Ministry Center – Til He Returns https://creatorsdesigns.com/test Test Tue, 04 Aug 2020 05:45:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://creatorsdesigns.com/test/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-icon-1-32x32.png Ministry Center – Til He Returns https://creatorsdesigns.com/test 32 32 How It All Began https://creatorsdesigns.com/test/how-it-all-began/ https://creatorsdesigns.com/test/how-it-all-began/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2019 12:45:57 +0000 https://www.tilhereturns.com/?p=2018 Have you ever been called to do something that seemed crazy? Tree sketch color leaves and root on blackboard Free Photo

That is how Micah and Melissa felt when they started to feel the pull of planting a church. At first, even thinking such a thought was radical that they both were a little hesitant to even tell each other – but that is how you know its a God thing and not just a good idea. After Micah and Melissa finally talked about the idea to each other and realized they were both sensing the same thing, other people in their lives started speaking similar things over them.

 

After a lot of prayer and counsel from their pastors, Micah and Melissa began a small meeting with a handful of people in San Jose at House of Raw. They started reading the book of Matthew together so that everyone could learn more about Jesus. Since it’s beginning in May, the group has read through the book of Matthew and has started Mark. As a ministry, we have enjoyed getting to share with other believers what we are learning together. It always encourages me how when Micah and Melissa are teaching, they make sure to point back to scripture – especially when questions arise.

 

The group met in the Ministry Center for the first time July 27, and it was amazing to hear the testimonies of people who have been involved since the beginning. If you want to read about that story check our blog on What Happened on That First Night. We can’t wait to share with you all the stories to come!
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As we sat in a circle, all 15 of us on a dirty floor with our backs leaning against the wall in a dimly lit room, we listened to Micah’s heart for this new ministry center. He shared how this would be a place for all of us and that more than a Bible Study, it would serve as a home for us as a family to be with our brothers and sisters in Christ. He reminded us of Acts 4 and that we would be known as followers by our love for each other.

Then he and Melissa shared a few of their many ideas for the ministry center which includes a counseling center, job skills training center, community center where kids can get off the streets and learn dance, jiu-jitsu, English, etc, and much more. It was beautiful to see how excited the people were about these new ideas and opportunities. Already, we could feel the community growing closer as we now had a common vision and goal.
Several people also shared about the work God has been doing in their lives through Micah and Melissa’s ministry.

Jose, the owner of House of Raw, shared about how God had put this building on his heart long ago. He shared the story of how God had shown him this building many years ago when he was looking to open his studio, but a church rented it first. Eventually, that church left and the building was again vacant. A few months later during a conversation with Micah, Jose was reminded of this building and the feeling he had that it would be used for ministry someday. That is when Micah and Melissa decided to take a look at the building for the first time.
Luis also shared about how he has known Micah for a long time and how he has learned so much from the way Micah shares the love of Christ through dancing.
It was powerful to hear about the testimony that Micah and Melissa have been to the community here. Over and over again, all the testimonies led back to one idea – that they are excited to take this next step with Micah and Melissa because of the way their lives point to Christ.
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