December 23, 2009

When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh.
-Matthew 2: 10-11, NIV

The story on the Visit of the Magi was a backdrop to H.o.P.E today as prayers of gratitude went up for this past year’s gifts (family, healing, friends and more) and in anticipation for what the new year will bring. Please join us next week, on Wednesday, December 30 for a special time of prayer and reflection!

Miguel Davis shared his experience as an US Army Specialist. He serves as a lead musician for the troupes for their encouragement and morale boost! Miguel has been grateful for the opportunity to use his musical gifts to serve God and country. Boot camp was pretty grueling in itself, especially for a guy over 40 among others who were twice younger than him. Yet, he completed the test at the top. He noticed that whatever he ate or drank, the guys imitated the content of his food tray. He didn’t expect that his witness would expand to healthy physical habits, too. Specialist Davis shared his music with us that night and he invited first time guest, Kristi to joined in singing a Spirit-filled rendition of O Holy Night. (You’ll get a chance to hear Kristi next year on January 6 during H.o.P.E Global)

Miguel returns to his duties in a few days. Please keep him in your prayers as well as his wife, Angela, their family and the young men and women serving in our Armed Forces.

Praying for our joy… and hope for the journey!
Pastor Sabine

AN INVITATION:
January 1 and 2, 2010: Forest Lake Church will host a Prayer Weekend starting on Friday, January 1 at 7pm. We hope to see you and your friends there!