I have spent the better part of this week reflecting on what happened at Skyline Church this past weekend. Just a few weeks earlier, I challenged the people of our church to make it happen in a BIG way for our Easter service and I cannot express how humbled I was to see that our people stepped up to the challenge.
The energy was high from the moment we opened the trailer door. The volunteers who arrived early, were primed and ready. When the crowd began to arrive, the ministries of the church served flawlessly. As newcomers pulled into the drive, they were greeted with happy hearts. As the children entered the ARC area, they were loved. As the band played the first note, Jesus was honored. As I say "Thank You", every person who experienced that moment says "Thank You". The people of Skyline, allowing God to move through them, made Jesus famous that day.
We saw our largest day ever in the history of our church. There were more people in total attendance, more people in the auditorium, and more children in our children's ministry than ever before. By the time the service was over 320 people were there to experience God's love (238 in the auditorium alone), 82 people in ARC (65 children), and most importantly 11 people gave their lives to Christ.
What a better way to kick off the next chapter in the Skyline Church story! Two weeks ago, I let the cat out of the bag...We are taking HUGE strides in acquiring land that will become Mission Central for the ministry of Skyline Church. This weekend we begin "The Mission Central Project" and it will be a journey that none of us will ever forget.
That is exactly what "The Mission Central Project" is...it is a journey of epic proportions as we not only continue to dream God-Sized dreams, but begin to see some of those dreams become reality. During this 4-week series, we are laying the ground work for our future. During this 4-week series we, as a church family, will be challenged like never before.
We will be hearing more about the vision of our church and the plans that will make that vision a reality. I do want to challenge you to keep one thing in the center of your minds and hearts as we begin this journey...OUR VISION IS NOT ABOUT LAND AND BUILDINGS. THE MISSION CENTRAL PROJECT IS NOT ABOUT LAND AND BUILDINGS. The journey we are taking together is all about LIFE CHANGE. The Mission Central Project is about a tool that will help us to make that happen in bigger ways than we ever thought possible.
This 4-week period is not an end...it is a beginning. It is a beginning of even greater things. Greater things are still to be done in this city and throughout the world as Skyline pursues the mission of life change.
As you read this, you are to be challenged to prepare yourself and your family. TOGETHER, we can make this happen. TOGETHER, with God's guidance and provision, we can make this happen. TOGETHER!
Be prepared for the challenge that awaits you as we begin "The Mission Central Project". Pray like you have never prayed before. Pray for our church as we all seek the sacrifices God is calling us to make. Pray for your leaders as we provide guidance through the process. Pray for our city that God opens doors for us to make a difference. Pray for our world as we are called to go forth and share the Good News.
This journey is about faith in God, who is our source of power and provision. This journey is about a vision that is bigger than our selves, carrying on a legacy to generations. This journey is about sacrifice of time, talents, and treasures. TOGETHER we are taking this journey! I can't wait to take this journey with each of you! Are you ready?
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