livin' for the weekend

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!