I approached the door of the church in which I speaking at today and a sign read "Welcome to Saint Derek's Day, Come In" I have a hard time accepting myself as a Saint. I often feel far from it. However, I guess we are all Saint's in God's eyes.
What an amazing feeling to be embraced by an awesome group of God fearing, God loving individuals. One church member referred to the congregation as a bunch of misfits. I was invited to come and speak at Third Day Fellowship Fresno. This congregation has been praying for me for the past five years and boy do they have the power of prayer. I came this morning to share my testimony, to preach a little, and then to share what is going on through the ministry of YFC. Typically I am filled with nervousness when I speak to groups of adults, not today. Praise God. There is something about this group of people that warrants you to have no feelings of nervousness. They are the most loving and accepting people I have ever met.
After my time of sharing the church gathered around, laid hands, prayed over me, and commissioned me as a licensed minister by their congregation and church network (network being a group of non-denominational church that have joined together in affiliation). I truly felt God's presence as these people, many of which have never met me, spoke words of affirmation and support over me.
I am so blessed by this group of 30 or so amazing people who have the biggest hearts for God I have ever seen. I am blessed to be able to call them all my brothers and sisters. Thank you Pastor Dave and 3DFF for allowing me to be part of your family!
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Pastor Derek, Saint Derek...wow! I feel honored to know you!
What a blessing to see this church with a collection of diversity surround you at a time you have been so concerned about the church of Jesus over all. How cool is that! PTL
Catch you later. Thanks for the email last week. It will be funny to hear if Dan responses to the email I sent him about his Friday notes during prayer time today!
you rock, supersaint
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