The Men's Quarterly meeting turned out to be one of the best ever. Nearly 75 men came out for a time of fellowship, dinner, worship, testimonies and preaching. In fact, there were a number of guests that were invited as well as many of the newer men who have recently become members of Destiny.The Mexican Food made by Mando Alvarez and others on the cooking team was outstanding. I don't believe there was much of anything left on anyone's plate or in the kitchen. Men definitely enjoy a good meal. Don't we guys!
Well the fun had just begun at that point. Roy Salas and his team led us in a powerful spirit-filled time of praise to our God. Several times throughout you could hear the men's voices ring out together and then we offered spontaneous praise as the songs came to a close. There was such a freedom in the spirit that evening. It was so easy to enter in.
As the evening progressed two of our own men, Tom Hernandez and Jeff Stevens, shared some life-changing testimonies of God's grace in their own lives.
Tom shared about his ministry of serving as a Chaplain at the VA Hospital. What stood out about his story was how God has uniquely given him favor to serve in a capacity that he originally thought was beyond his experience or credentials. In addition to that blessing God has been guiding him with wisdom to minister within the strict policies set forth by the VA, but still with a listening ear and compassion share the gospel of Jesus Christ with these hurting patients.
Then Jeff took us on a journey to Austria as he gave us some great word pictures of his ministry in that country recently. It was encouraging to know that God is using Destiny around the world through men like Jeff and Pastors Joe and Gerda Green who he went to encourage. Jeff did a great job enlarging our vision for Austria, the world, and even where we live. As he talked about his team teaching about the song of the Lord, having prophetic dreams, seeing miracles, having divine appointments, experiencing the favor of God and His protection; he was in effect saying if God can do it for us, He can do it for you too. It was a great faith builder!
Finally, our beloved missions pastor, Doug Pitman, wrapped up the evening with a compelling message on Covenant Friendships between men. With his usual sense of humor and passion, he told the story of Jonathan and David. He encouraged all of us to follow the example of Jonathan in covenant friendship. Some excellent encouragement and challenge was brought for us to grow in our commitment, sacrifice, time, and focus toward one another. It was very clear from God's Word that this pleases Him and is absolutely necessary for us to enjoy life and finish strong going into the next life. There was a deep deposit made into every man that evening with this memorable message. Now it's time to make the effort to enjoy God's blessing of friendship. Men be encouraged to pursue this lifestyle with several guys as the Lord leads you. If you desire greater friendships here at Destiny begin praying for friends and follow the biblical encouragement to show yourself friendly. God's promise is that you'll have many friends!
See you next quarter for the next transforming Men's Meeting!
SATURDAY MEN'S PRAYER
Come out men to Men's Prayer on Saturdays from 8:00am - 9:00am in the Family Life Center. It's a rewarding time of meeting with God and other men. God will bless your investment more than you can imagine. We look forward to seeing you there!
written by Armando Basaldua (Men's Ministry Director) and
Ted Thevaos (Children's Ministry Pastor)
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