joys…
one of the joys of my job is getting to see how God does things in completely new situations. i got to have lunch with Tim Grandstaff on Saturday, the day before launch. Tim shared several stories about God’s provision. church from California saw a tweet and sent money. family from church in California moves to area and connects with Genesis after pastor recommends they meet. local church sends money and band members. it was just great listening to Tim in his excitement and hearing him tell the story.
the launch went well…as i said before about 150 in attendance. about 30 folks from WRC or family members that showed up. after the service the Hunts and the Gilcreases were helping breakdown the children’s area. seemed like old times at WRC.
during the service their faith was expanded as they had to set up two full rows of seats for an “overflow” crowd. there were some technical difficulties that i am sure will be worked out. lots of kids, this is a young congregation. i was by far the oldest person in the building and that included Tim’s mom and dad.
tim held up a yard pincher (?) don’t really know what it’s called but it’s one of those things that picks up items off the groung without having to bend over. Tim told his core group that “every manager at Disney walks around with one of these. it is a symbol of servanthood that they will do anything necessary to keep the park clean for guests.” he challenged the core team to have that same attitude to be ready to serve whenever and wherever he/she may be needed. in most of our established churches people have forgotten that lesson.
good positive comments after the service. several new people and families hung around for the cook out to get a free burger or hot dog.
next week i get to go to Charleston and hang out. we’ll arrive just in time to do some door-to-door canvasing with information about the River Church. see what Todd Mag and the team have prepared and of course we’ll probably end up at Hyman’s for dinner and if we’re luck kaminsky’s for dessert. then we’ll all roll into the service on Sunday.
The Grove in McDonough started previews this past weekend can’t wait to hear Chris’ report.
Also launching this Sunday in south Atlanta – Hope Church. Maurice and the team there are gonna kick the doors down. great place to worship. wish there were two of me so i could be at Todd and Maurice’s. God is good!
WRC is touching four new communities this month. Excited about the future.
