Chargers mania

What fun it is to see a city rally behind a common cause. Our 2007-2008 Chargers have managed to exorcise the lose-in-the-playoffs demons after a 13 year drought. I took my kids to IHOP on Monday morning and even managed to put our baby girl, LilyAnna in a LT onesy.

The night before, Kelley and I went out for dinner. I was wearing my powder blue LT jersey and the waiter grilled me to find out if I was a true fan (i.e. would I still be wearing my jersey if the Chargers had lost to the Titans). I did my best to convince this native Chicagoan that indeed I've been a fan since the Fouts/Air Coryell era. He was making a case that the Bears have true fans that support their team no matter what. I have to admit there is an air of fairweatherness to the fans here in SD. However, given the choice, I'll take San Diego's climate and beaches any day over Chicago weather...and still consider myself a true fan.

In the midst of Chargers fever, I will be addressing our church this Sunday on the very important topic of our Vision and Mission. I have recognized that I need to be a better leader and set the course for each step of the journey our church continues to take. I am blessed to have two great men/pastors back in my life who have been the primary influence and mentors in my ministry training. I have had excellent conversations with each of them this week. We have discussed the current situation at Coastlands and they have offered solid, Biblical advise as to what I can do better and some things we can be doing better as a church. I am excited to share what God has been showing me this week in my sermon preparation.

I'd love to hear any thoughts you have as to what you think we can be doing better as a church and what I can do better as your pastor. If you'd like to share some of your thoughts and post them here for others to read, that might be helpful. (Or you can email me personally at evanl@coastlandschurch.org ) And remember, you can always post anonymously if that helps. Although I already have the bulk of my sermon written, I would appreciate hearing from some of you so I can be better prepared for Sunday.

Please make the effort to be there this Sunday, 9:30am at PB Middle School. We may have to sneak in a prayer or two for our beloved Chargers as most of the first half of the Indy game will take place while we chart the future. Hopefully we'll emerge from our church service with the home team either ahead or at least keeping even.

I look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday. Godspeed my friends.