The last six revivals here in Wichita I have been blessed with the privilege to preach a few days in the Sedgwick County Jail. This week I am preaching there twice.
The service today was at 9:30. Tomorrow I will preach to a different crowd at 1:00. This morning the men were a little more subdued than normal during the worship but God really helped during the preaching.
I love preaching to these guys so much. Today they pulled the preaching out of me. They responded in the altar with so much feeling. It's amazing when those sin hardened inmates hug me afterwards with tears running off their faces.
I know that once these guys are in the system it is so hard to change their ways. The rate of reoffenders is super high but a relationship with Christ gives them a chance. God can break the chains in the hearts of men and set them free even while in jail.
Praise God for the power of the gospel! That power is the reason I am willing to spend and be spent for the gospel. To touch a life with the message of hope in Jesus is to breathe life into soul that would otherwise die in hopelessness. What an amazing privilege I have.
I thank God He has called me to reach others for Him. Would you pray that God would strengthen me and empower me to be an effective soul winner for Him?
Davy
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
No Waynesville, Ohio Tent Revival This Year
I have decided NOT to have tent revival in Waynesville, Ohio this year. I had set aside the week of August 12-17 for revival there but I can not juggle all of the pieces into place.
The property we were able to use last year is an ideal location for tent revival. It worked wonderfully. The problem now is that our current tent will not fit on that lot.
I have asked about other places and good sites have been suggested but nothing seemed right. I have prayed and sought direction from the Lord but could not feel at peace proceeding with the tent revival.
I have had numerous folks ask about it and I know there will be people that are disappointed but the reality is I am disappointed myself. I love tent revival and I loved having one in our hometown. That tent revival last year was a highlight for us.
However putting the tent up is such a huge responsibility. Having it up at the right place and the right time is very important. Having it up at the wrong place and the wrong time could be tragic.
I have ask advice from several good men but ultimately the responsibility is mine.
As bad as I hate not to put it up I do feel a big relief now that I have made the decision. For whatever reason now is not the right time and place.
Perhaps I can set it up next summer in Waynesville. I will certainly be praying about it over the next few months.
We are still planning to put up the tent in New Castle, Indiana for Pastor Brian Hisle. We hope to have tent revival there August 5-10.
We are also scheduled to preach homecoming services for Pastor Randy Brown in Sharonville, Ohio the morning of the 12th and for Pastor David Webb in Hodgenville, Kentucky at noon on the 19th.
Dryden Rd. Campmeeting is August 21-24 and we hope to be there for all of that as well.
Please pass this blog post to any one you know that might have been planning to attend. I would appreciate it very much.
God bless,
Davy
The property we were able to use last year is an ideal location for tent revival. It worked wonderfully. The problem now is that our current tent will not fit on that lot.
I have asked about other places and good sites have been suggested but nothing seemed right. I have prayed and sought direction from the Lord but could not feel at peace proceeding with the tent revival.
I have had numerous folks ask about it and I know there will be people that are disappointed but the reality is I am disappointed myself. I love tent revival and I loved having one in our hometown. That tent revival last year was a highlight for us.
However putting the tent up is such a huge responsibility. Having it up at the right place and the right time is very important. Having it up at the wrong place and the wrong time could be tragic.
I have ask advice from several good men but ultimately the responsibility is mine.
As bad as I hate not to put it up I do feel a big relief now that I have made the decision. For whatever reason now is not the right time and place.
Perhaps I can set it up next summer in Waynesville. I will certainly be praying about it over the next few months.
We are still planning to put up the tent in New Castle, Indiana for Pastor Brian Hisle. We hope to have tent revival there August 5-10.
We are also scheduled to preach homecoming services for Pastor Randy Brown in Sharonville, Ohio the morning of the 12th and for Pastor David Webb in Hodgenville, Kentucky at noon on the 19th.
Dryden Rd. Campmeeting is August 21-24 and we hope to be there for all of that as well.
Please pass this blog post to any one you know that might have been planning to attend. I would appreciate it very much.
God bless,
Davy
Bethany Revival Center, Wichita, KS
We had a great crowd both services Sunday to kick off revival in Wichita. This is our tenth year in a row preaching revival at Bethany Revival Center and we love coming here.
Pastor John DiZazzo and his congregation are always a great encouragement to us. They always respond well to our singing and preaching and the moving of the Lord.
Today we had good response in the altar both services and it feels like God is doing something special among us. Praise God for his blessings.
We have to leave Thursday night after church so we only have four more services. We are all anxious to see what God is going to do.
I will also be preaching two days at the county jail while we are here. I think this is the sixth year that I have been blessed to do that.
I am posting a few random pictures from today and tonight. I still can not email pictures to the blog but can post them with a Blogger app. It is not perfect but at least they are here.
The pics with the weather are interesting.
God bless you all.
Davy
Pastor John DiZazzo and his congregation are always a great encouragement to us. They always respond well to our singing and preaching and the moving of the Lord.
Today we had good response in the altar both services and it feels like God is doing something special among us. Praise God for his blessings.
We have to leave Thursday night after church so we only have four more services. We are all anxious to see what God is going to do.
I will also be preaching two days at the county jail while we are here. I think this is the sixth year that I have been blessed to do that.
I am posting a few random pictures from today and tonight. I still can not email pictures to the blog but can post them with a Blogger app. It is not perfect but at least they are here.
The pics with the weather are interesting.
God bless you all.
Davy
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