Sunday, January 25, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
My Farewell
What an incredible evening. It is always a little awkward thinking of people telling you how much they appreciate you. But last night was a little glimpse of heaven for me. I don’t know how many were there but it filled the sanctuary. They surprised me by inviting our old worship minister(John is now my brothers father-in-law) to come lead worship with our new worship minister (that I recently helped find)….When our church split I had a dream one night that our entire church was together again in that room being led in worship by John.……I had forgotten about it till that moment and felt like it was a fulfillment of that dream. I was overflowing in praise as the church sang together the words: “Every blessing you pour out, I’ll turn back to praise”. I truly want God's blessings to be turned back into worship for his Kingdom.
The testimonies were amazing….one of the most encouraging parts was that I felt like some people and parents articulated a glimpse of what I’ve been striving for through the discipleship relationships God has given me. If others could see that and pass it on it really could change the world…..
The testimonies were amazing….one of the most encouraging parts was that I felt like some people and parents articulated a glimpse of what I’ve been striving for through the discipleship relationships God has given me. If others could see that and pass it on it really could change the world…..
It was also incredibly humbling to hear how God has used me to touch people's lives in ways I never really knew.
They played pictures to a few songs….one being “Goldie’s last day” by PFR (Goldie is my official first name). And I received a book of encouragment notes that I will treasure. Over a period of two days God raised over $1700 in gifts from others. Friends here are struggling from the economy but that is not our enemy. Our enemy this year is the "Great Serpent" and he does not want us to believe God can do big things. The battle is already won!
Anyway, my family was there….my brother cried and my mom's presence was special and even a little funny……..I felt like Kristin and Fred Beasley (new ministry partners) got to see and feel and understand me at a whole new level…..as well as VBC understanding them and the GRM mission.
At the end of the night they presented me with a new guitar (mine had been broken from ministry a few months ago). I just about lost it as I looked at this instrument. Despite being humbled, I felt like the old guitar was sacrificed on the alter of service and that this new shiny one represented a whole new chapter…..it’s an Ibanez with all the additions…..Wow! Today I took a pick and played the song: "Never Underestimate My Jesus" by Relient K. It filled me with faith and this guitar will always be a reminder of the love of my VBC family.
Thanks for your support. If you couldn’t be there, your absence was felt but I wanted to fill you in on a special evening. What an honor to serve our King!
They played pictures to a few songs….one being “Goldie’s last day” by PFR (Goldie is my official first name). And I received a book of encouragment notes that I will treasure. Over a period of two days God raised over $1700 in gifts from others. Friends here are struggling from the economy but that is not our enemy. Our enemy this year is the "Great Serpent" and he does not want us to believe God can do big things. The battle is already won!
Anyway, my family was there….my brother cried and my mom's presence was special and even a little funny……..I felt like Kristin and Fred Beasley (new ministry partners) got to see and feel and understand me at a whole new level…..as well as VBC understanding them and the GRM mission.
At the end of the night they presented me with a new guitar (mine had been broken from ministry a few months ago). I just about lost it as I looked at this instrument. Despite being humbled, I felt like the old guitar was sacrificed on the alter of service and that this new shiny one represented a whole new chapter…..it’s an Ibanez with all the additions…..Wow! Today I took a pick and played the song: "Never Underestimate My Jesus" by Relient K. It filled me with faith and this guitar will always be a reminder of the love of my VBC family.
Thanks for your support. If you couldn’t be there, your absence was felt but I wanted to fill you in on a special evening. What an honor to serve our King!
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