Last night the leadership team of PCC gathered to pray, celebrate and dream together. I thank God for our leaders and volunteers. We had 70 people carve out precious time from their schedule to invest in this unfolding miracle we call Pocono Community Church.
I challenged our leaders to a life of greatness. God has not called us to live mediocre lives or a status quo existence. Why maintain an attitude of survival, when God wants us to thrive. Jesus gave his LIFE for me. The least I can do is give my best for him.
I don't want to be good. I want to be great. I don't want to pastor a good church. I want to lead a great church. I don't want a good marriage. I want a great one. I don't want good kids. I want great kids. Whatever we lay our hands upon, we are to do in excellence "as unto the Lord."
Here are some of the highlights from last nights meeting:
1) Ground Breaking Ceremony - This weekend we'll gather at 4 PM to celebrate the beginning of construction on our new facility. A BBQ picnic will be held so please bring a side dish.
2) Membership Meeting - A membership meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday, September 19th at 7 PM at the Pocono Summit Fire Hall to decide on procuring the necessary funds to finance the construction project. Please make every effort to attend. All are welcome.
3) Prayer Meeting /"The Gathering" - Our weekly prayer meeting will be changing to a once-a-month prayer meeting beginning in October. The reason for the change is that we are going to focus on our community groups that will be meeting weekly this fall beginning in October as well. So, everyone will meet weekly in their community groups 3 times per month. On the first Wednesday all community groups will come together at "The Gathering" (formerly known as the prayer meeting) and celebrate and pray together.
All Elders, Ministry Team Leaders, Community Group Leaders and staff will attend as we celebrate in worship, communion, testimony and of course, passionate prayer. The prayer meeting, known now as "The Gathering" will be held at the Pocono Mountain West High School. The Student Ministry teens will also join us in this monthly prayer gathering. Childcare for infants through grade 5 will be offered too.
4) Friend Day - Friend Day is scheduled for September 30. Please begin inviting your friends for this special day where we will have awesome music, worship and a message geared to reach the lost.
5) Community Groups - Community Groups are kicking off in October. If you would like to host or facilitate a community group, please contact Pastor Kevin.
