Yesterday at lunch I got to meet Gary Lamb, he is the pastor of a church that meets in a movie theatre in Canton, Ga. They have grown to over 1000 people and are committed to staying in the theatre. I love when I get to learn from other churches that do what we do. Our vision is to remain a "movie theatre church" so that we can connect with our community, this is not just a temporary building for us. Only God will change our direction on this one. Besides learning from Gary, he is a blast...you never have to wonder what is one his mind.
Roger Blackmore from Church at the Movies in Long Island met me in Atlanta. Roger has done movie theatre church for a number of years and he really knows what he is doing. Not to mention he is older and wiser...I learn a lot from him. Roger drove for the 2 days and I thought he was a good driver until he nearly killed us going back to the airport. Going across a paved median at 70 miles an hour to get our turn off was not my idea of fun. I'm driving next time.
I think I was still shook up from Rogers driving, because when we dropped the rental car off at the airport I left my cell phone in it. I had to track down the rental shuttle to give me a ride back. The bus driver was really kind, waited for me at the rental lot and then drove me back to the airport with my cell in hand. On the drive back I found out she was a Christian and that she worked two jobs to make a living. I planned to tip her, but then ended up tipping real big knowing she could really use the money. It was refreshing to see a person that was truly thankful. So I say, thank you God for allowing me to misplace my cell phone so that I could share the money you have given me with someone that was deserving. I think I was blessed more than her.
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