08.16.07
Harmony
Twice a year our team tries to get away for a few days for a planning retreat. This summer’s retreat just finished up, unfortunately without our teammate, Josh, who is in the US right now.
We discussed virtually every aspect of our ministry here in Ancona. Everything was on the table for discussion. We wanted to evaluate everything we do here, to see if it lines up with our purpose and vision for the church here in Ancona. Meetings like this can be difficult. Feelings can get hurt, and battle lines drawn.
But incredibly, none of that happened. Jason, our team leader, led an incredible three days of dreaming about the church here. Several things emerged from the meetings, some of which I will be sharing with you soon. But the thing that bubbled to the surface time and time again was a desire to have an increased emphasis on prayer. More prayer on our team, more prayer as a church, and more prayer in our community. The message that God was sending us was unmistakable.
Can you join us as we go before the Father and ask Him to help us with the task He has given us? Ask Him to work boldly among the people in Ancona - especially those that are already believers here - and to raise up a vibrant community here. Please join us as we make beautiful, harmonious music before the Lord.