the journey continues
well....christmas has come and gone. hard to believe that we are now on the brink of another new year and for our family a new child. christmas was great out this way. a's family all came out to be with us as we celebrated our first xmas services at advent. the services were wonderful and we had a pretty good turnout for both of them. our average worship after four services is right around 80 so we are happy. the coolest thing is that each week we are seeing new people who have an interest in being a committed part of the journey. i think now that the business of our first worship, and christmas services are behind, the work really begins. with over 20 kids and at least that many adults who have never stepped foot in a church there is an amazing need for education to begin. i pray for guidance as i begin to play with ideas of how to incorporate an education program into this infant-church.
i was lifted up on saturday by a phone call from c.k. and again sunday with a call from l.a. both of these reminded me of the great community that i am so blessed to belong to- colleagues spread across this country, but yet close in the journey's of our hearts- to spread the word of god in the best way we know how. this community we have, be it online or whatever continues to strengthen me in so many ways. thanks to all who have been part of it-you truly do not know how much it helps me. thanks also for the many who have included advent in your personal and church prayers. there is no question in my mind that what is going on here is the result of these prayers being answered. in a way- all of you are responsible for the ministry of advent- like it or not.
peace to all as you come back to earth after the hustle of christmas. time to gear up now for a long epiphany eh?
peace,
jg
i was lifted up on saturday by a phone call from c.k. and again sunday with a call from l.a. both of these reminded me of the great community that i am so blessed to belong to- colleagues spread across this country, but yet close in the journey's of our hearts- to spread the word of god in the best way we know how. this community we have, be it online or whatever continues to strengthen me in so many ways. thanks to all who have been part of it-you truly do not know how much it helps me. thanks also for the many who have included advent in your personal and church prayers. there is no question in my mind that what is going on here is the result of these prayers being answered. in a way- all of you are responsible for the ministry of advent- like it or not.
peace to all as you come back to earth after the hustle of christmas. time to gear up now for a long epiphany eh?
peace,
jg
Hey sweetie,
I'm really glad to hear that things are moving along steadily for Advent. It's so exciting to be part of the adventure, even from miles away.
It's really exciting to hear that soon Anna Jr will be joining the Advent and Grimm families. I can't wait to be an aunt again! :)
Prayers and love to you all!
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