Thank you Lord

There are times when we need to stop and just say thank you Lord.  God is faithful.  I am just feeling grateful today for God's goodness.  I am thankful for my wife and family.  I am thankful for the people of our church.  I am thankful for lots of friends.  I am thankful for the truth and the beauty of God's word.  I am trusting that this will be a very good day.

New Service Schedule

There are some changes coming in May!

First, we are going back to two services for the summer.  Our attendance is usually lower in May, June and July.  So, we are giving the workers a break.  Based on last years numbers, we have room for summer crowds and room to grow in two services.  Don't let up in inviting friends to church.  We will have room.  The new times will be, 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Second, we are going to really mix it up on Wednesday nights in May and work on the building each Wednesday night.  There are many who have not been able to join in the work and really feel like they are missing out.  To make time for you, we are going to take the adults to the new building each Wednesday for a short burst of work.  My goal is simply to give a new outlet for workers.  Kids ministries will still meet at the 408 East 8th building from 6:30 to 7:30.  If you want to work early, I'll be there by 6:00 each Wednesday (with coffee).

Building Blog

We are having great success with the volunteer work on the building.  Amazing work has been finished by many helpers.  Huge thanks to St. Jame First Assembly of God for a great team Saturday.  What a huge blessing you were!  They also took up an offering for the project and raised over $1,300.00.

This Saturday Rolla First Assembly will be sending a team to help.  It is going to be a great day.

Check out the latest video blog.
http://www.firstagwashington.org/category/building/

Celebration Sunday Spring 2013

Sunday was a great Celebration Sunday.  Every six months we have a joint service at a rented facility so that our entire church can be together.  It won't be long and we will not need to rent a place for one service.  By the fall celebration, we will be in our new facility. 

I am so glad that four people responded at the end of the message.  The most important thing that can happen at church is a changed life!  It was amazing to see and feel people responding to the preaching during the sermon.  Attendance was great, our offering was great and lunch was great too!

It is sad to think that this may be our last meeting in a rented place for a few years.  But, these celebrations have been wonderful!