5 Smiling Faces

Today has been a wonderful day of rest and encouragement! When I woke up this morning, there was a nervous excitement and restlessness within me because of all that I knew would happen today. The ministry that I have been a member of since last June, Destiny Fulfillment Center (www.destinyfc.org, www.facebook.com/destinyfc--gotta put a plug in for the ministry :)), was transitioning to a new place and a new time, not only naturally, but spiritually.

Today's service meant so much to me, even though I could not physically be there, because it was the repositioning and visible manifestation of the work that had been going on inwardly in so many of the members since last year. It was like a relaunching of Destiny all over again as had been celebrated back in February. We had several special visitors today- our Apostolic Bishop, Anthony B. Johnson, ministered the word, a minister from our sister church led praise and worship, and several other familiar faces were there to support and celebrate what God is doing in Jackson.

After service, Clifton called to let me know that he was on the way and would be bringing some special visitors with him. This was not a surprise to me as I had already told the visitors they had to come see me after church, but that did not take away from the specialness of the moment. Though I knew the visitors were coming, there was one surprise visitor that snuck in with those that were expected- Yaya! :) It was so good to see all of the girls, back from the extended summer vacation that college students so readily enjoy, and it was even better that they had all gone to church that morning! They came in with the anticipated stories about service and Bishop Johnson that I had already envisioned- the big words, lost moments, and of course, the singing :). Oh how I miss opportunities to see my Bishop in action! lol..

Though my visitors didn't stay long, they brought some much needed sunshine and excitement to a day that had otherwise been mundane and dreary (outside). Thanks to the lunch staff at the hospital, I was able to share a sweet treat with them as they departed to go to the Sunday fellowship--strawberry shortcake--which the four girls quickly devoured as they walked out the door.

The 5 Smiling Faces 

L to R: Clif, me + Sophia-not pictured :), Eka, Sherrell, YaYa, and Mojo :)