Friday, April 29, 2011

e-news for week of 4/24/11

He’s still risen.

We celebrated Easter 5 days ago – Jesus is still on the throne.

He’s always King of kings and Lord of lords.

Quick facts (in that many have asked):

• Somewhere around 1400 were at Forum over Easter weekend (950 on Easter, 460 on Good Friday).
• Callie Brinkman was baptized into Christ.
• Total giving this past Sunday was $44,000 with $25,000 given toward the Easter offering to date.
• On Thursday evening another person was baptized into Christ. This individual is from a religious background historically hostile to Christianity. This is the first person from this specific belief system I’ve ever seen baptized. Praise be to God!

I want to take a moment to give honor to both Tyler Morris and Tarry Koutz as well as all the musicians, choir members, worship team members, and all who led us in worship over the weekend.

We wrap up our Personal Best theme this month talking about “Dancing.” Romans 8: 1-17 will be the kick off text. Zero in to verse 5 in terms of being led by the Spirit. It’s going to be a very fun month. You sure don’t want to miss this Sunday – we’ve got some great elements that are going to bless you, to challenge you, and to help you connect to Jesus.

Looking forward to Sunday. – Scott