Sunday Highlights

• What a struggle I had all week. I see now how the enemy was at work trying to discourage, distract, and hinder what God was going to do on Sunday. All week it has been a struggle for me. I wrestled with God trying to get his mind and heart for Sunday. Usually it comes very easy, but this week I had to press. Late Saturday night I found myself crying out to God for breakthrough. When Sunday morning came, I continued to sense a struggle in the spirit, but by the end of the service we had tremendous breakthrough at the altars. I believe that God brought breakthrough and we are a church on the move.
  
• The message was "Moving Forward." I believe that the enemy wants to keep us stuck in our past and keep us from moving forward. I know that our future is going to be greater than our past. I know that great things are in store for Trinity. We must continue to look forward in order to move forward. We must be able to stop dwelling on the hurts and pains of the past in order to move into our divine destiny. Isaiah 43:18, "Forget about what has happened before. Do not think about the past. Instead, look at the new thing that I'm going to do."
  
• Sunday was also Missions Sunday. Over the past year our missions giving has dropped dramatically. My challenge was for everyone to be involved in missions. I was overwhelmed to see how everyone responded to the challenge to get involved in missions. We were able to see about two thirds of our missionary budget raised in a matter of minutes because of your giving! Praise God! I know that there was great breakthrough as we sacrificed and took on the responsibility of supporting our missionaries.
  
• It was great meeting many new people and first time visitors also. I can sense how God is beginning to bring new people to our church. Our attendance has been strong and I know that this is just the beginning of what God is going to do here at Trinity. Let's continue to make room for God to do what He wants to do.
  
• I know that we are on the verge of great things. Sunday was an important step in that direction as we surrendered our hearts and lives to allow God to have His way. I know that as we continue to live surrendered lives, fully committed and devoted to Him, there is no telling what God will do.
  
• Thank you all for your love, encouragement and prayers. You all have been so great to us. I must have gained 10lbs since arriving here at Trinity. We had such a great weekend visiting with people and getting to know you all better. Thank you for all of your love and support. Ruth and I know that we are at the center of God's will. We are planning to move in July. Please continue to keep us in prayer as we get ready to make the big move. We can't wait to get to New York. We are so excited to begin this new chapter in our lives.