Last night I was peepin Conan’s second tonight show and he did this hilarious sketch about Twitter…Check it out…

This is a video we produced for Mothers Day. It’s a great story about 2 great Ladies in our church - Debbie Straight and her mom Lois Corey.

A Mothers Day Story from Northway Church on Vimeo.

Lot’s of times when I get asked about “video church”…. it’s presented sort-of as a skeptic threat ; almost hoping that the answer is “Videos don’t work and it’s been our worst mistake ever”. Not true … its quite the opposite actually. Oh, and then it’s followed by the classic … “How bout all them people who don’t get to preach due to the video megapastor?”

… SHUT UP!….

Check this … Perry Noble put it best at his recent UNLEASH 09 conference … I had to share. Check yourselves pastors…. you could be making some serious damage to the bride if you’re not careful and diligent with the call and vision God gave you.

I am blessed to be part of a church lead by an anointed pastor that understands the value of completing and not competing …. NOT ONCE has our pastor criticized the church next door or across town even-though we get hit left and right from every corner. The lost are too many and our vision is way to big for us to be worried about that… thanks for putting it out there Perry and thanks for modeling it Buddy.

Thanks Heredes.

Here’s a couple songs we opened up the services with last week. The excitement in God’s house was electric.

No Quiet.
No Sleep.
No Filters.
No Satisfaction.
This was my Christmas morning…
(1:04 into the video you can hear the sound I’m talking about)

No satisfaction from Dave Bookhout on Vimeo.

Wednesday I went snowboarding
When your feet start bleeding it usually means you need new boots
It doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time to quit for the day.
Fake snow is best with a layer of real fresh powder on top
energy drinks are crucial after lunch
I was soooore afterward

Thanksgiving I hung out at one of my best friends - Jeremy Erndt’s parents’ house.
They have an awesome family
I was very thankful to be there
I have great friends
We played football in the yard after we ate
When picking football teams - pick Josh Jones (even if he says he cant run)
I hate losing!!!
Dessert was next
My favorite is good old apple pie with vanilla ice cream
Why were the 2 football games that stunk on during the day and on major networks but the one game that was actually somewhat close has to be on NFL network (I’M THE BIGGEST NFL NETWORK HATER EVER!)
Kereoke next
I got us started with some (Jet - “Are you gonna be my girl)
Madden 2001 on the original play station…It’s been a while.
James Bond movie at Colonie (the best theatre by far)

Friday I did nothing and it was awesome!

Saturday and Sunday we had the best thanksgiving weekend services ever!
Chad Clem brought it! Phenomenal job speaking.
I cried in every service
Praise God for being our healer
I actually pushed buttons…It’s been a while.
We were packed in every service at Clifton Park and Colonie was crankin also.
Our Band rocks!
Our Production team brought their A game
I am so proud of our Church…Can you tell?
I have so much to be thankful for!
Thank you God!

Is this a video with moving circles or a photo illusion?

Is the circular drawing in the center a perfect circle?

This weekend we brought back a video blast from the past and showed an oldie but goodie.

3 Years ago right before thanksgiving we went out and ambushed people with free pie. I LOVE PIE!!!

It was amazing to see how people start out so skeptical….Then this simple act of kindness completely changes their day.

Thanksgiving Intro from Northway Church on Vimeo.

In anticipation of our new series - “Christmas Illusions” starting December 6 + 7….I’m going to post a new illusion picture every weekend until then.
Here’s the first….Are the lines parallel or not?