Those present to receive the award from Interim President Brent Ross were above (r to l) Dr. Louia Gransee, Dr. Oral Collins, Rev. Robert Fabian, Dr. J. Pomeroy Carter and below (r to l) Rev. Robert Fabian, Dr. J. Pomeroy Carter, Rev. Glennon Balser, Rev. Floyd Powers and Rev. Clio Thomas.
The music was powerful as we worshipped together, with the worship team leading us in an especially powerful rendition of "I Am a Friend of God." Our evening speaker was Steve Haas of World Vision. Steve powerfully reminded us of God's Command that we have been sent to bless others as we have been blessed by God, both with the Gospel and with our means. Steve then asked of us the Question, "What happened?" How could a world with so many professing believers be so unblessed, both by the Gospel and by the resources God has given us. As we reflected on that Question, we were confronted with the Reality - Jesus is LORD of All! Every blesssing we have received - the blessing of life in Christ and the blessing of material prosperity must be surrended to Christ and shared with those in the world. And finally, Steve gave us this Challenge, will we go in obedience to His command and share the blessings we have been given with a hurting world. His closing challenge, when our worship is over, let our service begin!
The evening concluded with a sneak preview of of the new film, "Faith Happens", a film about the true stories of people in one church who travel different roads in coming to faith. When you hear of this film showing near you, I encourage you to see it yourself and take along a friend or two.With only two days left of this year's Convention, I wonder how many more blessings God will pour out on His people gathered here.
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