" Now faith is being certain of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1
Overwhelmed, in awe, speechless, humbled. These are just a few of the emotions I've felt over the past few months. Tonight, I'm once again amazed at the faithfulness of our God.
Hebrews 11:1 talks about being "certain of what we hope for." I am certain tonight once again that my God is in control! That my God is still moving mountains and that my God is faithful.
The Lord has sent us two wonderful couples from Olivet Nazarene University in the last few months. One is our youth pastor and his wife. They have jumped right in working to further the Kingdom. Just in the last couple of weeks they have started seeing students who are so hungry for Christ start to open up and share life's struggles. I am thankful for Travis and Stacey and their willingness to follow Christ's calling to Green Bay.
We've also met another couple of ONU graduates Christian and Kayla. These also are amazing young people who are sold out to the cause of Christ. Christian and Kayla have also felt a calling to Grace Harbor and to be part of what is happening across town at "the bar." Christian has also felt a pull from Christ to full time ministry in the future.
Anyway, I tell you this to say, I believe the Lord is assembling a team of people to take Green Bay by storm with the gospel of Christ! Both of these couples are an answer to prayer and Rebekah I count it a privilege to call them friends and co-workers in ministry.
I wanted to share that first because these two couples in the days ahead are going to be key to what the Lord is doing here in Green Bay.
This week also has been overwhelming because of a financial gift someone made to the new church plant of $3,000! I was blown away! I am so thankful for those who are answering the call and saying "Yes Lord, Ill be obedient."
In the process of purchasing this old bar we found out we were going to need plans from an architect to submit to the city for any remodel. I've got to tell you when I heard this, I was somewhat deflated. Hiring an architect can't be cheap. I also don't hang out with architects and had no connections. Well, the Lord had already worked this out.
Kayla, the wife of Christian who have started coming to Green Bay, just so happened to have parent who are architects...who live in Green Bay...and who love Jesus! Are you kidding me!!!???
Long story short, we met with these folks tonight at their office in De Pere. I want to just say...WOW!!! These are people who not only love Jesus, but want to help us reach lost people at our new location. We spent 2 hours tonight talking about objectives, goals, the church, etc before we ever even talked about the building. Keep in mind these aren't just architects who design buildings, but they look at the whole organization. On the way out the door tonight I noticed a large model on the floor and asked what it was. These folks are designing a facility for students in Georgia for the Kathy family who own Chik-fil-a!!! Are you kidding me!!!! God didn't just provide us with any old architects. He provided us with the best because that's what my God does!
I'm just so blown away at the people who are saying YES to what God is doing! I'm so blown away at the opportunity the Lord has given me to lead this endeavor. To be on the front line for the sake of the Kingdom. Hebrews 11 talks about being certain of the things we can't see. Tonight I am certain I serve a God who loves me and who cares about me. I'm certain I serve a God who knows every detail about this bar ministry. I'm certain He is sending just the right people at just the right time. I'm certain He is in control! Lastly, I'm certain in the days ahead, people are going to find hope in Christ at 1280 Reber St.
Continue to pray and ask the Lord how he might be leading you to help in this ministry. Financially? Sending a work team from your church? Prayer? Moving to Green Bay? Be obedient and watch God do some crazy stuff!
