Howdy everyone! Pastor Z here! Today was AMAZING!

What Jesus does every week is simply amazing!

Here are a few thoughts I am having after another POWERFUL Sunday at Dream City Church!

- We set another Since Easter Attendance Record, Again this week?

’m starting to think we’ll need to add extra rows soon—or maybe just set up lawn chairs. Seriously, it’s incredible to see so many new faces and to know that God is doing something big here. We’re just getting started!

Maybe we should just set up lawn chairs at this point?

Seriously though, it’s amazing to see the growth—so many new faces, and it’s clear God is doing something big here!

- Worship Was Off the Charts! 

 Today’s worship...wow. Is there such a thing as "too much Holy Spirit"? Asking for a friend. If you missed it, you missed out on a slice of heaven. Don’t worry, we’ll save you a spot next week.

- Today's Sermon was a BLAST to preach!

 If you didn’t catch today’s message, I preached out of Ruth 4:1-8 and Ruth 4:14-17 and, yes, I did open by talking about emojis, including the 💩 emoji. You’re welcome. We all have that "IT" we’re dealing with in life, but God’s bigger than our 💩, I mean problems. You can watch on Dream City's Facebook page!

 - Don’t Be So Hard on Ruth and Naomi!

  Just like them, we can miss God’s purpose for our lives, and sometimes, life goes from bad to worse before it gets better. But remember, their story didn’t end in the 💩, and neither does ours!

 - Position Matters!

  Boaz stationed himself at the city gate to make his move, and we need to be in position too. If Zacchaeus climbed a tree to get in line to see Jesus, maybe you can climb out of bed next Sunday, yeah? #NoExcuses

 - Selfishness Doesn't Work in God’s Kingdom

  That guy ahead of Boaz—yeah, we don’t even know his name. Why? Because he cared more about his own estate than others. Boaz put others first, and guess what, we know his name and his story. Lesson: Put people first or risk becoming “that guy.”

 - God’s Plan > Our Plan

  Trust me, God’s GPS doesn’t need recalculating. His plan is always better than ours.

 - God Can Restore Anyone

  If He can take Ruth, a Moabite, and Boaz, the second in line, and turn them into the lineage of Jesus...yeah, He can handle whatever is going on in your life.

 - Surrender to His Plans, Accept His Restoration 

  This is the part where you stop fighting God’s plan and start letting Him work. Spoiler: You’ll thank Him later.

 - Ruth and Boaz Changed the World!

  We wouldn’t get King David or Jesus if God hadn’t used a Moabite widow and Boaz. It’s amazing how God uses unlikely people to change the course of history—and He can do the same with you!

- 7 Salvations!

 The highlight of today—SEVEN people gave their lives to Jesus! Can I get a hallelujah? The presence of Jesus was thick in the room, and heaven was celebrating right alongside us.

- Other Wins:

 We’ve got new people stepping up to serve, the church is growing, and God is meeting every need we have as a church. All I can say is, “Jesus, you’re good at what you do!”

- Volunteer Shoutout:

 Can we just take a moment to brag on the incredible volunteers at Dream City Church? Seriously, you guys are the real MVPs. Every Sunday, you show up—rain, shine, or chaos—and make church happen like it's no big deal (but it is).

 - DC Kids Team:

  You all are basically superheroes. You’re not just keeping kids entertained—you’re pouring Jesus into their hearts and creating an environment where they’re excited to learn about God. Plus, dealing with all that energy deserves a gold medal!

 - Greeters and Ushers:

  From the smiles at the door to helping people find their seats, you set the tone. You make everyone feel at home, and you’re the first impression people get of our church. And let’s be honest, you make us look really good!

 - Worship Team:

  Week after week, you lead us into God’s presence with your passion and dedication. And the way you manage to hit those high notes or drum solos at 9 AM? That’s a whole other level of talent.

 - Sound, Media and Production Crew:

  You’re the ones behind the scenes making sure everything looks and sounds perfect. Without you, the worship lights wouldn’t shine, and the message wouldn’t hit online like it does. You may be behind the scenes, but we see you!

 - Parking Lot Crew:

  Rain, heat, or cold, you’re out there with a wave and a smile. You’re basically the first wave of joy people experience before they even step inside the building. And I know those cones don’t move themselves.

 -  Brewers and Breakfast Bring-ers:
You keep the caffeine flowing, and for that, we are eternally grateful. You’re the unsung heroes making sure everyone is awake and ready to worship! And a big thank you to everyone bringing donuts and breakfast treats!

 - Nursery Team:
Shout out to our nursery team—if it weren’t for you, there are some parents who would never get a moment to pause and listen to what Jesus is saying in our services. Your love and care for our babies are making a huge impact, allowing parents to engage with the service and experience the presence of God. What you do in that room is significant and deeply appreciated.

 - Prayer Partners:

Our prayer partners are the spiritual warriors behind the scenes. You pray before services, during services, and all throughout the week—covering people with intercession. You prepare the atmosphere for what God is about to do, and you minister to people when they need prayer the most. Your dedication is paving the way for breakthrough, healing, and salvation in ways that only eternity will fully reveal. We couldn’t do this without your faithful prayers!

- A Big Thank You to Our Generous Givers!

 To everyone who gives financially to Dream City Church, THANK YOU! Your generosity is changing lives every week—seven salvations today is proof of that!

You’re helping us make a difference in the community, and we couldn’t do this without you.

If you haven’t already, I want to encourage you to listen to what God is saying to you about giving.

Obey His voice, and watch how He’ll bless you in return! If you'd like to give, you can do so at HERE (https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=966b8f58-0a3c-4b6c-ac6d-ab8bffd1d758).

Your gift is making an eternal impact!

- Dad Life:

 Side note: Being a dad is WILD. One minute, I’m preaching about eternal salvation, and the next, I’m cleaning juice spills or having deep life conversations while attempting to assemble LEGOs that come with zero instructions.

 Dads, you know what I’m talking about, right?

Kids think we know everything, but half the time, we’re just trying to figure it out on the fly. Shout out to all the dads out there navigating the chaos with grace (and maybe some duct tape).

- Random Thought of the Night:

 Why is it that kids can’t find their shoes when we’re already late, but they can hear you open a cookie from two rooms away? It’s like they’ve got built-in dessert radar. I mean, come on—priorities, right?

- Next Sunday: Show Up Sunday!

 Alright, church fam, mark your calendars for NEXT SUNDAY because it’s Show Up Sunday!

I want to personally challenge you to bring a friend, your family, a neighbor—heck, invite the mailman if you see him.

We’ve got something special planned, and you don’t want to miss out. The energy in the room is going to be next-level, and I believe God has a word for everyone who walks through those doors.

So don’t come alone—invite someone who needs to experience the presence of Jesus!

- Don’t Forget:

 Someone is watching, whether there be a coworker or our own children, how we live our faith out every day, and they learn more from what we do than what we say.

Let’s show them how to live with boldness, kindness, and a whole lot of love for others.

Next week is going to be another incredible Sunday—let’s make sure we’re filling the room and sharing the love of Jesus with as many people as possible!

Thank you guys for letting us be your pastors! I love you so much and we love Dream City Church!

The best is yet to come--PastorZ