Well after many tears and 11 hours of driving, we arrived safely in Navarre this evening! We are sitting in front of the Comfort Inn for internet access and will spend the night at the house. Our truck will deliver on Tuesday and everything should be up and running by Wed!
The choir and others at the church surprised us with a great welcome basket, it was very thoughtful and thanks to all who pitched in!
We're looking forward to meeting everyone and getting settled in!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Finally Here
Our time is Kentucky has come to an end. The truck came yesterday and loaded our stuff. Today we will spend doing some odds and ends and tonight dinner with our Brazilian friends. We'll be in Navarre next week. We have known this day was coming for four years now, but it seems very strange that today is the day. Saying goodbye to all of our friends has been difficult and yet, we all know that we are going where God has called us to serve.
The next time I post, it will be from Navarre.
The next time I post, it will be from Navarre.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
End of the Week
Well, Ichthus is over tonight. What a great (and exhausting) few days. We did prayer ministry and the festival was a little short on volunteers so we ran back and forth between two tents about a quarter of a mile apart for the past to days. Last night I stayed for the last call which happened about 12:30 am- very short nights!
In all I was able to pray with 12 teens, one adult and lead 8 of them in accepting Christ! It always amazes me how much the kids will open up to a complete stranger. It's humbling really.
The highlight of the weekend is always communion. We served and took communion with about 18,000 people tonight. I cried like a baby as I looked out over the crowd! I wish everyone could see and experience this at least once in their life. I think a lot of changes would occur in how we see others. There was someone from about every group: hard core rockers, goth dressers, bikers, all races, numerous states and countries, the youngest was a few months old and the oldest in their eighties! Everyone came together and celebrated Christ's love for us! It MUST be a small glimpse of heaven- at least that's what I thought as tears streamed down my face.
In all I was able to pray with 12 teens, one adult and lead 8 of them in accepting Christ! It always amazes me how much the kids will open up to a complete stranger. It's humbling really.
The highlight of the weekend is always communion. We served and took communion with about 18,000 people tonight. I cried like a baby as I looked out over the crowd! I wish everyone could see and experience this at least once in their life. I think a lot of changes would occur in how we see others. There was someone from about every group: hard core rockers, goth dressers, bikers, all races, numerous states and countries, the youngest was a few months old and the oldest in their eighties! Everyone came together and celebrated Christ's love for us! It MUST be a small glimpse of heaven- at least that's what I thought as tears streamed down my face.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Icthus Week
With our time in Wilmore winding down and the summer heat cranking up, it's time for Icthus. This is a great summer concert/festival that is held annually in Wilmore. Bands from all over the country come to our tiny little town and about 20,000 youth camp in a pasture from Wed to Sunday while being treated to some great music, fellowship and worship.
Laurie and I will be working with the prayer ministry again. Each night the main speaker gives an altar call and we pray with anyone who wants it. Last year on Saturday night there were between 3 and 4000 youth who accepted Christ! It is an amazing week. One of my favorite times is Saturday evening communion. All 20,000 are served communion and take it simultaneously! What a special time. We will definitely miss Icthus next summer, but we're glad we are able to be here this last time.
Check out more at: www.ichthusfestival.org
Laurie and I will be working with the prayer ministry again. Each night the main speaker gives an altar call and we pray with anyone who wants it. Last year on Saturday night there were between 3 and 4000 youth who accepted Christ! It is an amazing week. One of my favorite times is Saturday evening communion. All 20,000 are served communion and take it simultaneously! What a special time. We will definitely miss Icthus next summer, but we're glad we are able to be here this last time.
Check out more at: www.ichthusfestival.org
Thursday, June 10, 2010
It's Official
Sorry I haven't posted for awhile, we just got back from Annual Conference last night. We had minimal time and poor internet connection so I didn't get to post.
I was commissioned Monday evening so I am officially a provisional elder in the UMC! Now I only have to finish my CPE in the next year and in three years I can be ordained!
It was a beautiful service at First UMC in Montgomery. The message was given by the Bishop from Tenn and he gave a great and challenging message. There were also several occasions during the weekend that we took time to pray for the Gulf Coast. My heart broke over the weekend when I heard of oil washing up on Navarre Beach. My old church in Ill is praying for us all and we are asked constantly how the area and people are doing.
I have been praying and thinking about this situation. I know it has a huge impact, but the one good I can see coming from this is: If this rig disaster causes safety regulations to actually be enforced, maybe this one accident will save us from suffering similar problems with more rigs. It would be unthinkable to have 3 or 4 wells gushing uncontrollably! So in the midst of our heartache, pain and concern, I feel God's grace playing a role. Phil 4:7 promises us that the peace of God will transcend understanding. I don't understand a lot about what is going on, but I know where my trust must lie.
Shalom
Lance
I was commissioned Monday evening so I am officially a provisional elder in the UMC! Now I only have to finish my CPE in the next year and in three years I can be ordained!
It was a beautiful service at First UMC in Montgomery. The message was given by the Bishop from Tenn and he gave a great and challenging message. There were also several occasions during the weekend that we took time to pray for the Gulf Coast. My heart broke over the weekend when I heard of oil washing up on Navarre Beach. My old church in Ill is praying for us all and we are asked constantly how the area and people are doing.
I have been praying and thinking about this situation. I know it has a huge impact, but the one good I can see coming from this is: If this rig disaster causes safety regulations to actually be enforced, maybe this one accident will save us from suffering similar problems with more rigs. It would be unthinkable to have 3 or 4 wells gushing uncontrollably! So in the midst of our heartache, pain and concern, I feel God's grace playing a role. Phil 4:7 promises us that the peace of God will transcend understanding. I don't understand a lot about what is going on, but I know where my trust must lie.
Shalom
Lance
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