Weekly Rundown (2.27.2011)

• At the last minute, I decided to stay in NYC this week with Beth (who is fighting some infections) and not "commute" to Georgia to teach.  I just want to thank our incredibly flexible and capable staff!! This them to do a lot of "hoop jumping" and I just appreciate them so much!!
  
  
  
  • The positive for me was I am a little more ahead with sermon preparation and study ... and I have not felt this close to my Savior in a long, long time; so I'm thankful for the hidden graces that God keeps letting me find even in the middle of the long battle we are fighting.
  
  
  
  


• Our group leaders from Dalton & Chatsworth had some great training on Saturday.  The more I study Scripture and the "Trinity" of God, the more convinced I am of the power of community -- doing life together!
  
  
  
  • Life together is the epicenter of being the church.
  
  
  
  


• Got to visit a really amazing church today called, Apostles Church.  Often times I am guilty of going to other churches to "evaluate" them but today I connected to God in worship and through the teaching of His Word ... very refreshing! {I'll blog more later on this.}


• As part of our missions investment this week, we will giving money to help with the tragic earthquake in New Zealand.
  
  
  
  • Generosity reflects the heart of God.
  
  
  • Giving in Jesus' Name is never an expense but always an investment.
  
  
  
  


• Remember Vision Weekend is coming up (March 10/13).  Who are you bringing?!?


• Had coffee with one of my college roommates this weekend.  Felt like we picked up right where we left off ... great friend and sailor.


• An update on Beth: her body has been fighting the EB virus and late last week the lab results showed she was negative for it (Yea!). Then she developed some head congestion and a sore throat.  They tested her on Friday for the flu (and some other things but we don't know final results yet). We'll see the doctors again on Monday.  Please pray for her comfort and for her immune system to beat back these infections.


• God bless and have a great week!!