Easter Sunday we went back to the future with this 1985 classic. It was a BLAST!
...and it was strategic. At Life Church, there is always a WHY behind everything we do!
Why Huey Lewis?
1) It got people to uncross their arms. You see, as long as someone's personal force field is up, they will not be open to the message. Until someone is environmentally-secure, they will not become theologically-aware. If we can get a guy laughing, we can get him that much closer to experiencing God's grace. My motto is Humor over Hammer.
2) Church should be a party, not a funeral! An empty tomb provokes celebration and laughter and joy, not dourness and quiet. Christ came to start a movement, not build a stoic monument!
And by the way, as I talked about Sunday, Jesus didn't throw ROCKS; He threw PARTIES! Jesus did not walk AWAY from people because He was too busy walking TOWARD them!
Check out Matthew 9, John 2, and Luke 19 for more!
3) "Power of Love" set up our new message series perfectly. Adam Downer is the man. I believe in him and I'm in awe of the band that God has brought together from across the MidMichigan region. I mean, seriously, that guitar solo was sick!
Under Adam's leadership, I cannot wait to see hear experience their worship leading potential in the months and years ahead (think about it -- they've only played together three times and already melt our faces off!!).
This coming Sunday, count on more 80s goodness (hint: think Breakfast Club!) and the BEST hour in your kids' week!
Let your friends know and bring some pals with you to church... you won't regret it!
