I am so pumped for this weekend’s launch into our new venue, new time, new “Clarity Kidz” programs, and new series “The Perfect Storm!” God has prepared the way for us every step so far, and He will continue to do so. This is His will, so it is His bill; meaning, He will accomplish all that He wants to! We just get to be the ones He is using!
Right now, we are preparing for the move of God. Don’t get me wrong, He is moving already, but I am talking about a GREAT harvest. We are like a farmer. He plans, plants, and waters, but cannot make a tomato grow. He is just preparing for the miracle of God to happen. But a farmer never sits on His butt and says, ok God, give me a harvest. He gets up early, busts his butt, is faithful to the process, and then waits!
Here’s an important illustration from Steven Furtick (Pastor of Elevation Church) to help us with perspective as we prepare for the move of God.
“Have you ever been dressed to the nines for a wedding and had to stop along the way at a gas station? Feels pretty silly to be dressed so nicely pumping gas. And it almost feels like you need to explain to everyone: 'I’m going to a wedding…' whether they ask or not.
But when you get to where you’re going, you’ll look great. You’ll fit right in.
Church growth is like this. It feels silly sometimes to build structures and systems that accommodate more people than you’re currently serving. But you must. In fact, my mentors have told me to structure Elevation like we have twice as many people as we currently do.”
So, we are dressing for what is to come. We are preparing for the move of God! I am so blessed to be in this with all of you and am honored to be the pastor of this awesome church!
Check out the additions and new navigation on our site. Use it as leverage to invite and create awareness online. The website is the front door of the church for people in our culture. Most importantly, PRAY and OBEY. Pursue God every day! The rest is in His hands.
See you bright and early on Sunday!
Nathan
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