a "banner" year

me... again.

I've never been overly comfortable with photos of myself. We've rarely used them in our outreach materials and each time we have- it's a battle for me. Vanity...

That version of our logo goes up on a new banner this week in front of Central Community. The sign's 16'x4', I occupy about 3 feet of it and I'm hidden behind the churches name... even still... it's hard to adjust to. I'd make a lousy movie star- all those glossy 8"x10"s to autograph. So many people looking at your face!

"You're Invited!" is pretty much all the banner says: church name, service times, phone # and web address. Our vital statistics for anyone who might be searching for a church- a welcome mat to the thousands who drive by each day -"You're Invited!" On each side there'll be a banner for our upcoming craft fair, (October 25th, you're invited to that as well!), hopefully this will be the beginning of a "banner" year.

I'd like to learn to effectively use our corner to reach out to everyone who passes by. When you see the banners, let me know what you think. And if you never get to Riverside, You're Invited to listen in through our podcast or at our website, my pictures there as well... don't let it hinder you :-) Just remember: You're Invited!

the perfect day

When Shelley first talked to me about having a Craft Faire - well let's just say I probably wasn't nearly as enthusiastic about it as I could have been. What a dope. They're about 30 minutes away from wrapping the day up and it's been an incredible success: from pancake breakfast to caramel apples to lunch in the courtyard to over 50 vendors both indoor and out, it's been the perfect day. The weather's been incredible, the workers amazing, the face painting beautiful, the games, jumpers and DJ - running the cake walk as well -have all been... well, perfect.

The whole deal was to raise money for our orphanage in TJ, Siempre Para Los Ninos, and I'm guessing they've raised a bunch. Now, a perfect day in Riverside, hanging out with bunches of great people, enjoying time on the church campus, checking out the gifted work of so many artisans will all be converted into giving hope to children who once had none. God is good beyond measure.

Thanks to everyone who participated, planned, volunteered, worked hard with their whole hearts and to those of you that spent money on something. Thanks also to Shelley, who along with her family have kept the whole ball of wax rolling for months. Next time an idea comes your way, remember, just because it's not your idea, doesn't mean it's not a great idea... open up a little... it might just lead to the perfect day.

blessings,

Eric

PS
I don't know if any of them will have the juice left after today... but the song of the day is just for them... a song of celebration... kick up your feet, Great Job!

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