Weekly Mind Dump 9.04.11 (Labor Day Edition)

• I cannot believe how difficult it has been readjusting to the hectic schedule with the kids back in school...it is exhausting and it make the Labor Day holiday even more necessary!
• Also tiring is the pre-packing as we get ready to close on and move into our house in just over 2 weeks (after 18 months into a "6-month" rental season, we are ready!)
• This morning at Calvary I returned to the pulpit after 5 weeks of not preaching (3 by design and 2 by circumstances)...I was a little nervous, but also very excited to shared God's word.
• I resumed our Agents of Change (Esther) series with a message entitled "Do the Right Thing" (with apologies to Spike Lee)
• In hindsight, I realized that the title slide should have said "Do the Right Thing: A Calvary Fellowship Joint."
• Worship we phenomenal today. Dave led an acoustic set that was beautifully rounded out with the addition of 2 sisters new to the worship team  playing the keyboard and the cello.
• LOTS of regulars out today for the holiday weekend, but I was encouraged to see LOTS of 1st-time guests.
• One of the things I hate most in this world is the abuse and exploitation of children. I am so thrilled that Love146 co-founder Rob Morris will be speaking at Calvary Fellowship next Sunday to share a message on biblical justice and talk about how we as a church can stand up against human trafficking locally and globablly.
• Today I discovered that a well-known, respected theologian that I admire is also a Megadeth fan...I like him even more now, but I won't tell you who he is!