Sunday Reflections and Discipleship Notes
Nov 17
Big Idea: God wants us to do well so we can do good.
Memory Verse:
1 Timothy 6:18 (MSG)
18 to do good, to be rich in helping others, to be extravagantly generous.
Action Step:
Make financial plans with the idea of doing ministry and making a difference this holiday season.
Random Thoughts:
My favorite quote of the day from yesterday: “Our personal, private finances have public consequences”.
- Thursday was a crazy day that began with a 6:30am Youth Middle School council meeting. I enjoyed so much being with the principal, teachers and parents. I was able to see a dear family at the funeral home to remember a father who past away late last week. It is so hard to deal with a loss like this but they are doing well under the circumstances. I concluded the night with my family at a “Medieval Times” dinner for families and children in my wife’s academy. It was a lot of fun.
- We were blessed to have Jill’s mom with us Wednesday through Saturday. She is such a blessing and she is a faithful prayer warrior and financial supporter of Church at the Grove. She believes in what we are doing. Man…..that lady can cook too!
- Friday night Jill and I were blessed to be a part of Rafael and Lydia Rosado’s 40th wedding anniversary. Anita and Chad Spinks are one of the couple’s that helped us launch Church at the Grove and Anita has been planning this celebration for her parent’s marriage landmark. What a testimony to God’s faithfulness! Talk about Fireproof! I had the privilege to lead them in renewing their vows. We enjoyed a sweet fellowship and some great food with the Spinks and their family.
- Saturday was a slow, leisurely day with the family and doing a few catch up things around the house. Jill and I worked on our financial plans and “prework” to get ready for Sunday’s “ReThink Money” workshop.
- Sunday was awesome! Casey Graham did a great job speaking and ministering to our people yesterday morning. Ric and the Band were amazing as usual. I am so thankful for our team of volunteers that do such an awesome job of creating our environment every week. Our attendance is great and I can’t wait to see what is in store for this coming Sunday and our “STRETCH” offering.
- My wife worked in the preschool room with our children’s director Rosemary and she went on and on about how great Rosemary is at teaching our children. I am so thankful for Rosemary and the job she is doing.
- We had 48 people in attendance for our “ReThink Money” workshop yesterday afternoon at The Summit. Casey did a great job and we had a blast. We all came up with a “Monthly Spending Plan”, a “Kill Debt” plan with a debt free date listed and we learned how to save money and put more money away in savings! Jill and I had a blast. The only downside is I think people are on to me and my Starbucks addiction. Gotta give it up!
- Sandy and Nathan did an awesome job, along with Rosemary in pulling off the workshop and making it run smoothly. Please pat them on the back, and give them an “attaboy” when you see them next time.
- I can’t recommend Casey Graham enough to other pastors, church planters and church leaders. Casey is a professional and he communicates well with all ages. Check out ReThink Money and give Casey a shout.
