Now, driving up this morning I was expecting the usual - good music, good preaching, and a welcoming spirit that invites you in. This morning, to my overjoyed spirit, Faithlink gave me much more than that.
From the first "Good Morning" I knew today would be amazing. Missy Wise lead the music, while the Rev. Derek Joyce preached the word. He was preaching today a part of the current series, "The Rooms of the Heart." This week Derek was preaching on the Family Room, pt. 2. It was a sermon based on the Scriptures found in Ephesians the Fifth Chapter. He talked about our family dynamic and how the dynamic works together for the glory of the Kingdom of God.
As Derek wrapped his message up the Spirit of the Lord could be felt moving in that place, and God convicted Derek to do something I have never seen done in a Methodist Church, or even for that matter, any Church service I've attended.
As he concluded his message he invited the families of the room (during the last song - more on that in a minute) to join together and pray for one another. Wives for husbands, husbands for wives, and children to parents. He also invited those without a family to join together as the family of God in a time of prayer.
This is what it looked like.....amazing.....
In our hearts, Lord, in this nation
Awakening
Holy Spirit, we desire
Awakening
For You and You alone
Awake my soul, awake my soul and sing
For the world You love
Your will be done, let Your will be done in me
In Your presence, in Your power
Awakening
For this moment, for this hour
Awakening
What a powerful way to end this great service, and what a wonderful way to kick-start our week!
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