Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
We’ll be starting a new Sermon Series called “So help me God” during the month of September. Think of it as sort of the start of the new “season” of actionchurch. I can’t wait.
First; though, we’re gonna do something that all “returning shows” do at the beginning of a new season. We’re gonna catch everyone up on what has happened over the last 2 1/2 years of actionchurch. Even if you’ve been part of the action for several “seasons” we’re gonna remind you of some things you’ve probably forgotten. If you’re new to actionchurch next week will probably help make things make a little more “sense”. Ok, maybe not totally…because following Jesus makes for some very interesting ”plot lines”.
Here’s something you won’t see in any of the “previously on” recaps you’ll see on TV. Sunday we will also be telling some things that we believe will be coming in FUTURE “episodes” of actionchurch. We’ll talk about possible upcoming “plot twists” as we grow and expand as a church.
Please make plans to attend Sunday now. Think of it as a “previously on” with a “sneak peek” a “spoiler” and possibly a “cliff hanger” thrown in. 
I think I’ll go now and hopefully NEVER use another TV analogy again…
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
I’ve been thinking a lot about the story of David and Goliath. The story feels like metephor for the “long-shot-one-in-a-million” attempt we are making as a church to make the former Wright Brothers Lincoln Mercury our new venue.
There are so many great insights you can take away from the story:
David didn’t show up to fight a giant….he came to deliver lunch. (Doing what needs to be done can give us the opportunity for greatness.)
David chose not to accept the Kings offer of armor and weaponry because it “didn’t fit”. (Be who God created you to be.)
David believed God would help him defeat Goliath…but scripture says he “carefully selected five smooth stones” for his sling. (Be Prepared)
I keep thinking about one particular part of the story…one moment, actually. I wonder what David was thinking in the few split seconds after the stone left his sling shot, before it connected with the enormous head of Goliath the giant? I wonder what David felt as he “let go”? I wonder if those few split seconds felt like an eternity as all of his efforts…all of his courage…all of his faith in the Almighty God, were invested in that one flying stone…a stone that was now completely out of his hands?
“Letting Go” is difficult. It’s sobering to think that all of your preparations are over, and the outcome depends completely on events that are “out of your hands”. I think that’s where we are as a church. We’ve made our preparations. We’ve taken our ridiculous stand in front of the giant. We’ve met with bankers, lawyers, preachers, and anyone else who would listen to our story. We’ve gathered a few “smooth stones” along the way…but nothing that looks like it can seriously defeat the giant.
It’s time to let go. Time to pray and trust that God will guide whatever feeble efforts we have made. “Our property” goes up for sherriff sale next tuesday. It’s out of our hands. Not every ”idiot” who stands up to a giant wins…some get clobbered.
I’d love for you to join us in prayer as our puny pebble flies through the air…
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Monday, August 9th, 2010
We had such a good day yesterday at actionchurch. I think we have the most fantastic group of people I have EVER had the pleasure of working with working together each week to make actionchurch the special place that it is. Thank you all! Special thanks to Tyler for absolutely OWNING one of the most complex services of the year. (It was also pretty great to have his soon-to-be-bride do our opening and announcements!) Here’s a few pics Garrett shot of the festivities yesterday…Enjoy.
Look interesting? You will not want to miss next Sunday…
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