SPIRIT OF GOD MOVING AT KASKASKIA
Harris J. Loewen's hymn, "New Earth, Heavens New" (#299 in Hymnal: A Worship Book) speaks about new things happening when the Spirit of God moves. Undoubtedly, the Spirit is always moving, but it is our activity that sometimes stifles that movement. When we get out of the way, it is then that the activity of the Spirit becomes evident and the new is seen.
Kaskaskia is an example. For nearly two years the Kaskaskia church was essentially closed. A concerned community group decided to begin a new ministry in this location, a decision that has proven to be fruitful. In a recent communication from Keith Denton of the new Kaskaskia congregation, great things are happening. He writes: "Our first Sunday service at Kaskaskia Church was on March 5, 2006 with 45 in attendance. Our average attendance is about 60 at present and we had 112 on Veteran's Day weekend. Our records indicate 30 members and we continue to grow. We will celebrate our first year on March 4, 2007 and Sunday school will begin at 9:00am that day with a potluck dinner following. We have separate men's and women's Bible studies on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm. We have had 10 baptisms in the Kaskaskia River and 1 in January of this year in the baptistry of Liberty Christian Church. We have completed all the major work on the old church building, which includes a new roof, new windows, a 12' by 22' addition on the front for restrooms, new doors, ceiling panels, septic system, air conditioning, new carpet and rock for the parking lot which is too small. Our expectations have been greatly exceeded. Praise the Lord! We are still trying to figure out what God is doing here but who can know this. We are so thankful for this opportunity and stand in awe of what God has done this first year. We will always remember how gracious you folks (IL/WI District) were toward us. Peace and blessings to you."
Indeed, PRAISE THE LORD! Together we can proclaim the chorus of Loewen's hymn, "Sing a new song to the One who has said, 'Behold, I make all things new.'"
Kaskaskia is an example. For nearly two years the Kaskaskia church was essentially closed. A concerned community group decided to begin a new ministry in this location, a decision that has proven to be fruitful. In a recent communication from Keith Denton of the new Kaskaskia congregation, great things are happening. He writes: "Our first Sunday service at Kaskaskia Church was on March 5, 2006 with 45 in attendance. Our average attendance is about 60 at present and we had 112 on Veteran's Day weekend. Our records indicate 30 members and we continue to grow. We will celebrate our first year on March 4, 2007 and Sunday school will begin at 9:00am that day with a potluck dinner following. We have separate men's and women's Bible studies on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm. We have had 10 baptisms in the Kaskaskia River and 1 in January of this year in the baptistry of Liberty Christian Church. We have completed all the major work on the old church building, which includes a new roof, new windows, a 12' by 22' addition on the front for restrooms, new doors, ceiling panels, septic system, air conditioning, new carpet and rock for the parking lot which is too small. Our expectations have been greatly exceeded. Praise the Lord! We are still trying to figure out what God is doing here but who can know this. We are so thankful for this opportunity and stand in awe of what God has done this first year. We will always remember how gracious you folks (IL/WI District) were toward us. Peace and blessings to you."
Indeed, PRAISE THE LORD! Together we can proclaim the chorus of Loewen's hymn, "Sing a new song to the One who has said, 'Behold, I make all things new.'"
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