Sunday Reflections

• It used to be that on Sunday's when we had more than thirty people it meant that all of our launch team was there, and some of our family members. It was interesting to think that yesterday the launch team was the minority and the church was populated with a group of people that have connected to the church in the last year. It's exciting to see the growth, and experience the new friendships.

• Nelson did his thing yesterday, and we added Lizzy to the Production Crew. Lizzy is from New Jersey originally, and moved here over the summer. She was a blast to work with yesterday morning. She jumped right in and helped set up. We're moving her toward live audio, because that's what her background is in. We also announced that Rob Noeth is now leading in the FaithWorks ministry mobilizing the people-resources of SRC. If you want to know more about FaithWorks click here.

• I got to pray with someone at the prayer station yesterday, he was a second-time guest. I think that's the fastest we've ever had a guest come for prayer. Ussually it takes about 3-4 weeks for someone to feel comfortable enough with that. Do you know why he came? Well, I think he wanted prayer, but I also think that it was because his friend who had invited him encouraged him to come to the station, then came and stood with him. I was so blessed to pray for him.
  

• The host transition. It was huge contribution the way Matt Boyer hosted our services for the first year. Since he and Laurie moved, it's been a one-man show. I've been saying every word from start to finish. That's got to be getting old. (you guys are so patient) This week I'm hoping to add in the voices of some others. I hope you'll encourage them for their ministry of speaking and directing all of us.
  

• SPEAKING OF OTHER VOICES!!! I got confirmation this week that Severn River Church will host guest speaker, Philip Foster on January 6th. Corie and I will be on vacation, and Phil has agreed to come and teach for the morning. I realized the other day that I've gone sixty plus weeks at SRC and probably could use a little vacation time. So glad that I was able to land a quality speaker. Besides you people are probably tired of hearing me anyway.
  

--Ben