You're In Good Hands
04/12/08 08:41 PM
Usually on Saturday night I'll post a blog about
being "jacked" or "pumped up" about Sunday. Even
though I'm not preaching tomorrow and won't even be
in town, I'm still jacked about tomorrow at
Coastal!
My good friend, Pastor Mike Diamond will be preaching for me. For those of you who don't know, Mike was my Youth Pastor when I was in high school. I would not be in ministry if it were not for Mike Diamond and his influence in my life. Much of who I am today is because of him. He led me to the Lord, became my surrogate dad, was my best man in my wedding, and taught me more about preaching, ministry, and life than I could ever share with you. We talk almost daily. I'm no longer just a kid in his youth group, we're friends. He has been with me through every major decision in my life. He has stood by my side through all the ups and downs in ministry. (This might also explain the sense of personal urgency I feel about hiring the right Youth Pastor for Coastal.) I'm glad I get to share him with you. You'll be in good hands! Make him feel welcome!
A personal thanks to Prisca, the Praise & Worship Team, Matt and everyone else who will be doing what you do tomorrow, not for me or Janet, but for the Lord and seeing people come to LIFE! It's just nice to know that everything is taken care of when I'm gone. We love you guys!
My good friend, Pastor Mike Diamond will be preaching for me. For those of you who don't know, Mike was my Youth Pastor when I was in high school. I would not be in ministry if it were not for Mike Diamond and his influence in my life. Much of who I am today is because of him. He led me to the Lord, became my surrogate dad, was my best man in my wedding, and taught me more about preaching, ministry, and life than I could ever share with you. We talk almost daily. I'm no longer just a kid in his youth group, we're friends. He has been with me through every major decision in my life. He has stood by my side through all the ups and downs in ministry. (This might also explain the sense of personal urgency I feel about hiring the right Youth Pastor for Coastal.) I'm glad I get to share him with you. You'll be in good hands! Make him feel welcome!
A personal thanks to Prisca, the Praise & Worship Team, Matt and everyone else who will be doing what you do tomorrow, not for me or Janet, but for the Lord and seeing people come to LIFE! It's just nice to know that everything is taken care of when I'm gone. We love you guys!
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