GMM Update 11:59 PM

For those of you who know and those of you who don't, I play guitar & sing in the indie/rock band, "Good Morning Midnight." We've had a lot going on lately. We've been recording a 3-song EP, redesigning our site, and booking lots of shows. We also just uploaded one of our brand new songs. I would love for you guys to check us out. We would LOVE to come to your town and play. Book us! We're real cheap! Just gas money & food. :)

Peace, Love, and Rock & Roll,
Elgin

The Difference - recap. 8:52 AM

Last month, we went through a 4-part series called "The Difference." I started by asking the question, "When you die, when your body lays to rest in a grave, what will be the difference you made in this world?"

The first week was all about catching the vision for making an eternal difference with our lives.

During week two, we talked about helping people; meeting physical, tangible needs of people around us. Friends, family, strangers, you name it.

Week 3 was about our mouths and what we say. We talked about the importance of telling our story of how Christ changed us, and telling His story of what He has done for everyone.

In the final week, I challenged the students to get off their butts and do it. Dream BIG dreams, dream GOD's dreams, and HANG ON to their dreams. I encouraged them that nothing is impossible with God. But it takes us stepping out in faith and action. I told them not to pray that God would open doors - there's millions open right now! I said instead to step out, through one of the millions of open doors while praying "God, if this isn't where you want me, please close this door."

It was a great series, and I hope it made a difference in their lives.

Tonight, we'll be re-visiting the heart of week 3. I'm going to give our students the opportunity to tell their stories. It will be incredible.

-Elgin

BAD LUCK 7:56 AM

I have the worst luck with CELL PHONES and BLOGGER TEMPLATES.

This will have to do until I get time to fix it.

-Elgin

the difference 10:34 PM

I'm doing a four-week series at youth group starting this Wednesday entitled "the difference." The series will be media saturated, which I love. I'm using lots of short clips. (Thanks goes to Evan Courtney for the coupon for free videos at Blue Fish TV) I'm also using notes from almost 5 years ago. When I first took this job, I did a series called "Making A Mark That's Hard To Erase". (kudos for the longest title ever????) The kids gave me such a hard time because it took 9 weeks - but you know, that series made a lasting mark! I still have former students give me a hard time about it. So, today I revisited those famous notes - and while I'm updating it, adding stuff, and throwing away a bunch, the heart of the message stays the same. It's asking one question: When your body lays to rest in a grave, what will be the difference you will have made in this world? Will it be temporary, or lasting? I'm very excited about this series, and I'm hoping God will use it to make a difference in these students' lives.

Our lives are but a vapor,
-Elgin