We're Back!
04/15/08 09:21 PM
Well, we're back from our trip to Virginia. We
really did have a great time. Along with visiting
Liberty with Lydia, we ate, laughed, played, and
rested with our good friends, the Wardles in
Martinsville, VA (unless you're redneck Nascar fan,
you've probably never heard of Martinsville). And now that
we're home, we feel like we need a couple of
days off just to recover from our vacation.
Ever feel that way when you get back from a
vacation?
Although I love hearing Buck preach and seeing our friends at his church, I did miss Coastal on Sunday. I've heard from everyone that my good friend Pastor Mike did a great job. I knew he would. His message was entitled, "The Order of the Towel." It was all about servanthood. Mike went on and on to me about how friendly everyone was, about how many people we have who serve, and how impressed he was with what we do on Sunday mornings. You always make me proud Coastal!
The only disappointing thing on Sunday evidently was our attendance (I've heard that from several people). It was probably our lowest attendance of the year. I know where a lot of people were, but I guess the reality is, "when the Pastor is away . . . " Let's change that next time. And there will be a next time. In fact, it's not healthy for me or our church for me to preach 50 or 51 times a year. Truthfully, I would love for our attendance to increase when I'm away! Whether I'm here or not, our mission is the same - to share and experience LIFE!
This Sunday we continue in our series through Philippians, "The Secret Revealed." We'll be in chapter 2. You'll also get a new memory verse. So far our memory verses are Phil. 1:6 and Phil. 1:21. Pray, invite, and bring someone with you this Sunday! Can't wait to see everyone!
Although I love hearing Buck preach and seeing our friends at his church, I did miss Coastal on Sunday. I've heard from everyone that my good friend Pastor Mike did a great job. I knew he would. His message was entitled, "The Order of the Towel." It was all about servanthood. Mike went on and on to me about how friendly everyone was, about how many people we have who serve, and how impressed he was with what we do on Sunday mornings. You always make me proud Coastal!
The only disappointing thing on Sunday evidently was our attendance (I've heard that from several people). It was probably our lowest attendance of the year. I know where a lot of people were, but I guess the reality is, "when the Pastor is away . . . " Let's change that next time. And there will be a next time. In fact, it's not healthy for me or our church for me to preach 50 or 51 times a year. Truthfully, I would love for our attendance to increase when I'm away! Whether I'm here or not, our mission is the same - to share and experience LIFE!
This Sunday we continue in our series through Philippians, "The Secret Revealed." We'll be in chapter 2. You'll also get a new memory verse. So far our memory verses are Phil. 1:6 and Phil. 1:21. Pray, invite, and bring someone with you this Sunday! Can't wait to see everyone!
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