God has birthed in me a vision for a Church. It's called the Life Church (TLC). I don't know if it will be here in Moyock or somewhere else but I intend on building this thing that I have seen. One Sunday morning about a month ago or more I woke up and came over to the Church. I usually come over early so I can put the finishing touches on my sermon and finish up all the things I need to do before the service. Earlier while taking a shower God had turned on a light in me and all of a sudden it was as though I could see this Church and I had faith to believe for it. When I got over to the Church I couldn't stop thinking about it and it was over-riding my preparation efforts for the day's service.
Finally I decided to write down the things I was thinking about so I could then focus on what I needed to for the service. As I began to write it was as though I were emptying myself onto paper. Everything just flowed and before I finished I had written 6 pages of notes on a 6" X 4" tablet.
I was released and was able to let go of it long enough to finish the service prep for the day ahead. Even though I let it go that morning the vision has not let go of me. The other day I got the notepad and recopied the notes into my laptop only to find that it stirred the same passion and excitement in my soul.
I thought I would use this blog to not only share this vision but to help flesh it out some. Some of it will be rough and crude and I may wind up changing much of it before it's all over but I just ask you to bare with me. Feel free to make comments and suggestions as sometimes God uses them to speak to me, but whatever you do please do this one thing. Believe with me!
Wow! Even as I went to push the "submit" button a wave of emotion flooded me to the point of almost overwhelming me. I know this is God, I know this is big, I know this is real! God help me!
I pray that god will contiue to birth fresh & new ideas for this exciting journey & hey share with us....i will also believe with you:) We want to be excited with ya! sending love & prayers your way!
I am reading this and knowing this is right at the very same time. I am soooooooooooooooo sure you are right on with this. We are united with you Pastor. I have to head back from lunch or I would say more, but will later, hugs and peace/juanita
WOW!!! Im totally stoked!!! This is an incredible vision and one that is in such great need!!!! You are the perfect man for the job...allow God to stretch this vision and work in your wonderful creativity.....I've known for a long time that this was the kind of thing that God was just waiting to spill out of you---Please know, that even though Matty and I aren't there in person....we are SOOOOOOOOOO behind you ALL THE WAY!!!! I can't wait to see what God is going to do with this------IT'S GONNA ROCK!!! :) :)
I had a difficult time getting this out of my mind and came back to the library to say that it should be birthed in you first so that doesn't surprise me. I have felt something brewing but not a new church. I was on my way to church the other day though and saw the 100 acres beside MAOG and thought, am I thinking too big? God will tell you but wouldn't it be cool to have a campground and church ? I will line up behind your vision. I only get a minute or so left on here and have to leave. I am blessed to see your thoughts on this. We love you Pastor Scott, j