Quick Thoughts Truth
Ok, so I am just getting ready for staff meeting, and I wanted to do a quick post about an experience I had Sunday night. We had our end of the year Disciple celebration. For those of you that don’t know what Disciple is, in a nutshell, it is an 8 month study of the Bible. There are four levels, the first going though the entire Bible and the other three covering different aspects in-depth. It requires a huge commitment, and I have noticed that it can really fire people up about making disciples.
I was asked to come to the closing worship service. Normally, I don’t like things on Sunday night (that is usually good time with Rebekah), but I love the program so I was happy to come. I knew they had something planned for me, but I didn’t know what. I thought they wanted to call me up and pray for the new church. Boy, I was way wrong. After the testimonies given about the program, they called me up and presented me with the materials for Disciple I and II! That is hundreds of dollars worth of material, but the classes took up offerings to purchase that so I could use it in my new church! It really meant a lot to me especially since Disciple was recommended last week at Boot Camp for a good curriculum to start small groups with.
Needless to say, I was speechless. That doesn’t happen very often (I am a preacher after all and talking is what I do). I know they are praying for me, but to see the generosity they have was awesome.
Now, I am truly excited about the new church, but I am a little nervous as well. Last week I mentioned apprehension about people. Well, I have been affirmed this week with the Disciple gift, people stopping me in the halls, and a voicemail from my Red Robin buddy that have really encouraged me. The truth is that this new church is God’s, and I know He will provide.
