Thoughts from the weekend

Thoughts from the weekend:

After the second service, Debbie and I (along with our guest speaker, Bob Menzies) had lunch at the Filipino life group.

I can't express in words how much we enjoyed the fellowship and the food.

Our Filipino's brothers and sisters in Christ are so loving and kind and generous and positive.  It is truly a joy to be around them.  Again, it is like a breath of fresh air to be around positive people.

And their life group is growing!

We all agreed that they would bring Filipino food to the mission's banquet!

One of my God-given goals is that we increase the diversity in our church.  God is granting that desire!

May we truly be open to all everyone - no matter what their race, ethnic background, or financial status!

It was wonderful to hear of what God is doing in Southwest China.  The way people are coming to Christ!  Lord, bring in the spiritual harvest!

Saturday night:  A powerful time of worship and praise. 

I really appreciated everyone who came out - a Saturday evening and a beautiful evening outside at that. 

God is looking for people who hunger and thirst after him!

Bob Menzies gave a wonderful teaching from Luke 10 and Luke 24, taking us then to Acts 2.  The main thesis - God gives us his Holy Spirit to empower us to bring people to Christ!

It was a joy for me to watch as God's people took the time to pray for one another during the altar time after the teaching.

Had a very, very profitable meeting with all of the adult Bible teachers on Saturday morning.  We are blessed with a very mature group of teachers who enjoy bringing God's Word!

Thanks to Anita for her leadership in this!

Please know that the new title of the adult Bible ministry is:  "My Journey With Jesus."  Chosen by the teachers themselves, it states the mission of our Sunday morning Bible Classes.  To further our journey with Jesus.

A reminder:  All church prayer meeting:  Wednesday, August 28. 2013, at 6:00 P.M. in the church chapel.

A reminder:  One service this Sunday.  10:30 A.M.  Church Picnic to follow.

Love you all!