*Today we stripped away every volunteer role at SC this morning and it definitely made things look different.*We had no signage directing people to Life Training classes.
*There was no hospitality table stocked with fresh brewed coffee and tasty donuts.
*Missing were our tremendous greeter's.
*Also absent were our always helpful usher's.
*As you entered the sanctuary we played no pre-service music.
*Our lights were turned down low.
*We used no PowerPoint images.
*The lyrics to our choruses were printed on plain white paper.
*Especially missing were all our talented vocalists and musicians with the exception of Will Tirado on his acoustic guitar and Douglas Flores leading us alone in praise and worship.
*The idea for today's service was gleaned from another church planters blog post and our experience was similar to his church.
*Although things seemed different in so many ways. God's presence seemed to be so much stronger!
*I focused on connecting with Christ at the outset but in the back of my mind I was wondering how everyone was taking in our Unplugged Sunday?
*I imagined our guests were thinking this church is so disorganized and unfriendly.
*When I came forward and turned to stand in front of the room I was pleasantly pleased to see we had so many in attendance!
*I met several new people to SC today! Welcome Reynald, Valeria, Jamie, Carl, Evette,and Miah(a precious 3 year old who gave me the biggest and best hug of the day!). I know that I was unable to meet many of our other guest's. If we missed getting your connection card please drop us a line so we can keep you informed of some really great upcoming activities!
*God not only disrupted our routines, He also had me wrestling with the message all week long!
*I explained to everyone that today's no show volunteer day was an opportunity for us to see how much we owe to the outstanding volunteer team's we have at Sunset Chapel!
*Our volunteer staff are all VIP's!!! We have a growing force of committed, helpful, and uniquely talented unpaid staff. These individuals are not only impacting the SC community by serving, they are also helping us to connect, grow, and impact the city of Miami for Christ!
*If you would like to join one of our vital ministry teams, please give us a call and we will welcome you with open arms! Volunteering is one of the best ways for you to get connected at Sunset Chapel.
*Next Sunday as our volunteers resume their responsibilities please be sure to express your appreciation to them for all they do!!
*A special highlight for me was the first baby dedication ceremony since becoming the lead pastor here at SC! Welcome "Cameron Paul Wagovich" to our church family! He is definitely a miracle baby!
*Thanks to everyone who either contributed or signed up to assist us tomorrow morning as we serve His House Children's Home and complete the final preparations for the arrival of numerous Haitian orphans to America. It is such a blessing to pastor such a warm, caring, and compassionate church! You are the BEST!!
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