Pastor's Perspective - INFUSED!

I looked up "Infusion" in the dictionary and found that it means to "pour into". Yesterday, the FCC family of believers poured into our community as an invasion force of Christ's goodness.

Months ago we as leaders decided that instead of celebrating our 30th anniversary the old skool way (ie. making our tenure all about us), that we would mark ourselves in Suisun City through humble acts of service, thus pouring all the glory and attention on the only One worthy - Jesus Christ. I can tell you with great joy today - job well done FCC!

We met early for a family breakfast, took communion together, identified teams and went out to show those living and working around us that Christ-focused hearts are others-focused hearts. Numerous teams reached out to the elderly and widows, did much-needed lawn care, picked up trash in local parks and roadways, washed vehicles (including a fire engine and the vehicles of firefighters), cleaned the building, and offered countless acts of service to many. We later rendezvoused at the building for an amazing lunch and a high-octane time of praise & worship. Though smudged and dirty, tired and spent, we all left exhilarated by all God had done and excited about all He would continue to do through us in the future. I invite you to check out our church website and watch the fun!

I want to thank Nicky Peterson for her stellar organizational skills, every team captain, all who volunteered and maintained such Christ-like sacrificial attitudes, those who provided such loving childcare and ministry back at the building, and those in the community who allowed us to wear a towel and serve them. I'm greatly encouraged that this is a new and exciting day for our family faith.

Our greatest gratitude goes to the One who refuses to fail us.

Happy 30th Birthday FCC!

I Love You,

Steve

Pastor's Perspective - Let's Hear Em!

Enough!

Enough starched-shirt, 'things that make you go hmmm' Pastor Steve stuff. It's time to lighten up. This week there's only one thing I wanna know -

What's your favorite movie quote?

Mine?

"Leave the gun, take the cannoli." (Clemenza)

Stop being so religious 'real people', and let's hear em!

Pastor's Perspective - What's Up Doc?

I’m writing this to let you know that I FINALLY went to the doctor yesterday. Release the doves and cue the trumpets and dancers! For those of you saying “Huh?” right now, let me elaborate.

Recently while preaching on the subject of procrastination, I felt a leading to confess my sin of feet-dragging. Since turning ffffffffforty, I haven’t subjected myself to the more…THOROUGH physical examination that comes with age. As a busy pastor and family man, I have been conveniently treating that event with the hospitality of a Heisman Trophy stiff-arm. However, I have noticed some symptoms at ffffffffforty-five that unlike my younger days, didn’t just go away. Admittedly I’ve been losing hearing in my left ear; I have never had my cholesterol level checked; I’ve been more fatigued; and other stuff I used to laugh at my Dad about. Age is a great equalizer!

So as I peck this, I’m thrilled to report that other than carrying a few extra pounds, and officially being diagnosed as ‘Stage 4 Ugly’, your pastor looks like he’s got a few thousand more miles on his tread. My hearing was even taken care of yesterday in the office in an encounter that was more Roto-Rooter than anything else! I actually bolted out of bed in the middle of the night because I heard a dog yelping… in Benecia! My hearing is so good now, I’ll actually be able to see AND HEAR you snoring as I preach.

This morning I had my lab work done, so I’m about a quart low. To quote Bruce Almighty, “I’m IB Positive’. I BE POSITIVE that I don’t like needles” – and I don’t. And, about that more “thorough” part, well that taunting-Goliath will happen next month at my follow-up visit. Isn’t it wonderful to have exciting things to look forward to?!

Mega-thanks to all of you who through very creative, tenacious and humorous ways pushed me to finally see a doctor. Sorry to break it to you - I'm healthy and you’re stuck with me.

I Love You!

In the Fight,

Steve