Sunday Mind Dump (through the eyes of the wife).

1) This week went by way to fast. Tuesday we had a very productive staff meeting. Some of the conversation was difficult to say the least. New ways of doing things sometimes causes people to become uncomfortable, but sometimes being uncomfortable causes us to think, thereby bringing about change.

2)Marc spent just about every evening at church this week. He is bi-vocational, and has a strong work ethic. He is the same when it comes to ministry.

3) Friday we attended a fundraiser in support of a friend who's ministry supports missions in India and Haiti. I am amazed at the work they have accomplished in just five years.

4) Saturday the Men's Ministry held its first Men's Fellowship breakfast since Marc became pastor. The young men were asked to attend. Apparently some of them had to be dragged out of bed (lol). Afterwards they said they had a great time. Now a slumber party for the young men is in the works (that and a trip to the batting cages). We are hoping that mentoring will become a very important part of the Men's Ministry at WABC. Saturday seemed to start the ball rolling.

5) Don't worry the Women's Ministry has some things up our sleeve. At the end of the month we will be holding our First Girls Night Out. We also have a women's bible study in the works, a Women's Weekend Experience and several more events in the coming months.

6) Please pray for our Music Ministry. It's one of those tough discussions we had in our staff meeting on Tuesday.

7) We recorded Marc's message this morning. We are hoping to start videotaping it in the near future. My husband is a gadget man so he has lots of cool stuff that now will be used to benefit WABC's ministry.

8) Speaking of his message. It was really good this morning (not that the other's haven't been...lol). But when I write 3 pages of notes, its really good! His title was: "I Know Who I Am". He reminded us of the importance of your witness. Testimony with our lips is not as good as our actions. We must demonstrate by our actions who we belong to. It's not about your title, the only way we will reach people is by going outside of the walls of the church. Don't wait for them to come to you. It's not about us, Its not even about the building.

9) Marc's twin sister surprised him at church this morning. It was the first time she had ever heard him preach. He put her on the spot when he asked her to sing. She did it, but I have the feeling he will pay for that one in the future (lol).

10) I don't have a picture, but today I wore a sleeveless sheath dress with a jacket. When I took the jacket off Nicki said I was sporting my Michelle Obama look (lol).

11) How did you all do with the time change? I went to bed early last night. I even laid out our clothing in case we got behind in the morning (we still ended up behind). After ironing 4 dress shirts last night I have made an executive decision. Despite the economy this girl will be dropping off her husbands shirts at the nearest local cleaners ASAP. Just today he went through 2 t-shirts and 3 dress shirts. My grandmother did this for my grandfather for years. Not this girl! I have concluded that as much as I love my Rowenta iron...I don't love it that much (lol).

12) I made a major sacrifice this weekend. Last year we started buying lawn furniture for our backyard. I had this dream of entertaining over the summer. I cleared off our front porch, painted the shutters, garage and the front door. We brought tables and chairs and tiki lanterns. Marc even brought a gazebo (which has yet to go up). The one mistake I made was not buying enough chairs for the tables. By the time I realized it the chairs were gone. A few months ago I noticed the same chairs were back at Sam's club. Marc gave me money on Saturday...I had a choice between two new chairs or a trip to the salon to get my nails done. Guess which one I chose?