Thoughts from the weekend

Thoughts from the weekend:

I encourage you to check out the story that was shown on NBC NEWS, Chicago (channel 5).  It's the story of Alex Sheridan, who helped saved her mom during a life threatening situation.

Her parents, Rich and Jenni, go to our church.

Here is the Internet address to watch the televised story:

http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Girl-Stops-Car-from-Crashing--Saves-Mom/188507891

God is good!

Thank you, Father, for watching over this family!

Great promo for our Upward Basketball ministry as well!

Speaking of which - we would ask that you come out and watch some of the games on Saturday and meet some of the non-church parents that are coming.

You will be amazed at the energy in our church!

Wonderful worship yesterday. 

I am thankful for a great pastoral team of Aldin and Debbie, Amanda and of course my wife, Debbie.

We are here to serve you and minister to you!

In spite of being a huge NFL football fan, I have never watched a pro bowl.

I go back on forth on the validity of the game itself.

Could I ask you to consider something?  Please consider inviting and bringing someone to church this Sunday.  I will be speaking about the power of the resurrection, found in John 20.

My thought is, "why do we have to wait until Easter to talk about the resurrection?"

Good to have Jan Winkler back in our office.  Jan was in the hospital for 10 days.

She is a vital part of our team (as is Debbie Smith, Rosemary Janis and Drew Centeno).

I enjoyed listening to our worship band played after the service was "officially over."

They are really, really sounding great.

Please be in prayer with us as we look for a youth pastor, couple.

We desire God's direction upon our church in this decision.

We care about teenagers.

We care about our youth group.

Love you all.......