Thoroughbred Church

When I first walked into Thoroughbred Church last night to share about the Refuge I received a style of greeting that would be the norm for the night. I put my hand out to shake the worship leaders hand and he walked right past it. He wrapped both arms around me with an embrace that reminded me of the movie Tommy Boy when Chris Farley said, "Brothers dont shake brothers hug." :)

Thoroughbred Church is one of the most loving churches i have seen in a while. There was around 30 people in attendance and the relationships are strong. Church started at 6:00 pm and i think i was one of the first to leave and it was around 9:30 pm. The pastor had the elders come around me and Anne Marie for special prayer at the end of the service. I could feel the presence of the Lord in that church in a powerful way during that prayer.

Thanks Thoroughbred Church for your prayers and partnership. Thanks for the investment you have made in Anne Marie. It was their encouragement that led her to turn in her resume for the House Manager position. I told the church that if a tree is known for its fruit than this church is strong and healthy because of the fruit of individuals like Anne Marie.

I love seeing the Body of Christ at work. God is working in both large churches and small. He is calling folks from all over to love people that others have refused to love. At Thorougbred Church last night were 2 women who had come to the Bruised Reed training earlier in the day. They were both from Nashville, TN and had never met before 10 days ago. Both of these women emailed Jani Lewis on the same day about a burden to begin a ministry to the clubs in Nashville. They were planning on leaving right after the training but decided to stay in town and go to Thoroughbred Church last night with no idea that I was sharing about the Refuge for Women. Amazing!!! What a day!! God is at work!