Each year on the 3rd Sunday of August, the Greater St. John Church Family engages in worship outside under a tent. This affords us an opportunity to evangelize the surrounding neighborhood with the preaching of the gospel, the singing of hymns and spiritual songs and Christian fellowship. The attire was casual thus disarming anyone who had an excuse for not attending.
We began the day with Sunday school at 8am instead of our regularly scheduled early morning service, followed by the tent service at 10am. More than 500 people were able to worship with us and the weather was superb. Various ministries were able to participate including our youth choir and for the first time, The Stepping for Christ Drill Team.
I preached a message entitled "The Secret to My Satisfaction" from Philippians 4:13. The outline is as follows:
I preached a message entitled "The Secret to My Satisfaction" from Philippians 4:13. The outline is as follows:
I. An Awesome Reality - "I can"
II. An Available Range - "do all things"
III. An Adequate Resource - "through Christ who strengthens me"
Despite some microphone issues and the aroma of meat cooking in the background, which proved to be stiff competition, the Lord blessed the preaching experience. The message was said to be timely as the lives of many were blessed. We were also blessed to welcome 5 new souls to the family.
Following the service, we broke bread together as friendships were developed and old acquaintances renewed.
I have some pictures to share, but unfortunately, I'm experiencing a few technical difficulties, and will have to upload them in the near future.
One more thing, I will be on vacation from my pastoral responsibilities for the next two weeks. This will allow time for reflection, rest and revival. I will not return to the pulpit until the first Sunday in September. Thank God I finally decided to be good to myself. God Be Praised!
