21% increase

17 06 2007

When you’re a smaller church increases and decreases seem much larger. We could say that we grew 21% in one week. Last week we had 28, this week we had 34. Two new families were at Unplugged today and the two new families from last week were there. It was great again to meet together. Adam did awesome leading us in worship. It was stinkin‘ HOT in our room. The heater was stuck on or something. We need to get that fixed next week. Talked about vision today. It was good. Took a few lessons out of Paul’s first missionary journey and asked the questions “Why are we here?” “Why am I here?” and “What should I do?” As it relates to vision. Already looking forward to next week as we talk about essential ministries at Element. Our first Preview is 2 weeks away. This week and next will be jam packed getting ready for that. I love doing this.

Following Christ,

Jeff





Our church!

17 06 2007

Couldn’t go to sleep again last night. (same as last Saturday) The brain shut off button was malfunctioning. My mind races with the “what ifs” of Sunday. Not nervous what ifs but excited ones. Got up this morning to do my devotions and started 1 Corinthians. Read out of my Oswald Chambers devo and started praying. Something struck me as I was praying. Today at Unplugged we are talking about vision. What is God’s vision for Element Church? So as I was praying I said something to the effect of “Lord, I pray I would communicate in such a way that people would catch the vision of OUR CHURCH.” We have an “our” church now. That blew me away. For so long it’s been “the church” but now we have an “our”. People came last week. New people are coming this week. That blows me away! That God could stir the heart of people in Gillette and Sheridan in all stages and walks of life to start this thing called Element Church in a city 4 hours away and people in Cheyenne are looking for something to belong to and they become part of our church. Now before someone reminds me “It’s not our church it’s Gods”. I hope you know what I mean. We are a group of people who are taking ownership of this “new thing” God wants to begin. WOW! Our church. It’s not just me anymore, or 8 couples on a team, it’s become “our” now. I’m excited. Can’t wait to worship with everyone this morning and share what’s on my heart.

Following Christ

Jeff








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