It's Wednesday morning and the reality of what just happened on Sunday is sinking in. That it was just a land mark moment in our church - which means in my family and in my life too. We won't have another Sunday quite like that - maybe for ever. I am very happy. Here's why:

1) 16 families have made a huge, deep, sacrificial commitment to God, but specifically to be deeply involved TOGETHER to build the Kingdom of Jesus Christ here in Londonderry, and LCN. That blows me away. It wasn't long ago that we had perhaps 6 families that were 'core'. Now we have 16. That's so far. And there are potentially 9 or 10 more that are still praying and considering their pledges. I can begin to imagine what God can do with 16. 20 full-on committed families. When I match that thought with the depth of talent and skills in us....wow. Then I pull back for a moment and look around the church as we interact. Gentleness, kindness, involvement,...love. Jesus is here - He is walking through our church.

2) Yes, I suppose we have to talk about money - because we live in a world where ministry costs money. So far, as of last night, $213,000 pledged. We only need another $119K to get this building started. That's peanuts. God, has showered his blessing on us just like the morning rain on Sunday. We can do this. The whole thing is being provisioned by Him. I believe that the money is nothing to God. He wants our commitment.

3) The actual Celebration Sunday was something very special. It seemed everyone was doing something. How can you thank a whole church for their careful planning, time, excellence and most of all loving kindness?

Just when all this is sinking in I had a conversation yesterday with a wonderful brother who always blesses me. As we leaned against his truck, he spoke quietly about the hunger all around us. I heard his sense of deep urgency to get this ministry building started, finished, and get the ministries rolling, get the community to hear the gospel, to see lives changed for Jesus. "If only we have done this a year ago" he said. I love his focus. It was another moment where I heard Jesus speaking. I've heard that 'voice' in so many ways this past few weeks. It's not just that The Call is God calling us to ministry. It's Him calling us together.

Lord, I'm amazed by grace.