Sunday Recap...

This was a big day for Catalyst. Two years ago we averaged 30 people on a Sunday morning and had plenty of room for new folks. Things have changed a bit. we have been averaging 130-150 a week and were running out of room. Today we moved from once service to two services. We have one service at 9:30 and a second at 11:00. A few thoughts:

• I don't think things could have gone much smoother.
• Meagan Sprang did a phenomenal job making sure our children's area was ready for the transition.
• Saw lots of new "SERVERS" serving in the kid's area. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!
• Greeters did a great job.
• The band showed up at 8:00 to rehearse and did a stellar job with the music in both services.
• The lobby looked phenomenal. We removed tables and added a retail application called gridwall to display our t-shirts and print media. Thanks to Tim Moriarty for making that happen in the wee hours of Sunday morning.
• The sound was great on Sunday as well. Some generous dudes have allowed us to use some of their sound equipment and it made a huge difference in providing a fuller sound.
• It is weird preaching the same sermon twice.
• I definately felt it went better in the first service.
• Definately going to have to get used to that.
• I see Monster Energy Drinks or Red Bull in my future... any recommendations?
• This was the first week in a long time that I did not feel at peace with the sermon. I knew going in that God was going to have to help a lot because it was just "missing" something.
• God did help. It is amazing that he uses us despite ourselves at times.
• Reminded how much I like eating lunch in Rowlett as compared to driving to Firewheel. We went to Texas Road house and I did not get home until nearly 4:00. I was not a happy camper! (just being honest here)
• Missed my Sun. afternoon bike ride with Blain. I think that is why the lunch deal bothered me so much.
• Had one of our larger turnouts for youth group on Sunday night. Some very good discussion.
• All in all a great day!