What A Week!

I am excited about tomorrows worship services! This has been a hectic week around the Funderburk House with something going on every day and every night this week.
Thursday we had a great time with Pastor Chad, talking over some plans for our 8:30 service and making some prep for our new Children's Programs.
Friday was a lot of fun with the New Members Banquet. The food was awesome, and this was the best presentation we have done so far. Mandy was blown away at the help she had in the kitchen. You guys really made it great! I can't wait to see how God puts all these new faces to work for the kingdom.
Today we had a meeting with Mr Allen and the Student Ministry Leadership team. We began PLACE and studied Spiritual Gifts. After the meeting we practiced some music, set the chairs and made sure everything was ready for tomorrow am.
Tomorrow at 4:00 the church choir is having a special rehearsal for the Easter Musical "At the Name of Jesus" We present that on Easter Sunday Morning!

Probably the thing that I am most excited about tomorrow is our Youth Praise Team. This group has really been through the good and the bad since they started about 1-1/2 years ago. There have been lots of rumors and misunderstandings around what is about to happen with this group..... let me explain.

1 Purpose of the Group - To have our youth leading our youth in worship using the songs and instruments they can play and sing.
2 Goal of the group - To create an atmosphere that they feel comfortable bringing their unchurched friends into in order to lead them to faith in Christ Jesus.

In order to do this we have simply asked that all members be committed. Some have been so very committed as the Runyon twins, Mitchell, and Joey have been there from the beginning. Some have come and gone for various reasons, but the core is still there.

My dream is that this group grows and no longer needs adults to play instruments. I dream of a praise team that is committed to the goal and the purpose. COMMITTED I SAID!

And please don't try and tell me that we are expecting too much of our teens. I believe we don't expect enough of our teenagers! It isn't a matter of talent, but of commitment!

I had a very long conversation with Mitchell on Monday of this week in which I asked him to dispel all the rumors and backbiting with in the teens. I also asked him to meet with all the teens to decide what they wanted to do from here. As long as it accomplishes the Purpose and Goal I mentioned, then I will do "What ever it takes" to make that happen.

Mitchell, I've been praying for you all week, and I know God is going to use this time for His plan and purpose.

I love you all, and can't wait to see you tomorrow!
Rob