GODS BLESSINGS

I am so excited about where God is leading us that I can barely contain myself. About a year ago, the vision of the youth trading locations in the church with the adults was placed on a young mans heart. He shared this vision with Mark and myself, and in turn we shared it with the church leadership. There was much debate and discussion, and there was some resistance. Unltimately, the move was approved, and here we are today. I truely believe with everything in me that this was Edinbrooks first step of faith in the journey that God has set us on. Our Sr. Pastor, Ivan Veldhuizen is the annointed leader of Edinbrook Church, chosen by God to lead us. In the book of Joshua, God tells Joshua that wherever he plants his foot, God will go with him. He tells Joshua to be strong and courageous THREE times, and know that God will come through on his promise. I believe that Ivan is leading us just like Joshua lead Israel, and that Ivan (and the leadership) have taken that first step of action by allowing the move, and now, God is pouring out his blessings on us. Just as Joshua first had to step into the land of milk and honey before God would bless him, Edinbrooks leadership has taken that first step, and we are starting to see His Blessings.
This blessing is coming in the form of First Time Decisions for Jesus! In the 7 years that I have been doing youth ministry, I have not seen fruit like this. Outside of the Revolution outreach event, I think I could count on one hand the number of students who have made first time decisions for Jesus. This year alone, in the 7 months of ministry so far we have seen 35 students come to Christ! THAT BLOWS MY MIND! Only GOD can do stuff like that! We are seeing this happen not only in the youth ministry, but in Edinbrook as a whole. God is pouring out his blessings on Edinbrook Church in the form of new creations for Christ. I also believe with all of me that God is going to also bless us with mind blowing resources, both finacial and human resources. God is unleashing the giftedness in our current attenders, and is bringing new gifted attenders to further Glorify Him. God is unleashing the finances of our current attenders, and I beleive is bringing new attenders who will astound us with their generosity. All for HIS GLORY!
I am so blessed to be used by God, here at Edinbrook Church, and know that even my small role has an impact for His Kingdom!

John