Alpha Update: 2nd Meeting

Ebbs and flows are part of life and thus, part of ministry. Our first "ebb" occurred last night as we only had 9 people at our second Alpha course meeting. The good thing is that the evening was still a success in our eyes.

Really the idea of success in ministry has long been in need of an overhaul. Obviously we would love to have a couple hundred people attending Alpha (although likely not in our front room!). That would be incredible! BUT the incredible thing in God's "economy" (aka Kingdom) is that our level of success is not based on the bottom line -- how many people are at a given event. It's based on our faithfulness in following Him and living/working out the directions He's given. With that in mind, even when there's just one person who has been (hopefully) guided closer we can celebrate success.

Last night was a big success because we were able to have some great conversation about the evening's topic: Who was/is Jesus? There was especially one couple present that has been openly drawing closer and closer to deciding to follow Jesus. Hearing them talk about everything was a real blessing.

So, all in all, while the whole group wasn't present (hopefully they'll be back next week) it was still a great night. You can continue to pray with us, and not just on Tuesday nights, that these great folks will continue opening their hearts to the movement of the Holy Spirit within them. It's obvious that they are being drawn closer to Him and we just need to support them in prayer as that journey progresses!