Today was friend day at Severn River Church. And I was so pleased to make so many new friends. We were able to connect with a lot of new people. I was so proud of so many who had friends there. I was also pleased with those who, like me, invited friends even if they couldn't come.
I was disappointed in our equipment. Many of you were gracious to me despite the video malfunction and consequent lack of music. I did my best given the circumstances. I want you to know that I take church seriously. I know that we're working in tag-team. You invite your friends and I sense you come in saying "Tag you're it. Do your thing." I work to do my best with your trust. I believe God wants to change people's lives that surrender to him. I'm thankful that from some of the conversations I was able to have after church, we'll see some of the friends back.
Thanks to everyone who made this day the exciting day that it was. For what it's worth, this was our highest attendance since our launch service. Great Job!
--Ben
2 comments:
Ben- A good friend and my former pastor used to say on days like that "If you're looking for organized religion, you've come to the wrong place!", said tongue in cheek of course.
I don't think it was a failure at all, just a unplanned scheduling change.
Nels
True that Nels. I didn't think it was a failure, I just wish everything had worked.
I've been thinking about it today, and I figure that people probably needed to see the real life with Jesus not the show.
Well, thanks for the encouragement, Brother.
--Ben
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