Sunday Night Download...

* Well, it is actually Monday morning but what's the difference. (12:30 am) I am up this late because I just returned from the IMAX theater in Raleigh where we saw Batman - the Dark Night. In two works, FREAKIN INSANE.

* Really solid day in church this morning. I am loving the Acts study. It reminds me of six years ago when we started the church and we made our way through the Acts of the Apostles. This is completely different series, but the same themes run throughout this amazing book. (i.e. Conversion, Small Groups in homes, Ministry to meet real needs by a real God, Discipleship, Changing the world, and the Word coupled with church growth spreading like wild fire. Hmmmmmm - that sounds a lot like newhope. Thanks God!

* Pastor Curtis was on vacation today so we had Point of Grace on the stage. :-) We had 5 women on one stage and 3 men on another stage. It almost looked like you gals / guys planned it that way.

* We prayed in all three Worship celebrations for the Mulders and the BIG week ahead.

* Loved praying over Heather Doss in the third Worship Celebration. That was rich and powerful. I love how God calls people into full time ministry.

* I will never forget seeing so many newhopers come forward to drape white serving towels over their arms and serve the world for the cause of Christ. WOW - there is nothing else I would rather do with my life.

* Have I told you I have a "man crush" on Michael Phelps. :-) (FYI - for those of you who don't know me, I am a heterosexual man, happily married to a one such Amy Lynn and together we have five kids) But hear this - Phelps is the man! I REALLY hope you didn't miss history this weekend.

* I LOVE FOOTBALL and pre-season stuff has started. As you know, I also love the Olympics. FYI, I also love the Little League World Series. AND THEY ARE ALL ON TELEVISION RIGHT NOW. God is good. :-)

* Had three pastors in worship today. I love when Pastors show up at newhope.

* Speaking of pastors, I am bass fishing with one in about 5 hours so I must go to bed.

* Peace out people...