You've heard it said-"It takes a whole neighborhood to raise a child." That is true. What is even MORE true-"It takes a whole army of volunteers to have church every Sunday morning--especially if your portable!"
Every Sunday morning I marvel at the team God has brought us. The first volunteers start showing up around 5:45 AM, and the last ones don't leave until around 12:30 PM. And there are MANY that come and go in between. I am not going to name names or even try to give a count. I am going to say this, I want EVERY ONE of you to know how much you are valued. Whether you are behind the scenes or out in the open, if you are serving at Element Church, you are JUST as important to bringing people to know Jesus as anybody else. THANK YOU!!!!
In moments we will begin the process of "build-up" in our new location. Another army of volunteers. Again, Thank You.
Can't wait to see was God has planned for us there.
Grant
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Five Guys Go Camping
Ok, not really.
Yes we were in the mountains for our first ever Staff Advance. Yes there were log cabins, fire pits, wildlife, dirt in your shoes, fresh air, etc. All the stuff you would associate with camping. But when you stay in a motel room , even if it is in the mountains, I wouldn't call it "camping".
But that is not why we were there. We were there for a definite purpose.
Us five guys locked ourselves in a room for two days and let God blow our minds. The one word that keeps coming to mind --"Amazing".
Trust me when I say "Greater things are yet to come!"
Also, trust me when I say that the four other guys that God has me on this journey with are awesome. I love hanging out with them, dreaming with them, laughing with them, being challenged by them, and leading with them.
Elementers, you are in good hands.
Grant
Yes we were in the mountains for our first ever Staff Advance. Yes there were log cabins, fire pits, wildlife, dirt in your shoes, fresh air, etc. All the stuff you would associate with camping. But when you stay in a motel room , even if it is in the mountains, I wouldn't call it "camping".
But that is not why we were there. We were there for a definite purpose.
Us five guys locked ourselves in a room for two days and let God blow our minds. The one word that keeps coming to mind --"Amazing".
Trust me when I say "Greater things are yet to come!"
Also, trust me when I say that the four other guys that God has me on this journey with are awesome. I love hanging out with them, dreaming with them, laughing with them, being challenged by them, and leading with them.
Elementers, you are in good hands.
Grant
Thursday, August 7, 2008
P J
My second "blog-love" goes to Pastor Jeff.
I could write pages of what it's been like as God has forged our friendship over the years, and maybe someday I will. But today is not that day.
I am simply going to quote Johnathan's armor bearer in 1 Samuel 14:7 "Do ALL that you have in mind, I am with you heart and soul!"
Love ya man. Let's GO!!!
Grant
I could write pages of what it's been like as God has forged our friendship over the years, and maybe someday I will. But today is not that day.
I am simply going to quote Johnathan's armor bearer in 1 Samuel 14:7 "Do ALL that you have in mind, I am with you heart and soul!"
Love ya man. Let's GO!!!
Grant
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
My Family
So here I am, the morning of my third day as a full-time pastor at Element Church. My mind is racing, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. SO much to be thankful for. So much to do. So much to write about. So many people to thank. So many people to edify "publicly" on this blog, and I will as time goes on. But today there are three people that get ALL my love ---my AMAZING wife Terri Lynn and my two awesome sons Morgan and Nathan.
Nathan---I know this move and transition has not always been easy for you. I'm trying to understand. I want you to know how much I love you and how proud of you I am. Thank you for following us as we followed God's call to Cheyenne. You will be blessed because of it. You have some amazing men in your life as leaders and friends. Listen to them, learn from them.
Morgan---this move might have been easier for you than your brother, but you still sacrificed. Thank you. It has been (and is) an honor to watch you grow in the LORD. God has great plans for your future. Listen and follow. Know that your parents love you, believe in you, and will support you wherever God calls you.
To my wife-----WOW, where to start? Twenty years of marriage. Again, wow. Babe, I cherish you. Thank you for loving and believing in me. You are an amazing pastor's wife. Again,thank you. I love you SO much. Thank you for giving your heart to Jesus and following Him LONG before I ever even considered it. And for being patient with me (Ok not all the time.LOL) all those years while God chipped away at a very hard heart. And then for being willing to let me lead once I was willing, after all those years that I wouldn't. Many people have got to hear the story about the day that Jeff asked me to move to Cheyenne to help him plant Element Church. The part of the story that doesn't always get told that is JUST as important is later that same day when I told you about our "call" and you said "Let's go." Just like that---"Let's GO!". No hesitation, no "what-ifs", none of that. Simply , "If God is calling, let's follow". I cannot tell you awesome it was to hear those words that night in our car as I was telling you about my conversation with Jeff. I am forever grateful.
Element Church, I want you to know that I am not near the pastor I am without my amazing wife beside me every step of the way. I am so blessed to have her as my wife. Babe, I LOVE YOU!
Grant
Nathan---I know this move and transition has not always been easy for you. I'm trying to understand. I want you to know how much I love you and how proud of you I am. Thank you for following us as we followed God's call to Cheyenne. You will be blessed because of it. You have some amazing men in your life as leaders and friends. Listen to them, learn from them.
Morgan---this move might have been easier for you than your brother, but you still sacrificed. Thank you. It has been (and is) an honor to watch you grow in the LORD. God has great plans for your future. Listen and follow. Know that your parents love you, believe in you, and will support you wherever God calls you.
To my wife-----WOW, where to start? Twenty years of marriage. Again, wow. Babe, I cherish you. Thank you for loving and believing in me. You are an amazing pastor's wife. Again,thank you. I love you SO much. Thank you for giving your heart to Jesus and following Him LONG before I ever even considered it. And for being patient with me (Ok not all the time.LOL) all those years while God chipped away at a very hard heart. And then for being willing to let me lead once I was willing, after all those years that I wouldn't. Many people have got to hear the story about the day that Jeff asked me to move to Cheyenne to help him plant Element Church. The part of the story that doesn't always get told that is JUST as important is later that same day when I told you about our "call" and you said "Let's go." Just like that---"Let's GO!". No hesitation, no "what-ifs", none of that. Simply , "If God is calling, let's follow". I cannot tell you awesome it was to hear those words that night in our car as I was telling you about my conversation with Jeff. I am forever grateful.
Element Church, I want you to know that I am not near the pastor I am without my amazing wife beside me every step of the way. I am so blessed to have her as my wife. Babe, I LOVE YOU!
Grant
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