I hope that the New Year celebrations are behind you and you have begun to look at the New Year as an opportunity to break some individual barriers as well as some as a church family. It is about three weeks into the New Year that we usually start to see resolutions begin to fail and we take on our bad habits and resist change. Success is never an accident: it is the result of intention, effort, and the skillful execution of what you know to do as you seek intelligent direction from the Lord.

Winston Churchill says Excellence is caring more than others think is wise; Risking more than others think is safe; Dreaming more than others think is practical. Expecting more than others think is possible. These elements with the Lord’s help will make 2012 a year to remember.

• Caring for others beyond casual.
• Risking and getting out of your comfort zone.
• Dreaming big because we serve a God that can do ANYTHING!
• Expecting God to honor His Word and use His people to accomplish great things!

I pray this is the start of your New Year,

Pastor Tony