1. We started a new series on the book of Philippians called "Fill it Up." Today's message was entitled "How to Live a Joy Filled Life." To listen to the message, go here.
2. Here's how we defined joy: Joy is NOT what happens to me, but what God is doing in and through me. Joy is internal, not external. Joy is based on what is happening inside of me, not outside of me.
3. Easter is April 4th - hundreds of PCCers have committed to fast and pray for our church and community as we reach out with the love of Christ during this strategic time of the year. Please email me at pastordave@poconocc.com to join the army of prayer warriors. I will send you email updates over the next 4 weeks as we prepare for Easter.
4. To reach more people this Easter, PCC is starting a Spanish speaking service/ministry at 1PM on Sunday's. My friend, Pastor Emilio Quinterros, is going to join our staff and lead this ministry.
5. This Easter, PCC is also starting Saturday night services! What a great opportunity to reach more people for Jesus. The Saturday night services be held at 6pm beginning April 3rd and run for six straight weeks. This will be a test drive to see how we like Saturday services at PCC. I need 200 people to commit to attending Saturday nights at PCC.
6. The Creative Team did an phenomenal job this weekend. The music, stage decor, program design, video production were awesome. Thanks so much for all you do! I especially enjoyed the gospel rendition of "Ode to Joy" by Beethoven.
7. Many people made commitments to follow Jesus today. It was incredibly humbling to be used by God to introduce people to Jesus. Ministry is incredibly rewarding.
8. One of the quickest ways to lose your joy in ministry is to listen to naysayers and critics. Don't be sidetracked by that negativism and navel gazers. Just make following Jesus your priority and let God take care of the critics.
9. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5
10.God always as a purpose behind every problem.
