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Parousia Weekly Update Letter For The Week of July 11, 2007
"The greatest proof of Christianity for others is not how far a man can logically analyze his reasons for believing, but how far in practice he will stake his life on his belief." T.S. Eliot
In This Issue:
A House Church Gathering With Neil Gamble
"A Gathering Of Angels . . . And A Time To Dance"
Dear Friends,
Neil Gamble will be with us next week. The public conference wll begin Thursday evening with a potluck. Details below. I hope many of you can join us for this time (Wednesday, July 18 through Sunday, July 22)
Blessings,
Maurice
A House Church Listening & Equipping Gathering With Neil Gamble (July 18-22)
Since January I have been talking with Neil Gamble about coming to Spokane this summer to join us for a time of listening and equipping. Then, over the past several weeks (actually the past couple of months) our prophetic people have been hearing that the month of July would be an important month for what God is doing in our area. We all agreed that Neil's being here was an important part of what God was doing, so when Neil told me, "God wants me to come to Spokane for five days, so let’s do it even if its only you & me praying together!" it was just another confirmation that God is up to something.
I believe we are on the eve of a powerful move of God's Spirit in our area that will absolutely take our breath away, and I believe God is calling his "available church" together for a special time of listening and hearing what it is He wants to do, particularly with regards to spiritual outpouring and the house church movement in our area. If you are sensing anything similar, then I urge you to make time to come. I believe there is both an urgency and an expectancy in the air that tells me this is an important time. If you agree, please join us. We want to hear from God and be as "agenda-less" as possible. Intimacy and hearing from God is our "agenda". Everything else is optional. I believe God wants to do something special during this time, and I would hate for you to miss out! I sincerely hope many of you will make the effort to join us. The "Conference" details are now posted on our website, including directions (with pictures!) to Al West's house where we will be meeting. You can access at this link: http://www.parousianetwork.org/Cyber_Cafe/Neil_Gamble_Conference.htm. You'll find everything there. Note: Please note that Wednesday is a closed meeting with ex-prisoners (parole restrictions) at New Hope Ranch Urban Center. If you want to attend, call Al (448-3600) and negotiate. Our open public meetings will start Thursday evening. Conference Details Place: The home of Al & Patti West. You might remember Al from my newsletter entitled Lunch With Al: A House Church Tale. Al is planting house churches both behind bars (state prison) and on the outside among prisoners and former prisoner. He has a beautiful home that was designed to accommodate large gatherings. Al assures me that the swimming pool will be open and available for either recreation or baptisms! Directions to Al's home are given on the website, along with pictures of the route. Schedule Wednesday (18th - Closed Meeting): Neil will join Al West & his house church group of ex-prisoners at New Hope Ranch Urban in downtown Spokane. This will be a closed meeting for Al's men only (due to probation restrictions, etc.), except by request and special permission. Thursday(19th), Friday(20th) & Saturday(21st) Evenings: Starting at 6:00PM at Al's home. Each evening will be a POTLUCK, so bring a dish to share and a healthy appetite. We'll be done when God's done with us, but our "schedule" is to wind up between 9 and 10PM for all the "working stiffs" among us. We'll be sensitive so everyone's schedules. Open Times: We're leaving the days open, which means that Neil will be available for private meetings as God leads you & him. Both Saturday and Sunday we will have something going on, but it isn't "scheduled" because we want to find the mind of Christ and listen to what He wants us to do. Registration & Fees: NONE. We aren't charging anything and there is no registration. We will take up an offer for Neil's expenses. It would be nice to get an e-mail saying you are coming, but we believe God will bring those whom He wants to be here! Questions & Information: Please feel free to call or e-mail me: msmith@parousianetwork.org or (509) 928-3360 (H) and (509) 475-8797 (C) if you have any questions. "A Gathering Of Angels . . . And A Time To Dance" (Check Website For Summer Hours!)
Summer schedules are pretty convoluted, so you might want to call before you come, or check the website (www.parousianetwork.org) for last minute changes (Yes, it does happen!) Our next gathering is scheduled for FRIDAY evening the 13th of July at 7:00 PM. Check the website before coming!
© 2007 THE PAROUSIA NETWORK of
House and Cell Churches (www.parousianetwork.org)
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