Surreal

Sunday was very cool and very surreal.  Though we've certainly been functioning as a church, there was something cool about the official, Sunday morning launch.  This has been something we've been praying about, planning for and anticipating for a few years now.  To have this morning finally arrive was pretty amazing.  And yet I know that the point has never been to have a "smooth running" service...though I am thankful that it did run relatively smoothly.  I was just incredibly encouraged to see our launch team serving and inviting people.  I was so encouraged by the people who showed up, genuinely looking for a church community.  God was very good and gracious to us...not only last Sunday, but throughout this entire process.  Despite all the craziness of getting ready and feeling like I'd been hit by a truck, it was a really enjoyable morning!  

Thanks to all who have made this possible...people praying.  People giving financially.  People serving.  People inviting.  There is a genuine sense of partnership in this whole endeavor.  

Lastly, if you haven't seen it, the new website launched last week as well.  Very happy with how it turned out, knowing we still have a few tweaks to make.  Check it out at http://crosspointewinterpark.com