This Sunday we had a wonderful time in the presence of the Lord. God was so near. We watched the video from the UPCI Home Missions Division and I spoke on how that the greatest things of God come in simple wrapping.God really likes to give us His gifts in brown paper! The virgin birth in a barn, the bloody cross, and the Holy Spirit given with an outward sign of "craziness" - all seem so plain and almost undesirable at first glance. Trials, storms, and wilderness experiences can all seem so repulsive, but we must trust God. Out of these come some of the greatest blessings you will ever have.
1 Peter 4:12-13
12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
Though our church is not a glitzy, beautiful package with all the ministries to offer-- yet -- the greatest gift in the world can be found inside!
The Savior, Jesus Christ.
We each brought our offering in a Christmas card, including our prayer requests for 2007. As each family or individual came forward, we laid hands on them and anointed them to do the work of the Lord. It was powerful!
We are thankful that our church can help another church somewhere in North America get started.Also, the church surprised our family with a Christmas gift. Bro. Robertson was supposed to handle prayer requests and the offering. Instead, he asked our family to come. He began to cry as he expressed the appreciation that the people of the church felt toward us. It was so kind. We received a card filled with notes from church members and a $65 giftcard to Johnny Carino's!
6 comments:
How awesome! Y'all are doing wonderful. I am so happy and proud for you!!!
What incredible times. Wish we could be everywhere.
How wonderful! I love the report of the CFC offering, and the gift your wonderful people gave to honor their Pastor and family. I would like to personally thank them for being so good to you. They receive so much from you and Karla and it makes their hearts overflow with love. This is beautiful!
Glad you are having a wonderful time. God is awesome. You guys are wonderful. I can't say it enough.
So awesome to hear about the great things happening. Let me know when the date is to go to Johnny Carino's.
We love y'all.
Thanks for all the encouraging comments! We are definitely enjoying these times. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner tonight at Johnny Carino's and didn't worry about how much we were spending-- which we are doing a lot more nowadays! It was great.
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