6 January 2008
I told you the best was yet to come!
I don’t know if I’ll be persona non grata or what after today. Conventional wisdom says I should have cut the message short to help with crowd management.
Though it has yet to be proven, there’s strong medical evidence that I may have been born with absolutely no conventional wisdom.
Unbelievable! It was so humbling to see all those people (unless you were one of the police helping direct traffic — then it might have just been frustrating!).
Where did they come from?
Where will we put them?
Well, as they say, it’s a good problem to have. And I could not think of a better time for one of the biggest crowds ever to show up because there’s a place for everyone.
I promise. God wouldn’t stir this kind of movement and then not provide for it. In fact, we will have several awesome announcements during this series related to this very thing. Hang in there and you will not be disappointed.
Also. thank you so much “Brookies” for giving up your seats in both the main auditorium and the video cafe at the 10:00. You stood for the entire service so that others could sit. I think the 10:00 main might actually have been 95 percent guests!
Again, thank you!
We kicked the year off with a celebration of the church and how Jesus describes her as an, “Unstoppable Force!” — so much so that even the gates of Hell (or death itself) is no match for her! The church and the church alone has the power to change the world!
And today, 2,000 years after making that prediction we are living proof!
Marriages restored, families put back together, over 1100 people saved last year and 400 baptized to publically profess their love for Jesus Christ!
And guess what God says?
“You ain’t seen nothing yet?”
Without the ain’t.
What a great God!
Oh, and to top it all off my son and I went to grab a bite to eat at Chili’s in Monroe after the 11:30 service. As we were finishing up the waiter told us not to worry about paying — someone had already taken care of the bill! My son (he’s awesome) asked if the waiter could point them out so we could thank them and you know what the waiter said?
He said, “They don’t really want to be identified. They said they know you but you probably don’t know them. They just wanted to say thank you.
I hope you read the blog whoever you are. Nathan and I would like to say, “Thanks!”
Oh, and though there were several people there from Southbrook, we’ve narrowed it down…I will find you! 
Just kidding…
But thanks.
4 Comments currently posted.
Kristi Sanford says:
bigdadgib says:
Oh, this is great. I get goose bumps thinking about it. I’m gonna have to come visit just to see what’s going on up there. BDG
Brad Barnett says:
Rob, my wife and I were one of the 10:00am guests in the video cafe. Great job on your message and I must say that I appreciate you not cutting it short because of the technical problems with the mic’s. We will definitely be back this Sunday and look to get more involved with Southbrook. Great work and Thank You for your devotion to helping people find Christ, if one person is saved then it is worth all the headaches and traffic jams that might accompany it.
Kati says:
i’m really begginning to regret skipping regular service to go eat lunch with the family.
Can’t wait for what God has in store for 2008
(no rhyme intended)
Rob,
Your loved as a Christian mover and shaker in the community. You are a wonderful influence and roll model for all current and future families of Southbrook. It is a honor and a privledge to worship the Lord and learn with you as Pastor. Those that gave you the dinner are commended and I am sure it was a honor for them to give back to you for all your hard work.
If it was not for Southbrook our family would be lost. We are living in Christ due to the hard work of you and your staff.
You deserved it!
God Bless