481 people attended the first ever church service at GC. But the most important number: 31. That's right, 31 people came to Christ for the first time that day! So as a reminder of this day, I have attached the link to the very first sermon at Generation Church. I hope you take the time to watch and celebrate the beginning of a movement...
Monday, December 31, 2012
Why We Do What We Do
As we near the end of 2012, I want us to be reminded of what pushes us to move forward. For some of you, you have been at GC since day one. For some of you, your journey began at some point during the year. But one thing I will never forget is Sunday, March 4th 2012. On that day a dream came true. Not just the dream of Generation Church coming to life, but the dream of people's lives being changed.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Celebrate the Wins!
First, I want to thank each and every person that made this weekend one of the best weekends at Generation Church...EVER! There were so many people that served and several served at multiple services! The energy and passion from our team this weekend was electric. I was so moved as a pastor to see people excited and anticipating life change! I believe we are seeing more and more people get on board with the vision and mission of Generation Church. And when that happens....look out Satan, we are about to rattle the very gates of hell!
So let's celebrate: We saw 900 people exactly come through our doors this weekend, the largest weekend attendance since launch!!! Did we reach 1,000? No. Are we disappointed? NO! 900 people?? Are you flipping kidding me??! That's amazing guys! 10 months in, seeing that many people attend church just before Christmas is incredible!
We saw 31, yes 31, people accept the invitation of salvation....speechless. That NEVER gets old!!! We are expecting a huge baptism service next Sunday, so get ready GC!
We handed out 65 VIP packets (actually I think it was 75, because 10 did not turn in their cards). Amazing to see so many new people in one weekend!
I was overwhelmed by our Parking, Hospitality, VIP, first impressions and GKids teams...you all were amazing this weekend.
I just want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all that you did to prepare the table for life change. I wish you all a Merry Christmas, enjoy your week. I pray that each of you get rested and enjoy your families. This is only the beginning church, so brace yourself for a wild ride in 2013! God bless, and Merry Christmas!
Pastor B
So let's celebrate: We saw 900 people exactly come through our doors this weekend, the largest weekend attendance since launch!!! Did we reach 1,000? No. Are we disappointed? NO! 900 people?? Are you flipping kidding me??! That's amazing guys! 10 months in, seeing that many people attend church just before Christmas is incredible!
We saw 31, yes 31, people accept the invitation of salvation....speechless. That NEVER gets old!!! We are expecting a huge baptism service next Sunday, so get ready GC!
We handed out 65 VIP packets (actually I think it was 75, because 10 did not turn in their cards). Amazing to see so many new people in one weekend!
I was overwhelmed by our Parking, Hospitality, VIP, first impressions and GKids teams...you all were amazing this weekend.
I just want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all that you did to prepare the table for life change. I wish you all a Merry Christmas, enjoy your week. I pray that each of you get rested and enjoy your families. This is only the beginning church, so brace yourself for a wild ride in 2013! God bless, and Merry Christmas!
Pastor B
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Why the 1,000 goal matters
As you all know, we've been praying, believing, and announcing for months that we are believing for over 1,000 people to attend our Christmas worship experiences this weekend. We are now just 3 days away from seeing that happen.
Now, many would say things or ask; "why are numbers so important?" "That's all you care about" or my personal favorite "bigger crowds, more money for the pastor's salary!". That last one makes me laugh hysterically every time! Big crowds do not equal more money and besides, the church has already paid for my Porsche. :)
Back to serious matters...numbers matter to God, so they matter to us. Don't believe me?
"What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it.And the very hairs on your head are all numbered.So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows."-Matthew 10:29-31
Have you ever counted the stars? God did:
God counts stars, birds in the air and even the hairs on your head (for some, that's not difficult). He values those things so much that He keeps a record of it, and yet He tells us that we are more valuable. You see every number represents someones life. It represents someones soul. Every family that walks through our doors this weekend represents a possible marriage on the rocks. Every child that experiences our GKids worship is getting quite possibly the only example of God's love. Every single mom that nervously attends, awaits judgment or odd looks because she's alone without a husband or a father for their child. They're looking to make some kind of sense of the madness that is their life, answers to things that no one has been able to elaborate on. But all they know is they want their children to have some kind of religion or church experience. They may not even realize that God is desperately searching for their hearts.
That is why every invitation you hand out matters. It's not even about the number 1,000 itself...it's about each person, child, drug addict, teenager, alcoholic, husband, wife, dad, and mom that the number represents. If we don't see 1,000 people come through the door, is that a failure? NO WAY! Because remember, it's about what the number represents, not the number itself. We are believing for our largest attendance yet. Why? Because we are preparing and believing that we are going to present the gospel to many people that need Christ. If we aggressively seek those far from God, don't you think He cares way more about the numbers than we do?
You have 3 days, Generators. Who are you inviting?
Now, many would say things or ask; "why are numbers so important?" "That's all you care about" or my personal favorite "bigger crowds, more money for the pastor's salary!". That last one makes me laugh hysterically every time! Big crowds do not equal more money and besides, the church has already paid for my Porsche. :)
Back to serious matters...numbers matter to God, so they matter to us. Don't believe me?
"What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it.And the very hairs on your head are all numbered.So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows."-Matthew 10:29-31
Have you ever counted the stars? God did:
"He counts the stars and calls them all by name"-Psalm 147:4
That is why every invitation you hand out matters. It's not even about the number 1,000 itself...it's about each person, child, drug addict, teenager, alcoholic, husband, wife, dad, and mom that the number represents. If we don't see 1,000 people come through the door, is that a failure? NO WAY! Because remember, it's about what the number represents, not the number itself. We are believing for our largest attendance yet. Why? Because we are preparing and believing that we are going to present the gospel to many people that need Christ. If we aggressively seek those far from God, don't you think He cares way more about the numbers than we do?
You have 3 days, Generators. Who are you inviting?
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