New Year Excitement (Part 1)

There's some awesome stuff going on in our church -- some definite things, some possibilities, and always, some exciting stuff! From small group structuring to staffing additions to more outreach to greater opportunities ... 2007 is going to be an awesome year for the Lord!!

Here's why I'm excited:

#1--GOD
His Name is "I AM" for a reason. He is ever present and ever ready to show-up when we humble ourselves, pray big "If-God-is-not-in-this-it-will-fail" type-prayers, and give Him the glory.
God is "I AM" in '07!

#2--PEOPLE
Working with, serving with, and sharing life with people is exciting. Our church loves people ... ALL people. I love seeing people 'get grace' for the first time. I love seeing people 'come back' after a season of life away from God. I love seeing people 'give' themselves passionately to a cause greater than themselves.
People matter to God and they matter to our church. This why we care so much about first impressions, hospitality, creating community, and serving others.

#3--RISK
As Christ-followers, we cannot play it safe. After all, what do we have to lose if we have Christ ...? As a church we'll risk more to reach more people.
But with "I AM" with us ... is it really a risk??

John 3:30