Yesterday we had a blast at church!
We were pausing to celebrate our church's 18th birthday. 18 years of journey. 18 years of God writing the story. 18 years of blessing.
Suzette and Tori and I moved here with $500 and a dream. And a whole bunch of naivete about church planting. We didn't know anyone in Asheville and certainly didn't know how to start a church. We've certainly made our share of mistakes along the way.
Our 18 years have had their ups and downs for sure. Highlight reel moments and tearful, painful moments as well. My takeaway on it all - God is good and always faithful to His word.
From that little seed of faith and hope our church has grown to 900 members and over $6 million in assets. Thousands of people have been touched. We are grateful for God's blessing.
Our dream of a life-giving church full of color and fun and music and friendships and lifting people rather than condemning them still burns brightly.
I know God will be as good and as faithful in the next 18 years as He has been in the last 18.
The party is still on.
Party on, Wayne! Party on, Garth!
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