Monday, November 15 - Monvee Launch



Albert (Steve) ready for surgery with Dr. Mel



Yesterday (Sunday) was a great day!  It was a full day, but a good day.  It is funny to think how much work goes into everything, and I am always humbled when some crazy idea of mine (like having a skit with a bed, exercise bike, fast food, and a tv) makes so much work for so many people.  Steve did a great job with it, and I think it really helped to visualize the message.  What an easy analogy to make as we have all wanted to be in better physical shape and then been distracted by “life.”  And we have all wanted to be more connected with God and either got distracted or not known where to begin.

Preparation for yesterday was a struggle from the perspective of trying to introduce Monvee without making it seem like the center of the day.   I always want Jesus to be the center of the day, but I wanted to communicate the value that I think that Monvee can bring to our church.  I really believe that the impact on our community that we are looking for will come through personal discipleship – private decisions made in line with Jesus’ teachings in the face of the types of sacrifices that are always present when doing things Jesus’ way.

The vision the Lord has given me for our church rarely finds expression in my mind as a picture of a large, energized gathering, but instead is hundreds of pictures of individuals who have made godly decisions living out the blessings of those decisions.  This leads to revival because our lives become testimonies of God’s truth and grace, leading people around us who do not know God to inquire of us and find Him through our “answer for the hope that is in us.” (1 Peter 3:15)

I think Monvee can be a tool to help us on the path toward making that vision a reality.  If you missed yesterday here is a video that can introduce Monvee to you.  The video features a previous version of Monvee, so the screens will look a little different if you get the Faith Community version. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c7_-w1Hoz0&feature=related 

Note:

Pray for the Transformed Vessels widow’s conference this week.  Debbie Neal and her team have done a great job putting together the event, and I know it will be a blessing for the ladies.

Remember the church work day at 299 Grey Flats Rd this Saturday (11-20-10) from 8am-Noon with breakfast provided.

Next Sunday is the one year anniversary of the church, and we have some fun things planned, so try to make it if you can.

If you did get a Monvee pack yesterday and have any questions, email me at jlowe@faithcommunitywv.org.  One thing to note is that the address for your login is http://beta.monvee.com/, there is no “www.”