Weekly Rundown (5.26.09)

{I'm 2 weeks behind on the "Rundown" so I'll do my best to catch up}

• My trip to Dallas was outstanding as usual.  The "mentor" pastors were great and so full of wisdom on everything from church finances to leadership to staffing.  As always I leave challenged, inspired, and uplifted.


• The Chatsworth informational meeting was incredible.  People are pumped and we're excited that God is opening this door for our church to add a 3rd site.


• Baptism ... WOW!! I could not believe so many people showed up despite the 55 degree weather ... they really wanted to be baptized.  I believe it was our second biggest baptism ever! Praise God for that ... and yes, I did wear a wet suit :)


• Missed the 24 finale ... I was in Texas.  I feel un-American.


• As many of you know Beth & I love movies! Our first date was to see Star Wars: Episode I.  So needless to say, we love summer when all the blockbusters come out.  My favorite so far is the Star Trek movie hands down.


• Making progress on the Small groups pastor search that has been going on since the the fall of '08!!


• We'll be sending out the You Asked For It! survey soon where you can pick the sermons for our August series.


• Appreciate Carll and John McIntosh preaching this past Sunday in Calhoun and Dalton. 


• New series starts Sunday called, Help Wanted!  This is a topic I never heard preached but one we very much need to understand ... our Christian life depends on it.


• Our first ever night of worship is this Sunday night (May 31st) in Stage 123!!


• Hope everyone had a meaningful Memorial Day!