As I type this Amy and I sit at the back of an airplane and I can hardly contain my desire to get up and preach to the captive audience around me. I know its weird…. It’s just that I’m feeling the fire in my bones at this moment….. We are seated with five other exhausted team members. Each one poured himself out in an effort to encourage and challenge the brothers and sisters that were able to come to our first SPARK event which took place at Mount Hermon Camp near Cupertino California. We decided to limit the group to just 40 participants with the hope that we could really engage with each one and have more of an impact on a personal level. It was sad to turn away late registrants but it ended up being a good decision as we were able to do many things that we couldn't have done with a bigger crowd.

There were times of prayer, praise, teaching, reflection, evangelism, and brainstorming about how we can do a better job at discipleship. It was incredible! The Lord did great things! Several assemblies were represented and they all had a genuine desire for unity and action. We had a great balance of different age groups who all made an effort to bridge generational barriers and learn from one another. Tools were given, passion was imparted and a vision was mapped out. God blessed our planning and our efforts! We are so thankful for everyone on the team at Emmaus International! Each one employed their gifts and abilities in a wonderful way. It was like a spiritual symphony with each instrument complementing the other as the Conductor skillfully guided them all to excellence.

Missions quote for the day by Dietrich Bonhoeffer: "Christianity without discipleship is always Christianity without Christ."

Micah for the Tuttles