Another Don’t Miss Weekend

Weekend Reflections

I just never get tired of the life change that happens at Palm Valley Church every week!!

• My favorite comment spoken to one of our pastors today after a service, “you guys f**^*** nailed it”. Made me laugh out loud.  Shouldn’t that comment offend a pastor?  No, because it tells me we’re hitting our target.  We’re a church committed to reaching those far from God, that they might be filled with hope and life through Christ!  Comments like that cause me to rejoice!
• We began recording for our first worship album in all 5 of our services.  Very cool to see Derrick and Sean’s leadership in this project, and how it’s all coming together.  Our hope is that this will encourage people and help them worship God throughout the week.
• Some tense moments in the service as I talked about some real life issues like living together, adultery, honesty, etc.  I love the “Holy discomfort” when God is working in us.
• I pray that we will listen to His Word, and obey His Word, even when we don’t feel like it!
• Singles, if you’re living together and want to commit, get a marriage license and call or come to the church office, we’ll marry you on the spot.  BTW…you can also sign up for our pre-marriage mentoring minstry and get a great start.
• Tons of people going to the Fresh Start table.  I love that every person who makes a decision for Christ at PVC is discipled and helped to grow. Way to go Paul and the Fresh Start team!
• Loved that our people get excited about our “Buddies Ministry” for special needs children.  I meant what I said, every special needs child in the west valley need to know they matter to God and will be loved on at PVC.
• had pastors from other churches visiting today to check out what we’re doing at PVC.  Cool to share our lessons from 9 years being a portable church.  It’s good stewardship of our mistakes!
• Pastor Daniel was in Las Vegas preparing for our missions teams to go and help Verve, a church plant in Vegas.  If you’d like to go on a 4 day mission trip in October or November email him at dconner@palmvalley.org
• Lots of buzz about the new building. Keep praying for the process and your part in it!
• My Lil’ Raiders played great Saturday. I love the kids and the guys coaching with me.  So much fun!  Now if we could get under 100 degrees
• My NFL Raiders dropped the Chiefs; that makes me happy!
• Great small group tonight, I love the guys in our group and the growth we’re experiencing together.  If you’re not in a small group, I encourage you to get in one today.
• Don’t miss our “Night of Worship” this Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:00 pm. It will be an evening of passionate worship, and we’ll be recording it for our new album.  Make sure you come pack the house and sing it out, we want the essence of PVC worship to come through on this project!

Weekend Reflections

• Great start to the “Staying In Love” series, all around incredible weekend.
• Loved the love song medley; especially the way our crowd jumped at Bon Jovi.
• Having the Community Pastors on the patio praying with and caring for peole is awesome.
• Felt like the message hit home big time.  Loved the crowd response; fun to watch couples smile together.
• heard we have 30 people taking Financial Peace University.  I think every person who has debt should take this course.
• Had a blast at Small Group Sunday night.  Started with a mexican fiesta, and then then Bible study. We split guys and gals so we could fix our spouses   Actually, I left with some great action points for “making love a verb” in my own marriage.
• So fun to have football back!!
• Announced the location of our new building: stay tuned for video.
• Now we have to pay for it   Can’t wait to see what God does in the next few months!
• Heard from a visitor who couldn’t find where we meet, so they followed a car with the Palm Valley window decal on it!
• Felt like a train ran me over after 5 services, can’t wait to do it again next week
• PVC’ers, bring people who need Jesus!

Where Is The Building?

Great labor day weekend at Palm Valley Church…

• Ryan did a great job with the message.  As I sat in service he challenged me to give up something for God, and develop a habit to grow in my relationship with Him.
• enjoyed having time to greet on the patio and tour the different ministry areas.
• The Children’s team is nailing it!!  Loved the new KidZone area in the cafeteria for elementary students.
• I was booed in 3 of the services for not announcing the location of the new building
• Derrick’s gone to a whole ‘nutha level as a worship leader!
• Students need more space.  Watching our youth worship really moved me.  They’re passionate about Jesus!
• Loved the tension in the worship center as I talked about the next steps for PVC, and what it’s going to cost us.
• Yes, I do enjoy the tension, because it means people are wrestling with God.  The fact is that following Christ has a cost, and this is going to cost us
• I feel like we’re taking our biggest step of faith yet as a church, what a cool place to be.
• Can’t wait to start the Staying In Love series next weekend.
• BTW…loved having college football back this weekend!
• Stay tuned later today for a hint on the new building.

Weekend Reflections

This weekend was powerful in so many ways. I sensed and the Spirit of God moving in people’s lives before/during/and after every service…

• This wasn’t my “favorite” message I’d prepared for this series, but felt like it hit people right where they’re at.  I love seeing a convergence of the timeless truths of God’s Word with the real-deal life situations people are facing today.
• Such a privelge to pray with people corporately, and individually.
• So pumped after Saturday night services that I never slept last night.  Left me way tired.
• Had an early breakfast with Vince Antonucci.  I love what he’s doing to plant a church on the Las Vegas strip.  Cool to connect with him and hear his vision.  Palm Valley’s going to be involved in this!
• PVC’ers: if you’d like to do a weekend mission trip to Vegas this fall (I know that sounds funny ), contact Pastor Daniel and let him know you’re interested in helping.
• Loved singing “It Is Well”; thought Derrick did a great job leading. He’s a worship leader at a whole ‘nutha level right now!
• Had lunch with 8 of our new “Community Pastors”; men in our church who are being given leadership to shepherd our body.  These guys are awesome.
• Can’t believe there’s only one week left in this series, make sure you bring people next week for “You Can’t Control The Future”.
• KidZone moved to their new space today and it was awesome. Heard rave revues from parents and volunteers.  It’s tricky being portable, but I love not letting it be an excuse to reach more people for Jesus!
• Big meeting tomorrow at 2:00 pm that will determine the next steps for Palm Valley, please pray!

Thursday Thoughts

August 13, 2009 from Palm Valley Church on Vimeo.

Thursday Thoughts

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

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!