Summer Is Here

I can always tell when Summer has arrived. My kids stay up later, sleep in later and I get up in the morning, get ready and have breakfast by myself.

Summer brings with it warm weather, sunshine, vacations, family events, carnivals, outdoor concerts and all kinds of exciting activities. As we gear up for the Summer here at The Carpenter's we are preparing for the Summer Message Series, "Chase The Lion", that launches on July 8th. This series is going to challenge each person and our church as a whole to:

"Quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive SAFELY at Death."

You'll hear more about this new series in a week or so but until then I want to share with you some thoughts that Perry Noble from NewSpring Church shared on his blog today. I echo his statements and believe they should be for The Carpenter's as well.

• NEVER be satisfied with where we are!
• ALWAYS be thankful for what God has done!
• NEVER limit what God can do!
• ALWAYS dream big…and take bold steps!
• NEVER stop reaching people for Christ!
• ALWAYS spend money on ministry!
• NEVER let the critics and skeptics silence us!
• ALWAYS be willing to make NOISE for Christ!
• NEVER forget where we came from!
• ALWAYS celebrate where we are going!
• NEVER allow creativity to trump Scripture!
• ALWAYS show the world how relevant the Gospel is!
• NEVER lift up a personality!
• ALWAYS lift up the name of Jesus!

I believe The Carpenter's Church should hold true to each of these statements and when we do that, God is going to do some amazing things. I think this is going to be a Summer to remember.

. . . Stay Tuned!