Amber and I just finished with the finance seminar at element with Joe Sangl. I have NEVER heard someone talk about money in such a fun energetic way. I am excited to hear the stories of those who will become financially free. There are so many great resources at www.josephsangl.com. I am looking forward to hearing him speak tommorow at church.
Adam
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Sunday AfterThoughts!
it was a great weekend around here at element church. Brad and Danielle Nyght rolled in late friday night in preparation for the worship team auditions. Saturday we had an eventful day with rehearsals for sunday and rehearsals for auditions. I must say that for our first time doing auditions, it went pretty well. We had a good group of people show and they all did a great job. Thank you to all who came out. It means a lot to me that you would be a part of what God is doing here at element church. Brad and Danielle were an incredible contribution to the audition process, for flow, structure, evaluations, etc. It was a blessing to have them apart of this. I am looking forward to the additions we will make here at element worship.
WOW has it snowed. It started friday and is still going today, monday. Probably a good 6 - 12 inches on the ground. It has been a blast. I love when it snows like this.
We really had a great worship time yesterday. We have made huge headway in our sound. I really feel like its very close to what it needs to be. Brad and Danielle were able to join us for worship, which always a good time. I asked for them to do a complete evaluation on me as a worship leader, and it was so good. They really pushed me in some areas that I feel like are going to help take element worship to that next level. I love learning. I read 1 kings a couple of days ago, which has become a common phrase around here, but this weekend I really felt this. Chapter 3 vs 7, "Now, O Lord my God, you have made me king instead of my father, David, but I am like a little child who doesn't know his way around." I have a long ways to go but I am humbled to be a part of this team.
Jeff really did tackle probably one of the most uncomfortable topics in the american church. We almost opted out of it, but Jeff pushed thru and delivered well. We had great response, "that's just what I needed to hear", "thanks for being bold", etc. Glad he chose to stick it out. He tackled the issue of self-control, living disciplined PHYSICALLY, mentally, and spiritually and how they all relate.
Brad and Danielle decided to stick around one more day. We had so much fun yesturday afternoon. After eating at Guadala-HOLL-A (curtis's tag for the mexi resturaunt), lol, we hit up walmart for some ingredients. Brad Nyght actually made ice cream out of the freshly fallen snow. I must admit i was blown away. Never knew you could do that. I was a really fluffy version of icecream but tasted amazing. I have a new thing to make now. After watching some office episodes we sat down and introduced the world of LOST to Brad and Danielle. We popped in the first disc and watched 4 episodes. They are hooked, SO GOOD TO SEE!!!
Thats it, we had a great weekend and now its time for a huge monday and a good week of planning exciting things here at element.
Set List,
Counting on God - New Life Church
Sing, Sing, Sing - Chris Tomlin
Sweetly Broken - Jeremy Riddle
Let it Burn - Adam Cruz
At the Cross - Hillsong
Loving life,
adam
WOW has it snowed. It started friday and is still going today, monday. Probably a good 6 - 12 inches on the ground. It has been a blast. I love when it snows like this.
We really had a great worship time yesterday. We have made huge headway in our sound. I really feel like its very close to what it needs to be. Brad and Danielle were able to join us for worship, which always a good time. I asked for them to do a complete evaluation on me as a worship leader, and it was so good. They really pushed me in some areas that I feel like are going to help take element worship to that next level. I love learning. I read 1 kings a couple of days ago, which has become a common phrase around here, but this weekend I really felt this. Chapter 3 vs 7, "Now, O Lord my God, you have made me king instead of my father, David, but I am like a little child who doesn't know his way around." I have a long ways to go but I am humbled to be a part of this team.
Jeff really did tackle probably one of the most uncomfortable topics in the american church. We almost opted out of it, but Jeff pushed thru and delivered well. We had great response, "that's just what I needed to hear", "thanks for being bold", etc. Glad he chose to stick it out. He tackled the issue of self-control, living disciplined PHYSICALLY, mentally, and spiritually and how they all relate.
Brad and Danielle decided to stick around one more day. We had so much fun yesturday afternoon. After eating at Guadala-HOLL-A (curtis's tag for the mexi resturaunt), lol, we hit up walmart for some ingredients. Brad Nyght actually made ice cream out of the freshly fallen snow. I must admit i was blown away. Never knew you could do that. I was a really fluffy version of icecream but tasted amazing. I have a new thing to make now. After watching some office episodes we sat down and introduced the world of LOST to Brad and Danielle. We popped in the first disc and watched 4 episodes. They are hooked, SO GOOD TO SEE!!!
Thats it, we had a great weekend and now its time for a huge monday and a good week of planning exciting things here at element.
Set List,
Counting on God - New Life Church
Sing, Sing, Sing - Chris Tomlin
Sweetly Broken - Jeremy Riddle
Let it Burn - Adam Cruz
At the Cross - Hillsong
Loving life,
adam
Friday, January 23, 2009
big day tommorow
1 more day until element church does its first worship team auditions. We are looking forward to all the talent that will pour in. Brad and Danielle Nyght from the Desperation Band in Colorado springs will be sitting in on our evaluation team. They both have such a strong passion for Jesus and worship, along with being extremely talented. Looking forward to hanging out with them this weekend. They will also be joining us on Sunday morning for worship.
If you are a worship leader looking to do a studio project or looking for someone to create loops and programming for live use, Brad is the man. Check his studio out at www.thebakerystudio.com.
Got to get house ready for him within the hour. See all auditionees tomorrow. Looking forward to worshiping with you all on sunday. Come with expectation and your hearts ready to receive from God.
Adam
If you are a worship leader looking to do a studio project or looking for someone to create loops and programming for live use, Brad is the man. Check his studio out at www.thebakerystudio.com.
Got to get house ready for him within the hour. See all auditionees tomorrow. Looking forward to worshiping with you all on sunday. Come with expectation and your hearts ready to receive from God.
Adam
never to old for the zoo
today amber and I went to Denver with Pastor Jeff and Sabrina. We were filming our PROMO video for our next series that starts in 2 weeks at the DENVER ZOO. It was such a good time. I haven't been to a zoo in like 7 years. We were able to see everything out side, typically i remember all the animals you would want to see would be locked up or inside. We were able to see the lions get fed. Thats was phenomenal. Monkeys, elephants, giraffes, it was so much fun. It was like being a kid again. lol. I am so pumped for our next series. Our current series 21 has been rocking our world and seriously has the potential to change our lives forever, this next series which you will find out about sunday, is going to be a perfect follow up.
We topped it off with an incredible dining experience at the Melting Pot in Fort Collins. A 4 course Fondue experience. Amber and I went to one in sacramento about 4 years ago, and this was a great trip back. What a way to spend a friday.
One last thought that blew me away. The staff new how to assure everyone they were going to have the best experience. You could tell they put a bunch of effort into the entire dining experience. One thing that stood out to me was that our hostess, after sitting us said, oh "julie" will be your server tonight "SHE's ONE OF OUR BEST". It totally made you feel like you were given the best. It set us up to have an incredible experience. So it made me think, what are we doing to help people in our churches experience God in the fullest possible way every single sunday and keep that experience with them all week. We leaned over to listen to the hostess introduce another table to a different server and she said the exact same thing. They were very intentional on having you come back. Are we being that intentional and relevant, providing an environment for unbelievers and believers the same, to want to come back, to want to continue investigating the scriptures and Christianity. Something that will stick with them all week. Something that's different than everything else. See the melting pot will forever be like nothing else. They have targeted their nitch. What is your nitch. Anyways, final thoughts for the night.
Had a blast Jeff. Glad we got to do it.
Adam
We topped it off with an incredible dining experience at the Melting Pot in Fort Collins. A 4 course Fondue experience. Amber and I went to one in sacramento about 4 years ago, and this was a great trip back. What a way to spend a friday.
One last thought that blew me away. The staff new how to assure everyone they were going to have the best experience. You could tell they put a bunch of effort into the entire dining experience. One thing that stood out to me was that our hostess, after sitting us said, oh "julie" will be your server tonight "SHE's ONE OF OUR BEST". It totally made you feel like you were given the best. It set us up to have an incredible experience. So it made me think, what are we doing to help people in our churches experience God in the fullest possible way every single sunday and keep that experience with them all week. We leaned over to listen to the hostess introduce another table to a different server and she said the exact same thing. They were very intentional on having you come back. Are we being that intentional and relevant, providing an environment for unbelievers and believers the same, to want to come back, to want to continue investigating the scriptures and Christianity. Something that will stick with them all week. Something that's different than everything else. See the melting pot will forever be like nothing else. They have targeted their nitch. What is your nitch. Anyways, final thoughts for the night.
Had a blast Jeff. Glad we got to do it.
Adam
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
sunday afterthoughts
We had a great sunday today.
We continued our series 21 with the topic of SIN today. I really felt like worship and the message connected with everyone today. Worship really setup this message thru the lyrics in the songs. Jeff nailed it on SIN today. Very powerful story illustrations. YOU REALLY WANT TO HEAR THIS ONE!!
634 today. I love worshiping with all of you.
Tech team, Andy - Ben - Jason - Nate - Terry - Jerry, you guys are awesome. Seriously thank you for the hours you put into making our sunday morning experience the best it can be.
We announced today that we will hosting a Super Bowl Party AT THE CHURCH on the big screens. Going to be a blast. GO ARIZONA!!
I am very excited about our 1st annual worship team auditions. I know there is a lot of talent in our church and I am looking forward to seeing who God brings us. Remember its this Saturday. Please email or call the church office if you have any questions.
Just got back from ESPN Zone in Denver for a friends birthday. Had a bunch of fun with the guys.
Set List for Sunday the 18th
Happy Day - Tim Hughes
Sweetly Broken - Jeremy Riddle
The One Who Loves Me - Adam Cruz
My Chains are Gone - Chris Tomlin
Marvelous Light - Charlie Hall
I am Free - Desperation Band
FULL,
Adam
We continued our series 21 with the topic of SIN today. I really felt like worship and the message connected with everyone today. Worship really setup this message thru the lyrics in the songs. Jeff nailed it on SIN today. Very powerful story illustrations. YOU REALLY WANT TO HEAR THIS ONE!!
634 today. I love worshiping with all of you.
Tech team, Andy - Ben - Jason - Nate - Terry - Jerry, you guys are awesome. Seriously thank you for the hours you put into making our sunday morning experience the best it can be.
We announced today that we will hosting a Super Bowl Party AT THE CHURCH on the big screens. Going to be a blast. GO ARIZONA!!
I am very excited about our 1st annual worship team auditions. I know there is a lot of talent in our church and I am looking forward to seeing who God brings us. Remember its this Saturday. Please email or call the church office if you have any questions.
Just got back from ESPN Zone in Denver for a friends birthday. Had a bunch of fun with the guys.
Set List for Sunday the 18th
Happy Day - Tim Hughes
Sweetly Broken - Jeremy Riddle
The One Who Loves Me - Adam Cruz
My Chains are Gone - Chris Tomlin
Marvelous Light - Charlie Hall
I am Free - Desperation Band
FULL,
Adam
Monday, January 12, 2009
worship auditions
Remember if you are interested in becoming a part of the worship team to sign up, pick up an application and chort charts. If you have any questions please email me at adam@elementweb.net.
Looking forward to everyone coming out. Its going to be a good time.
Adam
sunday afterthoughts
awesome day yesturday. 2nd week of 21.
-- Jeff talked about our devotional life in a very challenging way.
-- "why do we call them devotions if we aren't devoted" - so good
-- 670 people today. Lots of new faces. Full room. SO GOOD!
-- You need to know how blessed you are to have such an awesome tech team and worship team (not boasting of myself). They put in so much time to provide you the best worship possible. We have made some huge headway in our sound for that room.
I love being your worship pastor.
Set list from Sunday:
Solid Rock - New Life Worship
We Lift You Up - New Life Worship
Hungry - Vineyard
Better is one day - Matt Redman
Everything - Lifehouse
-- Jeff talked about our devotional life in a very challenging way.
-- "why do we call them devotions if we aren't devoted" - so good
-- 670 people today. Lots of new faces. Full room. SO GOOD!
-- You need to know how blessed you are to have such an awesome tech team and worship team (not boasting of myself). They put in so much time to provide you the best worship possible. We have made some huge headway in our sound for that room.
I love being your worship pastor.
Set list from Sunday:
Solid Rock - New Life Worship
We Lift You Up - New Life Worship
Hungry - Vineyard
Better is one day - Matt Redman
Everything - Lifehouse
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
sunday afterthoughts
sunday blew me away once again.
over 5 people gave their lives to Christ. SO STINKIN AWESOME. It will never get old.
634 people in church. The most we have ever seen at element. I can not believe I am a worship pastor of 634 people. That freaks me out. I have so much to learn.
21 could not have opened any better. SERIOUSLY RIGHT NOW GO TO WWW.ELEMENTWEB.NET and watch this weeks service or listen to the podcast. WARNING!!! It has the danger of changing your life. I am so stoked about what this series is offering people. Already in my life as Amber and I have committed to our 21 and it has changed me. Inside a couple of other commitments Amber and I are limiting our time with TV, exercising with weight loss goals, eliminating pop and fast food completely, and other things. God has designed us to live in self-control. We control our lives and thru this series God is going to empower us to become who he has made us.
We finally are getting our sound controlled. This was by far the best week we have had in our new facility. We flew 2 center speakers and it help disperse sound very nice. We are making a couple of major tweaks this week that I think will help even more. This week felt the most at home for me.
I am doing my first ever worship team audition this month. Make sure if you are interested in auditioning for the worship team that you pick up an application and a cd with charts in our lobby. Brad Nyght (Drummer for the Desperation Band & Producer of The Bakery Studio) and Danielle Nyght (Vocalist at New Life Worship) have agreed to come up to be on the evaluation team for that night. Both of them are great friends of mine and extremely talented. I look forward to them playing a huge role in this.
Set List for Sunday January 4th:
Salvation is Here - Hillsong United
Everyday - Hillsong
Solid Rock - New Life Worship
God Has Come - New Life Worship
The One Who Loves Me - Adam Cruz
-- adam
over 5 people gave their lives to Christ. SO STINKIN AWESOME. It will never get old.
634 people in church. The most we have ever seen at element. I can not believe I am a worship pastor of 634 people. That freaks me out. I have so much to learn.
21 could not have opened any better. SERIOUSLY RIGHT NOW GO TO WWW.ELEMENTWEB.NET and watch this weeks service or listen to the podcast. WARNING!!! It has the danger of changing your life. I am so stoked about what this series is offering people. Already in my life as Amber and I have committed to our 21 and it has changed me. Inside a couple of other commitments Amber and I are limiting our time with TV, exercising with weight loss goals, eliminating pop and fast food completely, and other things. God has designed us to live in self-control. We control our lives and thru this series God is going to empower us to become who he has made us.
We finally are getting our sound controlled. This was by far the best week we have had in our new facility. We flew 2 center speakers and it help disperse sound very nice. We are making a couple of major tweaks this week that I think will help even more. This week felt the most at home for me.
I am doing my first ever worship team audition this month. Make sure if you are interested in auditioning for the worship team that you pick up an application and a cd with charts in our lobby. Brad Nyght (Drummer for the Desperation Band & Producer of The Bakery Studio) and Danielle Nyght (Vocalist at New Life Worship) have agreed to come up to be on the evaluation team for that night. Both of them are great friends of mine and extremely talented. I look forward to them playing a huge role in this.
Set List for Sunday January 4th:
Salvation is Here - Hillsong United
Everyday - Hillsong
Solid Rock - New Life Worship
God Has Come - New Life Worship
The One Who Loves Me - Adam Cruz
-- adam
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Auditions 2009
Pick up an application on sunday morning, or by visiting our office. Make sure to pick up a CD and chord chart with app.
Looking forward to this.
Adam
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