Refresh, indeed!

Our 'first Thursday' REFRESH service tonight was unreal! The energy level in the room was high from the opening song, but by the time we baptized 20-30 students and then they joined us up front for more praise, it was absolutely unbelievable. (Not trying to make you feel bad, but if you weren't here, it's really not possible to describe - let's just say if you could bottle up the energy our teens generated and sell it, you'd be able to retire rich!)

And it was a special treat to have one of my newest brothers, Pastor Mark Smith from Family & Faith Christian Church in Aurora, join us along with some of his worship team. Mark and his wife Katrina are part of Reconciliation! Ministries under the leadership of Bishop Joseph Garlington, the network of ministers that I have recently joined. We both now call Bishop Garlington our "pastor", so that makes us brothers with a special bond - and I'm really enjoying our growing friendship.

Let me say it one more time: you don't want to miss this weekend! Both campuses will take a look at the Full Blessing of Abraham, and it's gonna be life-changing!