AND A GREAT DAY WAS HAD BY ALL!
Deer Flat Family,
I can’t begin to tell you how
you all blessed me yesterday! Your commitment to be at Deer Flat Church was
nothing short of dedication. I was so touched by the turnout of my church
family! THANK YOU!
It was an awesome day indeed!
What fun I had sharing the breath-taking story of those early pioneering
families who birthed the church that you and I have been so blessed by. I
learned some wonderful things and had a chance to meet some new people as well.
One of the “down line” of
those early pioneers was in church yesterday. He told me about the fact that
his mother moved to the area when she was six. He shared how they took their
earthly possessions and loaded them in their wagons. Because those wagons were so full, the
majority of those families walked from Nebraska to the sagebrush fields of S.
Idaho. Talk about sacrifice and determination.
Because of that pioneering
spirit and a heavy dose of daring faith, there was no looking back. These are
critical ingredients for us to take into the future as we undertake the next
step in God’s unfolding plan for Deer Flat Church. The building of a Children’s
Ministry Center, doubling the current lobby, adding restrooms and an amazing
kitchen will be no small task. 3 million dollars is no small amount.
But this is where a God who
can do the impossible comes in. Nothing is too difficult for Him. How daring is
your faith? How much do you trust Him? We have some BIG DECISIONS to make in
July. Would you commit to really be praying about what part God would have you
play? Would you have purposeful conversation with your spouse, family, or
friends about what God could be saying to you? Yesterday’s responsiveness by
the congregation was so wonderfully positive. I’m believing God is going to do
something GREAT for His church and His people. Thank you for your partnership! I LOVE MY CHURCH!
God and Country is happening in just over two weeks. This is a
piece that has been a part of 4th of July celebrations in the Nampa,
Caldwell area for a lot of years. This year is a big task and has a variety of
very exciting venues to it. It includes the Louis Palau Evangelistic
Association with Andrew Palau speaking.
There will also be a BMX Extreme Sports Exhibition, Concert, Freestyle
Motocross Exhibition, food booths, fireworks and more. ENTRANCE TO THE EVENT IS FREE! During that evening of celebration,
there will be a very clear and intentional presentation of the Gospel to all
attending. At the close, there will be an invitation given. They are asking the
churches of the Treasure Valley to provide people who would be glad to pray
with anyone wanting to receive Christ. A
training class is planned for those who have an interest in being used during
that invitation. Thursday evening the 16th
or 23rd at 7 pm at City Pointe is when the training takes place.
Would
you prayerfully consider being a part of this important moment in someone’s
life? GOD AND COUNTRY IS HAPPENING THIS YEAR ON JUNE 29TH.
People are the only treasures
that we can lay up for ourselves in heaven. Your investment in someone’s
eternity is HUGE. If you’ve never had a chance to be with someone who is giving
their life to Christ, this is your moment to support them, pray with them and love
them into the Family.
The Deer Flat Family is the
most amazing group of people I know in the Treasure Valley and beyond. The
heart to serve, give, share, pray and love is what sets Deer Flat apart from so
many others who make a profession, but make no difference. Let’s make our lives
count for something greater than ourselves!
See you Sunday!
Pastor D
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