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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 

Weekend reflections

This past weekend was packed with all kinds of new and exciting things... 
-Pastor Burt rocked the stage and talked about "Living with certainty in uncertain times"

-It was Rachel Andrews last weekend and the newly forming team stepped up fantastically!  We'll miss you Rachel

-It was our first "regular" Sunday service at the Lacey (Regal) Theater - WAY TO GO TEAM! (Here's a pic from Jake Broeker)

Here are some of the highlights from Pastor Burt's message:

• Are you asking God to submit to your plans OR are you will to submit to His plan for your life?
• "I'll work for you when you submit to Me" - God
• No matter how large the enemy's army is that is surrounding you; the Lord's army, which is surrounding them, is larger!
• Listen for His Voice
• Look for His Purpose and Plan
• Link up with God's People
• The enemy has to defense against prayer and obedience
• Your future will be as bright as your faith
• God's provision will grow in proportion to the trial you are facing