This is from Krista regarding our group on Wednesday night:
We had 12. I invited Kayla's girl scout leader and her husband to come and they showed up...we prayed for them and I was thrilled to see them participate and engage with the rest of the group...their two kids also enjoyed the kids group over at the church. We also had Kate (she has been with us the last two weeks at church and at the kick-off Saturday. She also participated in the group. Overall what a wonderful evening.
I'm not one to read into a lot of things, but I have to tell you this story. Wednesday, I was cleaning the house in preparation for the small group (plus we have company coming in this weekend) and while I was cleaning I found 5 pennies and 2 nickels in spots, that had I not been thouroughly cleaning I would have never found, but with a little attention they were discovered. Now normally the only place I find money is when I am doing the laundry...most money found is lying in the middle of the kitchen floor and not ever really "lost". Not these coins...they were "lost". The first two coins I kind of just shrugged off, but throughout the day I kept finding more. God kept bringing to mind the parable of the lost coin (Luke 15:8-10). I was confused because in the parable the woman was looking for the lost coin...I wasn't. BUT...there was rejoicing with "friends and neighbors" when the coin was found. And so I believe there will be rejoicing when through these small groups...many will be "found". As I had found 5 pennies...I am praying that through our group, 5 people are "found". Whether it is through salvation or a renewed commitment to God. With every update that comes in from the small groups we are rejoicing. Lord, may You continue to use each one of us who are yeilded to You. Thank you Lord that you have heard and continue to hear our prayers for these small groups...we fill the bowls before Your throne and pray for You to pour out Your blessing upon your saints. Thank You for Your Faithfulness. Amen.
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