Sanford Outreach
This past Saturday, our church went to the Sanford Housing Authority to distribute food to 300 families in need. God has given us extreme favor with the Sanford Housing authority, which allowed us the opportunity to conduct a full blown service before the distribution of food. Hundreds gathered on the neighborhood basketball court for the service. We ran out of seats, so many had to stand throughout the service. There was a great spiritual hunger in the hearts of these precious people.
I preached a message called, "You Are Not Forgotten". It was evident that this message brought hope and encouragement to many who felt forgotten and inaignificant. As the sermon concluded, I began ministering on the cross and the blood of Jesus. There was a powerful anointing present. The Spirit of the Lord began moving on the hearts of the people. 87 people responded to the call for salvation! They asked forgiveness of their sins, and received the Lord Jesus as their savior.
After the service, many that were sick in body, came forward for prayer. Our ministry workers met them and began to pray over their needs. Healing took place and many testified of the touch of God's hand upon their life.
Of course, at the end of the day, we distributed food to the families. It was a great ending to a great day. You could see the joy and thanksgiving on their faces. Not only did they receive spiritual relief, but also relief in the natural.
I believe that this is what the Body of Christ is all about. God has blessed us that we may be a blessing to others. We are an extension of God's hand upon this earth. It sure felt good, being a part of this great commission.
Mark 16:15
And then he told them, "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone, everywhere.NLT
3 comments:
What a Blessing it was to be apart of the Outreach at the Sanford Housing Authority! So many life's we're changed and touched by the Power of God! I am so glad to be apart of the Great Commission that Jesus has called us to do!I am thankful for the Blood of Jesus and for the Cross of Calvary!
Pastor,
It was so exciting to take part in the outreach at Sanford. I think, too often, we all get busy in our daily affairs, that we forget our mission that God gave us to do. Seeing all those people who were so hungry for the love of Jesus Christ really brought back to remembrance why we are here.
Dot Shrider
Pastor Jonathan,
Thank you for the glorious message tonight on Vision and thank you for the sweet story of your and Cristina's wedding. The both of you beamed like a couple of newly weds tonight.
As you requested I am writing to inform you I am indeed joining you and New Beginnings on the fast and praying for Pastor Amy. How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with Him. Acts 10:38 Pastor Amy is indeed make whole. Amen. To the Holy One of Israel belongs all the glory!
Because He lives,
Minister Brenda Straub
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