In October, the Anchor Point Church in Hermiston, Ore, was blessed by the ministry of Lee and Margie Venden. For 10 days members gathered nightly to hear about Jesus. Hearts were warmed and revived as the Holy Spirit moved in and through all. Like Lee said, it’s really all about Jesus — the answer to our lethargy and needs. Attendees learned about SOAP—a simple mnemonic for studying scripture.
S—scripture—read it slowly and with prayer
O—observation—meditate on and imagine the scene
A—application—ask “what is God saying to me in this?”
P—prayer—prayerfully apply the passage to your life for that day
In December, the church celebrated three re-baptisms, all a direct result of Lee’s meetings. What a blessing it is when we can remember that by lifting up Jesus, everything else falls into place. “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness (Jesus) and all these things will be added unto you.” It’s like the old hymn says “…and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His Glory and Grace.” Nothing inspires and changes lives like Jesus!
We are all on the J team and the J team wins! Lee and Margie holding the cake a new member picked up for the last meeting with the Vendens. I hope you get to hear the surprising story behind the "J-team" sometime!
Lee and Margie visiting with a recently new Anchor Point member, Mike Stiles.
