Last night was the big night! Last night was the night that we, the leaders of Elevation church, made the first step. Last night was the night that I have been praying and fasting for. Last night was the night!
If you weren't there (which I think many of you who read this blog were there) about 300 of the leaders of Elevation got together to make our Dominate Campaign pledges. After eating a wonderful meal of Qdoba together (I love you Chunks or Larry or whoever made that decision!) we went to share in some praise and worship, prayer, and some thoughts from Pastor Steven. Hearing what he had to say, and singing some of my favorite songs, was so inspiring. I have been totally dedicated to the whole Dominate idea for awhile now, but last night made it real! It was the night that Josh and I have been talking about and praying for.
Walking up to that table to give our pledge was very emotional for me.
First, because the amount of money that was on our card isn't very much, but it really will take a miracle for us to be able to give it. I'm not worried about it though. I know that God will somehow provide that much, and I am praying that at the end of 2 years that we will be able to have given more than expected.
Second, I had to walk up there by myself. This was very sad for me. I know the energy of planning and prayer that Josh has put into that number, and he wasn't there to share in the moment. Of all Sundays, why did Josh have to work this one?! He had told Pastor that he wasn't going to be there, and Pastor had encouraged him that it was ok, but I know that he still wanted to be a part of everything.
Sitting there surrounded by friends and looking around at how much has happened in and through Elevation in 2 years was amazing to me. And now that we have started this campaign, which will end in another 2 years, I can't wait to see what is coming next!
Watch out, Charlotte!
"Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch you tent curtain wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes. For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your descendants will dispossess nations and settle in their desolate cities. Do not be afraid; you will not suffer shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. -- Isaiah 54:2-4
