The funny thing about faith - no one comes to it on their own. So do us a favor. Tell us how you came to believe.
Did someone play a significant role in your faith walk? Were you in a bad place and got a nudge from someone special? Has someone cared enough to send a little tough love in your direction, leading you to Jesus?
Tell us how it all worked for you.
myfaithstory@summitcc.org
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Our Sunday Best.
Like most people at Summit, I’m proud of how we worship on a weekly basis.
But I can easily say that one of the most beautiful times of year is Christmas. As the “music guy” at Summit, it’s also the busiest time – rehearsals, picking music, rehearsals, working with an arranger for string/horn parts, and rehearsals.
Did I also mention the rehearsals?
Despite the busy schedule, Christmas is a season of light, love, family and most importantly, the celebration of the birth of Jesus.
So, after all the work is done, and “Silent Night” is sung, I sit in awe of what God does here in our community. I remember my first Christmas Eve at Summit was in a tent in the parking lot of the Wigwam Resort with a handful of people, all passionate about this church. We worshipped there with passion and hope.
Those same people took a risk and followed God, which brought us to our beautiful high school auditorium stage that we shared Christmas Eve at just a few weeks ago at Verrado High School. Those same people prayed and asked for guidance for building here in the West Valley. And from there, many, many Christmas Eves will follow!
We’ve come a long way, and God still has places he wants to take us. So from one Christmas Eve to the next, well into the future, we seek to reach more and more people in our community. That’s our true “Sunday Best” – not how we look, how we act, or how we sound. It’s how we declare ourselves as God’s people, serve others, and reach people for Jesus, one life at a time.
-Ryan Jimison
But I can easily say that one of the most beautiful times of year is Christmas. As the “music guy” at Summit, it’s also the busiest time – rehearsals, picking music, rehearsals, working with an arranger for string/horn parts, and rehearsals.
Did I also mention the rehearsals?
Despite the busy schedule, Christmas is a season of light, love, family and most importantly, the celebration of the birth of Jesus.
So, after all the work is done, and “Silent Night” is sung, I sit in awe of what God does here in our community. I remember my first Christmas Eve at Summit was in a tent in the parking lot of the Wigwam Resort with a handful of people, all passionate about this church. We worshipped there with passion and hope.
Those same people took a risk and followed God, which brought us to our beautiful high school auditorium stage that we shared Christmas Eve at just a few weeks ago at Verrado High School. Those same people prayed and asked for guidance for building here in the West Valley. And from there, many, many Christmas Eves will follow!
We’ve come a long way, and God still has places he wants to take us. So from one Christmas Eve to the next, well into the future, we seek to reach more and more people in our community. That’s our true “Sunday Best” – not how we look, how we act, or how we sound. It’s how we declare ourselves as God’s people, serve others, and reach people for Jesus, one life at a time.
-Ryan Jimison
Welcome to the Summit Blog.
Welcome to this behind-the-scenes look at what God is doing at our church. I’ve never been a part of another church like Summit. It brings me joy on many levels – as a husband, a dad and a pastor. The steps of faith, answered prayer and changed lives make ministry and life an absolute adventure.
With that in mind, the purpose of our blog is to give me (and some other leaders) a way to share how we see Christ at work. I hope you get a sense of the way we think, the passion we have for God’s leadership in everyday life, and the ways Summit people are making an impact.
We’d love to hear your voice as well, so jump in and comment as we post.
Our church and I have a passion for our community, which is why we have the name we do. We love seeing lives change when people encounter a relationship with Jesus. More than anything, I hope this blog helps you catch a glimpse of that.
As Psalm 115:1 says, “Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.”
- Pastor Nate
With that in mind, the purpose of our blog is to give me (and some other leaders) a way to share how we see Christ at work. I hope you get a sense of the way we think, the passion we have for God’s leadership in everyday life, and the ways Summit people are making an impact.
We’d love to hear your voice as well, so jump in and comment as we post.
Our church and I have a passion for our community, which is why we have the name we do. We love seeing lives change when people encounter a relationship with Jesus. More than anything, I hope this blog helps you catch a glimpse of that.
As Psalm 115:1 says, “Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.”
- Pastor Nate
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