Thoughts from Pastor Steven

Archive for February, 2007

Water down the Gospel

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

“How did you like the service at ______ Community Church?” I often ask people who recently visited certain churches I’m familiar with.
“It was ok, but it felt like they watered down the Gospel,” they regularly reply.
I get a kick out of this phrase. It’s another one of those orphan phrases that we use and abuse, [...]

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Watch this

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Here’s our one year recap video, as promised.
Thanks again Sean!
We just had an incredible staff day. Yep, staff meeting turned into a staff day.
We set all of our goals for year two. And of course we ate lunch at Chili’s. And of course we ordered chips w/ queso.
I had wanted to do all of our [...]

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How am I going to explain this?

Sunday, February 11th, 2007

I know I’ve got to, but I don’t know where to start.
I don’t know what to say.
I can’t do it justice.
But since there’s no way I’ll be able to fall asleep until the wee hours (a combination of Monster energy drinks and the Holy Ghost), I may as well give it a shot.
Our one year [...]

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I might cry

Friday, February 9th, 2007

If ever there were a worship service to put me in tears, it would be this Sunday.
We are in for an unforgettable day together.
As I look over the service elements and add the last little bit to the message, I’m getting chills.
I think you’ll see a side of me you’ve never seen before.
And a [...]

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