. This is going to be a very historic night for Foothills. Stay tuned for details.
* My friend Richie miller from Avalon Church in GA, came and led our staff meeting on Monday.
* We will be unveiling our 2011 ministry initiatives (Project REACH) on March 31st (yes, it's a Thursday) at 6:00pm. You will be hearing A LOT more about this in the days ahead.
* Some of our staff are out sick. I am hibernating in my office to avoid the germs!
* All of our staff has this overwhelming sense that we are on the brink of something mind-blowing that God is about to do at Foothills!!
* Keep inviting your friends.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Catching Up
* Been out of the office for the last week, which is awesome, but there is a lot of catching up to do.
* Spent some amazing time with my family in Florida. It worked out really good, because we got a chance to catch up with a bunch of family members that we don't get to see very often.
* Enjoyed a week of 80 degree weather (don't hate!). Unfortunately I got sunburned and am now peeling.
* Yesterday I was wearing shorts, today I am wearing long johns.
* Yes, we got a chance to do a lot of fishing.
* I got such good reports on the services at Foothills last Sunday. I am so proud of the team that God has blessed me to serve with!
* Tim Wadsworth did a super job with his message. (How does he always manage to talk about his feet every time he preaches?)
* Liz and I got to worship at this church last Sunday. They have been a portable church for 18 years, but Sunday was their first time in their own permanent building!
* I am looking forward to week #2 of our Colossians series. If you have not already read through the book of Colossians, why not do it between now and Sunday?
* There is a sense of spiritual awakening happening happening at Foothills that is incredible! If you don't have a church home, come and hang out with us Sunday!
* Spent some amazing time with my family in Florida. It worked out really good, because we got a chance to catch up with a bunch of family members that we don't get to see very often.
* Enjoyed a week of 80 degree weather (don't hate!). Unfortunately I got sunburned and am now peeling.
* Yesterday I was wearing shorts, today I am wearing long johns.
* Yes, we got a chance to do a lot of fishing.
* I got such good reports on the services at Foothills last Sunday. I am so proud of the team that God has blessed me to serve with!
* Tim Wadsworth did a super job with his message. (How does he always manage to talk about his feet every time he preaches?)
* Liz and I got to worship at this church last Sunday. They have been a portable church for 18 years, but Sunday was their first time in their own permanent building!
* I am looking forward to week #2 of our Colossians series. If you have not already read through the book of Colossians, why not do it between now and Sunday?
* There is a sense of spiritual awakening happening happening at Foothills that is incredible! If you don't have a church home, come and hang out with us Sunday!
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Sunday review
We had a phenomenal Sunday at Foothills Community Church. We kicked off our new series on the book of Colossians. I spoke about my favorite topic--the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Actually we talk about the Good news every Sunday at Foothills, but we dissected what the Good news is all about--- that we were hopelessly lost and separated from God because of our sins, but God loved us so much that He sent His one and only Son Jesus Christ to pay for our sins on a cross. He was buried, and on the 3rd day he rose again!
That is life-changing news!
* We have created some extra-curricular study/devotion material that you can download , to make the series even more meaningful.
* I love that God is sending us so many new people to Foothills!
* We had 45 people go through our Get In The Game (membership) class last week! Lots of people getting fired-up about Foothills.
* Our LIFE groups are up and running for this semester. Lots of new people are taking a step in their Spiritual growth.
* I love our staff at Foothills. These are not only gifted, talented people, but they love Jesus!
* Our Toccoa campus is gaining momentum. Our campus Pastor, Brian Marshall is doing a terrific job!
Actually we talk about the Good news every Sunday at Foothills, but we dissected what the Good news is all about--- that we were hopelessly lost and separated from God because of our sins, but God loved us so much that He sent His one and only Son Jesus Christ to pay for our sins on a cross. He was buried, and on the 3rd day he rose again!
That is life-changing news!
* We have created some extra-curricular study/devotion material that you can download , to make the series even more meaningful.
* I love that God is sending us so many new people to Foothills!
* We had 45 people go through our Get In The Game (membership) class last week! Lots of people getting fired-up about Foothills.
* Our LIFE groups are up and running for this semester. Lots of new people are taking a step in their Spiritual growth.
* I love our staff at Foothills. These are not only gifted, talented people, but they love Jesus!
* Our Toccoa campus is gaining momentum. Our campus Pastor, Brian Marshall is doing a terrific job!
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