Archive for the 'impressions' Category

a day of training Friday, April 18th, 2008

My friend, and fellow worrier, Chris and his new website assistant Janine from North Shore Church sat down for several hours today so they could learn how to use their new website.  He went home and posted his first blog entry already tonight.  I’m impressed.

So what’s the bid deal?  Is a website so important for a church?

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Who Does America Idol? Monday, April 14th, 2008

I thought it was a joke when I first heard it. On April 10 the top 8 contestants on American Idol sing “Shout To The Lord”. I have to say this is the best I have ever heard it done.

If you’re not sure how to use this in your church, I suggest reading “Pop Goes The Church” before you make any critical comments.

Anticipation! Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

tiger game

I took this photo of my son eagerly waiting for the gates to open at Tiger Stadium in Detroit this weekend. We wanted to get there early to watch batting practice. We found out that the gates don’t open until two hours before the game time (this was taken about three).

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WOW in Your Service Monday, March 10th, 2008

did we wow you?

One of my new favorite restaurants is Red Robin. Not because of their Royal Red Robin Burger(R)…

“This is the aristocrat of all burgers because we crown it with a fresh fried egg. In addition, topped with three strips of hickory-smoked bacon, American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomatoes and mayo.”

… but because of their attitude about service.

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on the grow Sunday, February 24th, 2008

Today @ MapleGrove we set another milestone. Most people on a non-FoodDay ever. We had 157 people today - which is also up from only 60 a year ago for the same weekend.

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