Army of Compassion!

Tonight we brought an army of compassion over to another flooded out church!

It was an amazing display of Christian love and service towards our neighbor church...Seventh Street Church of God. We promoted this volunteer service event that coincides with our Fall Missions Convention. Our church wanted to bless this local congregation that is just three blocks away from our church campus at 10th & Iowa Streets. Scenes inside their buildings are reminiscent of what it looked like in ours: exposed stud walls, new drywalled areas, mudded areas, concrete floors, a platform that is down to the plywood sheets, etc., etc.!

We had a strong group of 20 energetic workers that showed up to work. Plus we were thrilled to have the men's group from Attica A/G serving alongside with us. It was an awesome night! We made a big difference in the work that our volunteers accomplished both inside the church and outside with the landscaping side as well! The Kingdom of God was advanced through willing hearts and lives this evening.

While we were working outside two LDS missionaries on bicycles stopped to see if they could help. Guess what I did? I put them to work. And they worked hard with their white shirts and clipped ties too. When they were finished I had our group stop and pray for them. It was a powerful time where we held hands in a large circle and prayed over them. Touch them Lord Jesus!

Back at our regional worship center we also rejoiced in a historic moment in the rebuilding of the 2/3 of our facilities that remains to be finished. The electric guys were back today and when I checked on them mid-morning...guess what?...the lights were on!! Not a big deal maybe for you, but when you've been without power for almost 4 months...THAT'S A BIG DEAL FOR US! I was ecstatic to see the fellowship hall lights on...WOW! Thank you Jesus! Little by little we move forward and possess more of the unfinished land that must be claimed.

It's going to be a great weekend. May you look up and rejoice in your Redeemer. Our Redeemer LIVES. Praise the name of the Lord.

Love to all!