Encouraging Weekends

this coming week Dayton Vineyards Outward Focus Events:

Volunteer Banquet Friday
Single Parent Thanksgiving Meal Sunday
Thanksgiving Basket packing Tuesday
Turkeys giving away Turkeys Wednesday
The Great Donut Give Away Friday
Thanksgiving Meal at the Biltmore Saturday


last two weekends i travelled to a couple of great churches...both are at different stages...both are growing...the first was an evangelical church in Jacksonville FL...the vibe was warm and inviting...the look was like the mall people from all ages...they have three services and only have 15 min between each service...the band was sharp...music up beat...atmosphere positive...they responded positively to the outward focused ideas...their response was encouraging...they had a plan to start Irresistible Evangelism...a great class that equips people to share their faith in a natural manner...the class was full this weekend...encouraging

The second church, last Sunday, was a Vineyard in the Cincinnati area...it is a church plant and has grown steadily over the years...they began their services in a YMCA, quickly outgrew the facility and located 5 acres and built a new building on the property...it is an amazing building which is bright, welcoming and upbeat...the vibe is warm, welcoming, encouraging...the worship encouraged participation and their style laid back and naturally spiritual...they liked the message and are continuing to be outward focused.

I'm glad I went...I used to travel a lot to bring encouragement and provoke outward focusedness great to sense the call and ability is still there...

this coming week:

Volunteer Banquet Friday
Single Parent Thanksgiving Meal Sunday
Thanksgiving Basket packing Tuesday
Turkeys giving away Turkeys Wednesday
The Great Donut Give Away Friday
Thanksgiving Meal at the Biltmore Saturday