Rev. Mark Abernathy speaks at ND ACLC Prayer Breakfast
North Dakota held it's first ACLC Prayer Breakfast Saturday:
We were so blessed to welcome Rev. Mark Abernathy in Fargo ND. He brought a bit of the fire from his New Life Assembly ministry in Atlanta GA . He arrived Friday afternoon. We were invited to a wonderful diner at host minister Rev. Terry Tilton's favorite family restaurant in Breckenridge Minnesota. We discussed faith and reviewed the next day's program. Rev. Tilton's understanding of History and conditions of our area enriched our understanding. We also could experience the depth and commitment to the high principles of God embedded in Rev. Abernathy's character.
13 of us gathered the next morning at the Fargo Doublewood Inn at 8:30. It was cozy and friendly atmosphere. We had the opportunity to introduce all who were present.
Welcoming comments were given by Rev. Grael Gannon. Rev. Gannon is a recently retired Minister, Principle and History Teacher from Bismark ND. At 72, He now attends graduate school in Fargo. He welcomed Mark to North Dakota and reminded us that in this crowded, stressful and corrupt world, North Dakota is still a place where there is open space, fresh air and a place where many feel safe enough not to lock their doors. Rev. Gannon also reminded us that although it is difficult for us to dialog with those who disagree with us, when we do dialog, we begin to see each other as human beings with valid points of view, and leave behind our stereotypes and caricatures.
Terry Tilton opened with a prayer that solemnly reminded us of the parable of the vineyard, and that we have brought sorrow to God by not bearing the intended good fruit. We have instead raised a garden of strife and conflict. His prayer for True Peace was heartfelt by all in the room.
Rev. Terry Tilton______________________________ ____________ Kenneth Masungu
Kenneth Masungu, Educator and High School Principle from Sudan introduced himself and spoke of his work to bring reform in the educational system in South Sudan. He is in the Doctorate Program at NDSU.
Rev. Abernathy spoke on Cleaning Our House. We clean it by getting involved. Not only must we have great ideas, not only must we pray, not only must we act.....we must place ourselves in situations where we can make a difference, work outside of our boxes, our comfort zone. We must do thing on purpose, through our own initiative to make this world connect. If we want to change someone and really help them, we must become involved in there life. True Love requires us to do unusual things, and live for the sake of others.
- "Staying behind the pulpit doesn't get you much...you have to be out in the world loving the people"
- "give legs to your prayer"
God can be lost in one generation. Faith is fading because too much of the world is being brought into our homes. The first generation is not teaching the second generation. The second generation does not understand what they went through to get where we are today.
The world is going to "hell in a hand basket". We have to change it on purpose!!!!.................................
I will do my best to upload a video of the event for all to view at: http://www.ndfamilychurch.blogspot.com/
Thanks to ACLC for sending us such a wonderful representative
The Trenbeath, Olson, Pfeiffer, and Foss families all had representatives the served the event with humble dignity.
Thank you All!
And Thanks to Keiko Foss for taking the developmental intuitive to spear head this historic event for our state. We will have a meeting next month on Saturday the 29Th.
Reported by: John Foss
