This week I helped the Verlennich family pack up their earthly possessions into a 28 foot trailer (twice) as they head off to Detroit Lakes, MN to plant Xperience Church.
Mike and Amy are a great couple. When I came to Staples Alliance Church 7 years ago Mike was playing guitar on our worship team. It’s been incredible to see God grow and mature him, and to see him making decisions to follow God with his whole heart. He and Amy have prayerfully and carefully asked God what He wants from them in their life – and God called them into full time ministry.
So this week, Mike and Amy, their 7.7 kids, their dog, and their house full of possessions went to Detroit Lakes, MN to be obedient to God’s call. That’s awesome! I’m so proud of their spiritual growth and dependence on God. Elissa and I support them financially (you can too, by the way! Go to Mike’s blog site and follow the You Can Help! Link at the top of the page.) I’m also praying for them, because what they are trying to do is not easy! It’s hard work to start a church in a town where your contacts are limited, and you’re basically starting from scratch.
The awesome thing is, they’re being obedient. God won’t call everyone to be a church planter – but he does call everyone to be obedient! He calls us all to be involved – to be in the game. What are you risking? How are you involved?
Take a risk this week! Share your faith with ONE person. Will it be hard – I’m sure, but it will be rewarding as well. Let God use you.
