Still Amazed

I am once again sitting on the backyard patio. I cannot believe that we are 16 days into June in Phoenix and we have had only 4 days so far that got above 100 degrees. This is usually our hottest temperature month. It has been so nice in the mornings and the evenings. I cannot thank God enough for the reprieve from the heat of the summer in the valley.

But the most impressive thing to me is still the decisions for baptisms that have happened at Central since September 1st of last year. I never thought in all my years of ministry that I would see over 1200 people be immersed into Christ in one year in one congregation. Not sure I ever thought I would serve in a congregation that had 1200 people ... much less see 1200 additions in less than a year. I cannot believe I get to be part of this. I know that there are others who have seen great things. But God has blessed me with seeing this. I am completely amazed.

I don't know why God has allowed this. But I am so thankful. I will forever be grateful that God has entrusted our leadership with this. Bring it on Lord. We will follow where You lead us. Help us to be faithful to those You have entrusted into our care.