Thoughts from All Access in Anderson, SC

Here are some random thoughts and observations from All Access at NewSpring Community Church:

1. There is nothing to do in Anderson, S.C. NewSpring really is the only show in town.
2. Welcome to the south. I miss really nice people. They aren't in Cincinnati.
3. NewSpring has a smaller Fellowship Church type feel too it. It made me miss Dallas/Fort Worth.
4. There is a McGee's Irish Pub in downtown Anderson. This was the number one thing that the receptionist at the desk told us to do. I was only excited because it was really close to my last name.
5. There is no Starbucks and the local coffee shop, Electric City, closes before 8:30 on Saturday night. I told you there is nothing to do.
6. NewSpring has a great staff. They are young, vibrant and excited about showing their community Jesus.
7. We had this question before we came, "How does a church in the middle of nowhere have 8,000 people coming a weekend?" The answer so far... They are all about evangelism. Why wouldn't you invite your friends?
8. The Middle School/High School space has more moving lights and L.E.D lights than the main service. Put that in your priority pipe and smoke it.
9. Don't order a grande peppermint white mocha at NewSpring's coffee shop. They don't have peppermint. It is like a green spearmint deal that didn't quite live up to my hopes.
10. All of NewSpring's staff takes Friday and Saturday off. I think that is awesome.
11. The Middle School Pastor preached nothing but vision to 6th-8th grade students. You are never to young to hear the vision of the church.
12. Brad Cooper, the High School Pastor, drives a mud slinging 4X4. He needs to put some spinners on his 24's and it would be sweet.
13. I miss my family. It is nice to get away but...
14. Perry Noble, the Senior Pastor, preached on parenting in the main service. It was his first time ever preaching on parenting and it was as real, helpful, and inspiring as you can get.
15. I still haven't hugged Tony Morgan.