Thursday, February 22, 2007

Great Weekend

Well, I know we are almost upon another weekend but as promised here is an update from our trip to Arizona.
Sunday morning Joel preached from Acts 1:8 and 1Corinthians 12:7 . He talked about how it was a necessity to operate in the power of Holy Ghost using the gifts that God has given us. He emphasized that we were created as vessels and if vessels aren't being used then they are just taking up space. Sunday night we had a tremendous service. From the very first song you could feel God was working in our midst. This year Joel has made it a point to every time he preaches to talk about Acts 2:38 whether it is in his message or before he preaches. On Sunday night he didn't get much further than "for the promise is unto you and to your children and to all that are a far off even as many as the Lord our God shall call." when the Holy Ghost fell and people begin worshiping and praying for one another. Before the close of the service Joel felt led of the Lord to tell the church that God wanted to heal the brokenhearted. A deep presence of God moved in and people begin to weep and travail. There was a lingering spirit even after Bro. Hogan dismissed those that felt they needed to go.
While in Arizona we stayed at a guest house owned by the Mills, a family in the Hogans church. The Mills own and board horses. On Monday before we left they allowed Alyssa to ride on Missey, a brown Navajo. We also got to watch as the farrier shod the horses. It was a very exciting experience for Alyssa (and us too). Thank you to the Mills for allowing us to stay in your cozy guest house and for allowing us to enjoy your horses.
Friday we leave for San Jose. We will be preaching for Bro. Jon Shoemake on Sunday morning. So stay posted for more adventures with The Beans.
A young man praying at the alter.
Alyssa in Sunday School with her teacher.
Daddy and his baby girl. Isn't she cute.
The guest house where stayed.
Alyssa riding Missey.

5 comments:

Linda Elms said...

Thank you Sheree for sharing the weekend with us. Isn't blogging great? It helps us all stay informed about what is happening in each others lives! I love it! Great pictures, too. Love ya'll!

Gene Holley said...

Aww - how sweet! Looks like everything so nice. Y'all are truly anointed of the Lord. Glad to get to share in it all. (BTW - you really should get the book out on your camera and figure out how to set the date!!! LOL! I thought you were putting up old pictures until I saw the kids. That could be confusing when they get older!!)

Sheree said...

Yes, I should. The problem is is that I lost my book. So I'll have to figure it out the hard way.

Linda Elms said...

Gene, I never even SAW the DATE! LOL!! You're so funny, and I'm UN-observant on those things most of the time.

Keith and Carla said...

So glad to hear of what God is doing around this great nation! The girls are precious.