Today was incredible. At the risk of sounding cliché, I think it’s
safe to say that worship has forever changed for me. Today I sang, I shouted, I clapped, I danced,
I held babies, and I witnessed pure, honest joy in the Lord. The people of Ebenezer are a family that has
learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. As Paul wrote in Philippians, that secret is
rejoicing, it’s worship of a Heavenly Father that provides for our every need. And oh, how we worshiped Him today in spirit
and truth! We heard from the adult choir, the children's choir, the youth choir, soloists, those sharing testimony, we dedicated children to the Lord, we heard a great message from Pastor Ken, and we all praised God together for several hours. Ebenezer's adult choir wore matching
purple shirts with a verse from 1 Samuel printed on the back, referring to the altar
stone set up by Samuel which he named 'Ebenezer'.
The shirts say, “Thus far the Lord has brought us.” Indeed, today was a wonderful celebration of thanksgiving
for what God has done, along with excitement as we prepare for this week’s
crusade. This church family has offered themselves
completely as sacrifices to the calling of God.
I feel so honored to celebrate and serve with them. At the end of the day, I caught a glimpse of
the sunset just above the clothesline.
At least a dozen or so purple shirts hung there, now clean and drying
before they’ll be needed at the next worship service. The simplest, humblest of scenes back-dropped
by a glorious, brilliant light, and the Lord whispered the old hymn to me…'Here
I raise my Ebenezer, Here by Thy great help I’ve come…'
Sherri
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