Weekend Reflections (NYC edition)

I’ve take the last few weeks to relax, spend time with my family, read, and visit some other church leaders and their churches.  This weekend Lori and I were in the big apple.  Here’s some thoughts…

• Didn’t realize how fried I was until the last few weeks. I’ve enjoyed not having a busy agenda.
• Spent time with Nelson Searcy and Journey Church in New York City.
• I love hanging with Nelson, he’s a great systems guy and I always learn from him.
• Journey Church is making a difference in NYC. They’re reaching a lot of young singles.
• I guarantee Journey is the friendliest place in New York. I know that’s not saying alot , but the Journey guys really go the extra mile in welcoming people.
• I enjoyed sitting in worship with Lori.  We rarely get to do that, so it’s always fun!
• Darryl Strawberry (yeah, that one) shared his testimony. He’s a changed man since he gave his life to Jesus!
• Journey has more people in small groups than attending church; figure that one out.
• Being in New York reminds me how big the world is, and how many people are lost w/o Jesus.
• I’ve walked more this week than in the last 6 months; didn’t take cabs at all.  Living in NY would keep me thin.
• I officially love NYC.  Central Park, museums, architecture, history, cultures, crazy people, it’s all here
• If anybody wants to know how to do New York on the cheap, let me know. Lori and I made it a game and experienced the real NYC.
• Heard services at PVC were awesome.  I love Wayne Cordiero and love that we could have his message.
• Can’t wait to be back at Palm Valley next Sunday as we kick off “At The Movies”.
• You won’t want to miss next Sunday as I teach from “Remember The Titans” about what the Bible says about racism and prejudice. Should be tense!
• I Lost a good friend this week. Ray Blasdell passed away. He was a great friend, leader at Palm Valley, and a person who loved Jesus.  I’m glad he’s freed from a body that was failing him, but he’ll be missed.