Thursday, June 5, 2008

Long Term Impact

Sitting here at The Daily Grind - a coffee shop in downtown Elkhart. Doing a great deal of thinking, praying, and planning this week in preparation for our Elkhart Rally next Tuesday night. It's a major springboard in the launch of our new Elkhart Campus this fall.

I met a guy on the sidewalk outside earlier - told him what we're doing. You know, the whole launching a new church campus at a movie theater.

He had never heard of GCC.

Never heard of a church meeting in a theater.

I gave him an invite card. He said he'll be there when we go live in September. "Gotta see this whole church in a theater thing".

Does that make you smile, too? Does it make your heart beat fast with anticipation?!


I can't wait to connect with the gang coming to The Rally Tuesday night. I'll be engaging with the first wave of people that God is going to use to bring love, hope, and life to people like this guy.

Do you realize that this group of people will be instrumental in shaping the impact and effectiveness that GCC will have in this area for years to come?

That the impact of this launch group will potentially and prayfully outlast our lifetimes?

That the guy I met today is going to watch the church be the church...not only in a theater, but in this entire community?



7 comments:

Jeanna said...

And that's why you are the perfect fit for Campus Pastor :)

caryn said...

I agree:) Who couldn't help but get excited about the new things GCC is doing when they see the energy and love for God you display.

mattmetzger said...

yeah man, this is some exciting stuff! also, next time you're at the Daily Grind, see if there's someone named Christy working. She goes to GCC and is in my small group. Maybe she'll give you a discount ;)

Kent said...

I agree that these are exciting times in the Elkhart area and look forward to being a part in this. Keep up the great work!

Tammy said...

VERY EXCITING! And we've got the right man to lead the way...

Theresa said...

You are so "right" for Elkhart. The excitement is growing, you are reaching out and we haven't even launched yet. Awesome!

MCC said...

It gave me goosebumps! Can't wait!