Following His Plan…
For anyone who knows me very well will readily agree that patience isn’t something I’m good at. If we are planning on doing something – my motto: Let’s do it! Stop talking about it – just get it done. Well, God’s timing is always best but we are seeing His hand move in some great ways in recent days at Life House.
Our services today were a blessing! In spite of several of our regulars out due to being sick and one couple away “filling in” at another church so the pastor could be on vacation our attendance was still great! We are even seeing God possibly opening a door to provide us with an answer to one of our biggest prayer requests: a black associate pastor. We enjoyed a time of fellowship at lunch today with a young man and his wife – he’s 30 and a great man of God. We enjoyed getting to know this new family and who knows this might be the man God has for us at Life House. For now — He is praying and we are praying and will take some time to get to know one another better. We will be sharing, discussing our vision for Life House and seeing if God is in this. Pray that both parties know God’s will. If this is the man God wants for us – let’s get him on board — if he’s not then one thing for sure – i’ve made a new friend and a helper in the ministry.
Tonight we had the blessing of filling in for Bro. Donnie Edwards at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church in Mena, AR. This is a growing, friendly and happy church. The music was great. The fellowship and unity in the atmosphere was a blessing. They are an easy group to preach to and they love souls. They have been and are being a blessing to the work at Life House! They have voted to partner with us and we are excited to have them “on board” as prayer partners and financial helpers in the mission work. Pray for this good church and their staff. We look forward to working with them in the future at Life House.
Well – I hope your day was blessed and that you can look back on it with a joy in your heart. Pray for us and pray for Cindy’s Dad who will have surgery Wednesday morning. Pray for us as we try to take care of him.
Bed time and much to do – so i’m outta here! Pastor James