I am encouraged by many things I am witnessing right now in the ministry of our fellowship. I want to share a few of these with you as we move towards the weekend.

I am encouraged by what we experienced last weekend in our services. There was a level of intensity and excitement over both of our campuses. There was an excitement and atmosphere existent in our worship services. Through our Downpour study, I think God will greatly show us favor.

I am encouraged by the ministry reports of our new “Impact Van” Ministry. This ministry “goes into the community” where the people live, leading them into experiences that will introduce them to God as well as to the fellowship of our church. This ministry replaces the ministry tool of “bus ministry” which existed in our church for many years and most of those years effectively. As the American culture has changed (long discussion) and mainly the lives of people, bus ministry has annually become increasingly more difficult. Even though we celebrate what God has done through it over these years, after numerous study sessions and discussion, we began this Impact Van ministry. It is not about “numbers of people” we are reaching, but about “the greatest way to do it in today’s world.” Ministry tools transition in every ministry and generation, but the gospel never changes. This we will never negotiate or change in any way.

I am encouraged by ministry that is happening within our fellowship. It is obvious that true New Testament ministry is happening in the life of our church. There is a dynamic of people ministering to people and people reaching people. It cannot be replaced.

I am encouraged by the ministry of prayer that is growing on both of our campuses. A new “prayer culture” is being created which is signified by God’s activity among us. He wants His house to be a “House of Prayer for all the nations.” To the Lord alone, we give glory. This is so timely in regards to our week of prayer and fasting you will begin to hear about in detail this coming Sunday. This set aside week is September 9 pm through September 16. God will use this week to provide us with some major spiritual breakthroughs!

Yes, I am encouraged by all of this and the weekend is coming … enjoy it … see you Sunday.