The Journey Of Prayer

 (Baptizing 4 teens on my last Sunday)

Grace and Peace to you the Saints of Jesus Christ,

Layne and I are on an emotional journey as we said farewell to FBC Carthage on Sunday.  We felt so loved and appreciated by them as they honored us with many gifts of encouragement.  Our fellowship also commissioned us in each service, and our Pastor preached through Colossians 1:24-29 entitled PREACH CHRIST!  That is why we breathe, it is to make much of Christ in fulfilling the great commission.  Thank you FBC Carthage for your co-labor in the faith, and being a sending church for the Kingdom of God!

The life of a follower of Jesus must be one that is completely dependent on God through prayer.  My mentor Vance Pitman adopted a quote by Oswald Chambers that has impacted the people of Hope Church in Las Vegas, NV.  The quote states "We don't work before we pray, prayer is the work then God works".  This puts all the attention on the Glory of God.  As we pray and place our dependence on God, His glory is then pressed out of our lives in transforming many other lives.  God is making a name for Himself globally, and He is doing it through Prayer.

Part of our journey is to invite families to join us practically.  Right now, Layne and I have sought out a few families to pray about joining Ohana Church as staff partners.  We have also invited families to join us as layman supporters on the Big Island; where they would relocate to the Islands, find jobs there, and be a part of the Journey of Ohana Church.  These are huge request to ask people, but for believers in Christ our main goal is seeing the Great Commissioned fulfilled.  Let's continue to call people to give up their possessions, and leave comfort for the sake of Christ (Luke 14).  This is not just for Hawaii, but this is a challenge to the ends of the earth.

Lastly, I want to introduce you all to Dr. Kandy Smith.  Layne and I met Kandy through FBC Carthage.  She serves on the Worship Team as our Organist, and also serves in our Library ministry.  Over the past 2 1/2 years God has developed in her heart a missions cry for prayer.  I have personally seen God move mightily through Kandy and her desperation for God through prayer.  God placed Kandy on our hearts to be the Prayer Coordinator for Ohana Church locally, and globally.  Beginning August 1 (the day we leave TN), Kandy will begin emailing out prayer needs and request.  You can partner with us by emailing Kandy at ohanachurchonline@gmail.com, and requesting to be on our prayer chain team.

Mahalo Nui Loa, Kingdom Partners!


Pastor Zeke