Hey Element Church! Here are my ruminations on the day.
— Today marks one year since we started Unplugged. WOW! One year ago today, 34 people came to our first “church” service. It was more of a team building time for launch but we had worship and a message, and NEW PEOPLE. lol I remember leaving blown away that 34 people would come to Element Church. I left today blown away that people would come. I thought I had some pictures from Unplugged but I can’t find them.
— Untouchables is going GREAT! We took aim at alcohol today. I felt it was received well. I know not everyone agreed, but everyone seemed to receive it. I’ve really felt like God has helped me through this series.
— 471 today. First service was packed today. It actually scared me a bit cause I thought if first service was so full we’d be busting at the seams in second service. Second was down a bit from last week.
— I gave an invitation today to receive Christ. 3 people acknowledged they asked Jesus into their heart today. PTL
— During our reflection time I also asked if anyone was struggling with the issue of alcohol in their life. Had about 7 or 8 folks raise their hands to be prayed for. God is able to set people free from addictions! He is all about setting the captives free. EVEN those captive to addictions.
— The band kicked off the service with a little Daughtry “What I Want”. GREAT lyrics in that song. “What I want and what I need has now become the same thing you’ve been offering. As days go by I finally became what you want me to be.”
— I’m REALLY diggin’ the new song “Happy Day”. It’s by Tim Hughes, check it out. Although, I think Element does it better.
— I hope you all realize how blessed you are to have the team you do. Adam, Grant, Curtis, Andy, Terri and Pam are AWESOME!
— Element e:team is rockin’ too. Our volunteers are amazing.
— If you haven’t got into a Life Group we encourage you to do that. We have several new groups starting.
— Continue praying for our permit process for the new location. As soon as we get the permit we’ll start building!
— We’re taking on homosexuality this Sunday. PLEASE pray for me and the team as we prepare for this. This is SUCH a difficult subject to take on. I know that again there are going to be people on both sides of the issue with strong opinions. The Bible has some VERY clear references about this issue. Pray for those who may have friends or family who are homosexuals or those who may come who are homosexual themselves. God’s Spirit has been evident in each of our services so far, He’ll be in this one as well.
— Alright, heading over to hang with friends here in a bit! I love leading this church.
Following Christ,
Jeff
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