Sunday Splash!

* Today was another solid day at Sunset Chapel!
* I admit we are getting spoiled when it comes to worship at Sunset Chapel. we have some of the most talented musicians and worship singers who God uses to move us every single week.
* Attendance today was typical for a holiday weekend. Still we had a handful of new guests checking us out!
* People from every point around the city of Miami are hearing that something exciting is going on here at SC and they don't want to miss it!
* God is going to move in unprecedented ways at SC in the coming weeks but we must do our part to prepare for Him. How? We prepare ourselves for His work first and foremost through prayer. It is nothing less than inspiring to see the number of people that have agreed to pray for Sunset Chapel during this exciting month long emphasis! When God stirs the hearts of His people to pray, you can rest assured that good things, BIG things, are on the way!
* Do your best to make to this Wednesdays Prayer service! It's going to be another remarkable night!
* I so appreciate Cary Valdovinos sharing her struggle this past week to be at our first prayer meeting during our season of prayer and fasting! She was able to take advantage of the situation and use it for God's glory! God allowed her to distribute her packet of invite cards to other parents and to her co-workers!
* We are anticipating a full house at Sc for the next three weeks as we roll out or new message series "God's VIP Club".
* I want to encourage you to distribute your invite cards to everyone you meet this coming week! What would happen if every person who attends Sunset Chapel brought a friend with them this coming Sunday? Can you imagine how God could work through that?
* Keep inviting! You are our church's best marketing! Do your very best to get your friends to SC this next weekend!

First Prayer Service!

Last night’s prayer service was over-the-top successful! This well-attended gathering saw many blessed. Our evening of seeking God with passionate hearts became even better when one individual who does not regularly attend Sunset Chapel came forward for prayer and actually invited Christ into her heart and life! Seeing people cross the line of faith is always exciting!

Singing with a true anointing from God on our platform were some of Sunset Chapel’s finest young men using their musical and vocal talents to ignite our worship for God. They really elevated our worship experience like never before!

We believe that God is creating something through this season of prayer, born of the Spirit, within the hearts of people that will produce a Heaven-sent revival! Each Wednesday at 7 pm we will be gathering for a fresh encounter with the Lord. Hope to see you next week!

It's All About Prayer!

Today we begin a 30 day journey as a church to seek a closer connection with God through Prayer and Fasting! I am so very excited about all that is going to transpire during this month long emphasis. I am grateful to Luis,Linda,Janet and Heather who have committed to pray with me today for the church, our ministries and the needs of our church people! We cannot risk underestimating the power of prayer!

Evangelist's and close friends of mine, Rudi and Sharon Swanepoel from South Africa have stated the following: "Prayer is much more than words we speak. When we speak of our position in prayer we do not refer to kneeling, standing or even closing our eyes when we pray. These are secondary. Our position in prayer speaks primarily of a spiritual posture before the presence of God. A spiritual place of power and intimacy.

"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the (consistently) righteous man (upright and in right standing with God) runs to it and is safe, high (above evil) and strong." Proverbs 18:10 AMP

As children of God, we have been repositioned to receive all that Heaven has. Success is within our reach. Blessings at our fingertips. Life on our lips. Grace in our hearts and power in our hands. We've been transformed from miserable failures to glorious success stories at the hand of God. The name of the Lord is a fortress to those in right standing with Him. We run into it and revel in the safety it brings".

If you haven't yet taken the opportunity to sign up for a specific day or multiple days you can still do that this Wednesday or this coming Sunday! We have also opened up our sanctuary Monday-Friday from 7 am - 9 pm for anyone who would like to come and take advantage of a quiet place to pray! We are in the process of finalizing a date to also organize a Saturday "Prayer Walk" that you and your entire family and friends can participate in! More details about this will be announced this coming Sunday!

Finally let me encourage everyone to join us Wednesday as we change our mid- week format to include an Adult Prayer Service in the sanctuary! Our children and youth ministries will continue to meet in their respective areas.

If you have any prayer needs that you would like for us to include in our prayer service please contact the church office at 305.271.4094 or by email at sunsetchapel.com

I am praying for you today!!

Sunday Splash!

* Once again Doug Flores and the worship team took us to the throne of God with an inspired combination of praise and worship songs !
* I truly believe that God is spurring us forward to new limits we never thought possible!
* Did you notice all the new faces today at SC? We had even more guests today than last week! It was incredible!
* We are being challenged, chosen, and compelled by God to do whatever it takes by whatever means possible to reach Miami for Christ!!
* I am really looking forward to making numerous new friends and doing life together with them as more and more people discover Sunset Chapel!!!
* Today's message was really stirring in my heart long before sunrise occurred this morning. Our upcoming month long emphasis on Prayer and Fasting holds so much potential and promise for everyone and our church as we become willing to set aside our agendas,habits and appetites.
* I was thrilled at the sight of seeing so many individuals come forward and sign up to participate in this important spiritual endeavor!
* I can't wait to see what God brings to reality in the weeks ahead!
* The church sanctuary can be a great place to come and pray through out the week! I will be in and out of there often during the next month to spend some extra face time with God! I hope to have some additional prayer partners join me!
* Be sure to mark your calendars for the kick off of our upcoming message series "God's VIP Club".
* This series is going to be HUGE in the life and progress of Sunset Chapel!
* I am believing that God will open doors for everyone to distribute their "invite cards" to friends, neighbors, classmates, co-workers and anyone else that comes into your everyday paths.
* Don't forget to join with us as we transition our Wednesday evening format. We will still offer for our boys and girls "Missionettes and Royal Rangers" and for our Jr/Sr high students "Fusion". Our adults will be joining together in the sanctuary for Praise and Worship and significant times of Prayer! This will be a life changing experience for all involved!
* Speaking of our Kids Ministry, Pastor Kevin did a great job of taking Christ outside the walls of our church to an area apartment complex. The kids and volunteers who attended this outreach event had a great time! I posted some pics on my face book.
* Finally let me say how great it was to have our son Randall in the service with us. Since we moved here to Miami we hadn't seen him since May! It's always good to spend time with our boys. Randall turns 25 tomorrow! Boy I am really getting old!!!
* We hope to have some time to enjoy his visit with us for a couple of days!
* Hope you all have a great week!! I will be praying for you!
* I love you all..thank you for letting me be your partner in ministry and your Pastor!

Sunday Splash!

We experienced top-notch worship today! Once again Doug Flores and the worship team challenged us to go deeper in our hearts for worship. Our worship experience provided us with a breath of fresh air connecting our hearts and minds with God. It was incredibly awesome as we blended our voices with the musicians and vocalists on the platform and amped up our praise to our living God! I really enjoyed all the elements and influences that were incorporated into today's worship. Who knew that you could include Caribbean, Reggae and Spanish music and lyrics into church worship?!!

Every week I have had the pleasure of meeting and making numerous new friends! Today was no exception. For the second straight weekend we had an encouraging number of guests! Also it looks like we set a new twelve week attendance record! Way to go people! Keep inviting and investing!

At Sunset Chapel we want to constantly strive to eliminate the barriers that are keeping people from experiencing a relationship with Christ. I realize that not every one's life is perfect who attends SC. Some come experiencing a crumbling marriage, others with broken hearts, real hurts, health scares, and moral failings. The last thing I want is a message that doesn't connect. Each weekend I aspire to give my best to communicate God's message in ways that say something substantial, inspires, informs and educates. It has to hit home with people. I realize that it's essential that I spend my best time of each day on things that have redeeming quality. For the past twelve weeks I've struggled, stretched myself and grown as I have endeavored to give my very best for God each time I've stood on the platform. Our journey together during this time has been AMAZING! Something is happening. God is at work here at Sunset Chapel!

Tomorrow is the first day of school at Sunset Christian Academy! Anticipation and excitement is in the air as students and teachers return for a new school year. Already I have had the opportunity to make some valuable connections with many of the families who are entrusting their children into our care. We have assembled the best teaching team to be found! Our teachers are committed to the academic and spiritual development of each student placed into their care. Let's keep them all in our prayers!