Homecoming - the aftermath

Wow - if you missed it - you missed it- the event of the year - God was present and we were in awe as Tim said in his message.

Mark and Tim did a wonderful job bringing the Word of God. I can see why God has blessed their ministry at Mt. Oak and now in other places. God has a hand on those two young men. I was blessed by both messages.

Everyone, and I mean everyone was blessed by the gathering. There were folks that hadn't been to Mt. Oak in 10 years or more and they had a wonderful time coming home and felt at home.

Thank you to the Mt. Oak folk who opened their arms to visitors and former members. You showed the love of Christ and it showed!

Thanks to those who worked this event. Your efforts did not go unnoticed. I tried to walk around and thank everyone, if I missed you, please forgive me. Thank you!

The cooks thought they had too much food - so instead of multiplying the food, this time God multiplied the people. It was awesome. Thanks to men who fished yesterday - without you we wouldn't have had enough food. What a blessing.

Again, those who served all day - thank you. It amazes me the number of people with a servants heart at Mt. Oak - I sit here in my office at the close of the day and there are still a number of people working to clean up and finish the day. You are amazing and I will not forget you!

Numbers aren't in yet, and they aren't the tale of the story - but I believe it was the biggest day attendance wise since I have been here - well over 600 I think. I pray that some who are not planted in a church will be back - they had to felt wanted and welcome. Thank you all. I'll report on the poll about the number of visitors when I get the report Monday.

More later as stories come in and as God brings the harvest from your efforts.

Again, thanks Mark and Tim. Kevin, we look forward already to next year. Hope you all can make it next year. People have already put in their reservation.

The first Annual Homecoming/Family Picnic was a huge success because God was present and we made into and out of His presence and we still live! Praise God.

Homecoming

The place looks marvelous! Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this a special day.

The pavilion never looked better. The new awnings are first class - thanks to all who worked on them.

I'm praying for good weather - how about you?

I expect an Easter size crowd today - make sure you make everyone feel welcome - please.

I hear-by place a moratorium on all negative talk and stories. Today is about positive talk and remembering the good.

Homecoming

Mt. Oak - do we have a homecoming?

If so, when is it? If not, would you like to see one?

A Homecoming could be a Sunday afternoon with lunch and time to welcome former members back and we could have a worship service with a former pastor (senior, assistant, youth, etc.) preaching.

How old will we be this fall or next year? When were we founded?

Who would like to work on this project? Could we pull if off in November or would you like to wait till after Christmas?

We could even have a week of Homecoming in February and have four nights of services and invite four different speakers to come and share. This might give more former members the opportunity to visit Mt. Oak again.

What do you think? Give me some feedback.