So it’s been a while since I’ve posted about my Church’s website. Looking back through the years, or at least the days that I do post about my church’s website, you’ll find around 2002, I’ve been procrastinating about completing the redesign. Anyway, fast forward to 2009, OLG Website, version 4.

Last April (or I should really just say, “last month”), I created a Paypal shopping cart for the church, mainly to sell Pre-Sale Fiesta Food/Games and Rides tickets. It’s not even that sophisticated, they’re Paypal generated buttons so it’s cut-and-paste. I thought that people mightn’t use the shopping cart but I was wrong! Okie, so only 66 people used it but you should see the numbers (about 5.4k in ticket and “700 club raffle” purchases – wOOt). Looks like we’re going to have this option again next year.

Oh, the people who planned the Fiesta had an appreciation dinner tonight (lol reason for my post!).  I was invited cos of  my participation with the shopping cart… Of course, they didn’t have to twist my arm to attend, either! The email invite advertised free food AND open bar! Hahahha. I was good though, as I only had two margaritas (Churches have the best parties, btw) The funny thing is, we had a raffle at the end of the evening (again, one of those appreciation raffles) and I won… 1 month of Tae Kwon Do lessons! LMFAO. Don’t worry, I won’t embarrass myself. >_<

I thought this was cool. I mean helping out and reaping the benefits later (in Heaven) is what you’re really after but having the margaritas along the way isn’t too shabby!