What I learned in 36 days...

So here’s the deal. On March 17th we began the process of renovating our stage and church sanctuary. 
Before renovation

We needed more room in the sanctuary and the most cost effective option was to tear down and start over. Every day beginning March 17th through Easter Sunday April 20th we worked at the church. EVERY DAY! Men and women went about their “regular” jobs during the regular times and then came to the church work. There were several workers that didn't even attend our church. It was amazing and the results were phenomenal. But even beyond that, I learned a few things that I decided to list:
·        Never underestimate God’s vision. He will outdo yours every single time!
·        The notion that the church is dead is a myth. The church (the called out ones) is alive and waiting to be led and let loose!
·        People have different gifts and they are most effective when you free them to use their gifts.
·        There are still those that will sacrifice for the Kingdom! Sacrifice like you would never believe.
·        I’m not as important as I once thought that I was. There were things and activities that I used to HAVE to do but didn’t during the 36 day process and earth continued to spin!
·        I missed my family. I mean really missed them. I mean it was hard, really hard, to stay away from home so much. But they were understanding.
·        Some people give. Some people work. Some do both. Some do neither. In the end it doesn’t really matter because you didn’t do it for people in the first place.
·        Money is a tool. That is all. It doesn’t control or make decisions; it simply does what it is told.
·        To see something spectacular takes spectacular sacrifice, teamwork, talent, and effort.
·        There are some real craftsmen out there. Not just workers and laborers but craftsman that with the proper tools in their hand can make works of art!
Incredible Hardwood

Craftsmanship

















·        Let the kids be a part. It will make a huge difference in their lives.


·        Know why you do what you do. That may be the only thing that gets you moving on days 30-36!
·        In the end, sacrifice for a God vision is always worth it.

I pray that all of you had a great Easter weekend. Ours was pretty special. 17 people surrendered their life to Christ. We all got to enjoy our newly renovated foyer and sanctuary. Tammy and I got to spend some much needed time with our parents and then on Monday, we got to spend some much needed time with each other.


One of my goals right now is to commit to never forgetting this list. If all we got out of the previous 36 days was a new stage then our time, money, and sacrifice was wasted.

Have a great week,
Pastor Dad

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