BAAAAAAA!!!  Da da daaa, da da dum, didda dum dum dum da dum dum da dum dum da dum dum da dum dum da dum dada dum ba ba ba BAAAA!!!

Whew…sorry about that…I just had to get that out of my system.

It’s good to be here!  I’m excited about what God is doing at UpRising Church.  Periods of transition like this can be difficult, but I believe that God has big things in store.  I was talking with Pastor Joe the other day, and we both agreed that the last couple of weeks have indicated that very thing.  We’ve had more than our share of techincal difficulties (at key times in the services) and people leaving the church.  The point is that if this church wasn’t destined for great things, the Enemy wouldn’t bother with us.  He wouldn’t waste his time on a group of people who weren’t dedicated to the Kingdom of God, and that is an encouraging thought.  Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord!

I am so thankful for the people who are parting ways with the UC.  There’s nothing but love and admiration for Matthew and Chelsea Daniel and Ray and Patti LeGrand.  I have learned so much from these people, and I am eternally grateful for their Christ-centered heart and Godly leadership.

This Sunday, Jarrod Morris from Crosspoint Church will be leading worship.  He’s graciously volunteered to help us (and me) through this transition time.  After that, though, we’ll be kicking things back into full gear!

Pacem,

~Dave

P.S. – Just in case you missed it, that was supposed to be the theme from “Star Wars”.