Unexpected Fellowship

To be honest with you, it wasn't what I expected- but, it is exactly what I needed. Secretly, I was starving for it. These were my thoughts at then end of last night's concert at NHC.

At a concert scheduled to be a fundraiser for our upcoming missions trip to Poza Rica, Mexico- it turned out to be much more than a fundraiser. Let me first say that our expectations were far from met. Our attendance was NOWHERE near what we expected. However, the offerings were satisfactory for the size crowd that we had, and the music was way above par. NHC and EDGE rocked the house! The light show was nothing short of amazing. But, this was a fund raising event, and as the night began we were all completely let down by the small crowd.

But the house lights went down, the stage lights came up- and we all forgot how small the crowd was, and how small the offerings were. Our children worshiped like the house was full! They were stoked about being at a real live concert, with lights, and loud music. They danced at the front of the church.

The night, for me, stands in my mind as a series of vivid images. Crystal and the children dancing in the altars. Ace worshipping with them- dancing and even headbanging. People on their knees at the altars. Children with their parents. A lead singer with little voice still belting out sounds of worship to Jesus. Dave, bass hanging, hands raised, being obedient. I honestly weep as I recall the images even now.

To cap the night off, we had one give his heart to the Lord. Then following service, one of our children was baptized in the Spirit. Little 9 year old Kelsey. While we were praying with her about a need that was very dear to her heart- much to our surprise, she started to pray in a beautiful spiritual language. She didn't even want to leave church last night!

What started out to be a fund raising effort turned into a revival of sorts for our young church. This morning I am still hearing testimonies of what the Lord is speaking to individuals. I looked forward to all the worshipers from other churches coming, and getting to fellowship with them. What I didn't expect, was to have this fellowship with Jesus last night.

To be honest with you, it wasn't what I expected- but, it is exactly what I needed. Secretly, I was starving for it.