Passion 2013 -- Day #3 Report

Worship leader, David Crowder, sporting a full, Duck Dynasty-style, red beard opened the day pointing us the Throne of God. After leading in his original songs like "Praise Him" and "O How He Loves Us", David led us in a Hallelujah hoe-down with old tunes like "I Saw The Light", "I'll Fly Away", and "Because He Lives!" It was a prelude to Heavenly worship, no doubt.

Judah Smith from Oregon then came and gave us God's Word from 1 Peter 2, declaring the value and validity of the church community, saying "Without the church on planet earth, the planet will not see God's image!" He also said, "We were not created to live isolated."

The afternoon session was a round-table discussion about ending slavery in our world. The goal is to raise $3 million to help this happen before the Passion Gathering ends tomorrow at 2 p.m. We had surpassed $1.5 million mark at midday today. Go to www.live.268generation.com to watch sessions from Passion 2013 and/or to join in on the offering.

The evening session was high energy with Christian rapper, LeCrae, firing up the Georgia Dome. His song "Background" is a favorite of mine. Here's a LeCrae link to listen to if you'd like some idea of his music ministry that is very popular with the young at heart:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHnZRZiCYHE

Finally, John Piper spoke the evening message saying "as believers we should not only endure temporary suffering but embrace it, realizing the eternal JOY that awaits those who suffer with and for the Lord."

Thanks for your prayers for Passion 2013. I truly believe the Lord is up to something wonderful among this young, JESUS generation. Over 2,000 colleges and universities, from 54 countries are represented at this year's gathering here in Atlanta. A God-thing, indeed!

Deo Volente -- Whatever God Wants!
Grateful

Passion Gathering Atlanta 2013 - Day #1

Yesterday, it was my joy to drive the church bus for a second year in a row to Atlanta, Georgia, USA, for the Passion Gathering of 18-25 year-old Jesus-seekers. We have 15 here this year and the opening ceremonies last evening in the Georgia Dome placed our LORD JESUS high in our midst. Worshipping THE KING OF KINGS with some 60,000 others has to be a foretaste of what Heaven will be like.

Though it was a downpour of rain, that did not dampen our spirits as we walked 20 minutes to the event site. It was like being baptized afresh and anew before coming to worship THE LORD OF ANGEL ARMIES.

Louie Giglio, founder of Passion, spoke direct and inspirational words from the prophet Ezekiel, the Gospel according to Mark, and The Revelation of Jesus Christ. He kept saying, "God wants to do immeasurably more through us for His glory!"

Thanks for your prayers, as this young generation is proving by their presence here at Passion, that they are The Jesus Generation!!!

Here's the LIVE Streaming Link for Passion 2013. Join in by clicking below:  
Click here: Passion 2013 :: Live Stream

Deo Volente -- Whatever God Wants!
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PASSION 2012 -- Wait With Hope For The Lord!

Yesterday I spent 10 wonder-filled hours behind a mini-bus steering wheel driving young believers to Atlanta, Georgia for The PASSION 2012 event. We made it in time for the opening sessions of worship. From 7 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. I was immersed in the presence of over 40,000 18-25 years-olds seeking the face and favor of God. It was amazing. The evening ended with a concert of worship with The David Crowder Band. What a powerful experience! We left believing more than ever this awesome reality: "HE LOVES US!"

More to report later... but let me encourage you to read Luke 7 and Jesus raising the widow's dead son for some context of the message we heard last evening. Also, here is the key verse of The PASSION movement:

Isaiah 28:6 (GWT):
Certainly, we wait with hope for you, O Lord,
as we follow the path of your guiding principles.
We want to remember you and your name.

Click here: David Crowder*Band - How He Loves - YouTube

Deo Volente -- Whatever God Wants!
Grateful