When people go home on Sunday talking about the talent of the preacher or worship team, then we have missed the point of everything. When they leave saying “I encountered Jesus today,” then we had a successful service
The recent Asbury University revival seems to be one of prayer and repentance, which our nation needs. We can acknowledge these initial steps, respond to students' hunger for more of God, and pray for them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and receive the Holy Ghost.
“Why are you upset that they’ve removed prayer from school when you won’t take your children to mid-week prayer meetings once a week, where it’s legal?”
~Jerry Dean
STORMS DO NOT SUMMON JESUS, PEOPLE DO.
And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat... But He was…asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him…Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” (Mark 4:37-39)
The word “ministry” in the NT simply means “service.” It includes, but isn’t limited to, preachers. Indeed, every believer should have a ministry, or place of service in the body (Eph 4:11-12).
Mickey and I are broken-hearted to hear of the passing of our friend, fellow Pastor and BOTT Sponsor, James Carney. Our love & prayers are with Sis Carney, Jay, Jerron, their families as well as the Woodlawn Church family. We have this promise: “Death IS swallowed up in victory!”