Sunday Splash!

Today's service started slow today as people seemed to arrive late and preoccupied.

Our Worship team came through in a big time way! I really enjoyed their song "I will Run" this morning. That song created the spiritual breakthrough for God to move and minister to so many who seemed to be overwhelmed by their life circumstances. I really just want to step aside when the Lord's Spirit begins to do a deep work in the hearts of those who respond. I truly believe that miracles were taking place in people's lives!

There was definitely a different atmosphere in the service by the time I began to give todays teaching message on Joseph, "The youth whose dreams came true"!! Throughout his life struggles he remained faithful to God.

Ultimately God used Joseph to save two nations! His life is a reminder that although we may feel like we are stuck in a deep dark pit, God is already at work and preparing us for greater things. Despite rejection and fabricated lies, God allowed some very important lessons to be learned during each phase of his circumstances.

Like Joseph, once we travel past hardships, pain and even injustice, God allows our dreams to be returned to us and fulfilled! If someone or something has stolen your dream, don't give up! Clutch God's hand tighter and continue to trust Him! Dare to dream again!!

I am convinced that nothing speaks to our souls like scripture. God gives us useful insights, lessons and encouragement from the "Divine Mentor's" who continue to speak into our lives. Reading is where our quest begins, but meditating and studying the Bible is how His word gets into your soul. I recommend to everyone, get a good study Bible and begin a daily Bible reading plan. There are many more lessons you need to exhale from the "Divine Mentor's" found in your Bible!

It was exciting to make todays BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Adam and Bethany Weatherly have accepted our invitation to join our ministry team here at Sunset Chapel! We are looking forward to their arrival March 1, 2010. Plans are underway to see a rebirth take place in youth ministry here at SC. The Weatherly's come to us with lot's of energy, enthusiasm, and some much needed skills that will enable us to more effectively influence and reach our city for Christ!

As I scanned the crowd this morning, it was again a highlight for me to see that there were a handful of new guest's in our service! I want to thank our Sunset Chapel family for your constant support! Keep investing and inviting! God is allowing us to build a new future under His guidance!