What our Creative Arts Pastor, Zach Lee, can with a few hundred dollars is unbelievable. So many churches say, we don’t have the money, we could never to do that, only large churches could pull that off, and they are right if they have listened to the few. Our team at Brand New Church blows my mind every set change with just a few dollars. I want to show off what Zach, our full time Chicken Farmer/Bus Minister/Engineering Genius Bruce Medley and 70 volunteers pulled together for this “Blessed” Christmas series.
The White Trees- Trees were free, white paint was $15 a gallon and took 5 gallons total
The Christmas Ornaments – $5 in string to hang from the ceiling, $27 an ornament in material, 6 total
Christmas Lights – Were found in a church members attic and donated
Shimmery Curtain – $2 a yard and was leftover from another set
Lights for Trees – $7 flood lights
You can do this! Don’t settle this Christmas for an average atmosphere to communicate the most important message on earth!
On the left is my 15 year old daughter Anna and on the far right is my “hot” wife Cindy…I am so proud that they lead with passion and purity of heart. I am thankful that Zach is a leader that brings the gifts out of his worship leading volunteers. (Really, I just wanted to show off my beautiful family.)
Thanks again to Zach and Bruce not settling for a second rate experience even though resources are tight in a rural church. Dream big this Christmas season in your church, your family, your relationships, your finances, and your walk with Almighty God.
You too can do a lot with a few! (Photos provided by Julie Barnes of Jules Photography)
14 Comments
Rob Bright says,
My wife, Ji (pronounced like the letter G), and I attend Liquid Church in New Brunswick, NJ. I clicked on a link that @richbirch posted on twitter and I found this. What an amazing set and for such a minimal dollar investment. Just shows what a passion for Christ and teamwork can really achieve.
on 02 December 2009 / 8:53 PM
Tori says,
Amazing!! The level of innovation and creativity that Bruce Medley and Zach Lee bring leaves me speechless! Both of these men lead @ Brand New Church with an unbelievable humble spirit!
on 02 December 2009 / 8:59 PM
Charles Hill says,
Amazing as usual
on 03 December 2009 / 12:30 AM
Bill (cycleguy) says,
Thanks for sharing this Shannon. So cool. IMHO it makes some of the overblown sets look scrawny. (Oh yeah…you do have a nice looking family).
on 03 December 2009 / 3:19 AM
Lisa Brightwell says,
Delight, appreciation and joy were my sentiments when I walked into BNC last Sunday, because this place was so beautiful and packed with worshipers. What a moving and beautiful service. God reveals himself in the mist of great worship … I agree with Tori RE Bruce and Zach. Grateful to my church BNC. When we are grateful fear disappears and abundance appears!!!!!
on 03 December 2009 / 3:56 AM
Brandon says,
Nothing will top last year’s Christmas set, but this is pretty close. Really cool.
on 03 December 2009 / 8:18 AM
Arleen Lee says,
Thanks, Brandon I was fortunate to work on that one it was real Big Cedar lodge loooking and this is so awards show and contemporary !!!!
on 16 December 2009 / 6:35 AM
Phillip says,
There was a time when I could only experience worship like this when i went to conferences at mega-churches and i only dreamed of having access to this level of a worship experience at my home church.
Now I go to conferences and say, “Well, that was good, but it doesn’t come close to what I get to experience every Sunday!” We are so blessed!
on 03 December 2009 / 9:01 AM
Lori Biddle says,
What are the ornaments made out of?
I LOVE it!
on 03 December 2009 / 9:42 AM
Shannon O'Dell says,
Lauan Plywood…we just cut them in 4′ strips on 8ft sheets…then stapled them all together. Hope this helps.
on 04 December 2009 / 10:56 AM
ZG says,
Wow…looks incredible. Great job guys!
on 03 December 2009 / 9:43 AM
Crys McDonald says,
Zach, Bruce, and Shannon, awesome job! I love this!! I tell you what, I love your church and I’ve never even been there! Keep up the great work brothers, and have a phenomenal Christmas!!
on 08 December 2009 / 4:59 PM
Shannon O'Dell says,
Thank you Crys! We can’t wait to see what you have put together at C3! Merry Christmas to you and yours.
on 09 December 2009 / 6:52 AM
Tana Sullins says,
What wonderful talent…what can I say-he’s a Lee!!!
on 18 December 2009 / 7:06 PM