Attendance today was way up.
Always glad to see this – it seems to add extra energy into the service.
I really enjoyed the music today. The songs were God-centered and vertically
focused, not to mention well-done by everyone.
I think we have some of the best musical & vocal talent in the
area. More importantly, our worship team
is made up of some of the most selfless and servant-minded people around.
Gary Weiborg hit it out of the park today. He handled the text skillfully and delivered
a good message. It was enjoyable to
hear. I was convicted in a few places. I think the PCC family was edified too. I’m certain God was honored.
I really, really appreciated some of the things he said.
The message series through the book of 2 Timothy has been
one of the most productive series for us ever.
The Military Families Meet-and-Greet after service was a
huge success too. We appreciate our
military personnel and their families, and are honored that God has seen fit to
send so many good people to our church family.
Thank you to everyone who made it happen.
BTW – We have some good cooks at PCC too.
SUCCESSION PLANNING…
I won’t be the lead pastor at PCC forever… and I don’t
intend to hang on long after my time has passed. With that in mind, I’ve been thinking about a
succession plan (i.e., who will take my place and how to make it happen) that
will be as seamless and non-disruptive as possible. A best-case scenario will be to raise up
someone from within our church family.
This would be a person who is well known, loved, and received by our
congregation. Home grown, if you will.
But don’t count me out just yet….
I want to last as long as I can. But I don’t want to burn out before I get
there. That’s why I’m sharing the pulpit
with others and developing a solid teaching team. Not only do these people bring their gifts to
the Body of Christ, but it helps me by extending my shelf life.
I think it honors God to think ahead about these things.
I figure I have about 9-10 more years (unless circumstances
decide otherwise). I’m 56 years old and
this church will need a new pastor by the time I reach 65. It just makes sense to have a younger pastor
at some point.
UPCOMING AT PCC…
I’m preaching this Sunday.
The message is entitled “The Agape Factor.”
The following Sunday (Palm Sunday) we’ll be receiving
Communion together.
Easter Sunday comes the following week.
The Sunday after Easter begins a new series on The 10 Commandments.
A CULTURE OF INVITING….
PCC should have a
culture of inviting guests to Sunday Services… not just on big days like
Easter.
Ask God to give you a heart that longs for lost people… and
to remember what it was like when you were hell-bound yourself.
The reason you are saved is because someone told you about
Jesus Christ.
Jesus said, “Freely you received…. Freely you must give.”
Who are you going to invite (and bring) to PCC next Sunday.
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