10 June 2007
1 for 1 as a prophet! This weekend was off the hook!
Since in the Old Testament the requirement for a true prophet of God was 100% accuracy—or else! (one false prophecy and they stoned you to death!), I think I’ll take this opportunity to announce my retirement!
This weekend really was one of the very best weekends in the history of Southbrook Church! But the truth is, times like these are happening more and more. We’re starting to expect God to move BIG!
And He does!
Every time!
Over 400 saved in the last few months!
118 people professed their love for Jesus through baptism this weekend in a fun and unique way! Check this church out for details!
215 people in the last 2 months and another nearly 200 to go (we’ll be announcing when part 2 of this great experience will be taking place soon)!
It feels like we are living the Acts chapter 2 experience in 2007!
We’re slaying some giants and we’re just getting started. I’ll post some more pictures as they come in.
Thanks to the many volunteers who helped make this weekend a success. I loved having church outside!
And I love all of you!
I never tire of saying it…YOU ROCK!
But God ROCKS MORE!!
7 Comments currently posted.
Kate says:
Michael says:
This weekend was truly, truly awesome. Some might be upset that they had to serve this weekend, but I honestly had the greatest experience seeing all 118 people come in and get their baptizing clothes and fill out their cards. Seeing most of them return changed to change. Wow!
Really, wow does not even say it! Really, wow does not even begin.
Steve and Janie says:
It’s always an emotional honor to witness such a powerful outward expression of a person’s commitment to God! We were at the Saturday service and watching people making the spontaneous decision to take that leap of faith is so moving!
The way Pastor Rob presented the 5 reasons people avoid being baptized, couldn’t be any simpler and clearer. And to hear that Jesus never hesitated with excuses, “will it hurt being nailed to the cross for the people I love”, will it be painful being humiliated in front of crowds etc. ( Not exactly in those words but the points were pretty clear).
if we make the commitment to be a light, reflective of God, then why wouldn’t we want to be baptized as Jesus did? As Rob pointed out, “if you don’t, then you aren’t ready to face the giants.”
Thank you Rob for preaching boldly on this subject! Those messages are so necessary! As a shephard, you are guiding your flock in the way they should go (even if they want to wait and think about it). It reminds me of the birds nest that are created every summer in our ferns that hang on the front porch. There are always one or two birds that haven’t taken that leap to fly…they hesitate. But, when encouraged, they take that step and then soar.
For all of you that took that step of being buried and then to rise again, congratulations! You will never forget that decision. And, when you witness other’s being baptize, you will feel the emotions well up as you remember your own baptism day. You will share in the joy with others just as we all did with you this weekend.
Thank you to all that served with the German Mission Team. The food was yummy, the smiling faces in the sweltering heat and the hours it took to make that availabe are so appreciated!
Praising God for his encouraging love,
Janie and Steve
Chris Hogan says:
Rob, this weekend was unbelievable! It is beyond words to describe the excitement and joy of seeing so many believers decide to take the plunge spontaneously and then see more, and more ,and more….
I’ve been praying for a service just like this since our last baptism. I can’t explain how amazing it was to see God make it all happen this weekend! Can’t wait for the next one!
calculatorgames says:
I had to be out of town this weekend and believe me I was thiniking of you all at Southbrook! I am sorry I missed it but I am glad it was so sucessful! I look forward to the next baptism…my husband is out of the country this week or else I am sure he would have been one of the 100 to join you in the pool! We look forward to Part 2!!
Chris Goeller says:
This weekend was amazing! My wife and I, along with my sister and her two sons, cheered, clapped and cried for all those that were taking that huge step during the last service. Then as it was winding down, my sister and one of my nephews got up and decided to take the plunge and ended up being the last two of the day to be baptized! After watching all those go before them, God moved their hearts and helped them face that giant that was before them. Awesome job this weekend Southbrook and thank you Pastor Rob for being patient for those that needed a little extra time to realize “look there’s water, why not be baptized?”
Fred Grotophorst says:
Rob,
This week-end was humbling. Seeing God move within Southbrook is an experience to behold. I watched all 3 services while working with our first impression’s team and each time you ask folks to go and get ready it was really impressive to see so many people without prior notice make such a wonderful expression of their faith in God. Thank you for bringing the message this week and taking the complexity out of Baptism. Thanks for your dedication and lets keep Southbrook rocking.
Fred Grotophorst
so I think today is the most bummed I’ve been about missing going to Southbrook! The day sounds AMAZING- as it would with God being there. reading the blog, the comments, and seeing the pictures (can’t wait to see more!) really excites me about everything Southbrook is doing. Well, really, it excites me about everything GOD is doing through Southbrook. What a great vessel!