Sunday Mind Dump

• I think I say it every week, but... wow, oh wow, oh wow! This morning was seriously off-the-chart freakin awesome!
• Today might have been the best Sunday ever at Meadow.
• We were 85% full in the auditorium and that includes setting up the extra chairs AND we still had a few regular attenders volunteer to just hang out in the hallway!
• Our next option? ... Maybe hanging chairs from the ceiling?! Ha!
• Seriously, our remodeling will not come too soon and in just six weeks, we will be revealing all the details - I can't wait to explain it all!
• Started something new today - video stories and today's was nothing short of awesome!
• We will be posting these videos online so keep watching.
• Had a new guest post this on her Facebook page ... "Wow, did I do something cool this morning! They turned our town's movie theater into a contemporary church. You sit in the theater (cup holder for your coffee, of course) with big screen, incredible band, comfy seats, warm and welcoming atmosphere. And look, they give all first time visitors a popcorn box containing a bible, worship info, and microwave popcorn! Still humming the music. Wonderful weekend!"
• And...check this out... she mentioned to me that her post has already encouraged two of her friends to come with her next Sunday!
• The new chairs worked AWESOME!
• Sandy & I are leaving for a week of vacation this next Saturday and I HATE being away from Meadow but I really need this break.
• Yes, we are going somewhere VERY warm and will be totally out of contact which will force me to relax and set aside church and just focus on being with Sandy.
• Had an amazing meeting this past week to nail down the design of the new auditorium - I really can't wait to show and tell all we are designing.
• This week we will be nailing down the design of the MeadowKIDS Center, the MeadowYOUTH Center, and our new Fellowship Center.
• Had some major technical issues this morning, but our band and tech team pulled it off! Thanks to  Dave and Pat!
• Nursery was PACKED! I have so much appreciation for the MeadowKIDS volunteers in there - they have a level of patience I just don't have!
• Sandy has the Oscar Red Carpet on ... oh yeah (can you hear my excitement)
• But based on what the preacher said this morning, we probably should watch this instead of what I want to watch...The Walking Dead.
• I probably spent an hour today just looking at the pics and reading all the status updates of those who were at Meadow today. I LOVE it!
• My daughter (Jessi) moved home yesterday. It will be good to have her home - she brings so much brightness and laughter to our home!
• LOVED meeting all the first time guests today!
• Tara Berg survived her first week on staff as Adminitrative Assistant. I'll be easy on her for a couple more weeks, then it gets serious! :)
• We are putting together a mobile "app" for Meadow which will make watching videos, listening to messages, giving, reading a free Bible, and more - a lot easier.
• Should be up and running in a couple weeks.
• We introduced the largest single group of new members this morning - THAT is awesome!
• I have never been more excited about ministry as I am today and yes, I really do love my church and believe every Sunday is going to be smokin' awesome!
• Here's my question for you...I'd like your opinion on this: Our remodel, realistically, won't happen for several months. What do you think is the best action to take before then to give some relief to our full service? ... Should we go back to two services? Should we start a video venue in another theatre or the lobby? What do you think? Write your suggestion on Facebook and let's solve this problem together!