tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031009667109409360.post57470832225002731..comments2009-04-18T18:27:23.054-05:00Pastor Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09314149954059373542noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031009667109409360.post-84986050547106721082009-04-18T18:27:00.000-05:002009-04-18T18:27:00.000-05:00@Pastor Ayanna, I will hold on to that encouraging word! Thank you so much.<br /><br />@Peggy, thank you for dropping by the page and for your comment. 12 men did indeed change the world! God bless you in all of your continued efforts!Pastor Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09314149954059373542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031009667109409360.post-58368507350635010922009-04-18T15:36:00.000-05:002009-04-18T15:36:00.000-05:00Thank you for this encouraging message Pastor Lisa! Striving to coordinate collaboration between the church, law enforcement, community resources, local schools and the community to address issues impacting crime--specifically gang intervention is at times very frustrating and I find myself asking "is anybody getting this?" Yet, as you remind us that it is a process...even when it appeared the disciples did not get what Jesus was diligently placing in their spirit----they did indeed get it and 12 men changed the world!<br /><br />Peggie Russell, JD<br />pbohannon88@hotmail.comOperation Reachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14606897091388238529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031009667109409360.post-79831614373160792572009-04-18T13:34:00.000-05:002009-04-18T13:34:00.000-05:00Pastor Lisa,<br />Praise God! My former Co-Pastor once preached a message talking regarding finding our Elizabeths in ministry they are are the ones who are further along then we are.And because of Elizabeth Mary's faith was increased. I can see you are and are going to be the Elizabeth to a lot of women of God. Another awesome point is Mary's faith was increased and Elizabeth's baby leaped. So everytime God sends you a Mary what is in you is going to leap and for every leap God said "It is another level".<br /><br /><br />Oh P.S I did not even see our 1st TCWTB person. My husband had went to open the building and a man came in to wait for his train. The man was half out of his mind. So it reminded me of the mental lady you was speaking of. Needless to say he was gone before I got there (darn) LOL it just let me know the is coming!! Help us Lord!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031009667109409360.post-48525597960137174992009-04-18T09:16:00.000-05:002009-04-18T09:16:00.000-05:00Pastor Ayanna! Thank you so much for your response. And the reason this is all still fresh is because we've been serving as pastors for four years now! We've served in leadership capacity throughout our 21 years of marriage but as pastors for the last four!<br /><br />Isn't the Holy Spirit awesome?<br /><br />This blog was birthed for that very reason...to let other new pastors know they were not alone in their experiences. We've all been there and done that...and it was time to share.<br /><br />And your first "They come with the building" person! Told you they were coming! LOL! So how did you handle?<br /><br />Thanks again.<br /><br />Pastor LisaPastor Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09314149954059373542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031009667109409360.post-82952360792591073812009-04-18T08:20:00.000-05:002009-04-18T08:20:00.000-05:00I Praise God for you! Once again you are right on time! All I can do is shake my head and laugh. I am so glad to know that the things my husband and myself are experiencing is nothing new or strange, instead it is confirming that we are in alignment with many others who have gone on to do great things in the Kingdom of God. My question to you is.. How in the world do you still remember all of these beginner things 21 years after pastoring? Unless (oh no) you still experience them you just learn how to handle them..<br /><br />Thank you so much and my God continue to bless and elevate your ministry.<br />Pastor Ayanna<br /><br />P.S It has taken less than a month before we got our first "They Come with the Building" person LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031009667109409360.post-71763402148603464352009-04-16T08:30:00.000-05:002009-04-16T08:30:00.000-05:00@Lady Melissa - Love you more!Pastor Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09314149954059373542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031009667109409360.post-65653056425806962772009-04-16T07:29:00.000-05:002009-04-16T07:29:00.000-05:00This is good Pastor Lisa, this is really good! It is easier to jump hurdles when you know the trick to jumping them. It is sooo much easier to go through and do the will and purpose of the Father when you KNOW that there is a process! <br /><br />I must say, I&#39;ve never saw it this way before - I am truly a firm believer in &quot;one plant &amp; another water&quot;, well my dear Sister YOU JUST WATERED! Love yaLady Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13140579235602240944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031009667109409360.post-7324864141648125522009-04-15T09:42:00.000-05:002009-04-15T09:42:00.000-05:00@Min. Marsha - You are most welcome. Again, one of the goals of this blog is to let the new pastor, the new minister know they are not alone. And we all at one time or another share similar experiences...even with Jesus himself.<br /><br />@Karen - Cyber high-five (^5) sis!<br /><br />@Evg. Julia - It is a marvelous thing to be called and used of Him! The road is sometimes filled with bumps but we see from our Elder Brother Jesus Christ, it all works out and the payoff is great!Pastor Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09314149954059373542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031009667109409360.post-33879262384174852352009-04-15T09:27:00.000-05:002009-04-15T09:27:00.000-05:00My Dear Woman of Valor it is a great thing. We are SOG"S servants of GOD.<br /><br />Much Love Evangelist JuliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031009667109409360.post-16567628994857187092009-04-15T08:55:00.000-05:002009-04-15T08:55:00.000-05:00YOU GOT THAT RIGHT, AMENkarennewyorkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00164997733737777446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031009667109409360.post-79107623294841690382009-04-15T08:39:00.000-05:002009-04-15T08:39:00.000-05:00Excellent! This really reads like a personal letter of encouragement! If Jesus went thru all of this, who are we that we would even entertain the thought that we would not! For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15.<br />Thanks for your encouraging words! Keep the faith!<br />Min. MarshaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com