Ben Pettit

I know it’s been a while since I last posted. Most of you are wondering how the kids devotion went, and I am excited to say that it went really well. I tried to speak on their level as much as possible and be a little silly too. I really appreciate the opportunity our Children’s Pastor, Gary, gave me to speak to them.

I’m sitting at Starbucks outside and it’s good to get away. I registered my Starbucks gift card on the website today which allows me to enjoy some free internet while I’m here. I put clouds in the subject line of this post but to be honest there are not any clouds in sight. Instead, there is a great big blue sky hanging over head. On days like today, I feel like I can do anything through Christ who makes me stronger.

I believe the Lord has called me into a new season of my life. I want to lead in my job with zeal. I want to lead in my relationship with Stacy with patience, love, understanding, kindness, self-control… I want to lead the people of Westside Church to a place of intimacy with the Lord.

This Sunday has excitement looming all around it. Last week our Student Pastor resigned and it was a hard service for everyone. We debuted Bluetree’s song (via Chris Tomlin) God of this City last week. I was encouraged when our pastor, Scott, said that the vocals sounded very tight and clean on it. Good job, Brian and Donna! You guys make me look good!!! haha.

I want to give a special thanks to Jason Semberger who has been pioneer in helping our media program off the ground. His wife is having their second child (woot!) so he won’t be around as much, but we loved having his expertise for as long as we did. This next week I am going to put together a new video machine. This computer will be used as a presentation computer in the Sanctuary. I’m so excited about it!

Greater things are yet to come, greater things are still to be done in this city…