Beachpoint Summer Graphics

I took these at the beach yesterday. I'm playing with the idea of using rotating images during the summer on our bulletin. I would love input and critique. Feel free to leave your comments here or shoot me a message on twitter.

-ML

D60 Fun...

New Lens

I just got a new camera. Here's a test shot from our "All staff, staff meeting."

Information vs. Communication

"Information is giving out; communication is getting through." - Dr. John C. Maxwell

Make a Difference in OC...

I sent this out to my arts team. This is your invite if you read this blog and aren't on the arts team at beachpoint. Check out the info below...

Beachpoint Worship Arts,
We have the privilege of partnering with Second Harvest. Second Harvest mission is to "eliminate hunger in Orange County." This is a prime way in which we can make a difference in the world around us. Check out the details below.

The Details:
Who's invited: You, your entire family and friends.
When: June 1, 2008 from 1-3 pm
Where: Local field (most likely in Irvine. We will know the specifics next week.)
Cost: Your time
Additional Info: If you'd like to participate please email me at mlworship@gmail.com by Friday, May 23rd and download permission slip, fill it out, and bring it with you on June 1st.

I will post the info for the field location once we receive it from Second Harvest.

-ML

Thoughts on God?

I wonder if the world's groanings about the church and Christians are
Gods too.

-Matt Lewis

New Look...

Just got done tweaking the look of my blog. Now my twitter page and my blog have a similar look

Backstreet Boys

I'm so excited, yesterday one of the musicians on our worship arts team at beachpoint flew out to join the Backstreet Boys on their European tour. I'm totally stoked that one of our musicians is using their gifts in the world.

Regret...

Regret occurs when you don't do something that you know how to do or have the means to do it and you should have done it."

Easy Blogging...

How many of you have checked out Alltop.com?

Alltop.com is designed for those who want to easily and quickly jump into the land of blog reading. Alltop.com, is Guy Kawasaki's newest creation which has some incredibly cool features. For example, mouse over a blog post link and a pop-up window will show you the first few lines of the blog entry. This is an amazing feature. You no longer must click on the link to figure out whether or not the entry contains what you're looking for. You just mouse over and you can read it right there all on the same screen. Check it! This is a must for those who do not know how to use Google or Yahoo reader. You have no more excuses to get into reading blogs. So get started at Alltop.com

The best twitter app ever!

Today I discovered the best desktop app for twitter. The app is called twhirl. Check them out at twhirl.org Thank you to all the folks at twhirl for making my life on twitter so much better.

Receive Christ's Freedom?

This is exactly what makes me puke.

comments welcome, please...

Don't You Get It...

Recently, I have done some freelance design for another ministry . Specifically, I have been working with them to design the staging and set for their upcoming conference. At the beginning of this project I was encouraged to think out of the box, to bring them a design that would help people feel "engaged." I spent a lot of time designing what I thought met their expectations. When I brought the idea to the table they just didn't get it. I was extremely confused.
I thought man my idea must be bad. After thinking about this situation I learned an important lesson.

Just because someone else doesn't like your creative idea, doesn't mean it's bad.

Any creative types out there that can relate? How do you handle critique?

Daily Purpose

Ever get to the end of the day and ask yourself, "Man, I'm tired, what did I get done today?," Here's a simple idea, create a daily purpose card. It's easy...

How to create a daily purpose card...
1. Use a simple 3x5 card and write down what your one purpose is for the day.

Tip
If you have a large goal you are trying to accomplish, break that goal down into manageable "daily" steps. Use your daily purpose cards to help you achieve your larger goals.