Snow loves to come on the weekend, but it didn't keep most of our regular crowd from showing up today as we worshiped, commissioned, and learned "what do I do with my blessing?" from Ephesians 1:11-14.
First, the worship - it is getting better in some areas, even with the adjustments that are being made in the worship ministry. As I have led a few times, taking over for Bill near the end of a service, I feel that so many of you are ready to worship. Keep coming with hearts that are expecting to meet with God. There is a saying I want to adopt - "The attitude of expectancy is the breeding ground for the miraculous." God wants to do some miracles in our midst as we worship Him expectantly. Keep seeking God's heart in worship.
Second, we comissioned our deacons - Ed, Kyle, Corey - in both services. I am so excited to grant the authority of this church to these man to minister and to be an extension of this ministry. I have prayed for these men since before I knew them, back when I first came to The Journey and asked God to send me men like these. THANK YOU God for our deacons.
Third, we learned today that we are blessed to be instruments, not just recipients of blessing. I encouraged people to act on the fact that they are blessed - don't be spiritual gluttons, but be people who bless others.
I had some great conversations after each service, and I am excited about Mike & Andrea Minnon coming to our church, along with the faithfulness of Mike (can't remember the last name). Also, I was happy to meet Cheri's friend, Carol, and I hope she will be back again. I also got a chance to converse with Raquel, Veronica's friend. I pray that our church can be a blessing to her as well.
Thank you, Lord, for what you continue to do here. We had 119 with us today.
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