Stories

Stories are important.  We learn from stories.  When I teach, I start each class with a chance to share stories - how we had seen God move, when we understood that he was close or involved in what was going on around us.  I believe stories give us far more than simple entertainment; they bring us hope and the knowledge that beyond a shadow of a doubt, God is bigger than we are and moves in ways that we can't imagine.  Hearing stories gives us a glimpse into that reality and awakens our ability to see him moving.

I heard a story on Friday, and I wanted to share it with you.  Here's Adam's own words:

"I was at a mentorship group/bible study a while ago, and we were closing in prayer, and my request was that I'd get the money in for this missions trip. I'd recently found out that I was $1500 short of what I needed to have already had in. So, we prayed over that and just committed it to God. That Sunday, I was at church, and this friend ended up sitting behind me, and he asked me how my week went and how getting the money in went and what not. I told him that I didn't get paid till the upcoming Tuesday, and then he asked me how much short I'd be after I got paid. I was going to be $600 dollars short of what I needed after I got paid and had tithed and such. He texted me later that afternoon and asked if he could drop by my house because he had something for me.

When he arrived, he handed me an envelope, and he said that all week he'd been praying about it and that God had really put it on his heart to support me going on this trip. And God had kept telling him "$600, $600, $600, give him $600", and he'd been paid $600 cash up front to cover a lease on an apartment that he was leasing out to a couple. He said that when I told him I'd be $600 short of what I needed, it was like God said "I told you so..." and it was just a really reassuring thing in his spirit that he was supposed to bless me with $600 towards my ministry trip. That was really cool, and it has been a huge blessing. :)"

How have you seen God move lately?  Leave a comment with your story.

November

Have you checked out the BREAKFORTH info? Check out the link soon - I need your REGISTRATION INFORMATION BY SUNDAY if you want to go. Of course you can always register later if it's not sold out, but you'd miss out on the better deal and getting in on the hotel... Check that out this week and let me know of your interest. THIS WEEK - Prayer Room Event. Friday, November 7, 7-10 PM the fellowship room will be set up into a prayer room for YOU. It is a come and go thing, so call a friend and plan to come for an hour. Guided creative prayer. Come. TONIGHT - NEW Bible Study 7:30 Tuesdays at the church - you are welcome to join us. I am leading this one, and we'll be learning about God through the Scriptures. Bring your Bible! (No study on Rememberance Day.) YOUNG MARRIEDS - Stay for lunch after church on Sunday November 16. Lunch is provided. Watch for other couples that morning to invite to join us! ABM - The church's annual business meeting is also on the 16th - Pie & Coffee at 5:30, and the meeting will run 6:30 - 8. CITY WIDE EVENT!!!!! We are going to do the World's Largest Chocolate Fondue! This is an event to raise awareness for STOP THE TRAFFIK, a group committed to stopping the traffiking of humans around the world. Check out the link, and mark Thursday, November 27 on your calendar. More details to come. ADULT CHRISTMAS BANQUET - Sunday, November 30 at the church (catered by Charlottes - mmmmm). Tickets $20. There's a great improv comedy team coming - should be a great opportunity for all us young adults to integrate into the bigger congregation. The Adult Christmas Banquet - not just for your parents!!!

Small Groups - Fall 08

Here's what we've got for small group options so far: Sunday nights - Potluck and Bible Study at the church, in the youth lounge. Potluck is at 6 - bring food! and study will follow from 7-830. This one is led by Jon and Treena, and starts up Sept. 21. It's open to everybody, and childcare is provided. Monday nights - This one is at the Simpson's home at 7 PM, and it's for college aged young adults. It's led by Holly and starts up next Mon, Sept. 15. There are both mens and ladies studies at the church that are open to young adults as well - both of these sound really good, and add the element of mentorship to the small group study. Men's is every other Monday starting on the 15th, at 7:30. The women's one is during the day, but which day is still being determined. As always, you can get more info by emailing westhillcc@hotmail.com.