Easter and Scripture Challenge -- Days 67, 68, 69, 70

Wow!  What an amazing Easter.  My church, Relevant Church, Ybor City, Tampa, had Easter service in the park downtown today.  I can't even begin to tell you what a feeling I had this morning, driving into downtown, then seeing the park for the first time with our church's signature everywhere.  I've been a member of this church for about 8 months, but I have never, ever, felt like such a part of a church family.  There is nothing I want more than to help with this church and to see it succeed.  I want to grow with it and love it.  I don't know why nor can I explain the connection I have.  All I do know is that God led me to Relevant for a reason, and I don't mind sharing it with anyone who will listen.  I cried a total of 3 times today while at the park.  I was overwhelmed by what God is doing in the life of Relevant, I was overcome by the message of a blessed Easter service, and I was overcome by the amazing power of God, who brought the dream of my church into reality today.  Keeping in mind, our church of about 500, prayed for a year for our goal of 5400, yes 5400, people to join us.  The initial rough number I've seen is 5560.  I remain overwhelmed by today.  4 weeks ago, we had a "mobile church service".  We piled into buses and went to the park and prayed as a congregation.  We picked up pieces of mulch all through the park, wrote the names of those we wished to have join us at service and/or wanted Jesus to show up in their lives.  The best part for me, 70% of the people I prayed for were at the park with me today.  There aren't enough words...

Scripture Challenge Continues

Day 67  Luke 10:1-24

Verse 16, "Then he said to the disciples, 'Anyone who accepts your message is also accepting me.  And anyone who rejects you is rejecting me.   And anyone who rejects me is rejecting God, who sent me.'"

Day 68  Luke 11:1-13

Verse 9, "'And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for.  Keep on seeking, and you will find.  Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.'"

Day 69  John 17:1-26

Verse 3, "And this is the way to have eternal life - to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to Earth."

Day 70  Mark 14:32-42

Verse 38, "'Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation.  For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.'"

Hope you all had a most wonderfully Blessed Easter as well!
xoxo