NEXT

One month to go.

It’s at times like this that I can think like the White Rabbit of Alice in Wonderland: “So much to do, so little time…”

Or perhaps like Willy Wonka: “So much time and so little to do. Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it.”

Or even the Mad Hatter: “Why, this watch is exactly two days slow.”

But the wisdom I need is from the Apostle Paul: “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness’” (2 Corinthians 12:9).

The planning for Next is ratcheting up. Here are a few things that are being worked on this week that you can pray for:
    * Matt Wahl working on various design items, such as conference guide, signage, etc.
    * Rocio Borda getting prices and selecting a printer for these design items
    * Darryl Wenger finalizing the details with the sound, lighting, and video contractors
    * Drew Garfield finalizing the book list for the bookstore
    * Grant, Paul, Brian and Bethany in their weekly planning meeting
    * Paul finalizing the travel and lodging arrangements for the speakers, worship bands, staff, volunteers, etc.
    * Bethany seeking a Spanish Interpreter
    * The worship teams rehearsing (particularly new songs)
    * Paul coordinating with the facilities, suppliers, contractors, staff, volunteers, etc. to ensure the detailed coordination necessary
    * Brian coordinating with the convention center
    * Paul finalizing contracts with various suppliers
    * Mike & Sarah Thompson working on plans for the ninjas
    * Grant, Paul, Latricia and a number of others, meeting this week to begin putting together the session plans

    * Tim Kerr as he has begun communicating weekly with the Intercessory Prayer Team, who are praying for Next