Haha! What an amazing weekend! I hope everyone got some rest yesterday evening, because this weekend we get to do baptisms :)
I just wanted to take a moment and thank each of you for your hard work to prepare for Easter. I hope you see the fruits of your labor. 80...yes 80...kids gave their hearts to Jesus this weekend!!!! I think everyone should encourage Bekah & all of our GKids crew & let them know they are greatly appreciated! We definitely have THE best children's ministry! We saw a total of 95 (we believed for 100) salvations this weekend! That is crazy awesome! Over 1,300 people attended GC this weekend with over 100 VIP packets handed out. So that's not including family units. Incredible weekend!
A special thank you to DJ Say So who kicked off each of our services with her amazing talents. And also the band who KILLED it this weekend! We had several guest band mates who did amazing. Thank you Danya for working hard to make our music excellent. And also to Production who had to work with brand new equipment for the first time. You all did amazing in the face adversity Saturday afternoon. Thank all of you for being amazing!
A few things to always remember:
1. Keep the Mission in Mind
Easter weekend is always huge, but let's not get caught up in thinking we've arrived. We celebrate what God has done, but we must realize that if we don't move people through their next steps then Easter was a failure. Our mission is a marathon, not a sprint. I've read the Tortoise and the Hare and guess what? The tortoise always wins! Slow, steady and with purpose team. That's how we have to stay focused. Let's make our phone calls, emails, and follow ups this week. We had over 30 people sign up to go through our Ownership class...amazing! But we have to do a good job of getting them connected and serving.
2. Celebrate Because God is Moving Everywhere
Stories from churches all over reporting incredible numbers yesterday! It's not just about GC, it's about God's Kingdom growing. New Walk in Tampa saw 240 people get saved! Incredible! Relevant in Georgia saw 6,000 people at their egg hunt and numerous salvations. Revolution just down the road saw nearly 600 people show up and their largest gift offering to date. Real Life in Arkansas also saw nearly 600 people with tons of new people. Newspring church had nearly 50,000 attend an Easter service!! Victory Hill where I youth pastored saw over 1,300 people show up for Easter!! I LOVE hearing stories of God moving! Be grateful that we get to be a part of what HE"S doing!
3. We Are Not Done
No time to let up on our city. Keep inviting people, loving people, telling people the glorious gospel. We have thousands that still need reaching. The best is truly yet to come, let's not let up! Put your foot on the throat of the enemy and let's win our city for Jesus!
From the Petty family, we love each of you heart and soul. Have an awesome week and remember...He's still alive :)
Pastor B
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