Thursday, September 6, 2012

I love Ministry.


There are moments traveling, when you meet people that speak your heart language. You come into a place, and immediately feel at home. When you leave that place you feel full in your heart, and you think about how lovely the people were.

It is true that a city will leave an impression of beauty on your soul, amazing restaurants, incredible coffee shops, the beach, the atmosphere, the smells, the sounds... but really it is the eyes and smiles of the people you sat face to face with that leave the lasting impression. These moments don't always come, but when they do, they remind you that the kingdom of God is alive and growing. You smile internally as you leave that place, in your van full of musicians and interns. You are full. You remember why you love traveling, you breathe deep and thank God for the privilege of ministry.

This weekend we were at Big House Church in Norfolk, Virginia. It was one of those treasured weekends full of everything I described. I don't always travel with Jonathan, but I wasn't going to miss being with this amazing family. From the first moment we arrived we felt the overwhelming joy and expectancy in the spirit. It kept flowing thru set up, to the pre-service prayer, to the first note we played. And the worship...amazing. 350 people crammed into a room, our band set up in the center. Deep heart felt worship. The beautiful presence of heaven. And then...I found out we were having a double date with Adam (the pastor) and his wife. No kids, a beautiful restaurant, deep conversation. Sweet Jesus I am in heaven! Every mom and dad knows exactly what I am talking about. Three hours of uninterrupted glory! I savored every moment. This morning we walked on the beach with there 4 children drinking in the beauty, laughing, enjoying the gift of growing friendship. I love being in a home where you feel the tangible love of heaven every where. A home that is so well loved, every corner and mantle is delicately placed with things that you know mean something. A home that feels lived in, enjoyed, full. A home where family is celebrated.

I am thankful for beautiful families doing beautiful life. I am thankful for pastors truly loving people and teaching them the kingdom. I am thankful for building friendship in the midst of ministry. I am refreshed, I am full, I am alive with expectancy of the kingdom of heaven on earth. Thank you Big House for making space for the presence of the Father not just in your meetings but in your lives, it has left a beautiful impact on our farm family. We will change the earth with love.

6 comments:

  1. We enjoyed worshiping with you and your friends. You are welcome in Hampton Roads anytime.

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  2. Such a beautiful post. I needed to read this at this very moment. Thank You

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  3. beautiful stuff Melissa, Thank you!

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  4. Worshiped with Jonathan and the band at the Gathering of Artisans on Friday night in Asheville, NC. I had hoped to possibly meet you. Maybe another time! Thank you for your lovely post. x

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  6. Hi! I live in Pretoria South Africa. You and Jonathan has really made a huge impact on my life as a couple living for Jesus. I have friends living in Brooklyn, New York. About 20min with the ferry from Manhattan. I'd like to refer them to visit some churches in that area and maybe link up with the one they feel most comfortable with. Any suggestions? He is South African (Christian) and his wife from New York with Catholic background. They both believe in Jesus, but I'm longing that they also start to experience Him and get to KNOW Him. I also need to refer my sister, Kim to a church in Miami where she's based at the moment (she's a full blown lover of Jesus, but wants to hear Him more often and grow closer to His heart). Please let me know. God bless the Helsers! Donna x (donnakennedymeyer@gmail.com)

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