Oh How Things Change Around Here

One thing I've never been shy about sharing with people who plug into Life Church is that we are always open to change when God clearly gives us an opportunity. We know that ministry creativity, planning, execution and layout can and will change. We have to change to stay in the flow of what God is showing, giving and directing us towards.
Obviously, the Gospel and it's message never changes, but they way we minister to people does.
This morning I was looking back at how things have changed at LCF. Last year on the same Sunday as this past weekend we had 185 people in attendance. This past Sunday we had 335! That's a huge increase. Our giving is more than double what it was last year this time. Our LifeKIDS ministry continues to blow up and we now have 3 times the amount of Life Groups as we did last year this time. Oh, how things change!
I believe God is priming us for even greater things than we have seen yet and with that (you guessed it!), brings change. So, this weekend I have a really exciting announcement about our LifeKIDS ministry that will bring an amazing amount of positive change and continue to allow us to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ.

Around Life

Here's a few things going on at Life Church right now:

- We are in the middle of a great series called At The Movies. We hope you are enjoying it and are inviting lots of people. This is a one run only series, so you can not go back and watch these messages on our site.

- Life Groups are continuing to grow. It looks as though we are going to be starting 4 more LG in August and September as well. We have over 100 Lifers plugged into these groups right now and we are making more space for more people. As the groups continue to work through Francis Chan's Crazy Love book I am hearing some great feedback. Groups are having some very really and challenging discussions.

- It's hard to believe but school is right around the corner. Be on the lookout for some special plans we have for our LifeKIDS.

- There are a bunch of you continuing to read through the New Testament in 30 days with the New Thru 30 Reading Plan. It's so great to see this happening. If you are behind or want to start just jump right in and join us. Don't worry of you are behind, just go with it.

Church In The Park Highlights

Here is a look at our first ever Church In The Park from Sunday, July 4th.

Church in the Park July 4th from Life Church on Vimeo.

Sunday Reflections

I love Johnny Cash! Wow, today was an amazing experience at Life Church as we dove into week one of At The Movies. We looked at the movie Walk The Line that describes the ups and downs of musician Johnny Cash.
I was reminded of how so many of us live in the hurt of our past just as Cash did, when Christ died so that we might be set free and made righteous in the sight of out Father. I believe many people decided to let God set them free of their hurts and move forward in the strength and power found in Christ alone.
I made the comment at the end of the experience today and I do mean it, but I love each and every person at Life Church. We all have different stories but I love to hear and see all God is doing in so many of you.
Its and honor to lead and serve the people of LCF.
What and amazing Sunday and way to start our week. God is good.

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Church In The Park

Church In The Park in the books and it's one we won't soon forget. Over 300 people showed up Sunday as we met outside in the Macon County Rec Park in Franklin. It was a great celebration of our country's birthday on July 4th but more importantly we celebrated our freedom in Christ.
The worship experience was great fun and the music was good and loud. I was able to share for a few minutes about Unstoppable Vision as we wrapped up week 5 of the One Prayer series. It was so much fun to share our heart and vision for Life Church that God has given us for this community. Over the coming days and weeks I am going to share more about these core values and how they work in alignment with the vision God has given us for Life Church.
I have to thank the volunteers for all their work and support. It was a lot of work and time, but it was worth it and just plain awesomeness.
Thanks for being a part of Life Church and all God is doing here.
Check out some of the pictures myself and Worship Pastor Jason Nicholas took with our phones. We will have more pictures to share very soon on our Facebook page.
Patrick