Been taking some time off from posting during the month of August for a variety of reasons. For starters, I had the awesome privilege of traveling the first week to Phoenix for the Assemblies of God General Council. this bi-annual event allows ministers and missionaries from all over the world the opportunity to come together for worship, encouragement, networking, and church business. While not a glorious task, the principles and notion of a unified organization (denomination) are, in fact, biblical (Acts 15) and I am honored to play a role in a fellowship like ours. Looking forward to seeing what God has next in store for the A/G.
Additionally, I have used this month to enjoy time with the family and the church. Our church is preparing for another season of harvest with the Fall fast approaching. The summer was very hot and very challenging. With the ruling of the Federal Court banning church use of public schools, many in the congregation decided that being a portable church involved too much effort and decided to worship elsewhere. I thank God, however, that the majority took to heart the biblical language and example of the church in Scripture. The "church" is not a building but a people. It does not exist for the needs of the saved, but for the purpose of redeeming the Lost. You don't come to church to "take," you come to give and be a part of God's mission. This is what it means to be a church, and this is what the 50 individuals of Forest Hills Community Church are giving their lives to!
So, pray for us as we enter the Fall season. We are still searching for a new meeting space and the options are slim. God is in charge and the fields are "ripe unto harvest." Please pray that workers will be sent out and that the CHURCH will emerge from homes, coffee shops and other public and private gatherings and that many Jews and Gentiles will meet Jesus!
Additionally, I have used this month to enjoy time with the family and the church. Our church is preparing for another season of harvest with the Fall fast approaching. The summer was very hot and very challenging. With the ruling of the Federal Court banning church use of public schools, many in the congregation decided that being a portable church involved too much effort and decided to worship elsewhere. I thank God, however, that the majority took to heart the biblical language and example of the church in Scripture. The "church" is not a building but a people. It does not exist for the needs of the saved, but for the purpose of redeeming the Lost. You don't come to church to "take," you come to give and be a part of God's mission. This is what it means to be a church, and this is what the 50 individuals of Forest Hills Community Church are giving their lives to!
So, pray for us as we enter the Fall season. We are still searching for a new meeting space and the options are slim. God is in charge and the fields are "ripe unto harvest." Please pray that workers will be sent out and that the CHURCH will emerge from homes, coffee shops and other public and private gatherings and that many Jews and Gentiles will meet Jesus!
