Last Sunday was a historic day in the life of our church. I Love My Church Sunday was a record-setting morning, as we saw 1,141 people join us for worship. That was the biggest crowd we have ever welcomed on a non-Easter Sunday. Most importantly, we also baptized the most people we have ever baptized in a single day. Thirteen believers took their faith public by obeying Jesus’ commandment to be baptized. I’m so thankful for Dr. Stearns and his leadership in the service. The worship was dynamic, and it was powerful to have our entire church together as one body. Thank you to Derek Tackett and the many volunteers who made the lunch and carnival such a success.
Most importantly, I want to thank those who invited their friends to church. I was so encouraged to have church members introduce me to their guests all day long. In fact, I had a few church members pull me to the side and say how thrilled (and surprised) they were that their friends said “yes” to their invitation to go to church. Last Sunday should remind us that you can never underestimate the power of a personal invitation. Jesus told us that the harvest is ready, but it is the laborers that are few (Matt 9:37). God will always bless our efforts when we labor for Him. You still have the opportunity to live on mission this week. I Love My Church Sunday has concluded, but our mission presses on. I don’t know about you, but I still love my church, and I believe there are others out there who would too.
I look forward to worshipping with you at 8:45am and 11:15am this week.
Onward and upward,
Jonathan Spencer
www.jonathanspencer.org 