This past Sunday we were privileged to be part of the send off celebration for an army unit leaving out of Hayward going to Iraq. Josh Zimmerman, a good friend of ours and the son of one of our small group members, is part of that unit. Sitting through that ceremony on Sunday made me really take a hard look at how much the men and women of our armed forces do to protect OUR FREEDOM. Sometimes, much like we forget the sacrifice Jesus made for us on the cross, I think we forget the sacrifice our soldiers make for our freedom. Hats off to you! May God's hands guide your way and bless you as you go...
Last weekend marked our annual Missions Expo at Hayward Wesleyan. What a wonderful event!! Our entire church was set up room by room with different missionaries and small groups representing different missions and countries. You entered the church by getting your "passport" and "shots" and then went on a tour of the world!! What fun for everyone!! We set up in the gym with a tent, a "fire", camp chairs, and of course smores and gorp for snacks! Sunday morning we spoke at all three services. Pastor Mark asked the people in the service to stand up if they made a life changing spiritual decision at a bible camp. I was humbled and amazed as person after person stood up...including our featured speakers and our head pastor himself. God is so good and simply amazing!
