Monday, May 25, 2009
Heartbreak
Well it's a very sad time for our family church at Lee Valley. Last night we received a call from one of the elders to let us know that little Adam who is 18mth died last night. Tanya & Kevin his parents are obviously heart broken as are their families. We only say Adam yesterday morning running round church as he normally does and seemed in great form. So to say the least this has come as a HUGE shock to their families and to their bigger family the church. Those of you that are in small churches understand the concept that being part of a smaller intimate church means you hurt with everyone that little bit more. Please pray for everyone involved who's hurting and grieving at the moment. The removal is on Thursday and the funeral is Friday. Praying for strength and peace for them at this horrible time. We're just speechless, please pray for us also that we can minister to those that are hurting and just be there for anyone who needs this. May God go before us all. Xo
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Miracles
Hi all, as we begin our preperations for another trip to Kenya, just wanted to update you as to what has been happening in our lives. God is really challenging us to take every moment with Him that we think of it and to enjoy our Abba(Father) son/daughter relationship with Him. It has been refreshing to think of five minutes in God's presence as something He is delighted with rather than a dissapointment on our behalfs that it is not more time. Hope that makes sense.
The result is a real Joy and a want to spend more time in the Father's presence. Strongly recommend a book called "The Furious Longing Of God", by Brennan Manning.
It has been a long time since I have witnessed a miracle in a Church service, this is worrying as I say it, but Linda and I went away for a little break to Bantry to celebrate her Birthday and we went to a church service there last sunday.
At the end of worship a guy stood up to share something. He stood back from the mic and started breathing heavily a number of times.
I noticed a blet he had tied around chest high and I have to be honest I thought Weirdo. But then to my shame He began to speak and He said He had spoken witha severe stammer for 48 years, and the belt was to remind Him to breathe. As a result of this He spoke for around 3 minutes without stuttering once. I can tell you this, it's also a long time since I saw a whole room of grown men weeping as to what clearly was an incredible work of Jesus.
Things are going good for us, still discipling and preaching here, looking forward to Her birthday party on Sat as many are coming from all over, so for now, be blessed and we will update soon
The result is a real Joy and a want to spend more time in the Father's presence. Strongly recommend a book called "The Furious Longing Of God", by Brennan Manning.
It has been a long time since I have witnessed a miracle in a Church service, this is worrying as I say it, but Linda and I went away for a little break to Bantry to celebrate her Birthday and we went to a church service there last sunday.
At the end of worship a guy stood up to share something. He stood back from the mic and started breathing heavily a number of times.
I noticed a blet he had tied around chest high and I have to be honest I thought Weirdo. But then to my shame He began to speak and He said He had spoken witha severe stammer for 48 years, and the belt was to remind Him to breathe. As a result of this He spoke for around 3 minutes without stuttering once. I can tell you this, it's also a long time since I saw a whole room of grown men weeping as to what clearly was an incredible work of Jesus.
Things are going good for us, still discipling and preaching here, looking forward to Her birthday party on Sat as many are coming from all over, so for now, be blessed and we will update soon
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