Vision Sunday: the day when Pastor Brian conveys his (and Bobbie's) heart and vision for the church for the upcoming year.
It really sets the tone and helps everyone to be on the same page in regards to the direction the church is heading. As Vision Sunday grew closer we kept hearing more and more about it: "Vision Sunday this..." "Vision Sunday that..."
Facebook.
Instagram.
Every method of communication was utilized.
The hashtag around it was #pioneeragain.
I knew it was going to be cool, but it also felt very "for the church" and not like a personal investment. I love Hillsong and being a part of so many things, but I knew all the pioneering talk was about taking the church forward and that's it.
Well...
I thought I knew...
And then Vision Sunday happened.
And I caught it. I caught the vision.
Here it is (the way I feel the Spirit put it in me as I sat in church on Sunday morning):
We are pioneering for the House as a whole, yes, but it's just as important for me to catch it for myself. I don't believe #pioneeragain is just for The House, but for my life as well.
God is doing something fresh in my life; taking new territory in my heart and spirit that has been previously uninhabited.
I'm excited.
I caught it.
Catching the vision and pioneering isn't only for me: it's for the churches, places, and people I'll be influencing, impacting, pioneering...it's all waiting for me!!!!
Something clicked. I'm not sure what it was, but once I realized that Vision Sunday wasn't only about the church, but also my personal life...it's all barely explicable!
Man, it's the coolest (which sounds lame, but trust me it's not)!
Basic half time show review:
One last thing: whilst I love & miss many things about home, I'm not envious of the snow.
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It really sets the tone and helps everyone to be on the same page in regards to the direction the church is heading. As Vision Sunday grew closer we kept hearing more and more about it: "Vision Sunday this..." "Vision Sunday that..." Facebook.
Instagram.
Every method of communication was utilized.
The hashtag around it was #pioneeragain.
I knew it was going to be cool, but it also felt very "for the church" and not like a personal investment. I love Hillsong and being a part of so many things, but I knew all the pioneering talk was about taking the church forward and that's it.
Well...
I thought I knew...
And then Vision Sunday happened.
And I caught it. I caught the vision.
Here it is (the way I feel the Spirit put it in me as I sat in church on Sunday morning):
We are pioneering for the House as a whole, yes, but it's just as important for me to catch it for myself. I don't believe #pioneeragain is just for The House, but for my life as well.
God is doing something fresh in my life; taking new territory in my heart and spirit that has been previously uninhabited.
I'm excited.
I caught it.
Catching the vision and pioneering isn't only for me: it's for the churches, places, and people I'll be influencing, impacting, pioneering...it's all waiting for me!!!!
Something clicked. I'm not sure what it was, but once I realized that Vision Sunday wasn't only about the church, but also my personal life...it's all barely explicable!
Man, it's the coolest (which sounds lame, but trust me it's not)!
"Pioneering isn't just for ourselves,
it's for others, too."
Ps Brian Houston
Today
SUPERBOWL!!!!
It was great.
It felt incredibly American and wonderful to be in a room full of friends singing the National Anthem, rooting for said teams (even though any enthusiasm for the Broncos became moot after the 3rd quarter), and the seasoned meshing with the new.
Basic half time show review:
Bruno Mars = killed it!
Red Hot Chili Peppers = what?!
After a great football game of our own in the dog park, I came back to spend some personal time with my Father. I was reading about and picking up some wisdom, which are both activities more of us could benefit from. Then I began to pray and somewhere in my prayer I muttered "Lord, do new things in my life."
And then it hit me: HE IS DOING NEW THINGS!!!!
Ummmmm, didn't I just a few hours ago "catch the vision"? Have I already forgotten?!
I'm in Australia. I'm at bible college. I'm growing. I've learned (and keep learning) about the Spirit.
Lynne,
He is doing new things.
New things are happening.
Don't be a routine pray-er; not much about your life is routine.
Thank you, Jesus!
Refuse to let this get old or mundane.
Revel.
Revel in it all.
You are here FOR others.
You've been brought into the Kingdom FOR others;
for His glory.
Get about it!!
One last thing: whilst I love & miss many things about home, I'm not envious of the snow.
