OFF-SITE… Pray for us…
We are at a season in our church where the steps we take must be very cautious. I’m taking more time away this weekend to try to find some answers in the direction we are heading as a church. All I know is that we need Jesus in our lives more than ever. We need his presence to be on everything we do. It’s been an interesting year thus far for our church. And to be honest, it’s been the hardest and harshest year of my 20-year career in ministry.
I’m doing my first official “off-site” (getaway) with our elders and pastors. We are getting away for three days to pray, pray and pray. We desire to hear what God is saying to us. I guess we are unplugging to so we can plug into HIM. I’ve never been hungrier for directions and answers. Please pray for us… that we hear what God is saying to us. I just know that a great anointing will be released.
Pastor Manny
This is a much needed time to get in the presence of God in a secluded location and seek direction from the Lord for where MHC is heading. I pray that God reveals the direction we need to go in and that it is heard clearly exactly what needs to be done. Will continue to keep this in prayer…
I will definitely be praying for you guys. Direction from the lord is one of the most valuable things in life and we definitely need some. I can’t wait to see where we’re headed.
Prayer is a great way to look for answers. But it says in James 4:2-4 you want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous for what other have, and you can’t possess it, so you fight and quarrel to take it away from them. And yet the reason why you don’t have what you want is that you don’t ask god for it. and even when you do ask, you don’t get it because your whole motive is wrong-you want only what will give you pleasure, you adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with this world makes you an enemy of god? I say it again, that if your aim is to enjoy this world, you can’t be a friend of god.
I have been thinking about those verses all week and i really feel touched by what it says, and what it is saying is very powerful. And i also think it has to do with this situation we have right now with the church. So I’ll keep the church in prayer.
I wish I could be there but Lima need us. I pray your ears and eyes will be open to hear and see him. Transformation and change will come to your life and it will flow to the whole church. Get ready MHC it is time to seek him like never before. LOve you guys.
Pastors & elders, you can be assured of my continued prayers as you spend those three days seeking God for the direction of our Church.
Proverbs 2:1-5 says “My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, AND IF YOU CALL OUT FOR INSIGHT AND CRY ALOUD FOR UNDERSTANDING, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.”
I pray you are able to reach the heavens with your prayers and that not only you but all of us at MHC seek His presence more than ever. May we get revelation in heart, mind, and spirit of who our God really is and who we are in Him–give us direction and guide our path.
If something starts in earnest prayer, then it’s a good start!
I will be praying for you pastor and elders that are taking this time to look God’s face and direction for our church.
I’m sure you guys will come back refreshed, with a clear vision and direction and fully charged!!! 🙂 Can’t wait for sunday…!!!! And the days to come:)
This time away and in his presence is always needed and I do believe it is happening at the right time. I will continue to be in prayer knowing that you all will hear from God the direction MHC is to take.
I will be praying for all of you, as you set a side time to seek Gods face on the direction he already has set for MHC. Cant wait to hear what God has in store.
Well Pastor we will keep everybody in prayer and I know that God will do wonders. we just need to keep our faith up and put the lord in everything we do.
I pray that you hear God’s voice and what he is saying to MHC in this season!
I will be praying that God orders our steps to ensure that we remain on the path that He has paved for us corporately and individually. It’s God’s will be done!
Sounds good to me. I pray a wonderful time will be had by all, in HIS presence.
I’ll be praying for you’all pastor. I know thatGod will answer our cry, for he is a faithful God. I’am believing for a powerful testamony upon your return.
I will be praying for you. May the rest of the body remember to keep the church in prayer also.
Can’t wait for the next season! and to see what God has for MHC
I will be praying for all as you take these next few days to seek God. I know He is up to something great in our lives and in our church, we are on the brink of it.
I will definately praying for you all. The Holy Spirit will speak to you all and you all will come back with fresh direction. Can’t wait to hear how it goes. I am excited still about the season we are in. I feel like anything can happen!
i will be praying for you all. I know this time is needed to get away and seek His face.
I know it’s gonna be a great time for you guys!
We’ll be praying for you all Pastor. I get what you mean. His presence is needed.
Can’t wait. I’m very excited to see what God says concerning the direction of our church.
I love this blog because it is true that this is the hardest year of our lives. We need to pray that we find what God is saying to us and when we find it we will understand what He is doing for us.
It is time to seek His face and hear His voice.
This is going to an awesome time for direction and guidance from God. I know you and the elders will connect with God’s presence!
As you and the team unplug and plug into Him diligently and obediently seeking pressing and listening I k ow and believe these will be days that will not be forgotten and create momentum.
Late on answering this one but I was praying for this weekend since the day it was planned. Glad to be here and see what God is already doing.
This offsite is key. I believe what happens in this off-site will dictate the direction and future of MHC.
OFF-SITE PRAY FOR US
What a great way to be with your elders, take time to pray for instruction from GOD and all
feel his presence. Great idea, Pastor. Look forward to hearing all about it this Sunday.
I still call Miami Harvest Church my home church. I’m just away for now. It’s funny. I haven’t been able to access your blogs for a few days now due to issues with my phone and not having a computer. But it seems that as MHC is hurting. So am I. I believe it’s becuase I am still part of that body. I miss you guys. And I can’t wait to be back. I don’t know when that will be though.
Very glad we found the house. It was past due time for this 🙂 It blessed me even though I wasn’t there.
Time away with God is a great investment in all that we do. It sets the tone for what is to follow..