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Sunday Night Mind Dump

Here are some thoughts on today...

* Today was a great day... But I am whipped!
* Simple Design Series is over and I felt really good about todays sermon Obey
* We had several new people show up
* Cant wait until next week to start "Dirty Laundry"
* Tiger Woods kicked some serious butt yesterday by winning the Buick Open
* I went to see Bucket List and walked away wondering what I ought to put on my bucket list
* Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman were awesome together
* We had some one come today just because they saw the yards signs we put out.
* I get to take a helicopter ride this week
* We have GOT to SHUT THE BACK DOOR!!!!
* It was one incredible sun set last night
* I love Life Point Church and all its people

Sunday Night Wind Down:

Sunday Night Mind Dump

Here are some thoughts :

* - It was a cold and yucky day... 55 degrees...
* - Had more new people which is good but seems some of old visitors are missing
* - I had THE BEST vegetable soup I have ever had... thanks Jim and Terri
* - We need music in the lobby area... something to generate more excitement
* - had 3 people get saved... yea God... brings total to 86 saved or rededicated
* - Tina and Jacke are the bomb when it comes to marketing and creativity
* - March 22 2008 will be a HUGE day in the life of Life Point
* - Great day for football... and I think its cold
* - God does answer prayer

Sunday Night Wind Down: Giants and Packers...Go Giants!!!

Sunday Night Mind Dump

Here is my thoughts about today...

* This was THE best service we have had yet!!!
* The music ROCKED... Way to go Scott and team you guys get better every week
* The crowd was off the charts... lots of new people
* Our volunteers really came through today... great job
* I preached on Vision and the story of Nehemiah ... Love to share the vision
* Our signage is horrible... we have to step that up ALOT
* Our web site goes live this week...YAAAH www.life-point.tv
* Take a peak HERE
* We are already talking about EASTER and we got some WILD stuff planned
* We have the best staff ever... definitely the right people on the bus...
* We had 25 kids in Kids Point today...WOW!!!
* What incredible sunset today... temp back up in the 70's
* I LOVE our church... God really moved today and I am humbled

Sunday Night Wind Down.... Neil Young's Greatest Hits

Sunday Night Mind Dump

* - I was very surprised at number of people in church today. We had a GREAT crowd...
* - Our set up team is doing a really good job setting up and taking down... thanks guys you are awesome
* - We had a lot of first time guests today and all were pumped about Life Point.
* - We got 2 new couples who are anxious to get plugged in awesome!
* - I am glad Christmas Classics series is over but I loved todays sermon on PRAYER...
* - New England is undefeated!!! The Falcons still stink and The playoffs begin yea!
* - Clemson is going to kick Auburns butt tonight in the Chick Fillet Bowl
* - Cant wait until tomorrow 2008 football, turnip greens cornbread rice and black eyed peas
* - Next weeks new serie will be on the Vision for Life Point ... I cant wait

Sunday Night Wind Down: The Best OF Etta James

Sunday Night Mind Dump

* Man what an awesome service today. Everything clicked. It was awesome
* Tammy had a bunch of kids and did an outstanding job. She is a GREAT Children's Pastor
* The music was awesome
* Terry, our piano player has an AWESOME voice... reminds me of Shirley Caesar
* This was the hardest week of my life... stressful but it turned out REALLY well
* Clemson Basketball Team lost to Mississippi... whats up with that
* Took Management Team to ZA ZA's a gourmet pizza place owned by Joe Dimaggio Jr. THE BEST Bolognese
* Todd loves his pink candle
* We had a new family come today that will be a huge asset to LPC
* We have got TONS of new stuff coming after first of year
* Santa comes tomorrow night...YEA!!!
* I am really pumped about our next series DESIGN...all about our vision
* I love all the people at Life Point and am so lucky to be apart of a GREAT Group of people
* Our Web Site launches in one week

Sunday Night Wind Down..... Christmas Classics... Songs of The Early Years

Sunday Night Mind Dump

* I got to tell you I am REALLY REALLY Tired
* Today was an UNBELIEVABLE Service ( I know they all are)
* I love it when I done preaching and am so so wiped out and all sweaty and dont remember what I said
* Scott is 35 today.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY .. He is also THE BEST WORSHIP LEADER
* Music ROCKED I mean it ROCKED... We really have a GREAT worship team and they are doing it
* It was great to have Terry back where she belongs... on piano. She was doing final school stuff
* We had a great crowd, lots of new faces and tremendous fellowship
* Rick looked really good in his reindeer ears while giving the welcome. We told him it was his initiation
* Rick is really gullible... but A GREAT ADDITION TO OUR STAFF
* Tina is now on staff handling all the First impressions stuff and helping with womens ministry.
* I cant wait to eat MASTER CHEF Toms cooking Wednesday Night. Its our 1st Life Point Christmas Party
* We are playing "Dirty Santa" ... watch out... I already bought my gift... SOOO COOOL
* One lady who I was praying for was there today and I know she is going to heaven... NEW CHRISTIAN
* YEA GOD!!! Its all about getting people to JESUS
* Dolphins WON.. YEA...Falcons Sux royally
* We got some BIG changes coming after first of year...stay tuned... Its ALL good
* I gave my blood today... really ... we sponsored a blood drive for Red Cross. Awesome
* We are getting really really cold weather coming... low of 60 degrees and high of only 75 Life is rough
* Scotts mom and dad ROCK.... gave us tables for our cafe ...THANK YOU Gary & Sandy
* I cry every time I see White Christmas Movie... we used that in church today
* Next Sunday we are using Christmas At The Kranks.. can't wait... Talking about The GIFT....
* I never want to take for granted that God gives me the honor of doing this every week
* I get to do this next again week ... AWESOME!!!!

Sunday Night Wind Down... Amy Grant Tennessee Christmas

Sunday Night Mind Dump

* It was a GREAT DAY!!!
* We were down in numbers but several new people
* Service went off with NO Technical problems!!!
* The people at Starbucks and Panera Bread are the best people to work with
* Our women's ministry got kicked off Saturday... Way to go Tammy and Tina
* Christmas Classics got kicked off with a bang and I LOVE Charlie Brown 's Christmas
* Tyler, Scott and Missy really did a great job on music
* How many days until Christmas?
* Went to Shanes Rib Shack for lunch and I got some collards that are almost better than moma's.... almost
* Clemson will kick Auburns butt in Atlanta December 31st
* We may be doing our second location at FGCU...stay tuned
* I am tired.....

Sunday Night Wind Down: MILES DAVIS: KIND OF BLUE (1959 ver)

Sunday Night Mind Dump

Another Great Day!! Here are some thoughts:
* I love it when all the volunteers get pumped up about serving
* Our band is REALLY coming together. The sound is gelling
* We did a song to the tune of Sweet Home Alabama and it was about Heaven... it rocked
* I hope I did not fail preaching on Failure today
* I love my wife Darlene even if she gets really critical on my preaching :-)
* Clemson put a hurting on SC Gamecocks AGAIN... Go Tigers
* Next week the sermon is on Loneliness... I am preparing it while being alone :-)))
* Our numbers were down but we had several first time guests
* 4 People got saved and 4 re-dedicated their lives
* My wife makes a mean grilled tomato cheese and turkey sandwich
* I can't wait until Christmas Classics
* I love our team... Russ, Angelia, Todd Tammy, and Scott are absolutely THE BEST STAFF!!!!
* I love SW Florida and am really thankful I am a small part of a Great Movement by God here
* Every Life does have a point...

Sunday Night Wind Down: Trans Siberian Orchestra - Christmas Songs

Sunday Night Mind Dump

Great Day!!! Week 2 . Here some thoughts:
* Very Smooth Day. Set up and Take down was seamless
* Music was best yet. The band was awesome and we got a new drummer who is very good.
* We had alot of first time guests that promised to come back.
* We had our biggest offering ever Yea God!!
* 4 People got saved and 8 re-dedicated their life
* People HATE to fill out connect cards
* I preached on Emotional Baggage and got pretty emotional... :-)
* The team went to California Pizza for lunch
* Our next series is on Christmas Classics and will be REALLY COOOL
* The video and sound recording was flawless
* Its great to have our own equipment to set up and take down (Thanks Harmon Audio)
* This weeks message is on Failure. I can't wait.
* Sunday Night Wind Down: Ramsey Lewis Greatest Hits.

Sunday Night Mind Dump

* AWESOME!!! We launched. Life Point is now a church that meets every week. No more launch teams
* Well over 100 people with 22 in kids area.
* 9 people got saved and 8 rededicated their life. Thats 62 people so far whose lives have been changed
* Our Team is incredible. Everything went very smooth. IT was a blessing to have 2 preview services
* The ad we placed in The Banner and the Tab Ons brought a lot of people
* Clemson won Saturday over Wake Forest
* Creative Big Prints is the best banner company in the world. If you are not using them you are Stupid
* I am VERY tired
* I went by myself to see American Gangster... Denzel and Russell. WOW.
* The Volunteers we have really stepped up to the plate.
* We have got to close the back door
* We have got to start thinking Small Groups
* We get to do this again next Sunday...EVERY WEEK...!!!!!
* I love being a church planter....
* Sunday Night Wind Down: Miles Davis: BLUE