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One crazy day (with video)

Posted on January 15, 2012 by jon in church, vertical worship | Leave a comment

Today was awesome. In fact, there are so many things going through my mind right now that I have to just hit things haphazard-style (an ode to my brother Mike P):

  • 12 baptisms. TWELVE. I got to baptize 5 of them. One was someone I’ve known for over ten years, lost contact with, and baptized this morning after reconnecting. One was someone I prayed for “without ceasing” for a long time who battled an eating disorder. One was someone who overcame a drug addiction. One received the grace and mercy of Jesus while in rehab. The list goes on and on.
  • I didn’t lead worship this morning. In fact, I wasn’t even on stage today. I sat back and worshiped with my wife. I was SO proud of Rhonda this morning, who led in an INCREDIBLE, Spirit-led way, and Robby, Bree, Chris, Justin, and Shay who led people to the cross through their presentation of the excellence God deserves. They kicked off with “Yours is the Victory,”
  • Biggest attendance Sunday EVER. Unbelievable.
  • My wife made a last-minute decision today to be the hands and feet of Jesus to someone at church. So proud.
  • Donnie preached a message that spoke to me on many levels. It’s time to ReFocus.
  • Saw our volunteers do another amazing work today through their interactions with people, witnessed three volunteers flocking to welcome a first-time guest, and overheard encouraging conversations between other first-timers.

Here’s a short video of Vertical Worship BRINGING IT this morning.

My heart is overwhelmed tonight.

Vertical Year in Review Videos

Posted on January 1, 2012 by jon in church, design stuff | 1 Comment

Here are the two “Year In Review” videos I did for Vertical Church. We used these during our message this morning, which was a celebration of all the things God has done in and through our church in 2011. Check ‘em out!

Our 2011 “Stats” video:

Our series mashup video (all the series we did in 2011):

Sunday Setlist & Night of Worship 11.13.11

Posted on November 14, 2011 by jon in church, music, special events, sunday setlist, vertical worship | Leave a comment


WHEW! I’m exhausted. Yesterday was one of those days – know what I mean? One of those days where the Spirit is so evident that there is zero doubt that He is leading this movement called Vertical. We started a brand new series called “Elijah,” and also brought Vertical Church to Bladen County for the first time, as we transformed West Bladen High School’s atrium into Vertical Church for Night of Worship. Let’s get right to the sets from yesterday.

Morning Services:
“The Difference” – Hillsong
“The Time Has Come” – Hillsong
“Arms Open Wide” – Hillsong

Night of Worship:
“The Time Has Come” – Hillsong
“Shout Unto God” – Hillsong
“You Deserve” – Hillsong
“Mercy Reigns” – Elevation Worship
“Give Me Faith” – Elevation Worship
“Always” – Kristian Stanfill
“The Lord is My Strength” – Jon Lloyd
“Arms Open Wide” – Hillsong
“Christ is Risen” – Matt Maher
“Yours is the Victory – NewSpring Church
“The Difference” – Hillsong

Worship Leaders – Jon, Justin, Rhonda
BGVs – Bree, Alison, Karla-Beth
Guitars – Robby, Justin
Keyboard – Justin
Bass – Chris, Bob
Drums – Shay, Andrew

UNBELIEVABLE day. Now we start the process of editing video for the live DVD. Can’t wait for everyone to see it!

I’m sure Mike will have a more detailed recap of the day later on his blog, so make sure you check that out.

Oh, and GET YOUR CHRISTMAS TICKETS NOW!

Sunday recap and setlist 10.30.11

Posted on October 30, 2011 by jon in church, sunday setlist, talks, vertical worship | Leave a comment

Today was one of those days.

You know? One of those days when the presence of God was as clear as ever. When God showed up BIG TIME.

Mike P led worship this morning. The night before, he and I were texting one another, asking if the other was ready for the morning. He said to me, “Are you kidding? I get to lead worship in the church of my dreams!” To say that I was proud of Mike and our worship team this morning would be a major understatement.

“9 to 5″ – Dolly Parton (for all the workin’ folks out there)
“Always” – Kristian Stanfill
“Everything” – Ryan Stuart
“With Everything” – Hillsong

It was a beautiful morning of worship. And that worship set the stage perfectly for what came next. I had the honor of preaching this morning for the first time at Vertical. I have a real passion for preaching God’s Word, and I’m incredibly thankful to our other pastors for giving me this opportunity this morning.

Here are some quick, random thoughts from this morning’s message:

  • God will never show you what’s next in your life until you’re willing to be obedient where He has you right now.
  • Obedience is biblical, but disobedience is human nature, because of the Fall.
  • In order to worship God with your work, you must be obedient, even when no one is looking. You must make God-pleasing decisions. But ultimately, you need Godly motivation.
  • Jesus never made a decision for personal benefit! Every decision was for the benefit of someone else.
  • Ask yourself – “Is the decision I’m about to make going to be pleasing to God?”
  • God is not in the revenge business. He’s in the unconditional love business.
  • We all need a heart start every workday. Read your Bible, and pray!!!
  • Who do you work for??? A company or a KINGDOM?
  • Who are you accountable to in the end?
  • We work in Jesus’ boat! (Luke 5:1-3)
  • Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism. Colossians 3:23-25 (NIV)
  • What if we were a T.G.I.M. generation?
  • (Thank God It’s Monday)
  • You can’t profess to be a follower of Christ and a believer of a loving, sovereign God, but curse the blessings He’s given you.

I’m sure Mike will hit on this in his blog, but I just wanna say that WE HAD PEOPLE SAVED THIS MORNING!!!! Thank you, Jesus. What a week this has been in the life of Vertical Church. God has been working all over this region, and I’m continually amazed that I’m been allowed to be a part of it.

I LOVE MY CHURCH!!

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