The St. Louis area Churches of Christ have been getting together annually for many years now to enjoy a time of praise & worship. This year's service took place this past Sunday at our church building. And worship....we did!
The house was packed (an estimated 900+ total in attendance) with approximately 24 churches represented. We sang our hearts out and enjoyed some spirited preaching from bro. Thomas Jackson. Wow! He really hit a home-run! Thanks, my friend.
I also want to thank bro. Marlin Henley for not only leading us in prayer, but for being such an incredible example of Christian leadership and humility. I love ya, Marlin. You're an inspiration to me!
I had such a great time preparing for the event with the other folks who sang on the Praise Team with me, Brian and Amanda Owens, Adam Ray, Nancy Jantz, Stephanie Calkin, Karen Rasbury and Jessica Williamson (my lovely daughter). You guys are such incredible servants. It was a joy to work with people who know it's not about us, and who were so willing to let Jesus shine.
Thanks to Ken Fester for organizing all the child-care folks who took such great care of the children.
Thank you to Jeremy Picker and the area Youth Ministers for leading the worship for the teens.
And, last but not least....thank you Erika Pride for serving us, literally, after the worship with drinks and delicious desserts prepared by the Florissant ladies.
What a joy it was to have all the churches together. I wish we could do this more often than once a year. The sermon was moving, the fellowship was encouraging, and the singing was heavenly. I couldn't stop thinking..."This is what heaven is gonna be like, I can't wait!"
Truly...."When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be!"
