Hey guys. I just wanted to comment on how incredible the services have been for the past 2 weeks. A few weeks ago we started tweaking our creative process and our planning for the services. Everything from the lighting and stage to the specials and videos have been planned with a single purpose... to glorify God and point the people of NorthStar to Him with a particular message theme in mind. I feel like we've done a pretty good job of getting it right these past two weekends. Thank you for all the hard work you guys have put in on Sundays and at rehearsals on Thursday nights. We've had the largest crowds ever (around 1700) in the 4 services and I believe they have really tuned in to "August Rush."
I know we all spend a lot of time on the programming side of things on Sundays, but don't forget to be just as intentional about seeing and loving the people who come each week. This past Sunday Daniel had the privilege of praying with a young man who wanted to receive Christ as his Savior. What a tremendous privilege!!! It happened because he made himself available at the front of the stage after the services and because he had his eyes open to really see the people God brought to us. God has all of us there to use our gifts (some behind the scenes and others out front), but more importantly we are all there to impact lives. Take some time this week to intentionally "see" the people. You just might get the opportunity of a lifetime to minister to someone you may not have seen before and be blessed beyond what you can imagine.
Keep offering Him your best!
God bless,
Bonnie
