New Series Beginning Thursday Night: "Zip It"

Proverbs 18:21 says, "The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences."  Maybe it's time we evaluate what we say, even when nobody's around...

Sunday Recap

Yesterday was awesome.  We baptized a bunch of people yesterday.  It's awesome to see people who are not "church" people come to know God and take it to the next step of being baptized.  One teenager in particular struck a cord with me.  He started coming to church roughly 5 months ago and did not know God.  He has come to be one of the cornerstones of our group and is dedicated.  I can't wait to see what God does in his life and the lives of the other "baptizees" in the future.

Weekend Catch-up

So Sunday night Katie and I got back from our 12 hour drive from northwestern Ohio back to Spartanburg, SC.  It was ok on the way back (definitely much better than the way up).  No popped tires, no wrecks, and the car didn't explode.  Since then I have been sick.  I've now gotten back to the point where I can hold some food down, but my voice is fading.  Be praying for me and for Katie that she doesn't get sick from me.  I don't get sick often, so when I do I am a baby.  I hate being sick.  

Really looking forward to Thursday night.  I really really really missed not being there Thursday night and missing the students.  Everybody show up and be ready for God to do something awesome.  

Oh the Comfort of Comfort Inn

So needless to say, we did not plan on staying at a Comfort Inn tonight.  Katie and I were hoping to make it to Cincinnati by 1 a.m.  Little did we know that on the way there we would get a busted tire and it would be too late to get a replacement.  I blame it on you guys for not praying hard enough for us.  It's all your fault.  (just kidding).  Seriously though, pray for us tomorrow that we make it in time for Katie to get to her friends bachelorette party and we make it safe.  Thanks guys for your prayers.

Excited for This Week

So I'm pretty excited about this week.  Tomorrow night Katie and I will be driving to Ohio for the first time since Christmas.  She is in a wedding this coming Saturday and I will be spending the day Thursday with my family at their house.  I'm pretty stoked to see everyone and be back in the Buckeye state (but only for a few days...much more than that and I don't know if I could handle it).  Be praying for us as we head up there and that we will get back safe.  

Monday Night Football Woes

So last week in the Ridge Pointe Fantasy Football League I DOMINATED!  I was the only one that scored above 100 points.  This week, however, is a totally different story.  Tom Brady is out, Larry Johnson is playing like a girl (no offense to the ladies), and my opponent decided to go insane.  I have Desean Jackson on my fantasy team and he decides to drop the ball at the one yard line instead of getting a touchdown reception.  Also have Marion Barber for the Cowboys who is typically a machine, but has decided to stay home.  Just needed to vent a little.

Volunteer Schedule for 7/21-10/26

I know this is a lot of information at one time, but I figured it best to get it done while I was into it.  If there is a week that you cannot serve that's not a problem, just let me know as soon as you can and I will be more than happy to substitute someone else in.  Thanks for your willingness to serve God and Ridge Pointe Church.  We couldn't do it without you.

9/21/08

Greeter: Heather Cothran/Mac McNeill

Cafe: Evodia Rabadan

Ushers: Shannon Crooke/Al Rogers/Jason Williams

Kids Pointe Check In: Elisa Rogers/Amanda Williams

Preschool/Kindergarden: Kristy Steele

Nursery: April Green

9/28/08

Greeter: Heather Cothran/Mac McNeill

Cafe: Evodia Rabadan/Lee Neves

Ushers: Shannon Crooke/Al Rogers/Jason Williams

Kids Pointe Check In: Elisa Rogers/Marie Steadings

Preschool/Kindergarden: Bonnie Miller

Nursery: Caley England

10/5/08

Greeter: Bonnie Miller/Elisa Rogers

Cafe: Evodia Rabadan/Lee Neves

Ushers: Shannon Crooke/Al Rogers/Jason Williams

Kids Pointe Check In: Marie Steadings/Jessica McNeill

Preschool/Kindergarden: Keri Reese

Nursery: TBD

10/12/08

Greeter: Bonnie Miller/Mac McNeill

Cafe: Evodia Rabadan/Lee Neves

Ushers:Shannon Crooke/Al Rogers/Jason Williams

Kids Pointe Check In: Elisa Rogers

Preschool/Kindergarden: Kristy Steele

Nursery: April Green

10/19/08

Greeter: Heather Cothran/Mac McNeill

Cafe: Evodia Rabadan

Ushers:Shannon Crooke/Al Rogers/Jason Williams

Kids Pointe Check In: April Green/Marie Steadings

Preschool/Kindergarden: Bonnie Miller

Nursery: Caley England

10/26/08

Greeter: Heather Cothran/Mac McNeill

Cafe: Evodia Rabadan/Lee Neves

Ushers: Shannon Crooke/Al Rogers/Jason Williams

Kids Pointe Check In: Amanda Williams/Elisa Rogers

Preschool/Kindergarden: Keri Reese

Nursery: TBD

The Extra Pointe 9.11.08

Last week we had an awesome night.  6 teens gave their hearts to Christ last week alone, and this week God followed it up with another one.  We had twenty teens again this week.  We discussed living a new life after accepting Jesus.  I can honestly say it's the first time a teenager has referenced the magazine "High Times" during the sermon.  Some people might read that and be discouraged, but I heard it last night and was freaking thrilled.  We are reaching teenagers who otherwise would not have God in their lives.  I pray God continues this trend that He started a little over eight months ago.  

After a Hiatus

Recap of the past week or so....

-dropped doing sermon series for a little bit.  Not sure how long, but felt God moving The Pointe in a new direction.

-had 6 teenagers give their lives to Christ last Thursday

-last week was the third week in a row we have hit over 15 teenagers.  Pray this streak continues.

-started using Twitter last night.  

-our volunteers have done a bang up job the past three weeks.  I could not be prouder to be a part of something as good as our volunteers have made Ridge Pointe Church.

-excited to have Jon and Bridgette moving to Spartanburg this week.  They are really good at what they do and have a heart to make this the best church ever.  

-Church is going back to one service beginning this week @ 10.00 am.
  
-that's all for now.  Have a great day and make sure if you have a teenager to come check us out this Thursday @ 7.00 til 8.30.