Hey Marines HB,
What a dynamic and amazing weekend we had this past week.  I don’t get to write these often, so I’m going to take this opportunity to affirm what I saw.

I believe Caleb brought one of his most authentic messages on marriage, relationships and honor we’ve ever had and…God moved hearts. As a result, I saw the tears of people who wanted to make a change in their marriages and relationships. They are asking for help and taking steps toward healing! I saw our church worship with new passion and expectation – arms raised, voices loud and hungry for more. As the Worship Pastor of this church, I was so proud. I believe God is doing something special here and the best is yet to come.

So what do we do with a weekend like this? Or bigger yet, when we see God do something special in our daily life…. what’s next?

Be thankful. When you remember these things during the week, say “thank you” to the One who gave it to you. Grateful hearts are close to God. Gratefulness is the gateway to joy and always orients and points us in a healthy direction. Gratitude is contagious. Try it out and watch people around you do it too!

Celebrate it. When something amazing happens, you naturally want to tell others about it. Even if it is a small glimpse of hope this week for a relationship that didn’t have it last week, SHARE IT WITH SOMEONE! Share it with those close to you. Invite more people to come to church with you…they need that hope too. This is too good to keep for ourselves. Sharing something with others that was previously hidden is like shining light into a dark room. It releases fear and apprehension…it gives you encouragement that you are not alone.

Expect more of it. James 1:17 says, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” I love giving gifts to my kids. The way their eyes light up is priceless. How much more does God love doing that? When you show up this week for church, show up early, waiting and ready for God to do something amazing! Expect that the message is going to be life changing and that God will speak to you in a new way. Then go into the week praying, looking and expecting God to change you, those around you and to show you those you can impact personally!

I am pumped that great things are here…and great things are ahead! Don’t miss this weekend….something remarkable is going to happen!

We’re having food after the 6p service, so come hungry and bring a friend.

Men’s and Women’s Ministries have events coming up! DON’T DO LIFE ALONE. Women’s Coffee Connect here and Men’s Monthly Breakfast here.

Jairus