Monday, April 29, 2013

Weekends (and every day) are for church family

We've always loved our church family.  In every state, God has given us an amazing body of believers to come alongside us.  But until we began to attempt to worship in a different language and a different country, we never truly appreciated what church can be.
 

This weekend, we enjoyed a big, wonderful dose of time with some of our church staff.  Somehow our pastor and his sweet wife made time to come share a meal with us.



Then, after church yesterday, we got to celebrate a birthday!  We love this precious, transparent staff wife.
 


And her family, too!
 

We always find ourselves nodding in agreement as we delve into deep conversations and listen to each other's hearts.

 
 Last night, our church presented another Acts 1:8 night as we sent out this young family to serve overseas.  Our missions pastor opened with the video of "How Great is Our God (World Version)".   I had never seen or heard that particular version, and I sat in the pew with tears running down my face as each different language was sung.  This video showed exactly what I feel in reverse.  I've been able to come back to my home country and worship and fellowship in my heart language. 
 
 
I needed this time of furlough.  I needed the time to hear God's Word in English and to sing in English.  I am so grateful the Body of Christ, and I think every day is a great day to spend time together!

3 comments:

Betsy de Cruz said...

Enjoy! I've always loved Sundays and the chance to fellowship and RECEIVE ministry and encouragement too.

The dB family said...

I get tears in my eyes just reading about it!

Blessings!
Deborah

us5 said...

yes, amen! it's like water to the soul to worship in your heart language! i love to see how you are cherishing each special moment...♥