Okay, the squeaky wheel gets the grease! All you had to do was to let me know you're missing my updates and here they go again!!! I tend to forget about those of you who are connected to Holy Cross via cyberspace.
Let me go back and tell you about something you missed last month. Our "Evening of Love Songs" was so much fun! I've never had such a good time at making money for the church. The show was quality baby...and I wish I could post a picture of the Dream Girls....but jobs could be lost so I will control myself. The cast was so good that they were invited to perform last weekend at the Positive Living Conference in Ft. Walton Beach. They were a big hit there as well and again made some more money for the church. They are giving fund raising a whole new reputation. Of course all of this is possible because of the desire of Mandy to give back to the church. Just think what would happen if everyone wanted to and did that!!!
On a more serious note, we are busy connecting people with Jesus and that's what it's all about. It's great when people come and ask to be baptized. What a great witness to the power of the gospel. People's lives are transformed by the touch of Jesus and it brings great joy to be a part of that miracle.
Speaking of miracles, yesterday was another day of testimonies of healing. The vision God gave us of this becoming a mecca of healing is already taking place. Even some of the local doctors are wondering what God is up to at Holy Cross MCC. We are blessed to partner with God in offering hope and healing and I know we will hear of more testimonies as the weeks go by. Healing is flowing while we are singing, preaching, praying and sharing in Communion. It's amazing and so wonderful.
Also, it is amazing what God is doing in our youth and children. It brings tears of joy to my eyes to see the young children raising their hands in worship to Jesus. We are indeed raising the next generation of spiritual activists in MCC and in HCMCC. If you want to see something else that will bless your heart, stop by the classroom and check out some of the posters the children have made this month. They are learning the word of God and you can tell by their drawings that they really get it. They have outgrown that room so additional teachers are needed as we expand our Children's Ministry. Is God call anyone???? Of course God is - the better question is this: is anyone listening and ready to answer God's call???
For those of you who are out of town, let me know if you would like us to mail you a copy of our daily devotional. It's so exciting for 200 people to be doing the same devotional everyday....200 of us that is because thousands are reading them around the country. We want to include you if you want to be included. Also, CD's of the series I did on The Road to Recovery are now available; it's a three CD set for $10.00. This series was a big hit with the congregation so you may want to get a set. It would make a great gift for anyone struggling with hurts, hang-ups and habits....which would be all of us!!!
Our current series is on Connecting People with Jesus and we are enjoying it too. We have a goal to have 100 guests in worship Easter and the week after (Friendship Sunday). If we reach our goal we will overflow but what a great problem to have. It won't be long until we will need to go to two services but I am trying to wait until I return from my sabbatical. Sometimes my plans and God's are different so we will see. I remember coming here in February 2001 and having to begin a new early service by Easter as people were standing during the one service we had. People thought I was crazy....and I am, but not when it comes to my job....we began it and it was successful. So, whatever God tells you to do just say yes and do it no matter what anyone else says. If it is of God it will prosper....and if it is not, well with time it will fade away.
Okay, that's it for today. Just let me know what you need and I will do my best to find the resource. Just e-mail me (revsandy@holycrossmcc.com). Have a blessed week and remember, you will encounter people this week that God has sent your way...listen to them and offer them hope and healing in Jesus name!!!
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