In case you were wondering...

The new church is doing well. Last month we were with-in $100 of covering all of our expenses (excluding my salary). The whole valley is not saved yet, and there is less than a million dollars in the bank, but I am hopefully optimistic that what God has begun, He will be faithful to complete. I belive very soon we will see fruit (like those who live outside of the church being impacted by the gospel), and I am hopeful for increased attendance and financial stability. Last week was a kinda cool disaster. Worship included the guitar and keyboard in different keys, a run away drummer doing his own thing, and a very distracted sound guy messing it up worse. The kids class had play dough being thrown and junior high boys being a real thorn in the teachers side. If all of this wasn't enough, after church we had a first grader make a false alarm call to 911 that no one knew about until the police showed up. It felt like we were having real, mature, church issues. Honestly, we are shooting for the quality, polished, well done presentation of truth, and I am almost at the point where I can laugh about Sunday. For now, I am thankful for the process and the grace being shared with in our growing core group.


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This is what I'm listening to

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

What's Topher upto?
Our family had a great Christmas. Today I am trying to get back into the swing of finishing well, and begining strong... more details later this week.
I had some interesting cultural experiences this week. I shared Cobalt Season with my entire church during our Xmas Eve service (This went over very well). I spent part of the day after Christmas taking my kids to a public park in South Orange County (this was bizarre. strange people. lots of dogs). And I shot guns in the San Bernadino mountains.

Looking for Something to do?

This Saturday....

My friend Paul will be signing books at Borders. If you are near the plaza between 3PM and 5pm stop by and say hi! Tell him Topherspoon sent ya.

ALSO...

My friend Dan is hosting a rock show the same night at Anthem. Check it out!

Cobalt Season releases a new album...

Check it out here.