Sunday Night Reflections

We had an awesome day at PCC. Below are some of the highlights from my perspective:

• Early morning prayer with the volunteers set the tone for the entire day. We spread out through the auditorium and called out to God. He answered. Thanks to all those who come each week for early morning prayer.
• Our new series, We Fit, is off to a great start. Today we talked about getting in shape physically. Hundreds made a commitment to honor God by taking better care of their bodies.
• Our bodies house the presence of God - "temples of the Holy Spirit." Don't put anything in your body that would be harmful to you or the Spirit of God living in you.
• Physical health also promotes spiritual strength. The converse is true too. A tired and worn down physical condition will set you up for a spiritual downfall.
• God really moved in the 3rd service with a special word of encouragement for someone who was struggling with an eating disorder. I don't know who that was for but I'm praying for you this week!!!
• Worship was crazy good - huge props to the Creative Worship Team for leading us into the presence of God. You guys rock!
• We ran out of parking and seating in the 2nd service. Great attendance in 1st and 3rd services as well. All you second service attenders please consider going to 1st or 3rd next week and make room for our guests who don't know Jesus.
• I announced that our 2009 financial reports were in and PCC grew by 33% in giving last year. What an amazing stat that reveals the blessing of God on this church. To grow by 33% in an down economy is just miraculous.
• Also, $116,000 has been given towards our Christmas Offering. We decided to extend this special offering through January since many wanted to give a portion of their year end bonus or stock options/dividends that they will not receive until this month. Thanks for practicing radical generosity PCC.
• Today begins our week of spiritual emphasis. Look for my blog post tomorrow for more info. This is going to be a powerful week of prayer and fasting for our church.