An update from Beth on tonight’s event! As mentioned in previous posts, due to limited seating you must have a reservation to attend Invited. If you have a reservation, please fill out this form to let us know if you will be attending. Only “yes” replies are requested. Thank you for your help!
My beloved sisters, what crazy weather is this???? We know that you are all wondering about Invited. Needless to say, we have been extremely prayerful and I have been in close touch with the pastor of the church where we are scheduled to meet.
Here is where we are right now. God willing, I will be at that church at 7 o’clock to meet with only those who live in the closest possible proximity to the church and with dry, safe roads. Everyone else, please refrain, so that we do not put you at risk in any way. We love you so much and, not only will we see you next month if you desire to come, but we will pray for you tonight.
I am releasing both my staff and the worship team so I literally have no idea what our worship will look like for those of us who meet in that sanctuary tonight. But this I know: if we come and worship our God in Spirit and in truth and in the holy and gorgeous name of Jesus, God will be pleased with what we bring. Even if it is not pretty. Smiling. I think I forewarned you this was not going to be slick. I am wearing jeans and a sweatshirt and have no idea who else will be there but as authentically as we know how, those of us who meet will seek the Lord together and will seek him together for those unable to come tonight.
Please be extremely wise and go with this caution. Only those who live really close and can travel safe dry roads with no overpasses or bridges. If that is you and you still want to come, would you let us know please so that we will know whether or not to schedule security? It would help us tremendously if you would fill out this quick form and let us know if you will be there.
We love you dearly and want so much to serve you well. Please check your email one more time around 6 o’clock to see if there has been any further change. If you do not have another email, we are still on under these restricted conditions. Dearest affections to you in the name of Jesus!
Beth
I will not be attending tonight. I was so looking forward to attending. Thank you for keeping us updated. So excited to attend next month. Stay safe.
Just trying to express my gratitude for your and Amanda’s extraordinary gift gift tonight. Thank you!!!
Hi Kathy! Thank you for that encouragement! Will be sure to pass it on. So glad you were able to attend!
Just a suggestion (and I live to far to attend anyway). Why don’t you all stay home to keep free from any risk and have the study via google hangout or some other format?
But, Praise God for His provision of safety on all of you.
Blessings!!
Kami
Hi Kami,thank you for that suggestion! We appreciated it. Will be sure to keep it in mind in the future!
I’m really sorry my wife is unavailable due to loads of reports hope she can make it some other time. Thank you and God Bless.
4801 Locust Ave
Thank you, Beth!!! I saw the message from Saddleback last weekend and was overwhelmed by Pastor Warren’s commitment to his flock!! Especially, I think, because there was no safety for me as a child, from family members, who were also “leaders” in their churches. Even as an adult, when the memories came back and I started the process of healing, there was the denial that anything had happened to me as a child and a protection for the now deceased perpetrators, I guess, for the “greater good of protecting the institution”
It’s been a long 29-year road on the healing journey. Like one of you mentioned on Sunday, I have come to believe that there will be no complete healing for many, including myself until we are safe in the Father’s House.
I appreciate, more than you will ever know, your willingness to share your own recovery and expose the deeds done in darkness. I have been watching your process from afar for about 20 years!! 🙂
Blessings and love, Avayd Lacy
PS I had not heard the sad news that Rachael lost her church!! That breaks my heart again, because I’ve been there to some extent and it makes me so MAD!! It will be a glorious day when the church supports the survivor rather than just withdrawing in denial!!
I registered for tonight’s event but will not be able to attend due to illness. I am so sorry to miss it but will try again next month!
Blessings-
– Mary Kay Chapman