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Sunday Evening Thoughts

I've been looking forward to beginning this series for quite some time.  I really believe that the message of the woman at the well has HUGE significance for every person.  If you didn't hear the message today, you can find it on the website in the next day or two.  Some of my highlights from the weekend:

• First, Cody and Dan were really, really good!  Cody sang, "I will rise" by Chris Tomlin.  I heard it 5 times and it got better each time.  I've known Cody for 5 years and I'm so proud of the husband and leader he has become.  If you've got J Highers, get them plugged in!
• I pray that every Christian (I know I am) was convicted to evaluate their willingness to "go where the harvest is" even if it moves us outside of our religious preferences.
• Fawn and I were reacquainted with a gal who started coming to church 10 years ago when we were the college leaders.  We love that she's getting plugged in again!
• Don't believe the lie that your past failure disqualifies you from His abundance!
• Jesus wants to deal with our spiritual problems, then our physical problems. 
• When you encounter Jesus face to face, someone else's testimony can become your EXPERIENCE.
• Literally DOZENS of people responded to the call to release something to Jesus that they've been holding back and embrace His abundance.

I love you church!  It's an honor to serve and get to be a part of what God is doing.  Don't hold anything back from Jesus this week.  Let His abundance overflow and impact the people you encounter.

Sunday Evening Thoughts

Today was an amazing day at Living Water.  Not only did we celebrate the Triumphal Entry of Jesus, but dozens, that's right, dozens of people gave their lives to Christ.  Here are some of my highlights:

• The Youth Choir was really, really good!  Props to Daniel, Cody and Pastor Shane for discipling young people to worship!  The church loved it and I think Jesus was pleased as well.
• As we studied the beginning of this Historically and Spiritually significant week, we saw how Jesus accomplished not only living a sinless life, but also a life lived under and with AUTHORITY.
• I heard a story of someone who had recently lost their job and was discouraged coming to church on Saturday.  After hearing that Jesus doesn't always take the PATH we desire but He will 

Easter At Living Water

Come join us and Encounter the Savior at this years Easter Services.  For more info click here.   

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Repossess Highlight Video!

Sunday Evening Thoughts

A few thoughts about the weekend at Living Water:

• It was awesome to celebrate with the church what JESUS did last week at Repossess.  I love how our church celebrates the WIN!
• Andy put together a GREAT Repossess recap video.  If you haven’t seen it, view it here.
• I walked in on the Usher’s pre-service meeting before the 9.  I love those people.
• I love worship and today we saw what a GIFT worship is to all of us.
• The thing that the Father is looking for in a worshiper is spirit and truth, not the quality of our voice!  Thank God for that.
• Worship flows from the OVERFLOW of what Jesus is doing in our life.
• Form and Substance are important in worship, but only as they serve to LIFT UP JESUS.
• HUSBANDS - we need to lead our families in worship.
• The Holy Spirit will always direct us to reconcile relationships that are out of alignment BEFORE we come to the altar of worship.
• Worshiping in preference will block you from worshiping in power.
• My heart goes out to the hurting people we were able to pray with and minister to today.  JESUS is the HEALER.
• I LOVE seeing people come to the altar for prayer.
• To every spouse that is contending for their husband or wife - you are not alone, we stand with you in prayer and faith-DON’T GIVE UP.
• Don’t come to church to EVALUATE, come to PARTICIPATE

I love you church family!  God is up to BIG things in the LW family.  Pray this week for something miraculous to happen and for God to open a door that no man can.

An unplanned "dad" moment...

Expecting...

 This year has already been an exciting year at Living Water.  The word to our church, "Expect an Encounter" has prompted all of us to ready our hearts for whatever God wants to do.  I've talked to several people who are struggling with feeling like they don't deserve to "expect" anything from God.   

If you've been thinking this way or have friends that are, this will encourage you.

Cambodia Missions Team is on the Ground

If you're not already following the team that is headed to our Orphanage in Cambodia, get connected here.

 

Haiti Relief

In response to the disaster in Haiti, this is what the Living Water family is doing.  Please pray with me for the tens of thousands who have been displaced and devastated.  

Living Water cares about the 7.0 earthquake which struck Haiti on January 12^th. Our hearts go out to the Haitian people affected by this tragedy. As a church we encourage you to respond to this situation in the following ways:

• Pray for Haiti using these prayer points.
• Participate in the Living Water Haiti Relief Offering or give a special gift in a regular offering.
• Consider going to Haiti with Living Water's Relief Team.
• Check out the Foursquare Missions (FMI) webpage for news about
  Foursquare relief efforts and Foursquare missionaries in Haiti and the surrounding areas.
• Pray for Living Water Missionaries to the Dominican Republic Rich and Kirsten Root.

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Prayer Points

• Pray for the people of Haiti as they deal with the aftermath of the earthquake, ask the Lord to comfort those who are injured and mourning.
• Pray for rescue efforts to find survivors trapped in destroyed buildings and for communication links and power supplies to be restored quickly.
• Pray that the country of Haiti would have a receptiveness to the message of the Gospel in the midst of this tragedy.
• Pray for the relief efforts of the Foursquare family and the Foursquare missionaries in the area that they would have wisdom to know how to minister to those around them.
• Pray for a swift and generous response from the international community to help this disaster-prone poor country.

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Do not read this...

Here are some classic mistakes from church bulletins.  Enjoy.  It makes me very thankful for the team that proofreads ours.

• The outreach committee has enlisted 25 visitors to make calls on people who are not afflicted with any church.
• The audience is asked to remain seated until the end of the recession.
• Low Self-esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 to 8:30 p.m.  Please use the back door.
• For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
• The Rev. Merriwether spoke briefly, much to the delight of the audience.
• Due to the Rector's illness, Wednesday's healing services will be discontinued until further notice.
• The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the church basement on Friday at 7 p.m. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.
• The concert held in Fellowship Hall was a great success. Special thanks are due to the minister's daughter, who labored the whole evening at the piano, which as usual fell upon her.
• Potluck supper: prayer and medication to follow.
• Don't let worry kill you off - let the church help.
• The choir invites any member of the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir
• Weight Watchers will meet at 7 p.m. Please use large double door at the side entrance.