sunday’s reflections
Wow! It’s been forever since I made a post on this blog. I feel like Rip Van Winkle since I took a break and now a whole year and some change has passed. Anyhoo… Just thought I would share some of my reflections from today since they are racing around in my brain. Today if I had to find one word to describe DWC I would say, “OUTSTANDING.” Here goes:
- All of our weekend services (Saturday & Sunday) were great services. Everybody please remember Saturday is our newest service and we need everyone to make it a success. Our Saturday service is missing some of the elements that we have on Sundays. I know it’s additional work but I would like additional ministries (any ministry that serves on Sunday) at least periodically to share on Saturdays as well. People who worship on Saturdays should encounter “the Destiny experience” just like on Sunday.
- Our Student Ministry (ROCK, SWAT & Next Level) did an outstanding job on today in both of our services. Shout out to Minister Kim, Tonya R, student musicians & volunteers for your hard word, diligence and commitment to excellence with our children. It paid off today… We were godly proud of the great job they did today. Loved the song selection for the choirs; the R. Kelley two-step and the dance team. Oh, and the pictures on the screen while the kids sang about love was phenomenal. One of our core values from the leaders meeting at the beginning of the year was, “Change is Good.” Note to leaders: Don’t be afraid to creatively think out the box…
- Shout out to Minister Glenn Grayer, Minister Debra Stewart & Minister Jason Dawson for ministering to our children week after week. Know that your labor is not in vain and is very appreciated. “Service to God never goes unnoticed or unrewarded.”
- This weekend we had people to make altar decisions (salvation, joining DWC or rededication) in all of our services. I absolutely love people making eternal decisions about Jesus Christ. Outside of praising God, the number one reason why we do ministry and show up weekend after weekend is to see the vision of loving God… connecting People… and changing Lives…. become a reality.
- As a side note, I’m really excited at the number of visitors who say someone from DWC invited them to our services. No amount of marketing will ever replace word of mouth. People tell people when they find something they like. Really excited about positive buzz in the community about DWC. Here’s one more secret, I really think we can max out all of our seats in our 8 AM service. Most pastors generally think service at 8 AM is going to be smaller than the later service but I can see every service full… What do you see???
- Shout out to our parking, greeters, deacons, security and ushers for assisting and maintaining order on today. Remember I always want overflow seating to be a last resort. You guys handled the crowd with seemingly great poise and patience. At the end of the day, running out of chairs is ALWAYS a good problem to have. Lol! I pray we have that problem every week and in every service at both locations… ROTFL!!!!
- I almost hate (hate might be a little strong) to see our current teaching series, “Love Matters“ come to a close. I have thoroughly enjoyed ministering and teaching on often avoid topics in church. Continue to pray for all the families who have more questions than this series has been able to answer. Pick up the entire series from our bookstore and sow it into somebody’s life this week.
- Thanks to Elder Madelyn, Minister of Protocol for today, and Elder Perry for helping me with baptism. You guys will never know how much your presence and participation helps to make ministry easier. I thank God for all our minister and elders.
- I know the sound people rarely get props for the job that they perform. But today the sound was near perfect especially in our 10:45 service. Btw, I’m really feeling my new microphone. Thanks Harry and team!!! Hey Harry when I get that in-ear monitor we gonna really be doing the thang… lol!
- Last but not least, shout out to armor bearers and ministerial care. Honestly, I don’t recall how pastors managed before we started using you guys. Last week, Corwin served on Saturday night and Sunday @ 8. Saturday night he noticed during offering that I didn’t have any checks left in my checkbook. The next morning without being asked, he sent a text at 7 AM reminding me to bring some additional checks. Today, after 8 AM Lady Kim, Derek, an armor bearer, and I went to breakfast and Waffle House had a sign on the door saying, “cash only” because their machine was down. Needless to say Derek was the only one with cash and paid. We got you next time Derek. Lol!!!
- Here’s one area where I would appreciate your prayers. I really want to get 10:45 service down to 90 minutes. This is totally my issue and I know exactly why I’m missing the mark. But, I would really appreciate your prayers. Someone once said, “Brevity is always in order.” That’s right I said it… “Lord help me…”
All I’m trying to say is thanks to everybody for a job well done. Lady Kim and I are blessed to serve at one of God’s best churches this side of heaven. Signing off now to go hang with the wifey. Funny how most people say, “Thank God its Friday.” We normally say, Thank God its Sunday Evening.” See ya Tuesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love Matters,
Pastor P
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