Monday, August 20, 2007

What a Summer at New Walk!


We started this summer wondering how it would go. Many churches struggle in summer and new churches struggle even more in their first summer. I asked God and you all to help us make it through.

What a response!

Some stuff we saw this summer:



  • Tons of new commitments made (1st-time and re-dedications)

  • 120 New adults at New Walk (not including kids!)

  • Hit 280 people on the last day of summer had around 210 before summer)

Thanks to God and thanks to all those who make New Walk possible! I am looking forward to our 1-year celebration and this fall.

Gary

Friday, August 3, 2007

3 Weeks Until School Starts!




Is it just me or are kids doing less in the summer than when I was a kid. I remember everyday of summer waking up to the extravaganza of "What can I do today". It was a blast!

I can not tell you how many times I have talked to kids this summer who when I asked "What are you doing today?" replied, "Nothing... I'm bored.". What!!!! Bored??? How is that possible?

Maybe I am just crazy but it seems they are not as active. Maybe it is the single-parent household thing. There is less time for parents today to really introduce our kids to cool stuff out there. Maybe it is video games. Not sure. Oh well..... my summers were awesome and jam-packed!


Next 3 series at New Walk....

Tongue Tied (2 Weeks)

Just a Walk Across the Room (4 Weeks)

T.G.I.M (6 Weeks)