Here are 3 big changes that have happened or are happening very soon:

1) We opened another "video venue" this weekend!  At this time, we're using it as a "Parents Viewing Auditorium" for those who choose to keep their children (8 years and under) with them in the adult service.  I heard great feedback from yesterday and really appreciate parents helping us keep our other two auditoriums free of the distractions that often come w/ kids in the room.

2) By Easter, we will have a full band in the 1st "video venue" auditorium.  It will still be the "not as loud" option, but it will no longer just be an acoustic guitar.  By the way, if you play the bass or guitar and would like to try out for the band, please email Tony Peterson at tony@greatlakeschurch.com  (As I mentioned yesterday, if you play the oboe, clarinet, trombone or flute... we're proud of you, but there is no need to tryout for the band).

3) We will be hiring a full-time kids director before Easter!  We are super excited about this.  Currently, we have over 200 kids who show up on the weekends.

Ok, if you're confused about the different auditoriums, here is a summary: Auditorium 1 (Live venue w/ full band); Auditorium 2 (Video venue teaching w/ a full live band by Easter); Auditorium 3 (Parents Viewing Auditorium for those who keep their children with them.  This is all on video).

By the way, yesterday I had about 15 people ask me if the story about my response email to a member of our community who has sent me multiple discouraging emails was true.  The answer is "yes".  I assure you that I never make up stories.

Dave


PS - Here is a picture of "The Spite House" w/ the background cut out.  What an amazing story!