Have you ever been pumped up and exhausted at the same time? That's the way I feel right now. Sundays are always great, but by Sunday night, I'm usually ready to go to bed by about 7:30!!

But since it's already past my Sunday night bedtime, I figured I'd at least say something. Here are a few thoughts humming through the synapses in the old brain...

• Wasn't the music awesome today? Vernon Harkins does an amazing job getting everything together in order to create an incredibly relevant and timeless environment for worship. We sang the music of Steve Fee, Chris Tomlin, and Matt Redman with a passion! Our God deserves nothing less!!

• I have to draw the conclusion that you like the new GCC shirts. Wear them whenever you get the chance... Everytime you put them on, remember that you are a walking billboard for the awesome work that God has chosen to do through Gateway. If you haven't purchased yours yet, make a point to stop by the Guest Services Counter sometime soon.

• FFE (Financial Freedom Experience) is only a couple of weeks away. We already have about thirty households that are taking advantage of this opportunity. There are a few more spots available. Sign up now!!

• Peace Corps is our new Sunday morning series beginning March 2. I gave you a little hint about the music last week. Here's another... If you have any "hippie" wear from the sixties, plan on wearing it sometime during the first three Sundays in March!

• We want your experience at Gateway to be one of the highlights of your week, and we are committed to providing you with an unrivaled service experience that begins the moment your car turns off Berkeley Blvd into our parking lot. In the weeks ahead, you will notice improvements in our welcome areas, more signs, easier children's check-in and check-out. We are making a tremendous investment in technology that will help us serve you better, but it all begins with willing hearts who have chosen to play a part in our church's mission of leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. To our existing volunteers - THANK YOU!! To our potential volunteers - WE HAVE A PLACE FOR YOU!!

  That's enough for now... Have a great evening!!

  Thayer