Driving Home

I was driving home the other day and felt like I suddenly noticed the presence of God in the car. I felt like God began to speak this to my heart, "This is not a passive love that is coming to Silverton, it is aggressive. It is in pursuit of the lost, the broken, and the hungry." And I was just floored in the car, tears started streaming down my face as I felt Gods love, passion, and desire for the people of the city of Silverton. I was reminded of the time Abraham pleaded with God over the city of Sodom and Gomorrah going from 50 to finally 10, if there are ten righteous He will save the city. I believe this is a part of the calling of this church plant, to begin to pray that Gods love would come, that He would save the souls of this city. If you're tracking with us on this journey, please begin to pray this in, that Gods passionate love would come and rest on this community for the sake of the lost, the broken and the hungry.

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2nd Meeting, and it just gets better!!

Sunday 03/27/2011

We just had our second CORE meeting for the plant, and I gotta tell you, it was SO good. Once again we ate together and worshipped, and then we got a picture of God’s heart for us. Those of you supporting us with prayer, thank you, thank you, thank you. The group spent much of the night praying for each other and speaking into each other’s lives. We were reminded of the weight that comes with looking to do something like this, but also the immense freedom found in Him. He doesn’t long for programs, although He can use them, what God longs for is our hearts in real authentic relationship with Him. Our calling in this community is to point to Him. And we were all reminded again that He’s still doing a work in all of us, preparing us as it were, for His plans and purposes. Along with that was a word for Joanie and I, that God loves our obedience better than sacrifice. It was personally a very deep word, and I cannot help but think that it was for the whole group as well. Yes there is and will be sacrifices as we step into this, but the thing that pleases the heart of God is our obedience in following where He’s called us to go, and what He’s called us to do.

Next time we meet we’ll still eat, worship, and open the floor up (so to speak J) but we might also start talking about some dates and line out some intentional plans. Please be in prayer for us, that we are lead by the Spirit and in His will.

First Meeting!!

On Sunday 3/13/2011 we had our first CORE meeting for the Silverton Church plant. I have to admit, it was better than I had even expected. We started out by eating together and then went into a sweet time of worship. It seemed like God was in the house. J So many people that were there shared. It seemed like there were some clear things being spoken. One person had a picture of the prodigal coming home, and felt like that was for this church plant. Several people echoed that.  I felt very clear that God wants to do a work in us, in the group, and that work in our hearts would spread over into the community.  One person shared that they felt like they were called to help support the leadership, like Mose and the battle where he had to have his hands held up. Another theme of the night was the call of this new body to work with children in a way that prepares them for life in Christ.

There were other words spoken, but these seemed to be the theme of the night to me. I am so excited to continue to go deeper, personally, as a group, and as a community. Things seem to be stirring all around, it’s amazing to see God on the move. He is touching people, restoring the broken and his children, calling the lost, and we get the blessing of joining with Him on this journey.

Scriptures:

Psalm 40 1-3 with the focus on, “He establishes our steps.”

Revelation 3:20 “Behold I stand at the door and knock.” We often read this as for the unbeliever, but this was said for the church. He wants us to open up and give Him all the places of our hearts.