We pray the wind of the Holy Spirit will blow thru the church touching hearts and healing broken spirits. Not yet, but pray with us that it will. Meanwhile the other wind did blow -- the weather. This past week we saw the fury of the storm. And we didn't see it nearly as bad as they did further north. But it rained and it blew and it blew and it rained in Newport. It was fun watching the waves breaking on the rocks but it wasn't much fun to drive in.
But beyond the weather, it was a good week. We stayed in a condo that Joyce's brother has a time-share in. It was 6 miles north of the church at Otter Crest. Very nice and very convenient and the price was right. Thanks Don. We and 5 people from the church painted the inside of the parsonage and did a few repairs. The carpet will be cleaned this week and we will "move" in when we return to Newport on Friday. (By the way, we returned to Grants Pass about 7:00 Sunday evening). By moving in we mean a few chairs, some kitchen stuff, an air mattress to sleep on and some clothes.
And today was a good day. These are wonderful, hardworking people who love their church and want to see it succeed. Our worship was good, we even have 3 ladies leading the singing. We had 19 in worship which is encouraging. Although the new ones aren't really good candidates to become part of the church -- relatives who live out of the area and members of other churches. But it is still encouraging. And we had a great Thanksgiving potluck dinner -- lots of yummy food and the people were encouraged. Then we had a very positive board meeting. These kind of meetings can be boring but these are such great people. They are constantly thinking forward. Pray Joyce and I can give them the direction and guidance they need. Thanks.
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Hello,
You know, God is so good to provide us encouragement in many different ways. Those visitors helped to fill the room and encourage you as to the possibilities. Soon the church will be filled with permanent worshipers and you will be amazed at the faithfulness of our Father. You are the willing vessels and are there doing His will. It is His job to guide you and bring in the people. I'm sure you will work on outreach as soon as the parsonage is done. Now is a good time to build relationships. I just encourage you to keep up the good work and keep you faith primed.
The wind of the Holy Spirit is doing His work in Newport.
We love you and pray for you.
Bess and Rick
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