Vineyard I/O Community

It’s exciting to think about the possibilities of God moving mightily through Big Pine and the surrounding islands.  In this weeks readings (reading 20) really struck home for me.  It’s about having a Godl’y vision and compassion for our home town.Christ cried out for Jerusalem because he was upset with the people and how far away they had gone from Him. I know a lot of Christians are crying about the state of the islands here in the keys.  We are known for drinking, sex, drugs and kicking back and letting time go bye with no worries.  But that is not the way God wishes we were known for.  How about a new vision for the Keys.  One that is Holy Spirit inspired, where people come to enjoy the atmosphere of love being poured out from the believers of Christ.  At the Vineyard we are already seeing many people coming into his Kingdom by reaching out and blessing them and accepting those who are hurt, lost and dying for a drink from the fountain of life.  I encourage you today to figure out a way to invite someone to church in a none threatening way.  Let’s be the fountain that will fill the thirsty here in te Keys.  I enjoyed the questions on pg. 191 especially the first one.  What is it about your city that you love?  For me I fell in love with Big Pine because we have the island atmosphere as well as a country feel with the woods, deer and wildlife as well as some Piney people.  I think this diversity of island living/down home country brings us close to the maker and that we can reach many people here who are tired of living life for themselves.  What do you think about this weeks readings?  I look forward to hearing from you and getting back in touch next week.