Weekend Reflections

All I can say is “WOW”!!!

• Derrick and the worship team brought it! I was moved to tears during the worship today.
• Seeing Ryan rap amazed me; a new element to worship.
• Sean and the creative team turned all of PVC into a circus, and it was cool.
• Ton of first time guests, lots of people gave their life to Jesus. That’s what we’re all about!
• Felt like God really spoke to people through the message.  Love preaching on God’s grace, power and provision.
• Heard we had nearly 350 students in youth this weekend. Unbelievable for a ministry with no building.
• Kids rocked a new series this week, “Back To School”, and I heard (from my kids) that it was awesome.
• If you missed this weekend, what were you thinking?
• Video of message, and the rap/songs online at www.palmvalley.org early this week.
• I’m on retreat with the other pastors of PVC. What an awesome team God has brought us.  Just spent time sharing and praying together. I love these guys.
• As awesome as this weekend was at PVC, looking forward to next weekend.

Thursday Thoughts

Special Message From Pastor Greg from Palm Valley Church on Vimeo.

Bible Byte

I hope you’re reading through the Bible with us this year; it’s been such a blast to travel through the Word with so many; creates wonderful discussions! This morning I was struck by this verse…

Proverbs 20:24 — “The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything alon the way?”

What a great thought in a time of such uncertainty. I know I’m guilty of trying to plan everything out, how about you? One of the beautiful aspects of following Jesus is that it’s a walk of faith. If everything was planned out and success guaranteed, there would be no faith necessary. So today I’m excited about the unknown’s in my life; and I’m going to take steps of faith that will give God the opportunity to show up big time in my life! I invite you to join me

Wednesday Update

You Don’t Have What It Takes from Palm Valley Church on Vimeo.

Weekend Reflections

Man it was great to be back withe the Palm Valley family this weekend!  It was such a privilege to worship together…

• The praise team did an amazing job this weekend.  These guys & gals put in a ton of work and it showed.
• The song “Cannons” is rockin’ my world… “I’m so unworthy, but still you love me” is the story of my life.
• greeters/ushers are so faithful, especially when it’s 115 outside!
• love teaching about reaching the lost with the good news about Jesus. Now PVC’ers, let’s go do it!
• I was moved by the number of teachers and administrators who stood at the end of service.  What a cool opportunity to pray with them as they head back to school. I truly believe they’re on the front lines of reaching our culture for Christ!
• heard my son Jake was rockin’ it out while leading worship in student ministries.  Such a joy to see my children developing a huge heart for Jesus and the local church.
• So grateful for a church willing to invest in the next generations!
• Got a cool note from a family who came to PVC for the kids ministry and have all accepted Christ in the last few months.
• had a great bbq at some friends house after church. Love the deep friendships formed in our small group.  If you’re not in one, get in one now
• I can’t believe how tired I was yesterday.  I forgot how draining 5 services can be.
• Greeted after 3 of the 5 services, but the heat was draining me. Hate missing people but need the energy to teach.
• Back to school this morning was fun. Loved seeing so many PVC’ers at school, ready to impact the place for Christ!