Here’s an email I sent to our volunteer staff today…

Folks, we’ll be baptizing 50 people this Sunday. We didn’t even have 50 people on our launch team a year ago.

I’m blown away with what God is doing at Elevation. I know I say that all the time. That’s because it’s true… all the time.

Let me tell you a little about what you can expect this Sunday:

1. For the first time since March we’ll all be together in one service at 10:30. Gonna be a lot of energy in the room. Tell your friends to arrive early as E-Kidz check in will be hoppin’.

2. The baptism service will be a bona fide throw down party. Get ready to go nuts- and bring a towel. (Not because you’re going to get wet. Because you’re going to cry like a baby and a box of Kleenex might not be enough. I won’t be crying. I’m a tough dude… straight outta Moncks Corner yo.)

3. We’re kicking off our Christmas series, Miracle, and I’ve got a Word from the Lord for us. I need you to get the most pressing needs you have in the forefront of your mind for the next 4 weeks, and trust God to do supernatural things in your life during this series.

4. We’ve got a special treat for everyone for the month of December only. I’m not excited about it, but many of you will be. It’s not a big thing, but for some of you, it will revolutionize your Sunday morning experience and feed your addiction.

5. Yes, there will be the beginnings of Christmas music. But it’ll rock. Promise. And no cattle will be lowing.

6. The people you invite this Sunday are going to see the church at its best.

7. I’ve got to finish my sermon in 40 minutes so we can start baptisms on time. Think I can do it? Larry’s taking bets…

Don’t waste this opportunity. It’s time to believe God like never before, and pack the house this Sunday!

(Remember, e-vites are available @ www.elevationchurch.org)

Inviting people should be easy this Sunday. People are tuning into spiritual things as Christmas draws near.

And you’re a part of a church where God is on the move.

Ride the wave! (No baptism/water pun intended… ok, well maybe it was intended.)

I’ve got more to tell you guys… I may email again later this week.

I love being your pastor! I love this church!

Pastor Steven