Thursday, April 9, 2009

T-minus 10 days and counting until Element Church!

I'm not going to lie...I feel like I'm strapped to the top of a rocket awaiting the launch!  I can see the smoke rising from the launch-pad, and feel the ignition of the main boosters as we hit the 10-count!  There's no turning back now...just have to strap in, hold on, and enjoy the ride with the rest of the crew!

For real - it is that exciting / exhilarating / crazy / frightening - all at the same time!  We have spent months getting ready for this moment.  Planning, meeting new people, serving, changing, stretching ourselves way out of our comfort zones, and now to be at the moment of "critical mass" when it all gets "off the ground" is both terrifying and amazing!  I feel prepared and out of control at the same time...

I am humbled to be doing what I feel God has been preparing me for my whole life, and so appreciative to my pastor, Jeff Leake and Allison Park Church, for believing in us, and for inviting us to this journey.  

I can't wait to see what God does over the next few days, weeks, months, and years through Element Church.  

4 comments:

deana said...

praying with you, rich & the element church team! fully confident that all that God has brought into place is a solid foundation for His kingdom building in millvale!

Rob Gillen said...

congratulations friend! praying for the launch!

becominggreek said...

I want to know how things went after the first service!!! The only advice I would have is not to have worn that Bavarian Lady costume, but I am sure you sis not need the warning.....

Tony

Pastor Rich said...

Thanks for your encouragement Deana, Rob, and Tony!

BTW...Tony, I did not make the mistake of dressing like a Bavarian Lady. I came close, but I did avoid it!