Sunday @ Journey

1. Another great weekend for Journey. We had been expecting a great weekend and God didn't disappoint. I believe that lives were changed. Especially those who found a new vantage point of faith - ridiculous faith!

2. It was great to finally find a way to create a ministry and prayer time in our worship experience. The theater is great but it has its limits. Think about it. Movie theaters aren't usually designed for people to communicate. They are designed for people to sit and watch. I certainly don't want a "spectator" mentality to get into Journey. I like hands on. We just have to be a little more creative than most. Thank God for a handicap aisle. I mean it was designed for those who have special needs right?

3. It was great to meet new friends and see those who have been coming to Journey on a consistent basis. What was really incredible this week was the number of senior adults who attended. Edgy music, dark movie theater and all - they came and really entered into the service. I think that speaks volumes or at least it should. One lady came up to me afterwards and said, "I counted every time you said 'Jesus' in your sermon. It let me know that you know what church is all about." I counted that a compliment. And by the way, it was 36 times!

4. Great job for the music team that lead us into worship another time. I want to especially say that Joe is certainly Mr. Utility. He has played a different instrument 4 weeks in a row. Now that is awesome. As we sang, "Lead Me to the Cross" into "At the Cross" my heart wanted to explode. Everything hinges on the cross. The love of God, through the sacrifice of Jesus, for a rag-tag, unlovable, mass of helpless humanity. Brings tears to my eyes every time.

5. One exciting moment occurred just before sound check. We were in the main theater and all the sudden I hear this crash. Looking over my shoulder, my worst fear was confirmed - our projector fell from its 8 foot high perch and crashed to the ground. I didn't want to even look so Jeremy went to check it out. The projector fell into a seat and was still running lamp and all. No big deal? Oh yeah, God cares about the little things too.

6. We are still praying for others on our team to be able to relocate and finally get moved to Denton. It has been a great challenge to the Delcambre's and the Roberts but I know that God's plan is perfect. It will happen and we are praying that way. That just reminds me to repeat one more time - in basketball, you miss all the shots you don't take. Likewise, God doesn't answer the prayers that we fail to pray. So, I ask, Lord bless and provide for our team!