Sunday Unwind

UNBELIEVABLE! That is my word for the day. I mean it both directions.

I'll deal with the good first:

• This morning was absolutely incredible!
• The worship team had so much energy; even before the service. That energy came out on stage.
• The congregation was really connected in worship.
• The Holy Spirit broke into the service in the middle of "How Great Is Our God." Love that song, it is the new anthem of the modern church.
• God was calling someone or someones to make a serious life change today.
• Great spirit in the room all day. People came in with passion and anticipation and it showed.
• We continued our "What if...?" series this morning. Spoke on taking risks. Shared one of my favorite stories from the Bible; when Jonathan and His armor bearer attack the Philistines by themselves. I truly believe that God is calling people to step out in big faith and do some radical things for Him. It is going to involve risk and will require overcoming fear, much like jumping out of an airplane. (I will go skydiving very soon, by the way.) :-)
• There was a powerful response at the end of the service as folks came forward seeking God and saying "yes" to Him.
• We also had some of our closest friends come in for the weekend. It was wonderful to have them here. Mike & Pam, thanks!
  
• On top of that, three of our former youth from Youngstown came to service today. They were in town for the weekend as well. We had a blast with Jess, Kara, and Danielle.
• Lunch at Las Margaritas was a riot! We completely took over that place.
• It seems we may have had a glitch and this morning's sermon may not be available for podcast. I'll know for sure tomorrow. If we can get it, I'll send out a separate link for it when/if it becomes available.
  

Now the other side of unbelievable:

• Shortly after I got home I heard the news coming out of Maryville, IL.
• My heart and prayers go out to Pastor Winters family and First Baptist Church.
• Tragic is not the right word; atrocity is closer.
• It's time for the church to start taking security seriously.

With Daylight savings, staying up late with friends, preaching my guts out, time with friends, and a full afternoon, I am wiped out. Later...