The number of VIP’s (first time attendees) that God brings to us is staggering.
I have often said that I believe that the reason that God brings so many people to our Vertical locations is because we are prepared for and expecting them. Every single weekend we believe that people will attend VC for the first time and they do. Every single weekend we make preparations to make our VIP’s feel special. Every single weekend our teams work to give our guests the best experience they had all week. People SHOULD feel that way about the Church – we are the Body of Christ.
Every single weekend.
We thank God for the influence that He has given to us through YOU. Thank you for trusting us with your friends.
That being said, THIS SUNDAY IS THE 1st OF TWO IMPORTANT SUNDAY’S AT VERTICAL!!!
I hope that you have been praying for your “2″ for the last 17 days – this weekend is Lumberton’s turn to get them to Vertical. Here’s a few things I need to share as we prepare for a POWERFUL weekend:
#1 – Your prayers really do make a difference. Thank you to everyone who has participated in #2for21. I want to ask you to stop what you are doing right now and briefly pray again. As you pray ask God to be glorified in our midst these next 2 Sundays, save people and lead people to take next steps at both Vertical locations. #praynowspeaklife
#2 – Thanks to everyone bringing people to church. For some of you that invite was hard and scary. Some of you invited someone who has told you no. Some of you are still inviting people who have recently blown you off about attending. I want you to know that we are getting ready for them. I also want you to know that YOU ARE the difference maker – any influence we have on them is because of you. #relationshipsmakethedifference
#3 – Thank you to everyone who serves. The way that you love and serve people INSPIRES me greatly. I am still so blown away that you believe in the mission of Vertical Church and US as your leaders. We are humbled by your partnership. You WILL make a HUGE difference in people’s lives this weekend. I am so proud of you all. #loveisaverb
We know you went out on a limb inviting them – we will welcome them and make them feel as comfortable as possible. We are making preparations from one of the greatest weekends we have ever had at Vertical Church. So make that last call… that last invite… that extra push.
