The Well Palmdale, CA

You know...sometimes I dread meetings.  I'm sure you've all had to deal with this at work or maybe other churches (because our meetings are FUN! :)

You know what I'm talking about.  You sit there and someone really has something 'important to say', but really they could have said what they needed to in about 5 minutes, not an hour and a half.  Blah-blah-blah. 

Well, today (and a bit of tomorrow) is an exception for me.  Today I've been surrounded by other church planters, like myself out in Phoenix (which is a frigid 93 degrees).  It's always encouraging to hear stories of struggles and successes out in the mission field.  I love sitting down and talking with other guys who have such a passion for reaching those who don't know Christ. 

It's good to know that there are others out there who are in our position (brand new, small, and really excited, but still waiting to see what God will do next).  It makes me think of Paul when he wrote in Philipians 1:3-5,  I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now..."  Paul always got excited when he saw people in the churches he planted serve Christ in their context.  I'll let you know, too, that the same joy that Paul had is what I have when I think of us at The Well.  I love those moments where I see people take ministries head on, when they tell me a story of sharing their faith with a friend, when I get messages of people wanting to help out with stuff going on, and with knowing the sacrifice that you make for our church.  It's a joy to be your partner in the gospel.  I look forward to coming back to the AV and bringing living water to our thirsty neighbors.

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