Smiley Face Stickers

In the past 3 weeks, I've probably run the gamut of expressions and emotions. Some days are easier than others, but thankful for a great family, team of leaders, and prayer warriors. Through it all, I saw the power of love, unity, and service to the fellow person in Christ by the "body". As a pastor, its pure joy to see lives impacted with the love of Christ, Word of God, and power of Holy Spirit. 

The first fruit of 2012 has been new, unpredictable, way too fast, and simply a God-thing.  The church resolved to start this new year in prayer, fasting, and worship - RESOLUTE: Be Set, Be Firm, Be Determined!  God's word and direction for this year is to IMAGINE where reality is ONE DAY-ONE LIFE for Christ and leading them thru DISCIPLESHIP!  Because time and calendar moves on does not mean prayer, fasting, and worship concludes.  We will raise up a culture of prayer, worship, generosity, and growth for the doxa of God.

The Wall of Prayer is growing with bright colored post it notes with prayer requests.  Here's just a few:

• For Giants to win ... (promise, that wasn't me)
• To pass spelling test
• To have hope in life
• To heal from sickness for spouse, children, etc...
• To be a solid rock disciple of Jesus Christ
• For discipline in life
• For pure and strong relationships
• Baptism of the Holy Spirit
• Delivered from bad habits and past hurts

There is great news ... many of of the post-its now have smiley face stickers on them. You might be wondering what does that mean.  Well, it simply shows that God has answered that prayer. Wait, the best is yet to come! More prayers yet to be answered means more stories to be written by God in the lives of the people.  More smiley face stickers to go up!

Stay tuned or come check out the wall on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am.  You can post your own requests, if you'd like.

Enjoying This Ride,

Cecil