Jan 30, Thoughts on Sunday
I have come to a conclusion, to attend 5 Point you must really want to go to church. Some of my thoughts on the day:
* As I came out of my office and heading down stairs Sunday morning I noticed several things I really dislike:
a. people out of breath from having to walk so far (probably good for them :))
b. long line in Kid Zone for check in
c. foyer so crowded I couldn't get through
d. it was cold in the foyer due to doors being open
e. went to bathroom and it was crowded. Told everyone it was my office and we chatted
f. walked down Kid Zone hall way, oh my gosh the kids.
g. our sound system is old and doesn't sound real good. We bought it off Marathon when they moved into their new building. Tell you just how old it is.
h. there were over 50 people standing in the foyer waiting to get into main auditorium between services
I could list some more but I think you get the picture that there are a lot of things I'd love to change at 5 Point. But in saying that there are some things I wouldn't change for nothing:
a. the atmosphere is electric. People can't wait to get in and worship. Meant what I said earlier, if you attend 5 Point you have a desire to be at church.
b. wouldn't change being crowded over having a lot of space
c. sound system may be old but Tim and the band bring it every week
d. its cold because the greeters don't have time to close the doors, too many people coming and going
e. we have a bunch of freaks at 5 Point. People who wouldn't fit in anywhere else and I wouldn't have it any other way.
f. yes the Kid Zone is CRAMPED but that is definitely better than having a lot of emptiness. Going to blog more about Kid Zone later in week.
g. LIFE CHANGE takes place every week.
h. we have first time guest every week
i. we have second time guest every week
j. we have people who come for their third time and they are now one of us every week
k. people love on you the minute you step into the parking lots, even if they are a mile form the church
l. GOD IS ALL OVER THIS PLACE!
I love being the Pastor of a church where people have a burning desire to attend. Love the fact that so many of our volunteers have bought into our vision and are pouring their lives into 5 Point.
Some thoughts on yesterday service:
* Looked at the shocking statement, "Love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you."
* You could seriously feel the tension. People do not want to pray for those they dislike.
* Major life change took place. Love it.
* Can you imagine if all of us were willing to forgive, love our enemies and even pray for those who are always after us? The church would change the world. Jesus had a pretty good idea of what He was doing!
* Shared what we must do to love our enemies:
First, we must have a heart transplant form Jesus. Not possible to love enemies with a worldly heart.
Second, we must forgive them for whatever it was that made them our enemy. Used the example of Christ on cross asking God to forgive those killing him.
Third, we must come to the point we actually hurt for them just as Christ hurt for us.
* Worship at end of service was incredible!
* Love this church!
* As I came out of my office and heading down stairs Sunday morning I noticed several things I really dislike:
a. people out of breath from having to walk so far (probably good for them :))
b. long line in Kid Zone for check in
c. foyer so crowded I couldn't get through
d. it was cold in the foyer due to doors being open
e. went to bathroom and it was crowded. Told everyone it was my office and we chatted
f. walked down Kid Zone hall way, oh my gosh the kids.
g. our sound system is old and doesn't sound real good. We bought it off Marathon when they moved into their new building. Tell you just how old it is.
h. there were over 50 people standing in the foyer waiting to get into main auditorium between services
I could list some more but I think you get the picture that there are a lot of things I'd love to change at 5 Point. But in saying that there are some things I wouldn't change for nothing:
a. the atmosphere is electric. People can't wait to get in and worship. Meant what I said earlier, if you attend 5 Point you have a desire to be at church.
b. wouldn't change being crowded over having a lot of space
c. sound system may be old but Tim and the band bring it every week
d. its cold because the greeters don't have time to close the doors, too many people coming and going
e. we have a bunch of freaks at 5 Point. People who wouldn't fit in anywhere else and I wouldn't have it any other way.
f. yes the Kid Zone is CRAMPED but that is definitely better than having a lot of emptiness. Going to blog more about Kid Zone later in week.
g. LIFE CHANGE takes place every week.
h. we have first time guest every week
i. we have second time guest every week
j. we have people who come for their third time and they are now one of us every week
k. people love on you the minute you step into the parking lots, even if they are a mile form the church
l. GOD IS ALL OVER THIS PLACE!
I love being the Pastor of a church where people have a burning desire to attend. Love the fact that so many of our volunteers have bought into our vision and are pouring their lives into 5 Point.
Some thoughts on yesterday service:
* Looked at the shocking statement, "Love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you."
* You could seriously feel the tension. People do not want to pray for those they dislike.
* Major life change took place. Love it.
* Can you imagine if all of us were willing to forgive, love our enemies and even pray for those who are always after us? The church would change the world. Jesus had a pretty good idea of what He was doing!
* Shared what we must do to love our enemies:
First, we must have a heart transplant form Jesus. Not possible to love enemies with a worldly heart.
Second, we must forgive them for whatever it was that made them our enemy. Used the example of Christ on cross asking God to forgive those killing him.
Third, we must come to the point we actually hurt for them just as Christ hurt for us.
* Worship at end of service was incredible!
* Love this church!
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