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Tomorrow, Pete (our family pastor) , Cole (our get it done in every ministry guy) and myself leave for the Newspring Leadership Conference.  Where we will hear from some great leaders encouraging and equipping us in our leadership roles.  I hope to learn lots of great things.  Since I have lots of down time while I travel, specifically in the car, I always try to do lots of downtime and spend quality time with the Lord.  Here is what I would like to accomplish this week while on the road:

• Plan out our next sermon series after Mark
• Brainstorm some outreach we can do in the spring
• Finalize something big we are doing this Fall (I am busting at the seams to tell you…soon!) FYI lots of people will give their life to the Lord through this outlet.
• Work on our Vision Tour for the Spring (we are bringing pastors to our area to let them know about Journey and other church planting opportunities)

Please pray for our team as we head out tomorrow.  Pray that God will teach us  techniques to apply at Journey.  Pray that God will reveal the next big thing for us!

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Today, we celebrated our Grand Opening at Journey Church and I am just blown away.  God was so good to us and I am so proud of our church.  I don’t think I saw one visitor not greeted and welcomed to our Church.  Worship was awesome…Jesus was preached…what else could you ask for?  Today at least 5 people that we know of surrendered their life to the Lord!!! God is good.  I am so honored to be your pastor and once again couldn’t imagine ministering with any other people.  I love my Jesus and I love my church!

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Apart from the obvious, my relationship with Jesus, incredible wife and daughter (and the one on the way), I wanted to tell you why I am so excited that our Grand Opening is just days away.  Here they are in no particular order:

• We moved back to this area just for this day.
• I have been waiting for this day for three years.
• I personally believe God is going to move in such a huge way on September 12 that the only explanation is Him and that is AWESOME!
• I get floored every time I see people from journey sharing Jesus with people and ministering to their needs and on September 12th that will happen.
• September 12th we go public and our community will see Jesus through our church…WOW!
• Jesus promises that if we elevate Him, He will draw all men to himself!!
• September 12th will be the clearest Gospel presentation I have ever preached and people are going to place their faith in Him that day.
• I couldn’t imagine fighting this battle with different people…journey you ROCK!!
• God is awesome, has the power to save and willing to do so!!!!
• September 12th will not only be significant for journey church but also will mark spiritual transformation for those who place their faith in Him

I could go on and on but you get the picture.  Now let me know what floats your boat?  Why are you excited about our Grand Opening?

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Most of the time we go through life not expecting anything to happen. The sad culmination is that when God does show up unexpectedly we are so caught off guard we miss the blessing.  What if everyday you started with the thought, “Today God is going to reveal Himself to me.” Would your prayer life change?  Would your weeks become shorter because you wouldn’t be drawn down but the mundane things in life?  I believe that we would be set free to serve our Lord to our greatest capacity if we prayed and lived with expectant hearts.  Every ordinary day has a miracle waiting to happen and I want to experience everything that God has to offer.

As we move closer to our Grand Opening at Journey Church we need to expect God to show up and take care of business.  Lives are at stake here.  Decide to change, to be different and experience God in the fullness of His Glory.

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I truly believe the best is yet to come at Journey Church. God has been in the process of positioning us for a huge movement from God and here is why:

1. We have been faithful in the little – On March 14th we started with nothing, at least equipment.  However, we had the most dedicated team in the history of church planting.  We continue to elevate Jesus in our community while intentionally making disciples.  Matthew 25:23 tells us that if we continue to be faithful God will give us more Kingdom responsibilities.
2. God pours out His favor on those you seek Him – Jeremiah 29:11, probably one of the most misused verses, tells us that God has plans for us to prosper, plans of a future and hope.  If we keep reading in Jeremiah 29:13 we see that we will find God when we seek Him with all of our hearts.  I can only imagine that when we experience God’s presence the only outcome can be a movement that changes our community.  God will respond to prayers of restoration so remain faithful and God will deliver his promises.
3. God is not done with His Church and neither are we - Matthew 16 assures us that the enemy will not over take the church so until the day that Jesus returns we are not going to stop elevating Jesus and disciple the saved.

Do you believe the best is yet to come?  If we continue in obedience, step aside and let God move then we will truly see great things in the future.

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As we continue to prepare for our Fall launch, September 12th, which basically means we are going to take what God is doing and go public (John 12:32) I want to encourage you to be at church this Sunday.  We are going to continue our “RE” series “RETrain” a look at spiritual disciplines.  We are also going to be starting something that will blow your mind.  Make plans to attend this “don’t miss Sunday.”

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That’s right Journey Church is moving!  We’re Moving!  It is exciting to be a part of Journey Church and to play a small part in what God is doing.  I can’t tell you enough how privileged I am to serve as your pastor.  I wanted to take a moment and remind you that we are MOVING!  God has really provided an incredible facility for our church to use.  Here are some things this building will help us accomplish:

• The ability to focus on PEOPLE and not facilities (because the association is allowing us to stay rent free, this is a privilege!)
• Allow our core team (which is you) to grow in strength and numbers before taking our church public (launch – September 12th)
• Provides more stability as we grow

Once again, God is at work doing so much through our church.  The best thing we could do is get out of the way and let God do what He desires (this doesn’t get you off the hook from serving).

IMPORTANT DATES:
April 14th – Work day at our new building
April 18th – First Sunday in our new building

NEW ADDRESS:
615 Park East Blvd.
New Albany, IN 47150

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