They were nice to me, so I am giving some love back. You all know that (e:strip) is my first love (and I've already made a list proclaiming it!)
1. It's updated every day (unlike my blog)
2. There's lots of discussion (and sometimes a smart comment, too)
3. News pops up there quickly.
4. Rumor pops up there quickly (I'm not sure if this is good, but I like it).
5. They cheaply, quickly, and effectively promote Buffalo events.
6. It looks nice.
7. It's driven people to elmwoodjesus.org
8. It turned me into a rockstar.
9. Newell is a nice guy and an agent of change for the better in the neighborhood.
10. It points to good places to eat.
More/better posts soon, I promise. Hannukah is here. Light a candle! Throw out that occupying army!
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12/05/2007 07:47 #42399
10 Things I like about Buffalo RisingCategory: 10 things
12/03/2007 16:36 #42382
Look at me!I am a Buffalo Rock star :)
Janelle told me not to let the story go to my head.
Good press is always nice.
Janelle told me not to let the story go to my head.
Good press is always nice.
lauren - 12/06/07 10:47
i know im a little late, but congratulations Drew! I really do think you are the coolest of the cool and obviously others do as well :)
i know im a little late, but congratulations Drew! I really do think you are the coolest of the cool and obviously others do as well :)
jbeatty - 12/04/07 21:44
Felly you have a list?
Felly you have a list?
changeisgood - 12/04/07 09:57
drew - you better be careful. I heard this morning some famous 'pastors' are being investigated for acting outside of the church's tax-exempt status. With you starting to live so large - you just better watch out!!
drew - you better be careful. I heard this morning some famous 'pastors' are being investigated for acting outside of the church's tax-exempt status. With you starting to live so large - you just better watch out!!
fellyconnelly - 12/04/07 09:55
yet another rockstar that i can say i know!
yet another rockstar that i can say i know!
museumchick - 12/03/07 21:37
That's awesome! Congratulations, rockstar pastor:).
That's awesome! Congratulations, rockstar pastor:).
james - 12/03/07 21:12
If you get five new parishioners, and they each get five new parishioners, and THEY each get five new parishioners....
If you get five new parishioners, and they each get five new parishioners, and THEY each get five new parishioners....
paul - 12/03/07 21:09
Congrats! Don't forget us when you are too famous for estrip and have to move on to myspace.
Congrats! Don't forget us when you are too famous for estrip and have to move on to myspace.
jim - 12/03/07 21:07
Congrats, Drew!
Just think, if membership keeps doubling every year, in 10 years you'll have a million members.
Congrats, Drew!
Just think, if membership keeps doubling every year, in 10 years you'll have a million members.
mike - 12/03/07 20:44
congrats! that is cool that the membership has doubled. Congrats!
congrats! that is cool that the membership has doubled. Congrats!
metalpeter - 12/03/07 17:49
Very interesting, I am a member of that website but like never go there. I have a little booklet from them to I'll have to go see who made it in there. Congratulations on the article and I hope you are able to expand the congregation.
Very interesting, I am a member of that website but like never go there. I have a little booklet from them to I'll have to go see who made it in there. Congratulations on the article and I hope you are able to expand the congregation.
janelle - 12/03/07 17:14
Oh, my. I have a rock star pastor for a husband. *Blush*
Oh, my. I have a rock star pastor for a husband. *Blush*
mrmike - 12/03/07 16:40
Go on wif your bad self
Go on wif your bad self
11/28/2007 16:45 #42321
Hilarious Bible CommentaryCategory: religion
This is my second post today, so read the one below this.
But I had to share this link:
I have not laughed that hard in a long time
But I had to share this link:
I have not laughed that hard in a long time
james - 11/28/07 17:37
that was hilarious. Thank you
that was hilarious. Thank you
changeisgood - 11/28/07 17:31
I laughed out loud in my office with is not good considering I should not be surfing posts at work. So much for being stealth.
I laughed out loud in my office with is not good considering I should not be surfing posts at work. So much for being stealth.
11/28/2007 10:50 #42316
Tree lightingCategory: christmas
Friday night, at 7pm, the Elmwood Village Association is having its tree lighting at Lafayette Church. We will fire up the lights, drink some hot chocolate, and sing some carols together. It costs nothing, and should be fun times.
If you really want to get into the holiday spirit, then come out Thursday night, when we will be decorating Lafayette's tree, starting with a Chili dinner at 6pm.
If you really want to get into the holiday spirit, then come out Thursday night, when we will be decorating Lafayette's tree, starting with a Chili dinner at 6pm.
11/26/2007 16:08 #42287
10 rules for ChristmasCategory: 10 things
I am breaking from my pattern of "10 things I like about . . ." because I liked the rules that felly made for herself, and so I am going to make my own.
1. Shop online (I'm already following this one, everything is cheaper and far less stressful)
2. Be generous (not only with gifts, but with time, and in dealing with attitudes/personalities)
3. Buy local and/or used items whenever possible.
4. Take time for prayer, for silence, and reflection.
5. Don't give any time to arguments about "keeping Christ in Christmas." (I love Jesus, don't get me wrong, but I am not going to be insulted if Target doesn't acknowledge him. It's probably better if they stick to "happy holidays," and leave my faith alone.)
6. Remember that not every person likes Christmas, and it is a particularly painful time for many, regardless of their faith.
7. Don't overindulge. Too much food and/or alcohol seems like it will make things more fun, but normally a moderate amount is better.
8. Don't forget to celebrate. Refusing to eat ONE cookie is just a ridiculous as eating 12 (and even less fun!). Christmastime is a great time to party.
9. In connecting with the people mentioned in rule 6., invite them along in ways that make them feel comfortable whether they participate or not.
10. Be merry when possible, but not if it requires faking it.
1. Shop online (I'm already following this one, everything is cheaper and far less stressful)
2. Be generous (not only with gifts, but with time, and in dealing with attitudes/personalities)
3. Buy local and/or used items whenever possible.
4. Take time for prayer, for silence, and reflection.
5. Don't give any time to arguments about "keeping Christ in Christmas." (I love Jesus, don't get me wrong, but I am not going to be insulted if Target doesn't acknowledge him. It's probably better if they stick to "happy holidays," and leave my faith alone.)
6. Remember that not every person likes Christmas, and it is a particularly painful time for many, regardless of their faith.
7. Don't overindulge. Too much food and/or alcohol seems like it will make things more fun, but normally a moderate amount is better.
8. Don't forget to celebrate. Refusing to eat ONE cookie is just a ridiculous as eating 12 (and even less fun!). Christmastime is a great time to party.
9. In connecting with the people mentioned in rule 6., invite them along in ways that make them feel comfortable whether they participate or not.
10. Be merry when possible, but not if it requires faking it.
Sadly, our carpet is still all shabby and brown.
Where is the Drew who once upon a time moved to Buffalo and was pastor of a church.
Now it is all spot lights and red carpets for Mr. Big Time. I want the old Drew back. ;_;
he he he, congrats on the growing publicity.
Congrats on the positive pr. That has to be good for the church as well as flattering to you.