Greetings from Sunny Vail, AZ!
Its another beautiful day in Southern AZ! The weather is optimal for me! Cool brisk days (upper 50's...low 60's) and crisp cold nights! When you go outside and look to the Northeast, you can see the snow which is now covering the top of Mt Lemmon....beautiful! God's creation shouts His praise here in the desert. Everywhere I look around I'm reminded of Psalm 65: 8, "They who dwell in the ends of the earth stand in awe of Your signs; You make the dawn and the sunset shout for joy."
The sad reality is that many in my city see the wonder and beauty in creation and worship the creation instead of the Creator to which it points. But God is good! And He is granting His favor to us. We continue to see lives changing for His glory. Last Sunday we had just around 90 in attendance at Grace Fellowship...many of which were brand new faces...we continue to see new people every Sunday....its very exciting!
We will be hosting our second "Discovering Grace" class this Sunday for prospective members. Please pray the God would grant direction in the lives of many who are contemplating and praying about making Grace Fellowship their home.
I have to share w/ you what God is doing in J.T.'s life and ministry through Grace Fellowship. As most of you know, Jonathan Taylor (J.T.) has joined us as our worship leader. He is also involved in working with our youth. The Lord has opened a door for J.T. to volunteer coach Freshman Basketball at Cienega H.S., where I coach Freshman football. The other day, they had to travel two hours to Phoenix for a game. After the Freshman game, while watching the varsity, J.T. was looking through some of his discipleship material. A player on the Jr. Varsity was sitting nearby and began to inquire.....Long story short - J.T. had the chance to share the gospel, not only w/ that student, but, with many sitting around listening. There was a group of people in the stands totally oblivious to the game going on - they were honed in on J.T. The following day, upon the request of the player J.T. witnessed to, J.T. gave a Bible, a copy of the Passion Of Christ, and some other materials for the student to read. I believe that God is starting something among the b'ball team...they are beginning to see something in J.T....wouldn't it be awesome to see a move of God happen in Vail that begins in the local public school? Please pray for this b'ball player who is really eager to hear more about Jesus!
Speaking of J.T., we are rejoicing w/ J.T. who today received in the mail from an anonymous friend a brand new lap top computer. It was a real need and it is so cool to watch God do His thing! Whoever you are...if you get this...Thank You!
God is good! He is worthy to be praised! Please pray for the hearts of the people of Tucson/Vail, AZ, that there may be more praise given to His name here!
Blessings,
Steve Chamblee
Its another beautiful day in Southern AZ! The weather is optimal for me! Cool brisk days (upper 50's...low 60's) and crisp cold nights! When you go outside and look to the Northeast, you can see the snow which is now covering the top of Mt Lemmon....beautiful! God's creation shouts His praise here in the desert. Everywhere I look around I'm reminded of Psalm 65: 8, "They who dwell in the ends of the earth stand in awe of Your signs; You make the dawn and the sunset shout for joy."
The sad reality is that many in my city see the wonder and beauty in creation and worship the creation instead of the Creator to which it points. But God is good! And He is granting His favor to us. We continue to see lives changing for His glory. Last Sunday we had just around 90 in attendance at Grace Fellowship...many of which were brand new faces...we continue to see new people every Sunday....its very exciting!
We will be hosting our second "Discovering Grace" class this Sunday for prospective members. Please pray the God would grant direction in the lives of many who are contemplating and praying about making Grace Fellowship their home.
I have to share w/ you what God is doing in J.T.'s life and ministry through Grace Fellowship. As most of you know, Jonathan Taylor (J.T.) has joined us as our worship leader. He is also involved in working with our youth. The Lord has opened a door for J.T. to volunteer coach Freshman Basketball at Cienega H.S., where I coach Freshman football. The other day, they had to travel two hours to Phoenix for a game. After the Freshman game, while watching the varsity, J.T. was looking through some of his discipleship material. A player on the Jr. Varsity was sitting nearby and began to inquire.....Long story short - J.T. had the chance to share the gospel, not only w/ that student, but, with many sitting around listening. There was a group of people in the stands totally oblivious to the game going on - they were honed in on J.T. The following day, upon the request of the player J.T. witnessed to, J.T. gave a Bible, a copy of the Passion Of Christ, and some other materials for the student to read. I believe that God is starting something among the b'ball team...they are beginning to see something in J.T....wouldn't it be awesome to see a move of God happen in Vail that begins in the local public school? Please pray for this b'ball player who is really eager to hear more about Jesus!
Speaking of J.T., we are rejoicing w/ J.T. who today received in the mail from an anonymous friend a brand new lap top computer. It was a real need and it is so cool to watch God do His thing! Whoever you are...if you get this...Thank You!
God is good! He is worthy to be praised! Please pray for the hearts of the people of Tucson/Vail, AZ, that there may be more praise given to His name here!
Blessings,
Steve Chamblee
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