One Thing

Posted: January 2, 2012 in Faith
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Today at Connecting Point we talked about “One Thing”.  I haven’t set a new year’s resolution for myself this year.  In fact it’s been many years since I have done so.  Mostly because I’m big chicken who’s afraid of failure.  But this year I want to step up beyond the good intentions that generally come along with our new year’s resolutions.  I want to seek out and find that one thing that God desires to do in and through my life in this coming year.

7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
-Matthew 7:7-8

Sometimes it’s tough to ask those really big questions like, “God what do you want to do with my life?”  It’s because, quite frankly, we are afraid He might answer. I would challenge you this year to allow God to answer that question. And once He does, trust him to bring that vision to reality.

Thoughts After Our First Ever Midnight Christmas Eve Service

Posted: December 25, 2011 in Church
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We had our first ever Midnight Christmas Eve Service at Connecting Point Church last night.  I have to say it was off the chart.  We had our highest attendance ever!  People showed up to celebrate the birth of our Savior.

  • Midnight is not nearly as late as it seems.  Everyone was awake and excited and I did not hear a single complaint about being tired.
  • I was shocked that so many stuck around to talk after the service even though it was late at night.  I’m reminded that we have a great community at our church…a family!
  • 30 minutes was the perfect amount of time.  It wasn’t too short or too long, it was the perfect length for a midnight service.  I’m so glad we went that way.  I had originally planned on more music, and this was much better.
  • Never underestimate the power of God’s word.  I basically read from Isaiah and Luke and that was it.  I didn’t tell a bunch of jokes or stories (not that there’s anything wrong with that), but rather we just told the Christmas story.  And it truly made an impact.  Hebrews 4:12
  • Note to self, don’t ever forget your bible and notes again.  Wow I felt like a fish out of water for the first few minutes.  Thank God for technology!  I had my laptop and was able to reprint my notes and the scripture passages.  I’m still wondering what kind of preacher leaves his bible at home?
  • I felt nervous for the first time in a very long time.  You might think that’s bad at first, but on the contrary, it is the best thing!  It means that we stepped up to another level last night.  We had a full house and while that was a blessing, it was a surprise walking out on the stage and seeing it.  I couldn’t be more excited for next week and all that the coming year is bringing!
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