We're Into Life

Yesterday was an incredible day! No two Sundays are ever alike. God is a God of infinite variety and creativity. And I love it that New Covenant is always seeking how to creatively communicate the timeless truth of God's Word.

Here are some of hi-lights from the day.

• There were over 220 people at the 8:00 AM service! This is the largest non-holiday attendance we've ever had at 8:00. Of course, I met several people who thought they were coming to the 9:20 service! You gotta remember to set those clocks back one hour!
• Erin had the honor of doing baby dedications for the Chesmore, Rediger, Tennyson, Fentress, Ovel, Aldoph, and Lear families.
• The brass line and choir were incredible.
• Pastor Bob gave a clear explanation of the gospel and the need for Christ.
• We had two first-time guests in Starting Point. One woman wants to bring her 7th grade daughter to Impact next time she comes.
• We had a pizza lunch and gathering with our Impact small group hosts and their families. It was fun connecting with other small group leaders, hearing about what God is doing in peoples lives!
• I met a first-time guest in the lobby after the 5:00 service. He was taking a walk in the neighborhood, saw all the cars and thought he would stop in to see what's going on. He enjoyed the message. He took early retirement from Rockwell and is trying to figure out what to do next. I invited him to Men's Fraternity. He said he would come! As we concluded our conversation, he commented, "The people in this church are really into life." Wow! Great observation.
• I got to talk to a young adult after the 5:00 service. He has been coming to New Covenant for the past five weeks. He indicated that during the Why series he "crossed the line of faith!" I also got to talk to the young man's mom. We have known the family for about 10 years. She has noticed her son reading the Bible and some changes taking place in his life. She came to New Covenant for the first time to check things out. We had a great conversation and I invited her to come to our small group!

Wow! What a great day. At New Covenant we're not into religion or ritual. We're into Jesus and the mission He calls us to join Him on. We're into life!