There was something special about tonight. Maybe it was the fact that we had some long lost friends join us again, or perhaps it was because we were blessed with another brother from church joining us tonight to help serve, or even perhaps the fact that Joey was back with us.
It all started off with GOD hooking us up with the most awesome parking spot and Randy being available to make sure we got that particular spot upon our late arrival. As expected, we had plenty of men willing to help us unload the materials. Those are the ones with a servants heart, even if they don't yet know it.
I was shocked when I noticed a very likable gentleman from our home church show up to help us out. GOD knows exactly what we need, and when we need it. I need to stop worrying so much about the small things and remember that He is in control of all that goes on anyways. Jesus said: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" (Matthew 6:25-27)
Our makeline ran well with: Amanda on the alfredo, me at the spaghetti, Brian with the bread and cheese, while Jeremy handled the fruits & waters. Food lasted about 30 minutes with almost everyone getting 2nds. Lisa spoiled us with her delicious cookies again! After dinner, Brian and I handed out hygiene packs as needed.
As new faces made their way through the line, I was able to ask their names and introduce myself to make things a bit more personal, rather than slopping pasta on the plates as they do in cafeteria's. I do my best to remember names with faces, although I admit it sometimes takes a few attempts.
7pm sharp a small group of us sat on the ground in a tight circle to read through chapter 3 of John's gospel. New faces joined in and all gave good insight. The ministry is going really well!!!
As the ocean started to swallow up the sunlight, I thought it would be best to end our study for the night, with plans to pick up next week. It's so nice to have Joey back on the scene. He was wise in closing our study with the sinners prayer. As we sat and prayed, I could feel what I'd describe as a mist showering down upon us, but without water... almost as if our small group was washed clean by the Holy Spirit as He came down upon us tonight. I know some readers will think I'm crazy as they read this, but I trust that one day, you too will know exactly what I'm referring to. An amazing feeling of comfort came over me as we wrapped things up.
About 10 of us sat in fellowship afterwards, just hanging out. In just a few hours we'll be doing our weekly service for GOD's house. There is so much more I could share but I enjoy leaving the readers on their seats until next week. I do ask to please pray that all goes well for Jeremy on Monday, as I'm taking him to a sober living facility. As of right now, he's agreed to the 1yr commitment they require, but Monday is still sooooooooo far away.
