Blessed are those on the Journey
Blessed are those on the Journey
“Blessed is the man whose strength is in You,
Whose heart is set on the pilgrimage (Journey)”
Psalm 84:5
Sunday, we culminate our Journey Emphasis with Commitment Sunday. I hope you have been blessed by our annual emphasis. The Journey Video and testimonies have been inspirational. It’s encouraging to see how God is transforming so many lives in the Family of Families. Let me again express our gratitude to all those who participated in this process. Sunday, we will have a two-fold emphasis. We’ll develop the last step in the Journey – Showing Jesus to our world. You’ll have an opportunity to indicate your interest in upcoming TOUCH Training Camps; our Regional Mission Trips and/or our Guatemala Partnership. We’ll also call for a new or renewed commitment to the Journey for 2012. Remember the Father promises to bless those whose heart is set on the Journey!
I have a personal plea to make to our Class Shepherds and Care Group Leaders. We’ve started 2012 with wonderful attendance in worship! The Spirit is drawing many new folks to Canaan and we’re seeing an increased harvest. However, at the same time Sunday School attendance has been anemic in 2012. There is no substitute for personal touches! I want to ask every class, preschool through senior adult, to contact your absentees this week. Let’s fill our S.S. classes and God’s House for the culmination of Journey Month.
D-Now Weekend is here! Bro Michael reports that we have nearly 30 students signed up at this time plus our leaders. Please be in prayer for Bro Michael and all those who’ll be leading over the weekend. Let’s ask for the Holy Spirit to bring a revival among our students – it could spread through our church!
Don’t forget the Canaan’s Walk for Life this Saturday at 9AM on our campus. Our RA’s, GA’s and Students will be participating along with some of our adults. All of your contributions go to support Save-a-Life. This is such a worthy cause. Our center ranks in the top 10 nationally in its ministry!
Finally, let me mention our upcoming Annual Leadership Team Retreat. This is the time your staff and church leaders get away to seek God’s face for His Church and plan the upcoming annual calendar. Please join me in praying for the Spirit’s leadership during this important weekend.
Thank you church family again for your prayer support for us! We feel so blessed to be a part of this Family of Families. We continue to praise His Name!
Your grateful partner in the Journey,
Bro Morgan