New things are happening at White Stone. On Saturday we had an experimental household split. This is the culmination of our 'more than 24' campaign, pushing towards creating two households in White Stone. Even after breaking into two groups there were still about 13 in each party - viable households of their own.The single hour we spent apart went fairly well for both groups. There was some uncertainty but people rose to the challenge. We plan to have another go in two weeks.
We won't be separating yet, that won't happen until some time in the new year. But God has given us many quality saints and I have faith he will provide more - it should make the possibility for creating two strong house-churches very realistic indeed.
Also last week the brother's cell group made a foray into Worcester. This was also a bit of a milestone, since we plan to visit fairly regularly to evangelise, make friends and potentially begin a cell-group there. It all remains to be seen, but why not? God will build his Church, and he'll use us!
PS. I'm trying to learn the difference between furtive prayer and fervent prayer - see last week's entry.
There's a bit of a sense of destiny in all this. You will be my witnesses in Coventry, Worcestershire, the South West and the ends of the earth'...
ReplyDeletemy head is telling me we shouldnt be splitting and everything should stay as it has always been, but theres a bigger bit inside of me that is really REALLY excited about it all! weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for worcester/gloster where ever it is!
ReplyDeleteGod is building and we are rejoiceing and supporting
ReplyDeleteand getting along side when the saints get a little weary adn rejoice in the victorys
I for one have longed and dreamed for worcester/malvern for 15 years adn I am sooooooooooo excited to hear that God is moving you into the area
I maybe promise sister but I am with you in spirit
I am excited about the split because it will help people to branch out more, test out their giftings, be more open in worship and in sharing their hearts. Big groups make that harder. We will still be sharing the same building, spending plenty of time with the people in the other group so we won't forget each other!
ReplyDeleteI am also very aware that God has blessed us a lot for us to be in this position, able to have 2 groups after such a short time as a household. Thank you God for your love and faithfulness.