I just got back from an incredible Mission Convention "kick off" with River of God church in Enola. I drove down earlier in the day with buddy Bill, and had a phenomenal time teaching him Central Pennsylvania culture and heritage. He had no idea how to climb a tree in a tree stand, but he does now!More importantly, I was able to have dinner with my parents and best-friend from High School, Pete. Pete and I have been together since the sixth grade, and he was there when the Lord radically got a hold of my life during my Junior year. He has seen the unsaved version and the saved version of me, and has also been relentlessly prayed for and witnessed to ever since.
By God's grace, Pete became a Christian last year, and yesterday God finally provided an opportunity for us to catch up on the difference the Lord has made in his personal, family, and social life. I am thrilled with how he has grown and developed as a Man of God in such a short period of time. Jesus has saved Pete!
As if the day was not perfect enough, as the night set in and the time for the service began, ROG church made us and the Spirit of God feel welcome and free to minister. Worship was real, and the people were eager to learn from the Word what being on mission for God was all about. I especially loved the fellowship that took place following the service. Almost all our prayer cards were taken, we prayed for several families and youth, and even ate some cookies together! They truly desire to serve the Lord, and are making major strides in doing so both in central PA and around the world. Talks are already underway for members of the church to possibly join us in NYC for a weekend of ministry together.
It was an incredible day in ministry, and one I pray is not unique.
