Second Look @ Sunday

Here's a quick glimpse at some of the highlights from today:

• Our set-up team is amazing. They did a great job unloading the trailer today, even if I had booby-trapped it by switching everything around over the weekend.
• Our phenomenal drummer, Chet, found some great lights on a killer deal that we got to install on our light tree today.
• Our band has been really gelling over the last few weeks. Thanks for all your hard work.
• Saw a high-school classmate today. She and her husband came to Discovery with her sister & brother-in-law. She had no clue that I was the pastor (probably why she was willing to come).
• Alex Tindle stepped up as the host for this morning's service. It was his first time in that capacity. Excellent work friend.
• Janet Oberholtzer, our small groups guru, experienced a first as well. She taught in our Childrens' Ministry area. Thanks for filling in the gap Janet!
• Since I forgot to say it in the service this morning: Happy Birthday Zayden Harper! You're an incredible little four year old. Now keep away from my daughters.
• Got a chance to see some great friends who God is doing amazing things through also today.
• Spent the afternoon with the girls. The only downside was that Alyssa still had a smokin' hot fever.

Second Look @ Sunday

Time flies when you're having fun (and really busy). Here's some take-aways from yesterday for me:

• The Discovery band is really starting to jell. I love watching people serve out of giftedness and passion.
• We celebrated the sacrament of communion. It is incredible to join with the Church throughout the ages in experiencing the grace of God.
• Had a bit of a scare when someone passed out/fainted in the parking lot while leaving. Our volunteers did an outstanding job of being on top of the situation and immediately got emergency responders there. Not something that we ever wanted to test, but great knowing that our volunteers are paying attention.
• Speaking of volunteers: so thankful for our Childrens Ministry team. Week after week we have individuals who are willing to sacrifice their own time in worship to serve God and others. Thanks for all the hard work.
• While we were worshiping at AMC Stadium 16, Jack Young (one of our elders) was wrapping up a weekend serving with Kairos at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility. Despite my testimony, they allowed him to return home.
• Talked finances during a pre-marital counseling session. Honor God by being a good steward of what He has entrusted to you (applies in so many areas of your life).
• My girls are amazing. Morgan had us cracking up after failing to get the lights turned on. "I can't. I have short arms." Too cute. She then repeated the "short arms" line a dozen times.