Before I forget to post it, last Sunday was a really good one at Iron City.  Our attendance numbers were back up in spite of a lot of people still out for the holidays.  The band was really kicking too — they did a version of Auld Lang Syne that just about tore the house down. 

I had the week off from preaching, so my Catalytic Pastor took the helm and shared a message called, “I Wish You An Unhappy New Year.”  The idea is that we at Iron City hope your new year is marked with dissatisfaction in every area that doesn’t match up with God’s plan for your life. 

I have a theory that Satan is often more subtle than we give him credit for — in my life he spends a lot more time trying to convince me that things are “good enough” than he does trying to coax me to do things that are outright wrong.  God’s plan is not just “not bad” or “good,” but the “best.”  You can download the message here: http://www.ironcitychurch.com/downloads.html.  He did well as always.

Another treat was that my sister, Cheri, and her kids were here (my brother in law Eric couldn’t make it this trip).  Cheri finished out Dad’s message with a song and did an amazing job.  That’s on the recording too if you get the chance.

I am so ecstatic about this new year and what it holds for Iron City Church.  This week we start a new series called “Together,” where I’ll lay out some of the things that we’re going to be working on as a church.  I can’t wait to be back in the saddle — this week I’m sharing a message called “The New Year’s ReVolution!” 

If you’re in the Pittsburgh area and wondering what ICC is about, this would be a good week for you to come check us out….