Sunday Afternoon Download...

Most definitely one the best Sundays at newhope EVER. Someone forgot to tell us that Summer typically means slow down and lower crowds. Not at this church and I love it!

Juicy Fruit is going to be a blast! We gave thousands of packs of gun away to every newhoper who walked into the building. The banners and graphics looked great and the apostle Paul was just bring'in and sling'in IT in the book of Galatians! If you missed it, you can check it out at right here tomorrow.

The band was tight today and the new drums were awesome. Great job Worship Arts Ministry.

I can not believe the number of guests we are having every Sunday. The most popular way people are hearing about the church these days are from friends. Well done, newhopers.

Do you know how blessed we are to have our students (6th - 12th graders) learning from Jeremiah Dodson. I have known this dude for 12 years now and he is the real deal. We are fortunate that God has brought him back home to serve as our summer Interim Student Ministries Pastor. Welcome back, Jeremiah!

I am so proud of the children in our church. A large group of 4th and 5th graders went on a local missions trip yesterday. Way to lead, Amy Lynn.

Lots of folks are signing up to get baptized Sunday, July 5th at 4:00 pm. Mark your calendars everyone for the next Party on the Patio!

Carolina is on their way back to Oklahoma again. Bring it home this time, Heels!

After an entire year-long search, we have finally hired our first full-time Discipleship Pastor! His name is Steve Ellis. He will oversee Small Groups, Ministry, HOPE Missions, counseling and assist with teaching different classes, workshops, and Sunday morning messages! We are sooooo blessed and he will be well worth the wait.

I love it when the church comes to truly Worship and hear the Word! You have no idea what that does to me and the other leaders of this church.

There is no better news in all the world than the Gospel!

I think I am going to run another half marathon in September with some newhopers.

The new barista is a master. Nothing like the art of lattes! (Sorry, but I like 'em. :-))

My throat is ripped, my body is utterly exhausted, but my mind and heart are soaring with excitement and adrenaline. It is really weird.

The First Contact volunteers are the most gracious and giving leaders I have ever seen anywhere! Way to go and thanks for serving team!

I wonder when we will have to go to three Worship Celebrations. I am guessing November 1!

We have been in the new building three months now. I think we are really hitting our stride.

I wish tomorrow was Sunday again. :-)

If you play basketball, join us on the courts every Monday at 5:30 pm.

I am glad salvation belongs to God and has absolutely NOTHING to do with me!

I am looking forward to a full week in the office with no outside commitments or conferences.

We have our All Staff meeting tomorrow at 1:30 pm. I absolutely love the pastors and staff of this church. There is nothing I would not do for this team of men and women.

God is good...all the time!