--We had a great time in Orlando last week at Exponential Conference (church planter conference). There were approximately 4,000 fellow church planters. Funny thing, it seems every where we go, my husband knows someone. This time, we met up with a good friend & fellow church planter from Jacksonville. Our son is always amazed or amused (not sure which) and teases Dave when this happens. So, yes, Shane, your dad knew someone there too. :)
--Speaking of the conference, it was absolutely incredible. This heartfelt movement of God to leave the traditional church model behind and move into a missional community lifestyle is exciting and risky. So much to say about this topic that it will be a separate post. We listened to speakers such as Alan Hirsh, Francis Chan, Rick Warren and others. It was so awesome to worship with 4,000 others who all wanted to be there and to worship.
--We skated back into town Friday, right in time for the wedding rehearsal that evening. Dave performed his first wedding on Saturday, 30 April 2011. It was awesome to see the bride and groom so excited and full of the Holy Spirit as they joined in marriage. These sweet people were so unselfish that they asked Dave to share the gospel prior to their wedding--they were willing to postpone their marriage vows so that someone may get saved. :)
--On another note, just finished reading a sweet friend's blog about the trials that she faced while leading worship at another church in town. I had to really fight my flesh as I was reading all of the ugly/evil things the pastors said and how they acted. Definitely not from God. Good thing I am not in the same room with them right now, but I know they will have to face the Lord one day and account for their actions. For that, I pray for them for mercy. Lord, help me to not ever act that way to anyone else.
--Looking forward to Gathering @ the Beach - we are having our Sunday worship gathering at Bonita Bay on 15 May 2011. We will have a low key, but heartfelt worship and our first baptism service. After that, we'll cook out, play in the water, fish, talk, and fellowship. Praying for opportunities to connect with others who are there.
2 comments:
That conference sounds amazing!!
I thought about you all weekend! I really enjoyed talking with Melanie at a ballgame last week and have just been so excited for her and Robert. What an awesome testimony of God's grace and redemption. So thankful they have you and Dave!!!!
The conference sounds awesome!
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