It takes a lot to get me excited, and this weekend, it took a lot, but I am so excited about what God is doing here at The Journey. Let me explain (in case you missed it):
Saturday, October 8th - Today was our kickoff event for our 40 Days Campaign. Through the planning and preparation of many of our people (led by Brenda Cormier and Cheri Cocco), we held a brunch and watched the kickoff event together with Pastor Rick Warren and Saddleback Church. What a tremendous time it was! The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was great, the people were excited, and God's Word was heard and His presence felt. I enjoyed this event so much, and we had 89 people join us for this meal. Even though it was raining cats and dogs, it was a great time inside. Pictures are posted below.
Sunday, October 9th - Today was the first day of our 40 Days Campaign. You could almost hear the Holy Spirit say, "Lights! Cameras! ACTION!" as the tables were set and everyone was ready to go. Even though we were missing some sorely missed people (you know who you are!), we had 116 and both services were pretty full. I think that Lee & Joanne & Chelsea did a great job with their skit that was interspersed throughout the message (see pics below), and everything was well-received.
But here's my hope - that the people of The Journey will take this stuff and hash out it in their own lives and with others; that people will truly begin to realize why God made them; and that it will result in a growing movement of people who are excited about God and what He CAN and WILL do in our lives, in our church, and in our communities as we learn to live for His purposes.
We also had 10 visitors yesterday, which was great to see. I hope to have a chance to minister more to them as the weeks go by. May God use The Journey as He sees fit, and may people's lives be changed.
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Hey Rob Willis,
My names is Fred Bridschge and I think I used to know you when we went to Bethel Baptist Church in Prospect CT. This would have been in the lates 70's and early 80's!
Is this correct, do you have a brother Ray and a siter Kim? Ray and I are the same age. How's your family are they still in CT? Drop me a line if this is you, and good luck with your ministry.
Fred
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Hello!
Sunday was our first visit. Thanks so much for your warm welcome! It was a pleasure to meet you all and worship with you. Look forward to seeing you again. Great website!
Sean
Sean,
It was great to have you and Coleen and the kids with us as well. I am so glad that you were blessed by the service. May the Lord bless you and lead you as you seek to discover your place.
-Rob
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