Not sure how to articulate all I saw this weekend…I’m still taking it all in. (I hope you are, too, Questers!) Absolutely UNREAL!

THAT was one of my very favorite Kick-Offs in a long time…

• Loved the drums during Miracles – told Michael Tait & Newsboys they could rip that if they wanted (their manager said they might:))
• Wasn’t sure I could keep it together after hearing those stories Saturday night…some of my favorites of all time. Thanks John, Keith, Lynne and Jay. You are MIRACLES.
• Worship was dynamic – loved singing Alive Again, and it was fun to end with Hold Us Together. (That’s the first time we’ve ever used two songs by the same artist for a kick-off. Cool.)
• The Saturday night service was electric. Can’t remember the last time we used the Saturday night service to duplicate and post on the web…just one of my favorite services in a long time.
• Snazzy-Dog really is just that gorgeous, isn’t she?! (Purely gratuitous!)
• I really believe it all begins and ends w/Jesus. If every church (much less every Uprising Church!) got a hold of that one and made sure everything began and ended with Him, it would change us. If I lived like that, it would change ME.
• The Church is a spiritual hospital for healing and hope. People in compromised positions used to be drawn to Jesus. Around Jesus they felt bigger, not smaller. Loved, not used. Like they had a chance at life again.
• We can all get honest in the light of the cross.
• Loved having Jimmy here from Compassion, International on Sunday…seeing him lose it again every time he saw the video of meeting his rescuer face to face at Catalyst just about undid me.
• My niece Ruth’s rescue was a catalyst for hundreds of rescues later Sunday night…so grateful for a God who will go to any lengths to pull us out of the canyons of our lives.
• We are a church full of rescued people becoming rescuers!

Questapalooza rocked!

• If you were on the field Sunday, you know we had a record number of people here! Loved watching thousands and thousands experiencing this irresistible community for themselves.
• It took 1000+ volunteers to pull that day off! Thank you for BEING the church!
• Group1Crew, Newsboys & Switchfoot were a terrific line-up…thanks, guys!
• Seeing HUNDREDS and HUNDREDS stand up and ask Jesus to rescue them was UNFORGETTABLE! Can’t wait for the team to finish the final count of who went from DEATH TO LIFE!
• I believe heaven cheered along as Jesus was glorified. I love partnering with Questers to make Jesus famous!
• If you’re one of the hundreds who asked Jesus into your hearts Sunday night, sign up for my twitter to receive encouragements for your first 30 days with Jesus. Let’s be on this journey together!
• Thanks to the dozens and dozens of you who stopped me to say thank you to this church for being a part of your rescue. You are why we do what we do…you are the treasures of heaven!

Questers…thanks for all of your prayers and invitations! THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS of people came to SEE FOR THEMSELVES this weekend! Let’s all invite them back!

To our guests…you really are VIPs to us. Thanks for giving Quest the chance to serve you. We really hope you’ll come back to experience Him for yourself!

What a weekend! Too exhausted to talk about it…too exhausted to reflect on such a remarkable time.

100s and 100s went from death to life! 1000s upon 1000s came and were invited to Quest. The invitation went out to Come See For Yourself.

Fall Kick-Off was an event to remember. Questapalooza kicked. Had a fantastic personal time with Newsboys, Group1Crew and Switchfoot and many of the other great folks who were here. In awe of what God did tonight.

Lots and LOTS of people came home…THANK YOU, JESUS!

In John 1:39 Jesus invites the first disciples to “Come and see.” Just a few verses later we hear Philip telling his friend Nate to “Just come and see for yourself.”

That’s the invitation Jesus offers and that’s the invitation we join Him in.

Come See For Yourself!

If you’re wondering about reconnecting with God…looking for a fresh start…or maybe just wondering what Quest is all about or if God could really make a difference in your life: Come See For Yourself.

If you’re a Quester, BRING SOMEONE WITH YOU THIS WEEKEND! Invite your friends, your family, your neighbors and your co-workers. Invite the guy at the drive-thru, the dry cleaner, the cashier, your server. Take advantage of every opportunity.

Praying for your inviting!