Wednesday, January 9, 2013

January 9, 2013

I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. 13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on... Philippians 3:12-14a

Our time together Sunday was very meaningful as we unpacked this verse.  We started our new series - Abnormal.  This series is important because frankly, normal isnt working for many of us!  We need to push past normal to abnormal, because unless we do, we will remain in the ruts our daily patterns have created.  Lets forget the past, and look forward to what lies ahead of us...which is a personal, daily walk with Christ.  Its not a dream or a fading vision, its the real deal and we would be wise to challenge ourselves to deeper levels of relationship with Him. 

Many of us have done so and are committed to 30/30.  This is a challenge to spend 30 minutes a day with God in prayer, introspection and reading of the Bible for the next 30 days.  Im already hearing from you about whats happening!  I have shaken things up in my life as well and am feeling a fresh wind blowing.  Im having to force myself to end my time of devotion and begin my day.  Our God is good and faithful and we experience Him when we turn our attention to Him.  If you have already stumbled or haven't gotten in gear yet...its time!  Right now.  Stop reading this and get to it!    

We continue our series this week as we turn to the passage found in Psalm 51.  Take an early look and let God speak to you about it before Sundays gathering.  If you haven't seen the series preview yet...take a look and like others post on your Facebook page or forward this email to a friend who might visit.


 
Lastly, we are experiencing large numbers of attendance on Sundays and we need to make good use of our new property.  If you are able, please park next door which makes room for the many new guests we host weekly that don't know about the parking next door yet and leave because they don't see open parking.  If you park there...you may be rewarded for your efforts.

We love you and are praying Gods best over you and your homes.  We look forward to our time together each week as we celebrate Jesus and His work in our lives.

Pastor Craig, Becky, Seth, Hannah and Riley the dog.