If we were writing a book on our deputation travels, the chapter entitled "July 13th" would be one of its highlights. We had two services yesterday, and both of them went very well. The first one was in the afternoon at the Oakland Mills Evangelical Methodist Camp. Since we had recently been in three Evangelical Methodist churches, I had developed a completely different presentation. I felt God's help while I was speaking, and the congregation responded very well. At the close of the service, an offering was lifted that totalled over $1,500 for EFM!
Our evening service was at the Lewistown God's Missionary Church. Again, God came in the service and the people responded very well. And again EFM was blessed with a good offering. The congregation of about 25 gave over $500. In addition to receiving two good offerings, we also received three and a half support pledges from the two services. I have been praying that God will help meet EFM's financial needs through our ministry, and He is answering that prayer.
After the evening service we had a fun time of fellowship with Pastor Donahey and his wife and son. Devin loved all the exciting things he found in the parsonage, including the "magic" air conditioner, the dog that barked, the dog that breathed, the dog that sat in the basket, and especially the dog Hairy. In fact, Devin liked Hairy so much that Dwight Donahey gave Hairy to Devin. I do believe that Devin is becoming quite attached to his new little buddy. (If you click on either Dwight's or Br. Donahey's blog in the next couple of days, you will probably see some pictures of our time there). 
Devin enjoys cuddling with his new friend, and he even is willing to share his cereal.
0 comments:
Post a Comment