Weekly Rundown

I've been pretty inconsistent in blogging lately so here's a Thursday afternoon rundown to get caught up on some things:

• Awesome kick-off to our "FORGED" series as we talk about developing character in our lives. Sunday's main points were:
  
  
  
  • Character development is God's primary agenda for us (vs. circumstance development)
  
  
  • Pursuing character puts us on the same team with God.
  
  
  • Not pursuing character will limit you and frustrate you.
  
  
  • Pursuing character will cost you (time, focus) and bless you.
  
  
  
  


• Both our campuses are now receiving the same sermon on the same week (vs. being a week behind in Calhoun).
  
  
  
  • Great move so far!  Makes scheduling things much easier.
  
  
  
  


• I have moved into a new office which actually used to be my old office.  We are moving offices around and adjusting some locations in preparation for construction.


• I have a rocking 20-gallon fish tank in my office.  I've only lost 2 fish (neons) so far :)


• On Tuesday, I did the same pull-up workout that I last was able to do when I was at the Naval Academy.  I was pretty excited but I did not realize that the recovery would take a lot longer than it did 10 years ago :)


• We hired a Connections Pastor (Small Groups; Ministry Teams).  His name is Alfred Turley.  I've known him a long time and he is going to rock serving God here.


• We are hoping that construction on Stage 123 (second worship venue; Student ministry; Cafe) begins real soon!!  Pray that the permit process goes smoothly at the local & state levels.


• Our Next Step giving is going great!!  You've already given over $500,000 of the total amount pledged!!  This is mind boggling that you have given that much in only 1 month!!!
  
  
  
  • For Beth & I, writing our first check to The Next Step was a little scary but ultimately, it was one of the BEST checks I've ever written ... because I believe so much in how God will use it!!
  
  
  
  


• Can't wait for part 2 of FORGED!!
  
  
  
  • In Calhoun: Great time to invite a new guest to church with you!!
  
  
  • In Dalton: We really need more people to switch from 11:00 to the 9:30 service.  11:00 is filling up rapidily and this is the optimal time for guests to show up ... so if possible, help us free up seats for the guests we expect each and every week at Rock Bridge!!