Doesn't this say everything you need to know about true leadership?

From Pastor Jeff - August 28th

Hello Warehouse
I hope you have had a great week!

I have to tell you…

I am so humbled & excited with what I see happening at Warehouse727. There are so many people who serve every week – literally, week after week! They put up the signs along the road, set out the cinnamon buns early SatAM, clean the restrooms, prepare the lessons, mail postcards, cook meals, make phone calls, visit our sick… the list goes on. These people are the true element of Warehouse727! I often say that the people of Warehouse are the best people in the entire county! It is the truth!

Guys, I love you & am so proud of you!! Words alone cannot express my feelings for you!

Ministry Updates…

Last week Warehouse collected, assembled, & gave away backpacks filled with school supplies! We gave them to specific children, some area schools, & the extra supplies went to some teachers who will give them to children in their school who need them!

We also had a special prayer service for the teachers of Pinellas County & specifically for those who are a part of Warehouse. I loved the time which we all laid hands on them & prayed over them!! It was really special! We also prayed for all of the children & teens who are a part of the Warehouse family… You should see how many names are on the list! I had no idea that we have that many children at Warehouse! Please join us & pray for them whenever God brings them to your mind.

Earlier in the week, the leadership team looked at a building that was a potential new location for us. In the end, we unanimously believed it was not the place we should pursue. We know that our present location is temporary & we will continue exploring & praying for our next step. We only want the location that the LORD has for us & only want to take that next step when He says to go. Please join us in this prayer.

Starting SatPM, we are Reconstructing Church…

In this new teaching series, we are going to jackhammer down to the foundation and take a biblical inspection of Warehouse727. Too many people think church is a building – wrong! Church is a people! Church is a God-lead movement! Church is catalyst of change to its community & even beyond!

This series will help us clarify why we do all that we do & give all that we give. Everyone has a God-ordained role in this reconstruction project because it is bigger than any of us can imagine! Don't miss these next three weeks as we inspect the Warehouse reconstruction project!

Have you seen this book?

Rodney Barnes is one of our All Star Volunteers and he serves in the children’s ministry. He has written a book, telling the story of how he has overcome a severe head injury and how the LORD used this injury to make him a new man! It is on sale at the information table for $15 – stop by and purchase a copy.

If you picked up a copy Rodney’s book last SatPM & did not yet pay for it, please bring your payment this SatPM. We accept cash or a check made out to Rodney Barnes.

Here’s the verse Spring (my 6 yr. old daughter) is learning for school - it is good!

1 Chronicles 29:17a I know, my God, that you examine our hearts and rejoice when you find integrity there.

Blessings to you,
Pastor Jeff

What are the top 5 focuses for a church to honor the Lord & impact its community?

1. Emphasis on spiritual formation & helping others mature
2. Reaching new people is "All About Relationships"
3. Relevant means dealing on people's felt needs - their immediate interests
4. Keeping new people is "All About Relationships"
5. "Life transitions" are great opportunities which people are more apt to look to the Lord

Here is the article in Rev Magazine - http://www.rev.org/article.asp?ID=3292