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Project Church Kicks-Off
“I am fully confident that Project Church is going to change something around here.”
Those words are from a gal following our first gathering last night- and they were like music to my ears.
I’ll be honest, I had no idea what to expect. Would anyone show up? Would people get what we’re about? I’m happy to say that people did show up and from some of the feedback I’ve received, some people did get what we’re about.
Here are some other tidbits from our first gathering for Project Church:
- The team really pulled together to make last night happen. From the nursery, to the greeters, to the setting up and tearing down, they got it done.
- My brother Josh played a really cool acoustical version of “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.”
- We also sang one of my favorites- “Your Love Is Strong” by Jon Foreman. Great, great song that fit so perfectly.
- I’m very excited about the people who said they’re interested in being a part of Project Church. It’s cool to see how God is bringing people together. I’m pumped to make new friends.
- I had so much anticipation built up and I thought for sure I’d screw up the message BUT I actually felt quite relaxed and was able to speak from my heart. I still have lots of room to grow as a communicator- but as long as my heart leads my words then I’m on the right track.
- The best news: We had a salvation last night! That’s what I’m talking about!!!!!!
- Being in the middle of the downtown Saturday night scene is awesome!
- We had a pretty fluid gathering last night. Good showing for those who came for the gathering plus a steady stream of people coming in for coffee and standing near the coffee bar checking things out.
- We took a big first step last night and now I’m curious to see what next week will be like.
- I thought it was really cool that my grandma brought a friend. Yes, my grandma.
- I hear my message was recorded and we will set up a podcast via iTunes.
- Really glad we did connection cards. I was on the fence about it but now I can see that it is the right thing to do. Lots of prayer requests and comments.
- My son had some asthma problems and we were thinking he wouldn’t be there for opening night. But he pulled through.
- Jesus was made much of.
And now we get to do it all over again next week.
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Glad it went well man! You were in my prayers!
Good to hear you say that about the connection cards. I was on the fence too… We decided yesterday to do them for Wednesday’s gathering.
Please know people in Florence, SC are praying for you and your team!
Awesome!! Excited that things went well. and i’m even more excited that eternity was altered for someone yesterday evening. Thanks for the update. We’re pulling for you down here in Rome.
Awesome!
Been praying for you guys almost daily since our Waffle House breakfast in the Spring. I’m so excited and pumped about what God is doing through you guys up there…and especially the salvation!!!
@Chris Redder- Glad my comments about communication cards affirmed your decision.
@Josh – Thanks dude. Glad that the Romans are for us.
@Chris – Word!
@Chris Elrod – Thanks my friend. We’ll always have the Waffle House.
i echo the comment the lady made last night…and one stepping into the Kingdom on night 1/gathering 1 is proof positive that God has His hand on this movement. But we already knew that because of how obviously God has His hand on you, Jason.
Props to you, your team, and the people of Project Church. The Kingdom of God is at hand in Rapid City, So Dak!
Woohoo!!!
Jason I’m really excited for you guys and love to see what God is doing through people who are passionate about him. I remember us hanging out and talking about the possibilities of planting churches while at Mtn Lake less than two years ago and now it’s a reality for both of us. I’m praying for Project Church!
Hey Jason, It was an amazing night and I was stoked to see the amount of people who were walking by that evening! Great to hear of lives changed already! I hope to connect w/ you soon! Have you read comeback churches by ed stetzer and mike dodson?! they have some great thing to say about closing the back door! My wife and I will be back in the future when we are in town on a saturday eventing! thanks for sharing your perspective on the night and congrats to you and the launch team!
@Jay – I could say the same for you my friend. Glad to partner with you on this journey.
@Courney – Woohoo!!!!
@Scott – Yep, I remember. It’s it cool when dreams become a reality?
@Clay – Thanks for showing up Clay. That meant a lot. And I’m glad you got to see why we chose the when and where for our gathering. I have heard of the book but haven’t read it. Thanks for the recommendation.
So cool to get to hear about Project Church’s first night “fleshed out”; thanks for sharing! One of my students — Sam — was there and was really excited about the ministry that took place. He might even be interested in plugging in. Did you get to meet him?
@Shawn – Thanks for your support Shawn. Yes, my brother introduced Sam to me. He seemed like a really cool guy. He mentioned he played some guitar which is cool.