Global Gathering 2013 #2

Hello!

After the last part of the week I am so excited to share a few things with you.  The Global Gathering was such a wonderful week of fellowship, worship and the joining together of the people of God.  You still have the opportunity to experience the services: Global Gathering Services.

As I noted earlier: along with our sister churches (Pastor David Aukerman  from Mt. Haley Church of God and Pastor Jonathan Frymire from Orchard View Church of God) I got to meet our delegate Sudipta Nanda at the Global Gathering.  Sudipta is such a lovely man, he is sincere and fun!  I was delighted to meet him and listen as he shared about his ministry.  Read David's reaction to the connection: David on Sudipta and connectivity. 

During the week the offerings from every service went towards Water4 (go to their website to check it out).  We gathered $106,000 and an anonymous donor pledged to give $4 for every $1 donated.  Therefore the Church of God will send over $500,000 to build wells for clean water!  We also packed over 260,000 meals.  The experience was truly a time where I saw the people of God at work.  But it can't stop in Anderson! We've got to continue the mission to help meet people's needs (both physical and spiritual).  And so I bring the challenge back to you, what can we do? How can we continue to stand together and share God with the world?

After the Global Gathering, ministers and delegates from Church of God churches gathered for our annual GA (General Assembly).  At this year's session we welcomed a new General Director, Rev. Jim Lyon.  Please be in prayer for Rev. Lyon as he begins the responsibility of leading the Church of God into the future. 

If you have more questions, I'd love to tell you more! I come back to you excited and ready for the ministry we can do at Harvest Point Church. 

~Pastor Shannon

Global Gathering 2013

Hello!

What a wonderful week it has been so far here in Anderson.  I have greatly enjoyed being able to relax and enjoy the worship, the sermons, the connections and just the whole Gathering in general. 

The preaching has been wonderful and inspirational.  I have heard the hearts of ministers from all around the globe who have put their hope in God.  They have spoken about Christ - the head of the church, they have encouraged us as the body of Christ to stand together, they have spoken honestly and shared their stories.  It has been wonderful to hear from these men and women of God.

The worship has been uplifting and emotional.  I have learned new songs, sung the hymns of the church and listened as saints (in other languages) sang out the praises of God. 

I have had the opportunity to meet with the delegate that we sponsored from India, Sudipta Nanda, and hear about his ministry. I have had conversations with many pastors, missionaries and others who are doing the work of God all around the world. 

This has been a great week so far and there is more still to come!  If you want to participate by watching online go here: Global Gathering.

Thinking of you,
Pastor Shannon

Sunday June 30, 2013

Hello! I hope this finds you all well, it's finally (officially according to the calendar) summer! I'm so excited for the things we have planned this summer, I hope you'll get involved. 

This coming Sunday I will finish preaching from our series THIS OR THAT: Allowing God to Transform. I will conclude the series with the difference between Allowing life to happen and Choosing to live purposefully.  Are we in charge of our own lives? Yes, we choose to let life pass or make choices...what would God have for us in this?

This week Brett and I are in Anderson, IN like every June.  However, this year instead of a regular North American Convention, the Church of God is putting on a Global Gathering!  So far it's been an exciting time and there are a lot of ways for you to be involved:

1) You can go to the Church of God website and get information: CHOG website (You can watch the services there too!)
2) You can come Sunday night (June 23) and experience a worship service with a live feed from Anderson at 7:30pm at our church. 
3) You can keep up with this blog through the week, I will post about the experience and what I'm learning!

Blessings to you,
Pastor Shannon

Sunday June 23, 2013

Happy Father's Day to all you men out there who have supported us, loved us and helped us with our journey!

This coming Sunday Susan Tatarka will continue preaching from our series THIS OR THAT: Allowing God to Transform. She will discuss with you the difference between Going to Church and Being the Church.  Is there a difference? Is the church a place or a people? Come and find out!

This week Brett and I will go to Anderson, IN like every June.  However, this year instead of a regular North American Convention, the Church of God is putting on a Global Gathering!  It's going to be an exciting time and there are a lot of ways for you to be involved:

1) You can go to the Church of God website and get information: CHOG website (You can watch the services there too!)
2) You can come Sunday night (June 23) and experience a worship service with a live feed from Anderson at 7:30pm at our church. 
3) You can keep up with this blog through the week, I will post about the experience and what I'm learning!

I am praying for each one of you, you are loved!
Pastor Shannon