My thoughts from Easter Sunday… one of the highest attendance days ever at Gateway (probably the 2nd highest)
I am thankful to…
- Our Lord and Savior for blessing us with his presence… souls were saved and believers were encouraged.
- Those who fasted and prayed last week… God heard and responded.
- The 26 individuals who participated in the Cardboard Testimonies… most powerful part of the service without a word spoken.
- The Choir and worship team in the 1st service… it was majestic and inspiring.
- Tim Vaughn for leading the Choir at the last moment… Barry had a medical emergency but is doing fine.
- Judd and the band in the 2nd and 3rd worship... you were kickin!
- Patty and her team… you kept everything moving smoothly.
- Alan and his tech team… you stayed on top of a lot of changing.
- Dan DeLozier and CIU… the digital video camera made the cardboard testimonies more powerful.
- Barry and Mike… the facilities & property looked sharp.
- Adam and the Middle-School… the landscape work was great.
- The coffee pavilion volunteers… the most loved people at church!
- The greeters and parking lot team… our front line people who demonstrate the heart of Jesus.
- Krispy Kreme doughnuts... enough said!
- Mark Counts who made an amazing cross for the worship center using 150 year old wood… Mark is also the one who connected us to our chapel.
- Ann Sweeney’s banners we used in the 1st service… Ann was not here on Easter because she is on a mission trip in North Africa using her amazing art & craft skills.
- Leona Mixson and Jane Leggett for the dogwood and flowers… little touches make a big difference.
- Lisa and her team of volunteers for caring for our preschoolers… you give our parents a great sense of security in your care of our precious ones.
- Cretia and her team of volunteers in giving us an amazing Children’s Ministry… you show our children the love of Jesus.
- Anyone I may have missed… God knows your deeds!
Jesus made an incredible statement and promise:
“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father. You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!" John 14:12-14 (NLT)
Thank you Jesus for answering our prayers!!!
