Another Great Sunday

Yesterday was one of those times when there should have been enough outward negatives to affect the overall outcome of our worship - rainy, steamy weather outside, lower attendance inside - but it didn't.  Certainly lower numbers affects the volume of our singing, but it didn't do anything to the spirit.  This speaks to the maturity of a congregation.  People seemed to come in with positive attitudes, not allowing these outer circumstances to affect them.  Awesome!

Speaking of positives, many of you will be happy to know our series on Daniel is slowly coming to an end.  No matter how much you enjoy a book of the Bible it is always good to move on.  We have had 10 lessons on this great letter of Scripture.  Two more to go.  This week we will look at the role of angels, specifically Gabriel and Michael.  These passages provide some of the most detailed accounts of the unseen world.

As far as Sunday night, we went through another Circle-Up Singing.  Once again, lower attendance but a great night.  It truly has become my favorite night of the month.  We learned a couple of new songs, David Brooker gave us a "tune up" on some of the newer songs, and we pushed back the clock for some great oldies.  Thanks to everyone who was willing to lead, offer suggestions, and just sing out.  If you haven't ever attended one of these it is very casual.  We sing, we laugh, we learn, and just enjoy each others company.  It is fast paced, two verses per song, young and old leading, including some you may have never heard.  It's great!  Of course, if you are interested in learning how to sing parts or some of our newer songs, David Brooker's Sunday night group is perfect.  They meet at 4:15 pm each Sunday evening.

One more thing, I wouldn't mention it if I hadn't already had questions about it.  It is about my new book that came out last week.  The elders want to have a "book signing" next Sunday morning after services in the Coffee Shop.  Personally, I appreciate them asking, even though I have no idea why anyone would want my signature.  I consider this church family and not someone on the outside who finds this material intriguing (although my mom made me sign her copy).  Either way, I appreciate the gesture.  With that there are a couple of things I want to mention:

1. I don't expect everyone to buy a book.  I am not making a list of those who do and don't and pick favorites based on something like this.  Not everyone has extra money to do this and some people may not be interested.  That's okay, we're family.
2. How much are the books?  I wish I could give everyone a copy but the fact is I can't.  I purchase them at an author's price and then sale them for the suggested price of the publisher.  One book will cost $12.99.
3. The deal (if you want to call it that): You can buy 2 for $20 if the second copy goes to one of our ministers, Bible majors at our Christian Universities, or preachers in the Caribbean.  Basically, I make no profit on the second book but it is my way of trying to get it into the hands of some people who sometimes struggle financially in ministry.  If it is for one of the ministers you can give it to them personally.  If for Bible majors or preachers in the Caribbean I will drop ship them when I get enough for one group.  I let you choose what you want to do with that second book.  At this point I can't do the 2 for $20 for friends or other people you know UNLESS it is for someone in THIS CHURCH who is financially struggling.  I don't offer this last deal with anyone outside of the Vero Beach church of Christ.  If this is too confusing get with me and I will try to explain it better.
4. How to pay? You can pay with cash, credit card, or check.  We are set up to handle any and all of these.
5. If you want to buy a book for someone out of town we can ship it for you with shipping cost ($2.50).  The best way to do this is to give me your email address and me send you an invoice through PayPal.  After you pay we are able to print out a mailing label from the house and send it.
6. Kindle users: it can be downloaded for $9.99.  I make no profits off of it or Amazon orders, but I love my Kindle and like to read certain books on it.  So I am more than ok for you to purchase the book this way.  If you want I can sign you Kindle. :)

You may have other questions.  If so let me know.  The main goal of publishing this book is to help the church throughout the US and hopefully worldwide.  It is designed to helped Christians understand people in their lives as well as themselves.

WAY to much about myself.  Go out this week and think of others.  Who is sick?  Who is struggling spiritually?  Who just needs a friend?  Be Jesus to our world.