Have you ever rolled your window down and said "Hi!" to one of our great parking team volunteers? They do such a great job of getting us in and out safely for all three services. They are out there rain or shine, cold or hot, snow or sleet. Next time the weather is fowl.....give them a little "Thank-You!"
Speaking of parking.....our attendance is up and growing again. Moreover, summer is over and families are all here at once. I need to ask everyone who is a regular attendee at CSF to NOT park in the guest parking front area. Please park in the back lots or around on the side lots. This helps our parking team direct guest to the up-front parking spots and then they can walk in the front doors and be greeted and given inside directions.
This past Sunday our lot was slam full during the second service. If you are attending the second service.....we really need you to not park in the front row. On that note, if you attend our growing noon service, you can park where ever you want!
See you Sunday!
Today's Bible Reading Revelation Chapter 3
As you read these verses one thing is clear. God is always watching how we live our lives and He has the power to test and know our motives. God is not impressed with flowery spiritual words that come out of our mouths but do not match our hearts real motives. God also says in verses 14-16 that he wants us to be either Hot or Cold. Some have taught that this means that God wants you to be either for Him completely or against Him completely. That He does not want you to be devoted sometimes and not on other times.
That is not what this verse means. The verse is simple. He wants you to be useful. Hot water has specific use and cold water has specific use. In general creative teaching terms...water that is only lukewarm really has no specific use. God would never say he wants you to be all bad instead of just bad once in a while...that is silly. He is saying that as a member of a local church and as a Christian in the local community....have a use and do something of value for God and His Kingdom.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Last Night Was AWESOME
Last night was a great night. We celebrated with 45 people who entered the Baptismal waters, personally shared their story of salvation and then were baptized. Each one identified themselves with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. We were able to celebrate with kids, teenagers, singles in their twenties, young couples, and those who are "older."
Last night was even more special because we were joined by Champion Christian Center (currently meeting at South Meck High)! Over 500 people from two different churches came together to worship and celebrate baptism. We were all together...Black, White, Latino, Hispanic and other ethnicities were here! Rich, poor, and middle class. Students, teachers, professionals and blue color were all here. My guess is we even had a few Democrats who came instead of watching the DNC! HA HA
It was a great night!
Many of you asked if we would be doing other things with Champion Christian Center. The answer is yes......we will be doing many other things with them as we continue to Team up with other churches and organizations in our area. Moreover, we are Teaming up with them every Friday as we host the Butler Football Team here for a pre-game meal and devotion time. Both churches are pitching in to help each week.
Last thing about last night....Pastor Lemay wanted me to make sure I shared with you all how much they were blessed and felt welcomed! Great job CSF!
Today's Bible Reading Revelation chapter 2
I love what he says to the church in Ephesus. He takes a few sentences to tell them about all the great things they are doing. Then he says....I do have one issue with you. You are doing all these great things, but, you have left your first love. Meaning, they were doing good things but had forgotten to stay intimately connected to God. They were doing good things but had fallen out of personal devotion with Christ.
It is like being married for a few years and doing all the things you are suppose to do as a spouse....but you wake up one day and the emotional love devotion and connection to your spouse is cold and hum-drum.
When this happens in marriage or in our relationship with Christ....it can be devastating. What is the cure? John tells us very clearly:
1) Recognize the challenge you currently face and be honest about it.
2) Repent....tell God or your spouse you are sorry!
3) Revamp...go back and do the things you use to do when your relationship was new, fresh and vibrant.
Last night was even more special because we were joined by Champion Christian Center (currently meeting at South Meck High)! Over 500 people from two different churches came together to worship and celebrate baptism. We were all together...Black, White, Latino, Hispanic and other ethnicities were here! Rich, poor, and middle class. Students, teachers, professionals and blue color were all here. My guess is we even had a few Democrats who came instead of watching the DNC! HA HA
It was a great night!
Many of you asked if we would be doing other things with Champion Christian Center. The answer is yes......we will be doing many other things with them as we continue to Team up with other churches and organizations in our area. Moreover, we are Teaming up with them every Friday as we host the Butler Football Team here for a pre-game meal and devotion time. Both churches are pitching in to help each week.
Last thing about last night....Pastor Lemay wanted me to make sure I shared with you all how much they were blessed and felt welcomed! Great job CSF!
Today's Bible Reading Revelation chapter 2
I love what he says to the church in Ephesus. He takes a few sentences to tell them about all the great things they are doing. Then he says....I do have one issue with you. You are doing all these great things, but, you have left your first love. Meaning, they were doing good things but had forgotten to stay intimately connected to God. They were doing good things but had fallen out of personal devotion with Christ.
It is like being married for a few years and doing all the things you are suppose to do as a spouse....but you wake up one day and the emotional love devotion and connection to your spouse is cold and hum-drum.
When this happens in marriage or in our relationship with Christ....it can be devastating. What is the cure? John tells us very clearly:
1) Recognize the challenge you currently face and be honest about it.
2) Repent....tell God or your spouse you are sorry!
3) Revamp...go back and do the things you use to do when your relationship was new, fresh and vibrant.
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