September 21, 2009

Another awesome Sunday at Oakbrook! Here are some of my thoughts...

Dudes Niko Gruber "Vinny" is one of the most unique human beings I have ever had the privilege of knowing. I love this kid!

Pray for our KidStuf team this week. They are heading to Western Schools this Friday to present Kidstuf to 1000+ kids! -We are also presenting Kidstuf to 8 Kokomo elementary schools this year-2000+ kids! How crazy is that?!!!! And...Taylor schools called last week to asks if we could bring Kidstuf to them! Only God...

Are you aware of the life-changing experiences taking place each week in our young people in the UpStreet/KidStuf/OSM worlds? God is really working. Don't forget to say thanks to the incredible volunteers on those teams. Way to go Ronda, Julie, Sarah, Niko, Sam and all your awesome volunteers.

I have to admit, I loved trying to pop the "Christian Bubble" yesterday. Jesus didn't give His life so that we can live comfortable, safe Christian lives apart from a world. Gods want to use each of us-YOU- to influence this world!

I still think it is fascinating that after Jesus called his disciples to follow him the first thing he taught them was to be fishers of men (Matt. 4:19). You guys- if we are not fishing then we are not following. Let's be some "salt " and "light" this week!

Don't forget to boldly pray Habakkuk 3:2 with me. I'm believing God is going to "renew" his awesome works in our day.
Jaime Verlee absolutely killed that drama yesterday! It felt so real- I actually pictured her having that conversation with her non-Christian friend. Another amazing way that God uses the arts for His fame. Way to go Jaime!

I loved the opening song yesterday with nearly everybody playing acoustic guitars and singing-very fresh. Too bad the 200 people that show up each Sunday after the service starts missed it!! When God calls a meeting in heaven I wonder if they will be on time?

So excited by the number of people coming each Sunday-even if they come late! A week ago our attendance was up 23% over this time last year and yesterday we had 50 more people than last Sunday-whoo hoo! Keep bringing your friends!

Here's something to bring your friends to: Beatles Concert October 11th Last year the concert was SOLD OUT. So this year we are doing 2 concerts on the 11th - this is going to be so much fun.
Don't forget to get signed up for a Chase The Lion small group. This will be a life-transforming experience. I'm really excited for this series to get started!

Father/Son/Daughter Camp Outs are already full - way to go Dads! I absolutely love it when men step up and invest in their families. Proud of you guys!
Baptism is coming! Get signed up if you haven't already. Get a packet.

Had an awesome time at the Oakbrook Golf Outing yesterday afternoon. Big thanks to Lee Southwell for putting together an awesome event! And big thanks to all the golfers who helped raise $2000+ for another Home in Haiti.

Kinda sad to see the summer go but...COLLEGE FOOTBALL STARTS THIS WEEK! Go Blue! (that's a reference to a team up north that has won more college football games than any other team in the history of college football). Wow-where did that come from?

Have a great week influencing, connecting, giving and serving.

Love doing church with you guys! And remember,

Don't just talk about it,

BE ABOUT IT!

Mark

 

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