I met a friend on a YWAM missions trip to Monterrey. She taught me this mantra: “Way too much better than great.” Everywhere we went as we would see God do incredible things, she would lead us in this mantra that God is “Way too much better than great.” Here we go - I love the church I am pastoring. I am in the world’s greatest church ever. Words cannot express what my wife and I feel about Praise Fellowship Church. It is way too much better than great! We are so pumped about the staff, board, people, youth, children, services, people who are new and people who have been at the church forever. What a blessing! I can’t believe how blessed we are to be able to serve in such a great church. Today we saw 20+ people make a decision for Christ. It is always cool when that happens. We are fulfilling the plan of God for the reason why the church exists. We have seen 100 people make decisions in 6 weeks. Wow – can you believe that? That is way too cool to see how God is orchestrating this whole deal. His favor is on the church and the leadership. All I can say it is because of what God is doing it is…way too much better than great.
If you are part of Praise Fellowship Church let me hear what you think about our faith community. Let me know what you think?
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Way too much better than great!
Posted by Pastor Chuck Apple at 8:29 PM
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Something that I know you've talked about is the fact that everyone is welcome. We love the diversity of people that come to our church. I don't just mean ethnic diversity, but rather people who are at/in different situations in their lives. Single parents, families, old, young, some from other denominational (is that a word?) backgrounds, some who have never been in a church, people struggling to find work, people who have been at the same job for a long time, different economic backgrounds, different educational levels, etc...I could go on. But we appreciate that our church family is a diverse one! We also pray that everyone continues to get 'plugged in' and find a ministry and small group that suits them. It's a beautiful thing to serve and fellowship alongside your brothers and sisters in Christ!
Chuck...
We are so excited for you guys and are celebrating with you. Keep making a place where everyone is welcome! The world needs more churches like that! I'll see ya soon...
It's been cool to see how the church has grown in the 11 years since we moved here- it seems in the past several years we are reflecting more of the way Sheboygan looks now than before- this is important because it means we are being relevant to community. I am grateful that God has made us a great church!
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