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V.I.P. Thought for Sunday, February 28th & Wednesday, March 3rd

Vision

2 Samuel 23 “These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-Basshebeth…Eleazar…Shammah…(great) were the exploits of the three mighty men.”

Just as these men were stand-outs in the Kingdom, we want to stand-out for our King today.  Here’s our second look at the qualities that made King David’s men “mighty” ~ they’re the same qualities that make a church mighty.

#2 Mighty Churches Are Willing to Do What No One Else Will Do.  Before we serve let’s think, how can I go above-and-beyond in my service today?  How can I better meet the needs of those I serve?  How can I better represent Christ in my second-mile attitude?  Ultimately, are we willing to GO where no one else is going?  Let’s stand out today…and take time this week to think and dream and ponder how the Holy Spirit would have us serve with more might.

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Baptism Sunday, February 28th - 5pm baptism & 4pm class.  Go public with your faith! Sign up online or at the Welcome Center.

Leader Night, March 2nd - mark your calendars for this great Tuesday night of training beginning at 6:30pm (Small Group Leaders come early for a 5:30pm dinner!).  We’ll talk through Celebration Church Easter Service Plans plus train current and NEW volunteers through some exciting ministry breakouts.  All are welcome!

Prayer

Lord, please give us creativity into things no one has ever thought before, courage to do what no one else has done, and vision go where no one else has gone.  We are at Your service!  Amen.

V.I.P. Thought for Sunday, February 21st & Wednesday the 24th

This weekly thought is designed to inspire, inform and focus Celebration Serve Teams around why we do what we do.

Vision

2 Samuel 23 “These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-Basshebeth…Eleazar…Shammah…(great) were the exploits of the three mighty men.”

Just as these men were stand-outs in the Kingdom, we want to stand-out for our King today.  The qualities that made King David’s men “mighty” are the same qualities that make a church mighty.  We’ll look at these over the next few weeks.

#1 Mighty Churches are Intense:  let’s be good at what we’re supposed to be good at; let’s be unforgettable in God’s eyes today; let’s serve with an intense enthusiasm; let’s love with an intense love.

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February 21st is Growth Track Sunday! Connect • Grow • Serve classes are at 6pm on the Georgetown Campus (3:30pm in Spanish).

Baptism Sunday, February 28th - 5pm baptism & 4pm class.  Go public with your faith! Sign up online or at the Welcome Center.

Leader Night, March 2nd - mark your calendars for this great Tuesday night of training beginning at 6:30pm (Small Group Leaders come early for a 5:30pm dinner!).  We’ll talk through Celebration Church Easter Service Plans plus train current and NEW volunteers through some exciting ministry breakouts.  All are welcome!

Prayer

Your Holy Spirit is what sets us apart.  Your Holy Spirit is what makes us mighty.  Your Holy Spirit gives us a healthy dose of intensity.  Cover us as we serve Your people.  In Jesus’ name.  Amen!

V.I.P. Thought for Sunday February, 14th & Wednesday, February 17th

This weekly thought is designed to inspire, inform and focus Celebration Serve Teams around why we do what we do.

Vision

2 Samuel 23:16 ”So the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines, drew water from the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate, and took it and brought it to David. Nevertheless he would not drink it, but poured it out to the LORD.”

King David was surrounded by a number of leaders and servants, but there were three who stood out:  his “three mighty men.”  You and I can learn from these men and should desire to be used in a special way as they were.  (I don’t know about you, but I want to be a stand-out Christian and a leader in God’s Kingdom.)  First, the mighty men knew how to fight.  They did not run away from challenges, but directly into them.  Second, they picked up on the longing of their King.  We must be intuitive, having the eyes, ears & heart of Jesus Christ and Celebration Church.  Third, they could submit.  These three had a captain named Abishai (see vs. 18-19).  You and I must be team players: teachable, trainable, correctable.

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Travel the Growth Track at Celebration Church.  Growth Track Sunday is February 21st & the third Sunday of every month.  Connect • Grow • Serve classes are at 6pm on the Georgetown Campus (3:30pm in Spanish).

February 19th & 20th’s Encounter is a two-day pursuit of God’s presence starting Friday night, February 19th at 7pm at Georgetown Campus and continuing Saturday, February 20th at the Texas Disposal Systems Exotic Game Ranch & Pavilion) from 10am to 4pm.  $25 includes food & resources ~ childcare available upon request.

Prayer

Lord, we want to be mighty men & women for You.  Help us serve with strength, intuition & submission.  Give us unity as a team and loyalty for You, Celebration Church & one another.