I thought Sunday was an amazing day at Iron City Church.  Here are some thoughts from the day:

• Our setup team is un-flipping-believable.  I really think they get smoother and quicker every week.  I also think one of the reasons for that is that I am doing less and less during the setup time, so they can save the time from having to go behind me and fix stuff.
• Amber and TJ (and Dena) got in a car accident this morning about 30 minutes before the service was going to start (see previous post).  It was a rainy day in Pittsburgh and our car’s right rear quarterpanel now has the scars to prove it.  Thankfully, no one was hurt.
• We had a full band on stage this morning.  They really rocked the house with some updated Christmas faves.  I will be stoked when we can gain a little more consistency in this area.  If you play the drums or bass and live in the Pittsburgh area, shoot me an email, let’s talk….
• Jeff and I both announced this morning that the “little box” we put out for the last couple of weeks was filled by our peeps with over $350 worth of gift cards and mass quantities of food that we gave to be distributed through North Hills Community Outreach.  ICC peeps – now that I know what we’re capable of, just wait ’til ‘08!
• Once I got over the shake-up of the car wreck and walking back in just in time for the service, I thought the message went well.  I felt very comfortable and really had a great time sharing this morning.  I wrapped up our Conspiracy series (from Isaiah 9:6-7), talking about Jesus’ role as our Prince of Peace.  Good times.
• For those of you ICCers who have been out of town, be sure to check out the Iron City Church website to download the message MP3’s or you can subscribe to the ICC Message Podcast through iTunes.  Here’s the link: http://www.ironcitychurch.com/downloads.html
• The crowd was low again (weather, illness, and holiday travel largely to blame), but I felt like the mood in the room was great.  The church “conspired” to give a poinsettia to each family in attendance as a gift back for Christmas. 
• I love Christmas, and the “holiday season” in general, but I’m just about ready for our people to get back in town.  Next week is going to be another awesome Sunday with our Catalytic Pastor preaching a message called, “I Wish You An Unhappy New Year.”  Don’t miss it!
• And don’t even get me started on what’s in store for 2008!  The ‘Burgh had better hold on tight . . .
• Merry Christmas!