Wow!!
This Sunday morning, May 6, we were in the pulpit at Windsor. It was a powerful service from beginning to the end. Worship was strong and set the tone for the remainder of the service. Duane and his team are incredible leading us all into that special place in the center of God's presence.
May of the people came forward for special prayer following the communion time. The presence of God was strong and powerful. We are confident that God encouraged, strengthened and healed many.
We believe that it is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what God is going to do in Windsor.
God is good!
Pastor Paul
Monday, May 7, 2007
Friday, May 4, 2007
Sunrise
Sunrise
April 4, 2007
It is still somewhat quiet outside, just the sound of the train whistle in the distance, early morning commuters on the road, delivery trucks bring fresh bread and produce to the market and the early risers showing up for the first cup of the day. It is still dark outside with just a faint glow slowly appearing in the eastern sky.
I was awakened early this morning with thoughts racing through my mind as I contemplate the possibilities for the future at Windsor Assembly. It was a hopeless task to try and settle into sleep again so we prepared for the day and headed for Starbucks. It is my connecting place in the neighborhood where I meet the people that someday I am convinced will be followers of Christ. It is a place of endless conversations and good coffee.
The following thoughts come to mind as the sun emerges in the east.
1. The sun always comes up. It reminds me of the faithfulness of God. He shows up bring light and life to dark situations. Windsor Assembly has experienced corporately and individually, some dark and difficult times. They have been painful; piercing deeply into the very fabric of what should be trustworthy relationships. Things happened that should have never happened, words were spoken that brought hurt. BUT - it is a new day! God continues to bring healing and hope. God is in control. The best is yet to come. And “This is the day the lord has made, I will be glad and rejoice in it.”
2. The sun illuminates and reveals. Darkness is dangerous, light brings safety. Openness, vulnerability, integrity are important values to me. I have no secrets, special private relationships, hidden agendas, or sinister motives. What you see is what you get! God is pleased when His family is healthy in their relationships.
3. The sun promotes new life and openness. The early spring flowers have emerged from their wintry tomb, stretching their stocks and then flowery heads toward the sun that gives warmth and light. The tulips tightly closed flower gently opens as the sun’s influence greets them each morning. Two thought occur to me.
First, how many unchurched people are just waiting for the warmth and life-giving rays of the Son so that they might burst forth from the tomb of unbelief? The church is the reflection of the Son. We have the great joy of sharing light with those who walk in darkness. It is my vision to see a healthy church produce healthy children! Grow the biblical way, through adding to the kingdom of God through new births.
Second, an environment of openness and acceptance will stimulate healthy growth and maturity of believers. A healthy church allows people to blossom to be all that God intended them to be.
Today is a new day! Let us seize the God moments and make a difference today!
Gripped by His Passion
Pastor Paul
April 4, 2007
It is still somewhat quiet outside, just the sound of the train whistle in the distance, early morning commuters on the road, delivery trucks bring fresh bread and produce to the market and the early risers showing up for the first cup of the day. It is still dark outside with just a faint glow slowly appearing in the eastern sky.
I was awakened early this morning with thoughts racing through my mind as I contemplate the possibilities for the future at Windsor Assembly. It was a hopeless task to try and settle into sleep again so we prepared for the day and headed for Starbucks. It is my connecting place in the neighborhood where I meet the people that someday I am convinced will be followers of Christ. It is a place of endless conversations and good coffee.
The following thoughts come to mind as the sun emerges in the east.
1. The sun always comes up. It reminds me of the faithfulness of God. He shows up bring light and life to dark situations. Windsor Assembly has experienced corporately and individually, some dark and difficult times. They have been painful; piercing deeply into the very fabric of what should be trustworthy relationships. Things happened that should have never happened, words were spoken that brought hurt. BUT - it is a new day! God continues to bring healing and hope. God is in control. The best is yet to come. And “This is the day the lord has made, I will be glad and rejoice in it.”
2. The sun illuminates and reveals. Darkness is dangerous, light brings safety. Openness, vulnerability, integrity are important values to me. I have no secrets, special private relationships, hidden agendas, or sinister motives. What you see is what you get! God is pleased when His family is healthy in their relationships.
3. The sun promotes new life and openness. The early spring flowers have emerged from their wintry tomb, stretching their stocks and then flowery heads toward the sun that gives warmth and light. The tulips tightly closed flower gently opens as the sun’s influence greets them each morning. Two thought occur to me.
First, how many unchurched people are just waiting for the warmth and life-giving rays of the Son so that they might burst forth from the tomb of unbelief? The church is the reflection of the Son. We have the great joy of sharing light with those who walk in darkness. It is my vision to see a healthy church produce healthy children! Grow the biblical way, through adding to the kingdom of God through new births.
Second, an environment of openness and acceptance will stimulate healthy growth and maturity of believers. A healthy church allows people to blossom to be all that God intended them to be.
Today is a new day! Let us seize the God moments and make a difference today!
Gripped by His Passion
Pastor Paul
The Big Adventure
Dear friends,
Life as a follower of Christ is truly an adventure as we pursue the path that He has marked out for us. It seems like yesterday that Glenda, Jennifer, Jason, and I packed up the Ryder truck and headed to Colorado. I remember stopping just across the border as we angled down from Laramie to Fort Collins. We were home!
Over the last few months Glenda and I have felt God was once again setting the stage for a new adventure in a new place. We have prayed for God’s guidance and direction. True to his leading, a door of opportunity has opened to us. We have been asked to be the pastors of Windsor Assembly of God in Windsor, Colorado. We have accepted their gracious invitation. Our first Sunday in Windsor is June 3.
This is a difficult moment for us as we continue to have an enduring love for each of our ALCC family, many of whom we have known for 19 years. Our lives have been intertwined with so many as we have walked with them through the ups and downs of life. We will especially miss the children, many of whom we have dedicated to the Lord.
We are excited about the huge opportunities in Windsor. Northern Colorado is growing at a tremendous rate. Weld County is the third fastest growing county in the U.S. Windsor, which is located in Weld County, is located in the middle of Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Windsor church has recently gone through a difficult time and has been without a pastor since October of 2006. They recently moved into a new building that is located on 13 acres north of town. The church is running around 140 people having grown from about 70 in October. It is a young church with lots of children and youth. They have an awesome leadership team including one of the best worship teams I have ever heard.
We are renewed and energized as we enter this chapter of our ministry lives. The best is yet to come! We believe that the last laps in ministry are the most important.
Gripped by His Passion,
Pastor Paul and Glenda
PS from Glenda: We will be 40 minutes from grandsons, Jake and Lawson, Jennifer & Gareth’s boys. (I have already figured out how I can continue to watch them a couple of days a week.) And just in case Jason and Abby decide to make any announcements in the next 10 years, we are just 20 minutes from them!
Paul is truly ecstatic about this new adventure. I definitely feel this opportunity is a great match for us. The multi-gifts that God has entrusted in Paul will be a real plus for leading this group of young people! (The average age in Windsor is 32; I just realized that most of the youth from our youth pastor days are older [and some a lot older] than this.) Hey, we’ve always loved hanging out with the younger crowd.
Life as a follower of Christ is truly an adventure as we pursue the path that He has marked out for us. It seems like yesterday that Glenda, Jennifer, Jason, and I packed up the Ryder truck and headed to Colorado. I remember stopping just across the border as we angled down from Laramie to Fort Collins. We were home!
Over the last few months Glenda and I have felt God was once again setting the stage for a new adventure in a new place. We have prayed for God’s guidance and direction. True to his leading, a door of opportunity has opened to us. We have been asked to be the pastors of Windsor Assembly of God in Windsor, Colorado. We have accepted their gracious invitation. Our first Sunday in Windsor is June 3.
This is a difficult moment for us as we continue to have an enduring love for each of our ALCC family, many of whom we have known for 19 years. Our lives have been intertwined with so many as we have walked with them through the ups and downs of life. We will especially miss the children, many of whom we have dedicated to the Lord.
We are excited about the huge opportunities in Windsor. Northern Colorado is growing at a tremendous rate. Weld County is the third fastest growing county in the U.S. Windsor, which is located in Weld County, is located in the middle of Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Windsor church has recently gone through a difficult time and has been without a pastor since October of 2006. They recently moved into a new building that is located on 13 acres north of town. The church is running around 140 people having grown from about 70 in October. It is a young church with lots of children and youth. They have an awesome leadership team including one of the best worship teams I have ever heard.
We are renewed and energized as we enter this chapter of our ministry lives. The best is yet to come! We believe that the last laps in ministry are the most important.
Gripped by His Passion,
Pastor Paul and Glenda
PS from Glenda: We will be 40 minutes from grandsons, Jake and Lawson, Jennifer & Gareth’s boys. (I have already figured out how I can continue to watch them a couple of days a week.) And just in case Jason and Abby decide to make any announcements in the next 10 years, we are just 20 minutes from them!
Paul is truly ecstatic about this new adventure. I definitely feel this opportunity is a great match for us. The multi-gifts that God has entrusted in Paul will be a real plus for leading this group of young people! (The average age in Windsor is 32; I just realized that most of the youth from our youth pastor days are older [and some a lot older] than this.) Hey, we’ve always loved hanging out with the younger crowd.
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