Things I am looking forward to

I am extremely excited about 3 things right now that have to do with XLR8:

1. A brand new series that I am preaching on Wednesday nights starting on October 17th called WE ARE XLR8. I will pulling clips and thoughts from the movie WE ARE MARSHALL. This will be four week series that will teach us a lot about being a team and overcoming adversity. I will be tying this in with our Small Group Launch which is the second thing I am excited about.

2. Small Groups are almost here! We had the 6.8 Kickoff last night and had a blast! The buzz around XLR8 is picking up regarding Small Groups. The 9.12 Kickoff Party is this Saturday from 6-9pm and the Hecklingers house in Milbury. Small Groups will help us grow spiritually and numerically. We will all benefit from the one on one discussion, discipleship and intimate setting for worship. You may even be able to use your God given talent in a small group, which brings me to the third thing I am excited about.

3. Fine Arts Festival is upon us. In February, we will be taking students to Dayton for an amazing weekend of demonstrating our talents and abilities. We have over 75 entries already for this year and look to add even more. If you have not been a part of Fine Arts before, you are missing out. The fellowship with other members in your group is amazing, the development of your talent is worth the investment, and the chance to do something great for God is life changing.

Well, there you have it. Now you know what I am excited about. Actually, on a side note, I am excited that my kids are all growing up and doing great. Nash, Katie, and Annie are so great! If you haven't spent any time with them yet, you need to. they are amazing and will change this world for God.

Oh yeah, I am pumped about the Buckeyes and Steelers too.

One last thing, please pray for me as I travel to Charlotte, NC this week to serve in the National Fine Arts Festival Steering Committee. I will not be with the greatest students in the world at XLR8 this week, but Amanda will be bringing the the Word to you and I can't wait to get the tape.

See you all Thursday at the Appreciation Banquet!!