Practicing the Power of our Absence

Last week I had an injury that required hospitalization and I'm on the mend and doing well.  I had the opportunity to as Pastor Ayars says "practice the power of my absence."  When you can't be somewhere in person, be praying.  Four of our pastors went to Brookhaven Town Hall and prayed with view of township in sight.  In case you are not familiar, this is located on one of the higher hills on a mostly flat island and you have some pretty spectacular views.  They prayed for the harvest that will come as we move out in faith reaching the new community.  I've been praying more while I'm unable to do more.  Funny how that is so often overlooked.

This week I joined Joe and Paul at a breakfast for pastors sponsored by the Brookhaven Coalition for Religious Freedom.  It was an opportunity to meet and pray with elected officials and candidates for the town.  At this breakfast I saw a friend I used to work with "back in the day" who is now also in ministry.  It was a great reconnection.  He's part of a recent church plant and he and his senior pastor offered to share what they've learned.  What a blessing!  We are so looking forward to see God work as more and more people reach out into this community.