thursday

tonight encounter took on a new shape. periodically throughout the year we are going to be meeting separately at different locations in auburn. the different groups are all meeting under the same mindset that whatever we do whether in word or deed- do it all in the name of Jesus [colossians 3:17]. the groups were separated by different aspects of grace campus : prayer, service, vocational ministry, missions/international students, reading the word, and community. tonight i went to the meeting about serving our community in auburn. i have to say that it was incredibly encouraging. whenever a group of believers gather for the purpose of God being glorified it excites my heart more than i can articulate. as i sat and listened to all the amazing things that are happening in auburn, i began to look around the room and just dream over the people that i was gathered with. He has equipped us all with different gifts and passions and He is going to orchestrate something beautiful through this ministry. i feel it. our group was led by jason orme. i have just recently had the chance to get to know jason and his heart is incredible. as he spoke to the group gathered in his living room, it was evident in his words and his eyes that the Lord has placed great vision and wisdom upon him to be a leader in our community of believers. i'm really excited about being able to know a new group of faces from my encounter family. i'm amazed again at the wonderful people i have the privilege to call friends.