Just back from Haiti, here is a brief overview of our trip connecting with current and future partners… Thank you for all you do to help bring the Gospel to those who’ve never heard!
Worship leader Chris Tomlin
I’ve had Chris Tomlin‘s new worship song Our God stuck in my head for a month now, which has been a great thing. It has a driving melody with inspiring lyrics, reminding God’s people of His power, majesty and unshakable love. It begins with a reminder of Christ’s first miracle – turning water into wine. Usually when I hear those words, I think of the wedding in Cana, as it is historically recorded in the Gospel of John. This week of Thanksgiving, the Holy Spirit has been nudging me in another direction.
Two thousand years ago, Jesus began His ministry and publicly substantiated His divinity with supernatural demonstrations. His first terrestrial display, essentially making something from nothing, echoed His act of creation when He literally made the universe out of nothing. And this theme of transformation extends beyond the physical world; indeed God is spiritually bringing life to the dead and redeeming His creation.
Nearly 25 years ago, in 1986, at the end of my rope, I made a decision to end my life but God supernaturally intervened and gave me salvation, hope and purpose. He gave me eternal life and began a process of transformation in me. Once again, God made something out of nothing.
Jesus continues His work of redemption and transformation every day. Capture today by taking a moment to pause and give thanks for His work in you. How has God turned water into wine in your life?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ65aNv28Jc
We had a few minutes to put together this video clip from the Transformational Leadership trainings in Haiti and the Dominican Republic the past two weeks. It’s chronological, and it should be pretty obvious when we leave Haiti and get to the DR. I’ve chosen to include the good and the bad, because it helps to laugh (like when our friend “KK” got locked in the bathroom). Some of the pictures we took show empty chairs – trust me, they were all full: it wasn’t always possible to get pictures during teaching times. Especially in Santo Domingo during the Spirit-led times of surrender and reconciliation. Over 100 Haitian pastors and over 100 Dominican pastors & leaders took part in the institutes and we all experienced the presence and power of God…
Enjoy! (And turn up the resolution to 720p if your internet connection supports it.)
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