It’s a beautiful Sunday afternoon here in Jonesboro
and I just thought I’d share about my weekend. I had no initial plans for the weekend other than having
band practice and it has been surprisingly great! Yesterday I woke up and took it easy while enjoying a little
Saturday Morning Kids programming provided by Hannah Montana and That’s So
Raven. I promise I am 26, not 11
but we only get channel 8 and as soon as I turned it on I remembered why I
would watch these shows when I was younger. They suck you IN! You start watching, knowing full well that
you are a grown-up and this show is so ridiculous with it’s gross pranks and
“in studio (fake)” audience, but somehow you find yourself unable to turn it
off. I think the producers of
these shows and others like them have some sort of subliminal messaging that
makes you addicted to “The Suite Life” the second you start watching. Now, don’t get me wrong, I WILL NOT Be
watching these shows anytime soon but I could not turn away once I started
watching. I was a little embarrassed
about my TV choices so this is the first time I’ve mentioned it. And since only about 3 people read my
blog, I’m pretty sure I’m safe.
When “I returned to regularly scheduled programming” Pip and I went to
Office Depot, Lunch, Hobby Lobby, and Wal-Mart. Since we didn’t have any plans we just took our time and
probably spent too much money on things we don’t need, but all-in-all, it was a
nice little trip. I came home, did
a little clean up and headed to Jeremy and Kerrie’s. We had a chili-dog supper and had band practice in a real
garage!! I have always wanted to play in a garage!! It was so nice out there,
and amazingly you could hear us inside the house! So, the citychurch band has a
new spot and we will be meeting us there on Wednesday nights. Today was citychurch and it was so
good. We had 5 first time
visitors, I feel so dorky saying “first time visitors” but it’s true so I’m
saying it! It’s so exciting when
people come and are a part of our little group! I’m just hoping they’ll come back! We talked about all the characteristics of Jesus in John
1:35-end. Want the highlights? OKAY!
Our Pastor Jeremy Sullivan taught today, not
on the “Calling of the Disciples” like we’ve heard all of our lives, but
instead pointed out How Jesus Relates to Me. Oh yeah, and we had a 12 point
message, but it didn’t feel that way (secretly…thank goodness) So, 12 ways
Jesus Relates to Me:
1.He comes as our sin remover
2.He comes after our hearts
3.He invites us to see
4.He invites us to be where He is
5.He comes as the Anointed One
6.He comes as the Only One who can change our
identity
7.He calls us to follow Him
8.He has authority over us
9.He comes to fulfill the scriptures
10.He knows us inside and out
11.He stands between Heaven and Earth
12. Following Christ is not heroic.
Jeremy went into each one of these points and really
pointed out some good things I have never thought about before. If you want to
hear the whole message visit our website under media – sermons. www.citychurchjonesboro.com
After church we ate at Shorty Smalls and enjoyed
some lively conversation filled with talk of male cheerleading and ringtones.
We missed those of you who were not with us. Then took a little trip around Bed Bath and Beyond. I found what I want for Christmas….a
Sharper Image Shiatsu Massage Chair Thing (that’s the official name…well, kind
of) it goes in a chair and it’s amazing, I was yelled at because I just wanted
to sit in that chair for the remainder of the Bed Bath and Beyond experience
but I’m glad I didn’t because Mollie found me a great thing. It is a coffee thermos but it looks
like a disposable coffee cup, I LOVE it!! I can’t wait to put coffee or hot
chocolate in it tomorrow!!! I’ll let you know how it goes. Then it was to my friend Sherry’s house
for some hot tea and home for a 2-hour nap! I’m about to dive into a mid-level
fiction book on the back porch with a hot drink, blanket and a puppy named
Oliver. I hope you enjoyed your
weekend, thanks for tagging along for the ride about mine!
